Craving a weekend packed with history, culture, and a whole lot of exploring? Coventry is calling! From breathtaking cathedrals and iconic museums to vibrant art spaces and unique independent shopping, this city really has it all - not to mention a whole lot of delicious food and drink options too…
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You were likely 5 minutes away from the NEC and didn’t even know it. If you’ve flown into Birmingham Airport, passed Birmingham International on the train or driven on the M42 you would have bypassed the NEC. You may have read NEC road signs and thought “what’s there?” Is it just another exhibition…
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Birmingham and the West Midlands are packed full of exciting events this October, from stunning live performances and innovative festivals to unique cultural celebrations and spooky celebrations. Here’s a guide to what’s happening and where you need to be! Birmingham Literature Festival Date:…
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The ever popular and celebrated Horse of the Year Show returns to the NEC this autumn from 9th-13th October 2024. Now in its 75th year, this world-famous event is the pinnacle of the equestrian calendar and brings the very best in equestrian excellence to the West Midlands. To recognise this…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans As we approach the middle of August, we also approach the end of 100 Days of Creativity which runs until 26 August. I wanted to take one last opportunity to share with you some of my highlights for the fortnight ahead. This one is a bumper edition as, in addition to some…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator It’s fair to say that Birmingham’s creative scene is incredibly rich and diverse. Over the last 11 weeks you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy world-class theatre, to experience the work of globally renowned artists, to discover new talent, to foster your own…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans We’re entering the final month of 100 Days of Creativity now but there is still plenty to enjoy and experience. Many of my highlights from previous weeks are still on so do flick back if you want to find out more about the likes of In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats at BMAG…
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Can’t make it to Paris for the Olympic Games this summer? Birmingham and the West Midlands offer the next big thing with a huge range of top-level sporting events happening in the region. Experience the thrill of the Games beyond your TV screen, as the region hosts a variety of exciting events…
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It’s that time of year again – school’s out for summer! Luckily for parents, enjoying the summer holidays in Birmingham and the West Midlands doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. If you are looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained on a budget, we’ve compiled 12 great affordable ideas to…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans Before I get into my recommendations for week 10 I’m thrilled to share the results of The Open - a new art competition from Colmore BID and Central BID. Overall Winner: “Nature’s Embrace” 2023 by Ava Khera Highly Commended: “Rotunders” 2024 by David Collier People’s…
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