Flatpack 11 Film Festival preview by Isobel Owen
Whether you have heard of Flatpack before or not, it’s fair to say that it is making movements. The unique charitable organisation’s aim is to bring films,… Read more »
UK’s Freshest Improv Theatre Company Launched!
Jumprov is the UK’s First Improv Theatre Company made up of creatives entirely from Black, Asian & Mixed Race backgrounds. The Countdown to our debut show begins!… Read more »
Independent Film Awards come to Birmingham (& UK)
BIFA INDEPENDENTS gives audiences a chance to see British films in local cinemas around the UK. The Ghoul (27 March), screenings for April, May & June TBC… Read more »
VIP Big Brum Record Fair review
The VIP Big Brum Record fair was back again in Digbeth and this time in The Custard Factory. Returning in all its glory, the fair had an… Read more »
One Love: The Bob Marley Musical Review by Victoria Roberts
If, like me, you would think that a musical about Bob Marley surely can’t possibly be of much substance, you couldn’t be further from the truth. This… Read more »
Top 10 sights in Birmingham by Isabelle Jones
Everyone claims that, as the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham is a key spot to visit if you’re travelling around the country. And as a… Read more »
Flatpack Reveals Programme for 11th Edition
Birmingham’s Flatpack Film Festival has announced the programme for the 11th edition of the festival, taking place next month from 4 to 9 April. The 6-day cinematic… Read more »
Brum Arts Offerings, Spring 2017 by Sally Watson-Jones
Meteorologists everywhere are celebrating the start of Spring. And so should you, with some culture in between your Netflix viewing sessions. New Art West Midlands 2017 18… Read more »
Easter Fayre – Saturday 15th April at The Custard Factory!
Huge Family Egg-stravaganza coming to the Custard Factory! Championing alternative ideas to weekend days out, the Custard Factory’s independent Easter Fayre will take place on Saturday 15… Read more »
Sunday Xpress at Centrala March 19th!
The nomadic Sunday Xpress event is proud to announce that it has found new accommodation at Centrala. Now in its 11th year, the Xpress is known for… Read more »
Swingamajig Festival 2017
Take a stroll under the railway arches of Digbeth and discover an immersive, seven stage wonderland of vintage sights and sounds. Produced by the team behind Shambala… Read more »
The Old Crown in Digbeth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all week!
Birmingham’s oldest inn, The Old Crown in Digbeth High Street, (theoldcrown.com) is celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a week long program of events celebrating the best in Irish… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday March 2017
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 3rd March 5pm until late Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »
Brum Radio Takeover with Digbeth Dining Club Review
Photo: Jenn Hukins // Brum Radio Facebook Last Saturday I took to the streets of Digbeth to the Brum radio Takeover hosted by Four Eyes Events, Brum… Read more »
Louise Jordan – No Petticoats Here at The Crescent Theatre
Monday 3rd April, 7.30pm No Petticoats Here: Live Tour The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham New Forest based singer, musician and composer Louise Jordan tours with her latest project… Read more »
Sophie Hedderwick’s mesmerising exhibition
Karen could not help it, she was obliged to dance a few steps; and when she had once begun, her legs continued to dance. It seemed as… Read more »
Watchers of the Skies – mac Birmingham
‘Watchers of the Skies’ is written and performed by storyteller Carol Florence Graham and musician Simon McCorry. It tells the story of Edna Leigh, Carol’s American grandmother,… Read more »
ROGUE ONE charity showings – with the 501st UK Garrison
The Mockingbird Cinema & Kitchen and The Custard Factory are pleased to announce a special day of Rogue One Star Wars screenings. The UK Garrison will be… Read more »
PMT Festival celebrating womxn launches this March
PMT (Powering the Matriarchy Together) is a day-long festival which will cover themes of love, art, body and work. This is the first of its kind for… Read more »
Dare Devil Rides To Jarama at The MAC
It’s a strange world in which a speedway star forges a friendship with a literary critic, poet and aeronautical expert in a country miles from home. This… Read more »
Annette Pugh: Somewhere Never Travelled
“I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone” – Daphne Du Maurier, Rebecca Annette Pugh paints the places she visited… Read more »
Sunday Xpress spoken word and music showcase at Centrala
Sunday Xpress 19th of February 2016 @ 5pm – 10.30pm Price: Free The nomadic Sunday Xpress event is proud to announce that it has found new accommodation… Read more »
Theatre show for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
Multi-sensory, immersive theatre show for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities coming to mac Birmingham as part of 59 date tour Frozen Light theatre company bring… Read more »
Birmingham Literature Festival launches Spring Edition to celebrate 20th anniversary
20th anniversary First names announced Birmingham Literature Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of a Spring Edition, in addition to its traditional October programme…. Read more »
Supersonic Festival Line Up Announcement 2017
The UK’s premier experimental music and arts event, Supersonic Festival 2017, returns this June, and we are very proud to reveal the first line up announcement, taking… Read more »
Flatpack Unveils Highlights for 11th Edition
“Joyously inventive.” The Guardian “An incredible mix of film and music for all ages.” The Times “Britain’s most exciting and innovative film festival.” Lonely Planet Birmingham’s world… Read more »
