The Influence Project comes to the MAC
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is delighted to present The Influence Project by creative partners, photographer Alexis Chabala and curator Lorayne Crawford. The exhibition celebrates the impact that… Read more »
The Jazz Festival Exhibition of Photography until February 28th
The Jazz Festival Exhibition of Photography is now on display within the Main Concourse of New Street Station. The exhibition consists of more than 50 images taken… Read more »
The Old Crown undergoing major renovation and reopens January 25th!
The well loved and iconic pub is set to reopen to the public next week but will be marking the celebrations on the weekend of Friday 31st… Read more »
Listening Sessions February Showcase 2020
Listening Sessions is at the heart of the underground electronic music scene in Birmingham. These showcase events have been running monthly for over 4 years and are… Read more »
HOOPLA BLUE unleash new menacing single SA(SEA)LT
Out now via FOMA Birmingham’s Hoopla Blue have today revealed their new single ‘Sa(sea)lt’, pronounced as ‘sea within the salt’. ‘Sa(sea)lt’ – along with previous releases ‘Scour’… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide January 2020
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for Jan 2020, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month… Read more »
Xhosa Cole and the Ripieno Players perform at Birmingham Cathedral 1st Feb
Xhosa Cole, BBC Young Jazz Musician 2018, joins the Ripieno Players for the World Premiere of his own composition, ‘Fajar’. Together with his own incredible Jazz Trio,… Read more »
NYE at Bitters N’ Twisted Venues
The Victoria, 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN This year we have teamed up with ‘Sadler’s Brewery’ to deliver the ultimate Peaky Blinder experience at The… Read more »
Discover The Best Musicians in Birmingham and The Midlands in 2020
Birmingham Promoters team up with BBC Introducing, MAS Records, Born Music and Counteract to bring together a series of live showcases from some of the region’s leading… Read more »
The Influence Project with never-before-seen works by Photographer Alexis Chabala and Curator Lorayne Crawford
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is delighted to present The Influence Project by creative partners, photographer Alexis Chabala and curator Lorayne Crawford. The exhibition celebrates the impact that… Read more »
Three New Entertainment Venues for Digbeth
More reasons than ever to visit Birmingham’s Creative Quarter Three new entertainment venues have launched in Birmingham’s creative quarter, Digbeth. Gaming concept Chance and Counters is based in the… Read more »
Swampmeat Family Band Release Christmas Single ‘A Present For Me’
The Birmingham based country punk band are donating proceeds to Crisis UK. Birmingham based country punk and Americana group Swampmeat Family Band are giving an extra special… Read more »
Digbeth club to host official Happy Mondays after party
Iconic 80s and 90s baggy Manchester band Happy Mondays are mid a comeback tour stretching across the UK, stopping at Birmingham’s The Night Owl after their O2… Read more »
Jools Belgium’s Vinyl Sessions at Attic Brew Co
The excellent Jools Belgium returns with his huge record collection to Attic Brew Co in Stirchley 20th December 2019. Expect genre-spanning sounds from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s… Read more »
What’s on at The Head of Steam this Christmas?
Events in Dec at The Head of Steam on Temple Street. ABK Barvarian Pop-up bar. Here until January serving German Beers, and g&ts Quiz nights every Tuesday… Read more »
Posh Burgers – Election Party – NYE NOWHAM Spesh – Come As You Are – Slow Food – It’s Christmasss at 1000 Trades!
Sound check… one, two Pioneering live music and DJ sets from some of Birmingham’s best, music is the beating heart of 1000 Trades. See more on Facebook. FRIDAY… Read more »
Eloise Fabbri to play Cherry Reds
Singer/Songwriter, Eloise Fabbri brings raw, stripped back versions of her works in progress to an intimate stage at Cherry Reds. Guest performances include singer/songwriter Anna-Reetta’s soothing vocals… Read more »
Brumbeat Xmas and New Year Gig Guide 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for December, Christmas and NYE 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday 6 December 4pm until late
This December, get out and about, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month: Anchor Gallery Collective: Meet… Read more »
Hungarian Christmas Market Fest at Spotted Dog Sunday 1st Dec
Discover the home of unique experiences with the Hungarian Market Fest! It is an unforgettable one-day event packed with bespoke flavours, joyful music and unique experiences. Our… Read more »
Brum Radio Christmas Party and Homeless Fundraiser – Sun Dec 15th, 5pm – 12am
When Stephen Jock Lee mentioned he wanted to put an event on as a fundraiser for a homeless charity, we thought it sounded great and a perfect… Read more »
Tangerine Dream to play Birmingham – almost!!!
Ninth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance, a… Read more »
New Birmingham venue and vinyl bar opens doors to music fans this week
A new Birmingham venue and ‘vinyl bar’ will open its doors to music fans this weekend with a huge four-day launch featuring 45 bands, musicians, artists and… Read more »
DIGMAS is back bigger and better for 2019!
