New Films 2nd February 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Argylle (12A) Ignore the savage reviews, the latest screwball spy caper from Matthew… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2024 with a smattering of DJ events for good measure. We search high and low to bring to… Read more »
THINK PINK! BAR + BLOCK X TEQUILA ROSE VALENTINE’S BOTTOMLESS LUNCH
Taking place from 12pm-5pm, say cheers with your Valentine and enjoy two-hours of free-flowing bubbles with your lunch or upgrade to Bar + Block’s cocktails for only… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2024 Season
Sunday 4 February 2024 Moseley All Services Club, Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs Free entrance http://moseleyrecordfair.com/ FUTURE… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Selfridges Birmingham
Selfridges is pleased to be sharing the romance this Valentine’s Day at Selfridges Birmingham with a series of workshops, events and experiences. At Selfridges Birmingham, shoppers will… Read more »
BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 4th MAY 2024
Utilita Arena Birmingham Sunday 4th May 2024 Tickets on sale 10am this Friday 2nd February via The Ticket Factory Featuring Special Guests NLE Choppa on Select U.S. Dates and… Read more »
Verve Lounge opens this SaturdayElevating Birmingham’s Nightlife Experience
Birmingham’s nightlife is about to reach new heights this February with the launch of Verve Lounge, a sophisticated and vibrant bar that promises to redefine your evening escapades. Verve Lounge… Read more »
ONE | BIRD – Amina Khayyam Dance Company at Birmingham Hippodrome 28-29 February
Amina Khayyam Dance Company is returning to the Birmingham Hippodrome‘s Patrick Studio on 28th and 29th February with ONE | BIRD, a double-bill of high intensity Kathak, south Asian classical dance. Following… Read more »
Grease at The Alexandra Birmingham from 15 to 20 July
Lead producer Colin Ingram is delighted to announce the full cast the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by… Read more »
An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 February
The producers of the Curve production of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK Tour, which opens at The… Read more »
Announcing National Sake Week 2024
Dive into an exploration of Japanese sake and shochu during the muchanticipated UK’s inaugural National Sake Week, unfolding from April 15th to 21st, 2024. This week-long celebration… Read more »
Singer Al Lewis releases new album with Birmingham gig
Award-nominated Welsh singer-songwriter Al Lewis has announced the release of Fifteen Years, an album 15 years in the making. Through Lewis’s own experience of finally beginning to come to… Read more »
Dear Evan Hansen at The Alexandra 22 to 26 October – TikTok talent search
The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of… Read more »
New theatre show at MAC for IWW
Arts Council England NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) Gazebo Theatre are set to captivate audiences on a nationwide tour this March, with ‘WANTED,’ an innovative, unique, and truly… Read more »
ORBITAL – Confirm BIRMINGHAM for The Green + Brown Album Tour (26 Apr)
ORBITAL are to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known to fans as ‘The Green Album’, on 19th April via London Records. Formats include a 4LP… Read more »
An Evening with The Fast Show at The Alexandra Birmingham on 28 March
30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, “the defining comedy sketch show of the Nineties” (The Independent) is back, live on tour…. Read more »
New Films 26th January 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Color Purple (12A) Like Mean Girls, this has taken an adapative journey… Read more »
GET LOST IN LOVE AT THE LOST & FOUND BIRMINGHAM
Available on 14th February, step into the whimsical world of The Lost & Found for a three-course set menu for only £33 per person. With a focus on… Read more »
Cheese Lovers Unite – Birmingham Seasonal Markets Cheese Fest Returns!
Calling all cheese enthusiasts! Get ready to indulge in a seriously cheesy celebration at Seasonal Markets ‘Cheese Fest’ on March 23rd, 2024. Held at The Bond in… Read more »
TEENAGE DADS – Aussie Stars return for Birmingham Date in May + Release new Single
With every release, Teenage Dads unapologetically embrace their eccentricities without shame or apology. Fresh off the back of taking home the 2023 Michael Gudinkski Breakthrough Artist ARIA… Read more »
Vienna Release First Single of 2024 Stare into the Sky
Birmingham-based Midwest Emo band Vienna set to release a dynamic new single, produced by a legend in the scene, Jake Checkoway. The band will be supporting the… Read more »
50% off at Bundobust Birmingham
Check out this awesome new offer from the Bundobust crew. From now until Sunday 11th February, guests can get an awesome 50% off food at Bundobust Birmingham. The offer… Read more »
The Big Fatt Valentines Quiz with Fatt Butcher
This Valentine’s Day, Wednesday 14th February, local drag legend Fatt Butcher – as seen on ITV’s The Voice UK – is heading to The Button Factory in… Read more »
NQ64 Laser Quest, an adults-only laser quest experience from the retro gaming concept, NQ64, will launch in Digbeth from 16th February
NQ64, Digbeth’s popular arcade bar, have announced they will be launching their first adults-only Laser Quest experience from 16th February. The experience will see NQ64 expand their… Read more »
Here You Come Again at The Alexandra Birmingham from 10 to 14 September
Simon Friend Entertainment, in co-production with Leeds Playhouse, is delighted to announce that following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here… Read more »
ORELLE HOST AN EVENING WITH SAUVELLE VODKA
