Around The Web

A general mixture of informative posts from around the web and some local to the West Midlands also.

The Blunt Truth About Protecting Your Cells

The Blunt Truth About Protecting Your Cells

We walk around assuming our bodies are fortresses, right up until the moment a doctor calls with a test result that knocks the wind clean out of… Read more »

Lady Nade Brings Her Genre-Blurring Americana Sound to Actress & Bishop

Date: Thursday 12th NovemberVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/lady-nade/actress-and-bishop/3624487 Birmingham gig-goers can look forward to a night of heartfelt songwriting, soulful vocals and fearless… Read more »

‘un-fixed’ – 32 local artists bring abstract art to nook gallery

4–22 November 2026 | nook gallery, Kings Heath, Birmingham What happens when art lets go of the familiar? ‘un-fixed’ brings together 32 local artists in an exhibition… Read more »

Starting This Month: UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell – Big Love UK Arena Tour

For more than four decades, Ali Campbell has brought his unmistakable take on reggae to the mainstream, reaching the farthest corners of the globe, breaking boundaries and crossing… Read more »

Mental Elf 2026 | A little festive fun. A life-changing difference.

Families, friends and local teams are invited to don their elf ears and take on a festive 5K at Sanders Park on Sunday 29 November 2026. Coventry,… Read more »

Shop with a purpose and enjoy 15% off at Birmingham’s museums on Museum Shop Sunday

Visitors are invited to shop with a purpose at Birmingham’s museums this November as part of an annual global event to encourage people to discover unique gifts… Read more »

Coventry Cathedral to welcome the CBSO on Armistice Day

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is set to return to Coventry Cathedral for a landmark performance of Britten’s War Requiem next week. The orchestra will mark 50… Read more »

5th Dec. Jackie Oates and John Spiers “A Midwinter’s Night” at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham.

Two of the most loved and respected musicians on the English folk scene, Jackie Oates and John Spiers return in December 2026 with their much-loved annual Christmas… Read more »

Comedy, confessions and live music: meet the women taking over The Spotted Dog every month.

Women make up more than half the population. Oddly, comedy bills do not always reflect this. The Glitter Sisters are correcting the administrative error, with jokes, live… Read more »

Maxi Priest signs global deal with UB40 management company EVO

International recording star and Grammy Award nominee Maxi Priest has officially signed a global management agreement with Birmingham-based EVO Music Management, the company behind the management of… Read more »

Birmingham to host REVEEU 2.0 – celebrating the next generation of West Midlands filmmakers

An exciting independent short film showcase and awards night is coming to Birmingham this November, celebrating emerging filmmaking talent and giving up-and-coming creatives the chance to see… Read more »

​Corporate Christmas celebration chaos to take centre stage at Foka Wolf and Tat Vision​’s BIZ MASS

Surrealist duo set to deliver the sixth installment of their absurd variety show at popular Birmingham live music venue Nortons  BIZ MASS to feature live music, comedy,… Read more »

Midlands’ original barbecue culture festival to make fiery return in 2027​

Sear & Smoke, Digbeth Dining Club’s celebration of international barbecue and open-fire cooking, will return to the West Midlands for the first time in a decade The… Read more »

Films from Fri 6 Nov by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 6 Nov by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Wild Horse Nine (15) Two professional killers in a foreign country, one… Read more »

What Birmingham Firms Should Ask Before Picking a Telemarketing Agency

What Birmingham Firms Should Ask Before Picking a Telemarketing Agency

Outsourcing your outbound calls can give a Birmingham business a lot of hours back, but the wrong telemarketing agency will drain more cash than it ever brings… Read more »

Do Acoustic Panels Really Make Village Hall Events Easier to Hear?

Do Acoustic Panels Really Make Village Hall Events Easier to Hear?

