Celebrate Mother’s Day with Selfridges Birmingham
Selfridges celebrates motherhood in all its forms, whether that be mothers, mums-to-be or maternal figures. This year, Selfridges has curated a series of extraordinary workshops, events and… Read more »
KINGS OF LEON – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 22ND JUNE 2024
Following the announcement of their brand new album and revealed details of their 2024 Can We Please Have Fun World Tour. The UK and Ireland tour will include… Read more »
New Music from Birmingham’s Finest
Lucky Number You return with the single “Hands On The Horizon”. Hi there good folks of Grapevine Birmingham! We just wanted to let you know about our… Read more »
TV STAR BEN FOGLE GOES WILD TO SHARE HIS LIFE CHANGING ENCOUNTERS
BIRMINGHAM, TOWN HALL – TUESDAY MARCH 5 Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle will be bringing out his wild side once more as his latest tour heads to Birmingham. Sharing inspiring… Read more »
Birmingham Sustainability – Worth The Weight Kilo Sale
Experts predict that 2024 will see the trend of shopping second hand increase dramatically – with the cost of living going up and worries about climate change,… Read more »
New Films 22nd February 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Wicked Little Letters (15) Rivalling The Great as the sweariest period dramady ever,… Read more »
RICHARD HAWLEY ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING ALBUM IN THIS CITY THEY CALL YOU LOVE PLUS WOLVERHAMPTON DATE
Following the universal acclaim for the award-winning musical based on his songs, ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’, which opened earlier this month for a six-month run in… Read more »
Metropolis Music announces the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day festival series in the heart of Birmingham
Metropolis Music has announced the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day 4,999 capacity festival series in the heart of Birmingham. Taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend… Read more »
Stuart Deeley, 2019 MasterChef Professionals Winner announces new venture Stu Deeley at Laghi’s
Laghi’s neighbourhood restaurant, nestled in the heart of Edgbaston is delighted to announce the exciting appointment of Executive Chef Stuart Deeley. With his innovative approach to flavour,… Read more »
MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Phase 2 LEFTFIELD, YUSSEF DAYES +more
JAMES LAVELLE | MR SCRUFF | DAWN RICHARD | MUNGO’S HI FI | JAMES HUNTER | RYAN HOPE + MORE Leftfield, Yussef Dayes and The Blackbyrds are among the headline… Read more »
Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne
Beloved Burger hotspot Bun & Barrel, on Harborne High Street, has reopened its doors after 5 months of closure. The restaurant known for the ‘Best Burgers In… Read more »
The Programme – First Film from award winning Birmingham Director
The Programme is the first short film from Sam Grierson, an award-winning writer and director of plays, and now filmmaker. The work began after a two-year writing hiatus… Read more »
The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom
The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom The Indian Brewery is thrilled to announce its official expansion into… Read more »
Rosie Tee – new mini-album ‘Night Creature’ + UK tour
Rosie Tee is the musical project of the composer and performer of the same name, alongside a group of a close-knit musician friends and collaborators, who collectively forge… Read more »
CHEERS TO MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY AT THE LOST & FOUND BIRMINGHAM
Available exclusively on Sunday 10th March, indulge in a three-course set menu, inspired by the best of British ingredients, for just £33 per person. With a focus on… Read more »
Birmingham Rum Festival 2024
Rum lovers will be delighted to hear that the much-loved Birmingham Rum Festival will be returning to The Cuban Embassy, Moseley, this Summer. The event, now in… Read more »
ALICE COOPER – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 16TH OCTOBER 2024
Tickets on sale Friday 23rd February at The Ticket Factory Alice Back On The ‘Road’ Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee – Alice Cooper has achieved… Read more »
Soul Sessions Brum Dates 2024 Feb-June 2024
Friday 23rd February – Malah Palinka At The Night Owl Malah Palinka Melts the band Mosaic Tickets available Wednesday 13th March – Soul Sessions At The Night… Read more »
How to Enjoy the Coconut Tree’s Popular Iftar Menu this Ramadan
Sri Lankan restaurant group, The Coconut Tree (TCT) [https://www.thecoconut-tree.com/], is bringing back its popular Iftar menu to allow diners partaking in Ramadan to break their fasts in… Read more »
BROWN HORSE – Announce Birmingham Show this March
Breaking country-rock outfit BROWN HORSE have announced an extensive run of tour dates this Spring. The shows arrive in support of their rave-received debut album ‘Reservoir‘, which… Read more »
AND ALSO THE TREES – Mother-of-pearl Moon live in Birmingham @ Castle & Falcon 24.03.24
and also the trees (AATT) formed during the original post-punk era in rural Worcestershire, an environment that has provided a constant inspiration to a group whose music has… Read more »
Murder on the Orient Express at The Alexandra Birmingham from 28 January 2025
Following a sell-out tour of the best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie Ltd, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (director of the… Read more »
The 39 Steps at The Alexandra Birmingham 4 to 8 June – casting announced
Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS. He will be joined by Safeena Ladha… Read more »
Birmingham’s restaurant in the sky Orelle, announces partnership with Rituals for Mother’s Day
Birmingham’s iconic restaurant in the sky invites mums to celebrate Mother’s Day with an exclusive three-course menu, a complimentary Rituals goodie bag and live music entertainment. Guests… Read more »
New Films 16th February 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Bob Marley: One Love (12A) In charting the rise to international stardom –… Read more »
IDLES – Add second Birmingham Date + Release TANGK
