New Films 20th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Abigail (18) Initially, it seems like your standard kidnap movie. A bunch of… Read more »
Kym Marsh Announced as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians at The Alexandra
Lead casting and creatives of a new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians have been announced coming to The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tue 2 Jul –… Read more »
The Programme – World Premiere in Birmingham
We’re excited to announce that The Programme will have its world premiere in Digbeth at 6pm on the 9th of May. The film will show at the Mockingbird Cinema, close to… Read more »
Tickets on sale now for BRUM ROCKS LIVE!
Tickets are now on sale for BRUM ROCKS LIVE! which takes place on Sunday 14 July at Forum Birmingham and promises to be the rock concert of… Read more »
ROSIE TEE Night Creature Brum launch gig 27 Apr
Following a string of acclaimed EPs, Birmingham-based musician and composer Rosie Tee has announced the release of her debut mini-album, Night Creature (out 26 April 2024). Through a haze… Read more »
Teena’s Spring Tease comes to Solihull
A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits on Saturday 4th May, as Teena’s Spring Tease comes to the Studio at The Core, Solihull. Dazzling drag queen, quiz mistress… Read more »
Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian
This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian. The concept takes inspiration from… Read more »
SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT
The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »
Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024
The preview list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival from the 1st to the 31st of August is revealed. Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham… Read more »
MIKE OLDFIELD’S TUBULAR BELLS LIVE IN CONCERT – 2024 UK WIDE TOUR ANNOUNCED – EXTENDED 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Continuing on from last years 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, it has been announced the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in… Read more »
New Films 12th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Civil War (15) There’s no backstory as to why or how, but, unlikely… Read more »
The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April
The Indian Streatery have created a brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ which the team are launching Monday 15th April 2024. Brand New. Innovative, Creative &… Read more »
EAT, DRINK AND SCORE: BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE AT TOCA SOCIAL
Guests are now able to book for groups of up to 12 players for the world’s first and only immersive football experience launching from 3rd June at the Bullring TOCA… Read more »
HIS LORDSHIP at The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on May 27th
His Lordship are guitarist James Walbourne (The Pretenders, The Pogues, The Rails) and Kristoffer Sonne (Chrissie Hynde, Willie Nelson). The sound of Walbourne unleashed as a frontman, the band make riotous rock… Read more »
Shrewley Food Fest – Street Food, Live Music & Drinks, FREE ENTRY!
Monday 27th May, Bank Holiday, Noon at The Durham Ox 🐮 SHREWLEY FOOD FEST IS BACK FOR 2024! We are so pleased to announce that Shrewley Food… Read more »
Eurovision Grand Final LIVE in Birmingham/WM Cinemas – Saturday 11th May
It’s a date for the diary – Saturday May 11th. For one night only, cinemas up and down the UK will come together for the biggest night… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK FEST’ NEWS – Mark Steel, Zoe Lyons, Nick Cope, Carl Chinn + more
Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2024) has revealed it’s ‘Arts’ line-up. Among those heading to the festival’s Speaker’s Corner stage… Read more »
Flatpack Festival 2024 Key Dates 10-19 May
Flatpack announces its 2024 festival programme including award-winning Japanese performance duo Usaginingen, Carrie screened outdoors at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a BAFTA-qualifying short film competition and an artist-led… Read more »
B EATS LAUNCHES NEW SPRING MENU
B:Eats, a daytime cafe and eatery created by B:Music, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has launched a new Spring menu, which is… Read more »
First public Conservative and Labour mayoral debate announced for West Midlands
– West Midlands Conservative Mayor Andy Street will go head-to-head with Labour Party Mayoral Candidate Richard Parker, live on stage at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham –… Read more »
Defected’s Sam Divine Kicks Off Summer at XOYO Birmingham With May Bank Holiday Roof Garden Day Party
Ibiza superstar and ‘Queen of Defected Records’ Sam Divine has been enlisted to help usher in summertime at XOYO Birmingham with a hotly anticipated Roof Garden daytime… Read more »
THE LOVELY EGGSNEW ALBUM EGGSISTENTIALISM OUT MAY 17TH VIA EGG RECORDS
For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path… Read more »
Dance through the decades at Black Country Living Museum
With live music, dancing and good food, you’re invited to roll back the clock and celebrate the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s at three weekends celebrating the unique… Read more »
Chicago returns to The Alexandra Mon 14 – Sat 19 Apr 2025
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will come to The Alexandra, Birmingham from 14-19 April 2025 – casting to be announced… Read more »
New Films 5th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Monkey Man (18) Looking to buy a gun from an arms dealer, Dev… Read more »
Hidden Homelessness Campaign Help
Hidden homelessness is often missing from the conversation when it comes to national press coverage and fundraising campaigns. But SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham support service for people… Read more »
Music, comedy, theatre and more at The Core!