The one–night only event will take place in the restaurant’s Private Dining Room on 31st January Birmingham’s restaurant in the sky, Orelle, will be hosting an exclusive… Read more »
Two night festival celebrates Solihull art and artists
Small is Beautiful is a two night event (Thursday 1 and Friday 2 February, 7pm-9pm) at The Core, Solihull celebrating and showcasing work created by artists living and working in… Read more »
Birmingham y’all ready for this.. Popeyes UK set to land in the city next month
Popeyes® UK has announced its first location in the West Midlands today [Monday 22nd January] bringing its first delivery kitchen outside of London to the heart of Birmingham… Read more »
HOAR CROSS HALL AND EDEN HALL TO LAUNCH PHONE DETOX THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
From 9th to 18th February, guests at Hoar Cross Hall and Eden Hall Day Spa will be encouraged to lock their phones away to spend more quality time with their… Read more »
B EATS LAUNCH THE BRUMMIE FAKE-UN CAKE
B:Eats, a daytime cafe and evening eatery created by BMusic, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, is celebrating Veganuary with a plant-based version… Read more »
Celebrate with your loved one above the city’s lights at Orelle
Orelle restaurant, located on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, invites diners to celebrate Valentine’s Day above Birmingham’s skyline with their exclusive seven course menu and… Read more »
Open Call – BMOS production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – ‘Charlie Bucket’
Wannabe Charlie Buckets with singing, dancing and acting ability are in with the chance of performing on one of Birmingham’s biggest stages this June, when Charlie and… Read more »
People of the world! Get ready to Spice Up Your Life this Valentine’s
In the year that mainstream Girl Power turns 30, Spice-Mania hits the Royal Mail and a reunion confirmation merely another Mel B slip-up away, 2024 is shaping… Read more »
New Films 18th January 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Holdovers (15) Given the awards and nominations it’s already scooped (including two… Read more »
Worth The Weight Kilo Sale – Birmingham Sustainability
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 »
Calling All Love Birds – Don’t Miss Out on Yardbirds Valentine’s Day Pop Up!
Get ready for a mouthwatering love affair with Yardbirds Chicken’s exclusive Valentine’s Day pop-up event! On February 14th, Yardbirds Chicken invites love birds and fried chicken enthusiasts… Read more »
Free Sri Lankan food for kids this half term at The Coconut Tree
Kids can choose from a specially prepared selection of dishes which take authentic Sri Lankan classics like rotti and hoppers and gives them a child-friendly spin. The… Read more »
TATTU BIRMINGHAM LAUNCHES JANUARY SALE
This January, Tattu, the modern Chinese restaurant group, are proud to announce their inaugural ‘January Sale’ across all of their sites including: Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh and Manchester…. Read more »
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT BAR + BLOCK BIRMINGHAM AND LEAMINGTON SPA
Available from Monday, 12th to Saturday, 17th February, share the love with a three-course menu and a cocktail from only £35 per person. Get in the mood with the… Read more »
The Commitments – A celebration and reunion in Birmingham
Two original stars of Cult Irish film The Commitments will be reuniting in Birmingham in September for a celebration of the 1991 Alan Parker film. The film,… Read more »
Nell Mescal – Hare & Hounds – 24th Jan
Nell Mescal is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter from Maynooth in Kildare, Ireland. She has been singing all her life and has been performing in groups and… Read more »
IDLES – Release Gift Horse Today Ahead of BIRMINGHAM Gig + New Album TANGK
A new year comes around and IDLES are already ramping up anticipation for the 16th February release of their new album ‘TANGK’, plus the major UK tour… Read more »
ROXY LEISURE RELEASES ARC SHOT LAGER
Roxy Leisure will be ‘bringing the playground to the bar’ with the release of their own lager inspired by the game beer pong. Arc Shot Lager has been brewed in collaboration with… Read more »
13th Feb. Jenny Sturgeon & Boo Hewerdene “Outliers” at Kitchen Garden Cafe
Outliers is the new self-titled album from Jenny Sturgeon and Boo Hewerdine. Written between their homes in Glasgow and Shetland during 2020/21, Outliers came to signify a creative… Read more »
MY LIFE STORY – Add Birmingham Show this Feb
As MY LIFE STORY gear-up for the release of their first album in five years, today (15 January) they are pleased to share its electrifying opening track:… Read more »
Love Brum launch Hidden Heroes
LoveBrum, a charity dedicated to supporting small and volunteer-led projects and causes across Birmingham, is excited to announce the launch of its “Hidden Heroes” campaign, a celebration… Read more »
New Films 12th January 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Poor Things (18) Already hoovering up awards and nominations, with Emma Stone pretty… Read more »
The 39 Steps at The Alexandra Birmingham from 4 to 8 June 2024
For the first time in eight years, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS, is to tour the UK this year. The production will arrive… Read more »
Belfast Bard Andy White – New Spoken Word Album + January Tour Birmingham Jan 14th
Belfast songwriter Andy White releases ‘Good Luck I Hope You Make It’, his first spoken word album, on 5th January 2024, and tours the UK and Ireland… Read more »
Fever’s Candlelight concerts bring special Valentine’s Day shows to Birmingham
Fever’s Candlelight concert series are bringing special Valentine’s Day shows to Birmingham. From 15/02, Birmingham Cathedral will be illuminated by thousands of candles, inviting viewers to fully immerse themselves in… Read more »