What’s on in Birmingham this month

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Genevieve Miles performing at Hare & Hounds 3rd November Supporting Danny Mellin

Genevieve Miles performing at Hare & Hounds 3rd November Supporting Danny Mellin

Genre-blending artist Genevieve Miles has moved back to her spiritual home of Birmingham at the start of this year and has since been recording in Digbeth amongst… Read more »

ROXY LANES OFFER £5 BOWLING FOR KIDS DURING OCTOBER HALF TERM

ROXY LANES OFFER £5 BOWLING FOR KIDS DURING OCTOBER HALF TERM

Competitive gaming venue Roxy Lanes, will be offering £5 bowling for kids during the October half term. The offer will be available from 26th October to 3rd November on… Read more »

New Films 17th October 2024 by Mike Davies

New Films 17th October 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK The Wild Robot (PG) The Oscar for next year’s best… Read more »

Birmingham band Djabbic 3 to play the iconic Hare and Hounds

Birmingham band Djabbic 3 to play the iconic Hare and Hounds

Later this month Djabbic 3 will support Japanese band Barbican Estate at the Hare and Hounds, in Kings Heath, Birmingham. This is the bands second slot for… Read more »

Temper & Brown Reggae Roast

Temper & Brown Reggae Roast

An historic pub in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has launched Reggae Roast Sundays in a nod towards its owner’s Caribbean heritage.   Temper and Brown… Read more »

TOYAH & ROBERT CHRISTMAS PARTY comes to WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun Halls on Sunday 22nd December 2024

TOYAH & ROBERT CHRISTMAS PARTY comes to WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun Halls on Sunday 22nd December 2024

Following the runaway success of their Sunday Lunch YouTube series, and their critically acclaimed Tour of ’23, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp are bursting out of their… Read more »

Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull 

Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull 

Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the second annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival in association with IMA Festival, which will take place on the evening of… Read more »

‘The Day the StarTribe made a Magical Cake’ – Children’s picture book and storytelling EP to launch this Autumn 

‘The Day the StarTribe made a Magical Cake’ – Children’s picture book and storytelling EP to launch this Autumn 

“This is a story is about Tree-Dwelling Elf and her four forest friends Magical Starman, Crystal Queen, Healing Wizard and Eartha the Snugly Bear. This group of… Read more »

Eyes to the skies for feast of fun

Eyes to the skies for feast of fun

Families are being invited to enjoy a feast of fireworks fun at an event at the Fleur de Lys pub near Solihull next month. The Bonfire Night… Read more »

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s West End hit Ghost Stories comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s West End hit Ghost Stories comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham

After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in… Read more »

SHEILA’S ISLAND The Crescent Theatre Opening on 26th October

SHEILA’S ISLAND The Crescent Theatre Opening on 26th October

Opening on 26th October, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, stages Sheila’s Island, a hilarious comedy from the creator of Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots. One foggy day in… Read more »

Full casting announcement for Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, playing at The Alex, Birmingham 10 Feb – 22 Feb 2025

Full casting announcement for Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, playing at The Alex, Birmingham 10 Feb – 22 Feb 2025

The producers of the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, are delighted to announce the full cast for the… Read more »

Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025

Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025

Stage Experience, The Alexandra, Birmingham’s trailblazing annual youth theatre programme, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year with the magical, musical fantasy The Wizard of Oz.  Presenting a fantastic opportunity for young… Read more »

André Rieu’s annual Christmas Spectacular comes to cinemas – “Gold and Silver” – In Cinemas from December 7th

André Rieu’s annual Christmas Spectacular comes to cinemas – “Gold and Silver” – In Cinemas from December 7th

Exclusively in Cinemas from December 7th TICKETS ON SALE NOW – WWW.ANDREINCINEMAS.COM This Christmas, world-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu invites you to experience the magic of the… Read more »

B Eats, the cafe found in Symphony Hall, has launched a seasonal menu with 12 brand-new dishes

B Eats, the cafe found in Symphony Hall, has launched a seasonal menu with 12 brand-new dishes

B:Eats, the daytime café located in Symphony Hall has launched a new menu for the autumn and winter seasons, featuring 12 brand-new recipes. New to the brunch… Read more »

Guests can now book Clays in Birmingham, which will open its doors on 2nd December

Guests can now book Clays in Birmingham, which will open its doors on 2nd December

Clays, a virtual clay target shooting experience, has announced that the bookings for their highly anticipated Birmingham location are now live. Using unique software, Clays offers an… Read more »

The Great British Beer Festival comes to NEC Birmingham 

The Great British Beer Festival comes to NEC Birmingham 

The Great British Beer Festival is making a triumphant return next summer following a hiatus in 2024. The UK’s premier beer festival will take place 5-9 August 2025.  For… Read more »

BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024

BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024

Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme, culminating in a showcase at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 28 and Friday… Read more »

Art at HMP Spring Hill, 2024 – 2025

Art at HMP Spring Hill, 2024 – 2025

Ikon is pleased to announce a new artist residency funded by the Rothschild Foundation and in partnership with HMP Spring Hill, Buckinghamshire. Part of Ikon’s Art in Prisons programme,… Read more »

Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight 

Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight 

As the cost living continues to rise and as purse strings remain perpetually tight, people are looking at more ways to be savvy this time of the… Read more »

Live Music & Nightlife Guide

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this October 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »

Best of Brum

Click here to view all our special 'best of Brum' articles, from the best bars to the best restaurants, things to do in the city and other alternative features.
Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

With summer well and truly back on form, and some cool music events taking place, I took advantage of the fine weather and this Satruday (27th July… Read more »

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

It’s been a couple of years since I last spent the weekend at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul in Moseley Park. Prior to that I’d been involved… Read more »

Great Birmingham Christmas Gifts for 2023!

Great Birmingham Christmas Gifts for 2023!

If you’re stuck for the stocking fillers this Christmas and need some inspiration, why not support local businesses by buying something from our Brummie Christmas shopping list!… Read more »

Alternative New Year’s Eve Events in Birmingham for 2023

Alternative New Year’s Eve Events in Birmingham for 2023

Looking for some party inspiration to make sure your 2024 gets off to a good start? With New Year’s Eve only a few days away, you may… Read more »

Food & Drink News

Click to view all the latest news on food and drink in Birmingham. From new bar and restaurant launches to foodie events, tasting sessions, press releases, reviews and more.
Temper & Brown Reggae Roast

Temper & Brown Reggae Roast

An historic pub in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has launched Reggae Roast Sundays in a nod towards its owner’s Caribbean heritage.   Temper and Brown… Read more »

B Eats, the cafe found in Symphony Hall, has launched a seasonal menu with 12 brand-new dishes

B Eats, the cafe found in Symphony Hall, has launched a seasonal menu with 12 brand-new dishes

B:Eats, the daytime café located in Symphony Hall has launched a new menu for the autumn and winter seasons, featuring 12 brand-new recipes. New to the brunch… Read more »

Guests can now book Clays in Birmingham, which will open its doors on 2nd December

Guests can now book Clays in Birmingham, which will open its doors on 2nd December

Clays, a virtual clay target shooting experience, has announced that the bookings for their highly anticipated Birmingham location are now live. Using unique software, Clays offers an… Read more »

The Great British Beer Festival comes to NEC Birmingham 

The Great British Beer Festival comes to NEC Birmingham 

The Great British Beer Festival is making a triumphant return next summer following a hiatus in 2024. The UK’s premier beer festival will take place 5-9 August 2025.  For… Read more »

Reviews & Features

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Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd

Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd

I always love the way that as Mostly Jazz Festival comes to an end, you don’t have to wait long to be back in Mosely Park to… Read more »

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

Chris Rhythm Doctor, Desert Island Discs & Blow Water’s Rooftop Edition II review

With summer well and truly back on form, and some cool music events taking place, I took advantage of the fine weather and this Satruday (27th July… Read more »

Kilo Ziro Digbeth review

Kilo Ziro Digbeth review

A £50 voucher for Kilo Ziro bar had been floating around above my horizon of ‘far-off thoughts’ for some time, a constant temptation – I just needed… Read more »

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review

It’s been a couple of years since I last spent the weekend at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul in Moseley Park. Prior to that I’d been involved… Read more »

Community News

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Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull 

Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull 

Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the second annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival in association with IMA Festival, which will take place on the evening of… Read more »

‘The Day the StarTribe made a Magical Cake’ – Children’s picture book and storytelling EP to launch this Autumn 

‘The Day the StarTribe made a Magical Cake’ – Children’s picture book and storytelling EP to launch this Autumn 

“This is a story is about Tree-Dwelling Elf and her four forest friends Magical Starman, Crystal Queen, Healing Wizard and Eartha the Snugly Bear. This group of… Read more »

Eyes to the skies for feast of fun

Eyes to the skies for feast of fun

Families are being invited to enjoy a feast of fireworks fun at an event at the Fleur de Lys pub near Solihull next month. The Bonfire Night… Read more »

Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025

Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025

Stage Experience, The Alexandra, Birmingham’s trailblazing annual youth theatre programme, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year with the magical, musical fantasy The Wizard of Oz.  Presenting a fantastic opportunity for young… Read more »