October is a great time to spend a few days in Birmingham. As autumn arrives, the city’s…
There’s something about a Sunday roast that makes the weekend feel complete. From a classic…
I’m Birmingham born and bred, and I’ve spent some of my working life in music and the…
The West Midlands has a long history, and not all of it is easy to tell. Behind grand castles…
Dry January doesn’t mean your social calendar has to dry up! Birmingham and the West Midlands are bursting with activities, offering plenty of alcohol-free ways to have fun, recharge, and make the most of the month. Whether you’re going booze-free for health reasons or just want to shake up your…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator This Sunday marks the half way point for 100 Days of Creativity and what a 50 days it’s been! We’ve had incredible festivals like Birmingham Design Festival, BSIDE and Flatpack. We’ve been treated to a whole host of fantastic exhibitions at galleries across the…
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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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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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