Most people who’ve been to a village hall event know exactly what bad acoustics sound like. Someone gets up to speak, their voice hits the walls, the… Read more »

Low-Maintenance Boundary Ideas for Birmingham Gardens

A boundary does more than divide two gardens. It creates privacy, affects how much sunlight reaches a patio and helps set the tone of an outdoor space…. Read more »

Black Friday Freemason Gifts: One Sale, Gifts for the Whole Year

Black Friday Freemason Gifts: One Sale, Gifts for the Whole Year

Finding a thoughtful gift for a Freemason doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, a family member, or a fellow lodge Brother, there… Read more »

Ra Beyond the History Books: How the Egyptian Sun God Became a Pop Culture Character

Photo by MEUM MARE Ancient Egyptian mythology is one of the most fascinating of all ancient myths and legends. Although it faded more than 2,000 years ago,… Read more »

Could Solar Carports Help Birmingham Businesses Make Better Use of Their Car Parks?

Could Solar Carports Help Birmingham Businesses Make Better Use of Their Car Parks?

These days, there are so many opportunities for businesses to reduce their environmental impact. For example, commercial solar panels in Birmingham are a particularly popular choice at… Read more »

Title Problems That Can Derail a Home Sale (and How They’re Caught Early)

Photo by Thirdman Your buyer finds your house. They fall in love with it and put in an offer. You accept that offer. Your lender is prepared… Read more »

Tickets available this week for Call of Duty League Major II at DreamHack Birmingham 2027 & Three day festival access

DreamHack and Activision have today revealed tickets for DreamHack Birmingham 2027, including three-day festival tickets and tickets for Call of Duty League (CDL) Major II will go… Read more »

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust awarded Independent Research Organisation status

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) has been awarded the status of an Independent Research Organisation (IRO). This is UKRI’s formal recognition that an organisation has the expertise,… Read more »

Pub fireworks favourite returns for Halloween

There were plenty of spooky surprises at an annual Halloween fireworks event at The Fleur de Lys, near Solihull. Some 500 people soaked up the seasonal fun… Read more »

Santa is coming to Birmingham as San Carlo announce magical breakfast for the festive season

Santa is swapping the North Pole for Birmingham this Christmas as San Carlo on Temple Street invite families to join him for a very special Breakfast with… Read more »

Local journalist’s PR Agency named Best in the West Midlands on eighth anniversary of her business

A local entrepreneur has extra reason to celebrate the eighth anniversary of her business after it was voted the Best PR Agency in the West Midlands. Amanda… Read more »

Midlands record store and label Slow Century celebrates first year in business with day of music

Slow Century Records, a pioneering community record shop and label in Knowle, West Midlands, is to mark one year of trading with a programme of live music… Read more »

THE GRAND HOTEL CURATES THE PERFECT NIGHT SLEEP FOR INTERNATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS WEEK

The Grand Hotel Birmingham continues to celebrate its fifth birthday in style, joining forces with three independent brands to give their guests the perfect nights’ sleep  In… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2026!

Here’s our recommended best original NEW live music across Birmingham for November.. 1st November Ugly @ The Castle & Falcon 3rd November Pan-Pan & Kikimora Records welcome Birdvox and their… Read more »

LOOKS: an educational documentary campaign about appearance, aesthetics and the smile

LOOKS is an educational documentary campaign about appearance and aesthetics, built on the smile and oral health. The campaign includes a feature documentary and an online series,… Read more »

Moseley’s Hidden Greek Gem Celebrates First Anniversary as Visitors Travel from Across the UK

Family-run Greek Aura has become such a destination that guests are now travelling from across the country to visit, with some journeying from as far as London… Read more »

How Birmingham’s Independent Businesses Can Prepare for a Busy Year

How Birmingham’s Independent Businesses Can Prepare for a Busy Year

Birmingham is a city that thrives on independent businesses. From bustling cafés and family-run shops to creative agencies and specialist service providers, small businesses play a huge… Read more »

Films from Fri 30 Oct by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 30 Oct by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Primetime (15) Back in 2006, celebrated journalist Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson) fronted… Read more »

Australian band Delivery + TV For Cats at Dead Wax Digbeth, Sun 8th Nov

[Event name] Live Music: Delivery (Aus) + TV For Cats [Venue] Dead Wax Digbeth 28 Adderley St, Birmingham B9 4ED [Date] Sunday 8th November 2026 Doors 7pm…. Read more »