The Studio at The Core, Solihull plays host to some exciting shows and performances over the coming weeks. The ever-popular Henry’s Blueshouse nights are back, kicking off… Read more »
6 Music’s Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour
Following the phenomenal success of the Northern Soul BBC Prom last summer at the Royal Albert Hall, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music & DJ Guide – April 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music & DJ nights in Birmingham this April 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music… Read more »
Burger Fest 2024 – The Burger Celebration of the Summer!
Get ready for a tantalising celebration of burgers like no other as Seasonal Markets presents Burger Fest on the 15th of June. Located at the renowned venue… Read more »
Live in UK Cinemas | Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final | Saturday 11th May 2024
It’s a date for the diary – Saturday May 11th. For one night only, cinemas up and down the UK will come together for the biggest night… Read more »
4TheFans Selects Birmingham For Massive Euro 2024 Fan Park
The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has revealed that Birmingham will host one of its key Euro 2024 Fan Parks from 14th June to 14th July…. Read more »
UB40 score number one on the iTunes chart with new single Forever True
Global reggae stars UB40 are celebrating success after fans helped to propel their latest single ‘Forever True’ to the top of the iTunes download chart, just days… Read more »
SIX BY NICO INTRODUCES NEW 10-COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE
Six by Nico Birmingham, introduces a new 10-course dining concept menu, TRUST, to their Colmore Row restaurant, which will only be available on Tuesdays, from 16th April… Read more »
UK comedy festival inks naming rights deal with Cobra Beer
– Comedy at the Castle announces Cobra Beer as headline sponsor for the 2024 edition featuring Live at the Apollo, Netflix, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stars… Read more »
Orelle Announce Collaboration With Simpsons Restaurant
Orelle’s Executive Chef Chris Emery will be welcoming in Spring with a limited edition seasonal menu in collaboration with Luke Tipping of Simpsons Restaurant on Tuesday 30th… Read more »
New Films 31st March 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (12A) Having battled each other in Godzilla… Read more »
Martial arts documentary to premiere in Birmingham
A multi-award-winning documentary about an extraordinary martial arts challenge by a woman from Birmingham is to be given its UK theatrical release in the city. Lady Samurai:… Read more »
Midlands role in shaping global music phenomenon 2 Tone to be celebrated with BBC event
– The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr to headline the one-off BBC Radio WM Celebrates 2 Tone in Birmingham event – Horace Panter (The Specials), Pauline Black (The Selecter)… Read more »
The mighty SUNN O))) take to the stage in Coventry on 2nd April (Empire)
SUNN O))) will play a series of live dates in Spring 2024 as part of their Shoshin (初心) Duo tour. See the Sunn O))) Shoshin (初心) Duo in its original, raw form…. Read more »
Launch of Lunch Club brings weekly street food residencies to Birmingham city centre
– City food mainstay Digbeth Dining Club will make its central Birmingham debut with a new lunch event for office and retail workers, visitors and residents – Disco… Read more »
MELANIE MARTINEZ – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Multiplatinum alternative-pop phenom Melanie Martinez has announced the eagerly awaited EU/UK leg of The Trilogy Tour, including Utilita Arena Birmingham on the 20th September 2024. Her most ambitious concert tour… Read more »
TWENTY ONE PILOTS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 4TH MAY 2025
GRAMMY® Award winning duo Twenty One Pilots have announced details of their massive global headline The Clancy World Tour and shared “Next Semester,” a new song from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Clancy, which will… Read more »
Step into Spring and shop with a clear conscious this Bank Holiday at Worth The Weight.
Worth The Weight will be visiting The Custard Factory, Birmingham on Monday 1st April with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage… Read more »
Charity dance-a-thon for Stand Up To Cancer coming to Birmingham this April
A five-hour dance-a-thon that will teach you how to shake it like Beyoncé is coming to Birmingham in April to raise vital funds for Stand Up To Cancer…. Read more »
Pride to cancer services to LGBTQ+ communities
The Arcadian, Birmingham and Macmillan Cancer Support are joining forces for this year’s Pride event to raise funds and vital awareness of the services available to the… Read more »
XOYO Birmingham Celebrates Easter Weekend With Four Diverse Club Shows
Carrying on an impressive run of form well into 2024, Digbeth nightlife hotspot XOYO Birmingham prepares for a bumper Easter weekend spanning four individually alluring clubbing experiences…. Read more »
Teach Your Business How To Swim – Rise and Fall in Digtopia – A Celebration Of Digbrew Cos Legacy
Celebrating the legacy of Dig Brew Co and the inclusion of most of its artistic material labels cans coasters memorabilia etc to Birmingham City Universitys ADM Archive we… Read more »
New Films 23rd March 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Persian Version (15) Shaping up to be this year’s Past Lives, but… Read more »
GUSTO ITALIAN WILL BE CELERBATING THE EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WITH A WEEKEND OF BOTTOMLESS BRUNCHES AND AN EASTER EGG HUNT
Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, will be celebrating the Easter Bank Holiday with a weekend of bottomless brunches and an Easter egg hunt. The contemporary… Read more »