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The album Black Sabbath was released and popular music was never the same again. The band who created that eponymously-titled album were destined to become arguably the most influential of all rock band.

This February, get out and about, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer!

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will visit the United States this October for its first coast-to-coast tour in 22 years, including two concerts at Carnegie Hall, New York.

MADE Festival heads into its 7th year as the West Midlands’ biggest and best electronic music festival and celebration of street culture. The 2020 event takes place on 1st August and ahead of the first major 2020 announcement, MADE Festival has released its official 2019 aftermovie capturing the unique vibe which brought together huge crowds of party people for one of the UK’s most essential summer events.

Over 40,000 people welcomed in the Year of the Rat with events across the city to celebrate Chinese New Year in Birmingham.

Returning comedy heroes, flying reindeer with a Star Wars connection and a contemporary twist for a reassuringly traditional pantomime – the sublime panto at the Birmingham Hippodrome this year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

New year...new openings. From restaurants to hotels, 2020 will welcome even more fabulous destinations, adding to Birmingham’s ever-growing leisure and tourism offering.

Brindleyplace is counting down the days to Christmas in style; with a range of FREE festive activities and entertainment set to delight visitors.

Food fans assemble! The BBC Good Food Show Winter is making a welcome return to the NEC this week. Check out our five foodie spots to make the most out of the show.

Bringing a whole new meaning to winter spice, the latest show from Cuban dance sensation Carlos Acosta’s troupe – Acosta Danza – was a welcome cultural feast for a cold November evening.