By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator We are currently in the middle of Birmingham’s 100 Days of Creativity. An extensive programme of artistic events and activities taking place across the city from 19 May - 26 August. The programme is pretty extraordinary, there is something to do or experience…
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Birmingham and the West Midlands is buzzing with a diverse range of events this June, from exhilarating sports and incredible festivals to delightful foodie experiences and outstanding live performances. Here’s a guide to what’s happening and where you need to be! Vitality Blast T20 Cricket Date:…
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Country music has become the fastest growing genre in the UK, according to recent figures. Between 2020 and 2022, streaming of country stars rose by almost 50% in the UK, according to data released by the Country Music Association, and its rise in popularity has continued ever since. Its upward…
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Birmingham boasts a rich and diverse music scene with venues catering to all tastes - rock, R&B, pop, jazz, you name it! Whether you're attending a concert at Utilita Arena, Resorts World Arena, Symphony Hall, O2 Academy, or O2 Institute, there's plenty to see and do nearby, including fabulous…
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The West Midlands’ biggest and best-loved festival of music and arts returns to Birmingham as it celebrates 10 years. Saturday's headliner is platinum-selling MC and rapper Bru-C, with BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning rapper Dizzee Rascal on Sunday. MADE Festival has announced its Saturday and Sunday…
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Birmingham City Football Club has joined forces with global reggae stars UB40 to officially launch the Club’s naming rights partnership, St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, on April 1, 2024, with the World Premiere of the band’s new album UB45. It will be UB40’s ‘kick-off’ concert for its extensive…
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The Heath Bookshop announce the full programme for their inaugural literature and music festival taking place 18 – 21 April 2024. The programme goes live on Tues 5 March at 9am. The programme includes Robin Ince, General Levy, The Bookshop Band, Mike Gayle and Catherine O’Flynn plus Poetry on…
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Misfits Music Foundation have commissioned Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Jasmine Gardosi to write a new anthem for Birmingham. The new song, to be inspired by Birmingham’s rich musical heritage, will be performed for the first time at BRUM ROCKS LIVE on 14 July. Rock star wannabes wanting to…
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B:Eats, the cafe located within Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, will host a series of live music performances between February and July as part of an ongoing partnership with B:Music, the music charity responsible for Town Hall and Symphony Hall, and BIMM Institute. The acoustic performances will take…
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After an epic and well documented 50-year career that has seen them rise to the pinnacle of rock ‘n’ roll legends status, KISS has today announced their FINAL dates in the UK in 2023 as part of their farewell tour. Initially, the band’s retirement was announced in 2000, so this now qualifies as the…
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