SUTTON COLDFIELD’S THE FOLEY ARMS IS BACK OPEN FOLLOWING EXCITING REFURBISHMENT

The Foley Arms in Sutton Coldfield reopened on 28th October. It is the next local Marston’s pub to be relaunched under the new sports concept, Grandstand, with… Read more »

Inclusive performing arts academy in the spotlight as expansion marks coming of age

“I want to show other people that, despite a disability you can achieve and that’s a big part of what this latest chapter is all about.” –… Read more »

PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ Hits Birmingham in Bid to Turn Locals Off Pork

“Every bacon sandwich, sausage roll, and pulled pork burger came from a once-living, sensitive individual who was crammed onto a truck for a terrifying journey to their… Read more »

Birmingham to host Candlelight®: Peaky Blinders, a live music experience celebrating the series

Fever and Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment, have partnered to present Candlelight®: Peaky Blinders in selected cities around the… Read more »

New exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reflects nearly 100 years of Birmingham through eyes of father and son artists

Credit: Arthur Lockwood, ‘Selfridges’, 2001 Credit: ©The Lockwood Family. Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust A new exhibition of the work of father and son artists whose paintings… Read more »

International Screen star Linnea Berthelsen performs in Darkling – Birmingham Rep, 30th October

Linnea Berthelsen (centre), Actors Touring Company Artistic Director Matthew Xia (left) and writer Titas Halder (right). Ferocious, brutal and damning. An epic story of a life ravaged by ecological… Read more »

FIRST ROLL BRINGS A NEW COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING EXPERIENCE TO RESORTS WORLD BIRMINGHAM

Looking for something a little different for your next night out? Resorts World Birmingham has just the thing, First Roll brings a fresh take on competitive socialising… Read more »

Nonprofit Rebranding: What a Name Change Teaches Charities

Your charity’s name is likely to be the first thing your donor, volunteer, or person in need encounters. Even great work goes unnoticed if it confuses people…. Read more »

B Music partners with local roastery Ithaka

New partnership will bring locally roasted coffee to Birmingham’s Town Hall and Symphony Hall, with beans sourced from a community of smallholder farmers in Mexico. B:Music, the… Read more »

SOCIETY LAUNCHES £30 CHRISTMAS PARTY PACKAGES INVITING EVERYONE TO TAKE A SEAT

This year, Society is bringing Birmingham together around its famous long tables for festive street food and brand-new Christmas party packages offering exceptional value. Designed for big,… Read more »

Thursdays and Fridays at Fumo Just Got Better with a new line up of Cocktails, DJ nights and spellbinding style.

Fumo Waterloo Street is turning up the energy this autumn with a new Autumn/Winter cocktail menu, a spooktacular Halloween party and weekly DJ nights every Thursday as… Read more »

LA BELLEZZA BRINGS A SLICE OF ITALY TO LUNCH BREAKS WITH NEW PANUOZZO SANDWICHES

La Bellezza, Big Mamma Group’s twinkling trattoria located at Paradise, Birmingham, is launching a new Panuozzo sandwich menu, encouraging guests to swap meal deals and desk lunches… Read more »

Mostly Jazz 2027 first headliners > Fat Freddy’s Drop + DJ Shadow

Fri 9 to Sun 11 July 2027, Moseley Park, Moseley, Birmingham Tier 1 tickets sold out Tier 2 & 3 tickets on sale 10am FridayMostly Jazz Funk… Read more »

Star Wars A New Hope In Concert Comes to Birmingham Symphony Hall – 50th Anniversary UK Tour – John Williams’ iconic, Oscar®-winning score

Next Spring, Senbla presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on a UK tour calling at Sheffield, Birmingham and Glasgow throughout March. The show will feature… Read more »

Music Cinema Event of the Year – King of the Waltz André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert ‘Let It Snow’ comes to Birmingham Cinemas – 5/6th December

For audiences around the world, André Rieu’s Christmas concerts have become a much-loved part of the festive season. This December, the maestro returns to the big screen… Read more »

Comedy fans can bag a free Moth cocktail by bringing their best Halloween looks to Glee Club Birmingham on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October

Fancy a Halloween night out with a difference? Iconic Birmingham comedy venue The Glee Club, which first opened in Birmingham’s city centre in 1994, is serving up… Read more »