IDLES have shared the official music video for “Grace” ahead of their fifth studio album ‘TANGK’, dropping this Friday 16 Feb. The concept for the video came… Read more »
The Malaya Classic opens in the Arcadian bringing authentic Malaysian flavours to the city
There’s a new gem in town. The Malaya Classic, has opened in the heart of Chinatown promising an exciting menu of authentic Malaysian dishes. Featuring Halal authentic Malaysian… Read more »
Sacred Funk Quartet announce debut album Tales of Orisa, with live premiere in Birmingham UK
Enchanting record celebrates Orisa music from the Yorùbá people of West Africa – Co-written by two-time Grammy Award-winning percussionist Lekan Babalola – SQF co-founder Kate Luxmoore joined… Read more »
Restaurant and music bar MoonCat opens at Utilita Arena
A brand new restaurant and bar concept has opened at Utilita Arena promising an exciting mix of Japanese food, cocktails and live music. MoonCat is open 7… Read more »
BEZ FROM HAPPY MONDAYS SHARES HIS TOP TIPS FOR NQ64 LASER QUEST SUCCESS
NQ64’s Laser Quest has now launched, recruiting Bez to impart health and safety advice to keep the second city safe! The aliens have landed in Digbeth and the… Read more »
SOUL TRAIN soon to steam into Digbeth
SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into Digbeth with their amazing 6 lead vocalists, featuring 3 guys and 3 girls plus a fine feast of soulful gems…. Read more »
ALSO24 Festival line-up announced at Compton Verney
ALSO FESTIVAL MAKES FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALSO24 INCLUDING: NATALIE HAYNES – SIR MICHAEL MARMOT – NELS ABBEY –TIM MARSHALL – PHILIPPA PERRY STORNOWAY – JESSICA WINTER… Read more »
Solar Eyes Birmingham launch show this Friday (16 Feb)
Launching into the new year – SOLAR EYES – present their breathless new single: “Let’s Run Away”. The new single arrives as the Birmingham psych/pop duo ready… Read more »
Wear Wellies For Winston’s Wish – The UK’s First Children’s Bereavement Charity
The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish is calling upon local communities to wear wellies on the 29th of February. This leap year,… Read more »
OYSTERBAND + JUNE TABOR – Announce Last Birmingham Gig Together
One of the UK’s foremost folk rock bands – OYSTERBAND – are announcing that they are calling time on their live career and will be performing live… Read more »
21st April, Annie Dressner – I Thought It Would Be Easier” Spring Tour at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath
Born and bred in the heart of NYC, Annie’s musical journey started at an unexpected crossroads. The night of her high school graduation, she picked up the… Read more »
Kings Heath United Against Racism Organises Birmingham Palestine Weekender Music & Arts Fest 30 – 31 March 2024
Kings Heath United Against Racism, in collaboration with local venues, proudly announces the Birmingham Palestine All-Dayer Festival, scheduled to take place on Sat 30 & Sun 31… Read more »
KIDS EAT FOR £1 AT B EATS THIS HALF TERM
B:Eats will be offering children’s meals for £1 throughout the February half term. The eatery will run the week-long promotion from 13th – 17th February (11am –… Read more »
The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events
The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With nine days full of exciting events, there is something for everyone… Read more »
Six By Nico Announce New Menu
Six by Nico, the unique six-course tasting menu concept that sees the menu evolve every six weeks, has announced its third menu is ‘Hanoi’, launching 26th February… Read more »
New Films 08th February 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Iron Claw (15) The title referring to their trademark pressure grip, written… Read more »
DEA MATRONA – Rock Duo Announce BIRMINGHAM Show this May
Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA today announce the release of their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out 3rd May (pre-order here). The announcement comes hand-in-hand with… Read more »
One Billion Rising Flash mob in Birmingham – 14th Feb
The Active Wellbeing Society and women’s charity WE:ARE will be joining the One Billion Rising Movement once again, with a flash mob in Birmingham City Centre. This year’s event is… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL reveals 2024 line-up Belle & Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys + more
Belle and Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys, Flogging Molly and CMAT are just some of the big name headliners announced for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday… Read more »
THE CORRS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 14TH NOVEMBER 2024
Today, Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs announce an eight-date UK & Ireland tour titled ‘Talk On Corners’ in November 2024. Performing tracks from the acclaimed album plus a selection… Read more »
A Winter Romance – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Tattu
This February, Tattu, the modern Chinese restaurant group, are thrilled to release their limited editionValentine’s Day offering across all five venues, which includes an exclusive partnership with… Read more »
Game-changing UK arts and social space relaunches with world-class cultural programme
– Hockley Social Club in Birmingham will present cutting-edge and diverse arts, comedy, music, and talks alongside award-winning street food, following significant investment in revamp of 10,000… Read more »
ORBITAL – Release “Tonight In Belfast” (feat Mike Garry) || Ahead of BIRMINGHAM Gig (26 Apr)
“Tonight In Belfast” is a piece of electronic music perfection, with DJ Helen blending David Holmes’ remix of “Belfast” with Manchester street poet Mike Garry’s track “Tonight”…. Read more »
LOCK IN YOUR LOVE AT GUSTO ITALIAN THIS VALENTINE’S
Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, invites diners to share a moment with them this Valentine’s and celebrate with anyone they hold dear with their exclusive… Read more »
TONY BLACKBURN OBE ANNOUNCES SOUNDS OF THE 60’S LIVE UK TOUR – EXTRA DATES ADDED
One of the most recognisable and legendary voices in British radio history, Tony Blackburn, who was recently awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list for… Read more »