DIGMAS is back bigger and better for 2019! 🎁 Digbeth is the only place to be Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December! 🎄 Expect live music, street… Read more »
HOOPLA BLUE to release new single ahead of show with MAC DEMARCO
Birmingham’s Hoopla Blue are set to release their new single ‘Scour’ this Friday 22nd November via FOMA to coincide with their upcoming show supporting Mac DeMarco. ‘Scour’… Read more »
True Reverie Christmas Carnival comes to town with a unique retail experience
True Reverie, a new lifestyle brand from Wolverhampton, that creates clothing and art which tells the story of its followers, will be hosting a Christmas Carnival, for… Read more »
The Royal Hotel, now The Townhouse undergoes refurbishment to bring casual dining and entertainment – opens 28th Nov
The Royal Hotel, now “The Townhouse” has undergone a major refurbishment by independently ran Suburban Inns to bring a mix of seven days a week casual dining… Read more »
Digwood Sessions no3 Rodgers and Brush – Friday 6th December 2019
Friday 6th December 2019 8:00pm til 11:00pm Minimum Age: 18 Digwood Co presents a night of acoustic reveries with sets from William William Rodgers and Judy Brush…. Read more »
DB Promotions Presents a night called PULSE
Date: Friday November 22nd Address: At Stirlings Bar, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1DW Time: 9pm til 2am Price: FREE!!! Description: On the night you can enjoy the… Read more »
Polly Paulusma and Annie Dressner heading out on an acoustic co-headline tour Feb 2020!
From 22 February –29 February, great friends and collaborators Polly Paulusma and Annie Dressner will be heading out on an acoustic co-headline tour. Paulusma signed to Bjork’s… Read more »
The New Consistent’s Christmas Party at The Sunflower Lounge 19th December
The New Consistent is hosting a Christmas Party at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham as a first headline gig on 19th December, presented by Qute Zoo Promotions. … Read more »
Birmingham’s Unique Musical History From The Underground To The Mainstream + New Mousse T. remix
The UK is widely regarded as a pivotal tool in the Electronic industries positioning in the global scene. It has long been recognised for breaking new &… Read more »
An Award Winning Year for The Night Owl
Soul and retro club The Night Owl has celebrated a successful 2019 with multiple awards for their contributions to Birmingham’s ever evolving nightlife scene. These accolades come… Read more »
UK rap queen Lady Leshurr to play intimate Birmingham show
UK rap queen Lady Leshurr is to play an intimate Birmingham show on Thursday 14 November as part of joint birthday celebrations for two creative city organisations…. Read more »
Rosie Tee + Oystercatcher + Eloise Fabbri Sun 24th November 2019 Centrala, Digbeth
Rosie Tee returns with an angular yet mesmeric new single, Wither. To celebrate it’s release, Rosie will be performing her atmospheric blend of electronic, jazz, classical & pop… Read more »
Brand New Single by Holly Fitzgerald – Weight Of The World
November 15th 2019 sees the Birmingham based singer songwriter release her third ever single, “Weight Of The World”. The song, written about mental health, takes the listener on… Read more »
Indigo Nights: Winter and Chill fundraiser
Adjei invites all to the next Indigo Nights Intimate Concert on Saturday 23rd November. It will be held at the The Vault Business Centre, Digbeth, B12 0JU. … Read more »
Christmas Caroloke at The Engine Room!
Come along and join us at our Christmas Caroloke for FREE, Saturday 14th of December!! Sing-a-long masters LaD are bringing their legendary Christmas Caroloke to it’s new… Read more »
BURNING ALMS announce new EP
‘MORNING’ OUT 08.11 LAUNCH SHOW IN PARIS 10.11 “Burning Alms are making really great music and are deserving of a wider audience” Echoes and Dust“Music with integrity,… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide November 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for November 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month… Read more »
Band Night and Boogie at The Night Owl review
The Night Owl has been drawing in punters from all over the UK since its conception in 2015. Having danced the night away on a few occasions,… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday 1 November
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 1 November 6pm until late This November, get out and about, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to… Read more »
Jazzlines present Atlas at Hare and Hounds Thursday 31 October 2019
Contemporary jazz pianist Rebecca Nash, and her band ATLAS bring a fresh sound to the UK music scene. Firmly rooted within a jazz context, ATLAS interlaces a… Read more »
Canadian roots duo The Small Glories to play Birmingham
Canadian roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories will bring their musical tour-de-force partnership to Birmingham, when they play Kitchen Garden Cafe on Tuesday 3rd of December. Veteran singer-songwriters Cara… Read more »
Beer and Opera make Dig Brew the ‘Besse’ place for Halloween
Birmingham brewery and taproom Dig Brew Co has teamed up with local opera company Infinite Opera to offer a wicked concoction for Hallowe’en. Besse, the first-ever beer-themed… Read more »
Sabbra Cadabra and Henry’s Blueshouse review
When you have a hankering for some live music, and someone invites you to attend what is reported as one of the most authentic Black Sabbath tribute… Read more »
Ryan McMullan Concert Review & Interview
The Irish sweetheart returned to Birmingham on Wednesday the 9th, for a concert at Digbeth’s Mama Roux’s, supported by fellow musicians from back home, Conor Scott and… Read more »
Super Freaks, Assassins, Gangsters and Twist Dancers
As the nights grow darker through October, something strange is happening in Digbeth. With the spirit of Halloween in full swing, soul and retro club and live… Read more »
The Ripieno Players present a unique look at Vienna before, during, and after the First World War at B’ham Cathedral 16th Nov
Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht and Berg’s Wozzeck Interludes, written either side of the First World War, remain the quintessential musical portraits of the night sky, both questioning the disturbing world that… Read more »
An immersive Quentin Tarantino Halloween party is coming to Brum
Following the success of last year’s Stranger Things themed Halloween party, The Night Owl celebrates the 25th anniversary of cult classics Pulp Fiction and Natural Born Killers,… Read more »