Swingamajig festival returns to Birmingham this April for it’s fifth year
Take a stroll under the railway arches of Digbeth and discover an immersive, seven stage wonderland of vintage sights and sounds. Produced by the team behind Shambala… Read more »
The British Paraorchestra & CBSO play Symphony Hall
The pioneering British Paraorchestra is to make its Birmingham debut on 18 February 2017 at Symphony Hall, as part of the THSH Birmingham Classical Season. Joining The… Read more »
An evening of World Music with Mendi Singh and Friends
Soulful moody melodies and distinctive flavours of Irish, jazz, world and folk music join the mix as leading Tabla maestro Mendi Singh weaves his magic along with… Read more »
New Shows on sale at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
RUSSELL BRAND – RE:BIRTH Tue 5 December, 8pm Symphony Hall https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/russell-brand-rebirth “Once you’ve had a baby you’re a parent and immediately you go from being a madman… Read more »
Cirque Du Surreal live music, poetry, theatre, visuals, DJs
Cirque Du Surreal is extremely pleased to present its first ever offering at Suki 10c. Live music, theatre, visuals, poetry, DJ’s and guest compere. LIVE MUSIC… Horse… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club get set for Brum Radio Takeover
Birmingham’s favourite street food destination, Digbeth Dining Club, is gearing up for an 11-hour takeover of discussions, live music and beats in aid of independent radio station,… Read more »
KAYE WINWOOD Upcoming Projects 2017
2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year of projects, commissions, residencies and research. To whet your appetite, here are a few highlights about what’s coming… Read more »
Ronnie Wood takes the stage with Private Collection
After launching the concept of The Private Collection last April, Ronnie Wood returns to the art scene with a selection of his most rare and popular works… Read more »
Birmingham Vinyl Record Fair – March 18th
The best selection of rare vinyl records in the UK is back! FREE ENTRY AT 1PM Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to browse through Birmingham’s… Read more »
Vintage Kilo Sale – March 11th
Vintage fans listen up… PICK & MIX FROM 1000’S OF MENS AND WOMENS VINTAGE ITEMS – BUY YOUR VINTAGE BY WEIGHT – PAY ONLY £15 PER KILO… Read more »
JQ Fusions event brings local businesses together in perfect union
Love is in the air for the Jewellery Quarter, as local businesses Wedding Quarter and Quarter Workshop unite in the first JQ Fusions event of 2017. On… Read more »
Made in the Middle: Major Contemporary Craft Exhibition opens
Craftspace present a wealth of talented makers from across the Midlands. On the 6th March 2017, Craftspace’s contemporary craft exhibition Made in the Middle, will be on… Read more »
Wrecking Ball Tour comes to The Birmingham Rep
Wrecking Ball a play by performance duo Action Hero, which is being performed at the Birmingham Rep 2nd – 4th February. Cult performance artists Action Hero’s new… Read more »
Carl Köhler: psychological portraiture from a Swedish master
In recent years Carl Köhler (1919 – 2006) has gained recognition, particularly for his psychologically charged portraits of distinguished writers, artists, composers and musicians. Bordering on abstraction,… Read more »
Oscar Winning Producer Praises New Birmingham Women’s Film Festival
The inaugural edition of 6 of the Best Fest is a celebration of new films by 6 UK women filmmakers at the Mockingbird Cinema, Birmingham, UK on… Read more »
Abba Classics review by Amy Stutz
The Symphony Hall continued their Christmas season with an evening of classic songs from everybody’s favourite 70s band – ABBA. The four singers of the evening, Annie… Read more »
Marina Medvetskaya’s Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet Interview
A fantastic show is coming to Symphony Hall. Marina Medvetskaya’s Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet will be performing Tchaikovsky’s classic Swan Lake on Saturday 7th January accompanied by… Read more »
White Christmas at Symphony Hall by Amy Stutz
The Birmingham Symphony Hall are renowned for their annual Christmas extravaganza. This year, White Christmas went down a hit with the spectacular concert that spanned across Christmas… Read more »
Festive Favourites with Jessica Hynes
Bringing the festivities to Birmingham this Christmas, Jessica Hynes and the CBSO chorus and orchestra provide a glorious concert of classic Christmas carols, complete with humorous readings… Read more »
Carl Lavia aka Sketch talks art and the city with Ruth Millington
The Man Behind The Map: Carl Lavia – aka Sketch – talks art and the city with Ruth Millington Carl Lavia is a masterful, self-taught artist on… Read more »
Deck The Halls at THSH This Christmas Season!
The Tallis Scholars join us for a Renaissance Christmas and a tiny Ladybird visits Town Hall this festive season; here are our pick of Christmas highlights guaranteed… Read more »
for-Wards Needs Brummies Help!
for-Wards is a large-scale, two-year project which will discover the sounds of Birmingham by working with composers and local communities. These sounds will then be used to… Read more »
Pick up some gorgeous handmade Christmas presents at the Etsy market
Pick up some gorgeous handmade Christmas presents at the Etsy market. The Etsy Made Local Christmas Market returns for its second year at the Custard Factory on… Read more »
Swingamajig festival returns to Birmingham on April 30th, 2017
Swingamajig festival returns to Birmingham on April 30th, 2017 Take a stroll under Digbeth’s atmospheric railway arches and discover an industrial wonderland of visual installations, provocative street… Read more »