Around The Web

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

Gig Preview: Darius Zaltash & Puma Theory Deliver a High Voltage Co Headline at The Victoria

Date: Friday, 29th May Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3598980 A charged night of electronic emotion, alt rock grit and emerging artist fire hits The Victoria… Read more »

KICK OFF BIRMINGHAM PRIDE WITH BRUNCH AT COW & SOW 

Cow & Sow is hosting a Pride Brunch on 23rd May to kick-start the festivities, making donations to Birmingham LGBT Cow & Sow is hosting a one-off brunch… Read more »

Children’s Mental Wellbeing Coach Tackles Rising Child Mental Health Crisis with Groundbreaking Animated Series

New campaign launches as alarming statistics reveal social media pressures, online bullying and body image concerns threaten the emotional wellbeing of a generation As Mental Health Awareness… Read more »

FREE BURGERS TO MARK BOSTIN BURGERS’ ARRIVAL AT SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM

Independent food and drink destination Society Birmingham is turning up the heat this week as Bostin Burgers, a brand-new, Birmingham-born burger concept from the team behind street… Read more »

The Future of Virtual Reality Experiences in Birmingham Entertainment

The Future of Virtual Reality Experiences in Birmingham Entertainment

Birmingham has always found ways to pull a crowd. Theatres, music venues, and sports grounds keep the city busy, and now a new kind of draw has… Read more »

Films from Fri 8 May by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 8 May by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Mortal Kombat II (15) The sequel to the 2021 reboot of  the… Read more »

How to Elevate Your Next Corporate Event with Professional Mobile Bartending

How to Elevate Your Next Corporate Event with Professional Mobile Bartending

Corporate events are more than just milestones on the company calendar — they’re opportunities to build culture, reward your team, and leave a lasting impression on clients…. Read more »

Birmingham City University named Official University of the 2026 European Athletics Championships

The European Athletics Championships is set to take place for the first time ever in the UK, bringing Europe’s top athletes to Birmingham for a week of… Read more »

Kitty Clap Klub at Flatpack Festival Saturday

Kitty Clap Klubis a bold new short film screening as part of Flatpack Film Festival this May. Set around a chaotic strip club in Stoke during the… Read more »

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust celebrates green success

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has been awarded a Silver Green Tourism Award after completing the organisation’s first GreenCheck submission. Green Tourism assessed Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust as a whole… Read more »

Birmingham Museums acquires Joe Lycett costumes for city’s permanent collection

mage credit: Doug Peters / Alamy Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce the acquisition of some clothes worn by Joe Lycett for the city’s permanent collection. Items… Read more »

THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) announces its 2026–27 Season: a year of artistic ambition, civic pride and musical breadth under Music Director Kazuki Yamada. The… Read more »

RawSound TV Launches Groundbreaking 24/7 Music Channel Championing Grassroots Artists

RawSound TV Launches Groundbreaking 24/7 Music Channel Championing Grassroots Artists Independent, volunteer-run platform RawSound TV unveils dedicated streaming service featuring live performances, acoustic sessions, and continuous music… Read more »

POLITICAL THERAPY An Evening with Jess Phillips Thurs 14 May 8pm

People don’t always agree with what comes out of Jess Phillips’ mouth but few can argue with her being one of the most straightforward communicators out there,… Read more »

Common Goldfish Bring Psychedelic Warmth to Birmingham

Date: Thursday 21st MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/common-goldfish/the-victoria/3595694 A night of woozy psych groove, sharp tongued indie attitude and funk pop brightness lands at The Victoria on… Read more »

Midcentury Markets Birmingham 31st May

On Sunday 31st May, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »

MANEKI RAMEN LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE CHEF’S TABLE TASTING MENU TO CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Independent restaurant Maneki Ramen, located in the Jewellery Quarter, is marking its first anniversary with the launch of an intimate new Chef’s Table tasting experience, debuting on… Read more »

How Overcrowded Nightlife Venues In Columbia Create Legal Liability For Serious Injuries

How Overcrowded Nightlife Venues In Columbia Create Legal Liability For Serious Injuries

A venue surpassing maximum capacity turns a recreational space into an active hazard zone. Most patrons assume the bouncer holding a door clicker guarantees safety. In reality,… Read more »

What Is Triple Cask Maturation and Why Does It Matter for Scotch Whisky?

Photo by D Z on Unsplash When it comes to whisky maturation techniques that genuinely transform a spirit, few approaches are as distinctive as triple cask ageing…. Read more »

EroPlay AI – Where Imagination Finds Its Voice in 2026

EroPlay AI – Where Imagination Finds Its Voice in 2026

A comprehensive review of the AI roleplay platform redefining interactive fiction for adults Table of Contents There’s a moment in every great story — the screen is… Read more »

CELEBRATE BANK HOLIDAYS IN THE SKY WITH 24 STORIES

24 Stories is launching the perfect springtime dining celebrations in the sky, with a series of exclusive, Sunday evening dining experiences on bank holidays throughout this spring-… Read more »

‘Everyting Shiny’ signals re-entry from cultural architect and hip hop primo Juice Aleem

Relentless streaming, Brexit fallout, celebrity p**dophiles, curated reality, digital personas, normalisation of racial slurs, neocolonialism, and even game show catchphrases – Juice Aleem takes aim at a… Read more »

LOCAL MAKERS SHAPE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY AT JEWELLERY QUARTER’S EXCITING NEW RENTAL NEIGHBOURHOOD

Reservations are now live for Makers Place, Birmingham’s most exciting new rental community, located in the heart of the city’s iconic Jewellery Quarter. With new homes and resident… Read more »

Austel to play The Sunflower Lounge Wednesday 10th June as part of upcoming UK tour

Austel’s second album Mirror To Mine is due for release on 5th June – mixed by Grace Banks (English Teacher, Haim, Squid) and mastered by Katie Tavini (Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks,… Read more »

Celebrate Birmingham Pride with La Bellezza’s Pre-Pride Party

This Birmingham Pride, La Bellezza – Big Mamma’s much-loved Birmingham trattoria – is hosting a pre-Pride celebration designed to get partygoers into the spirit before the main event. On Saturday 23rd May from 10:00am, La… Read more »

Seb Lowe’s UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week

Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run…. Read more »

Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour

Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Having premiered in Birmingham in 2025,… Read more »

Elmhurst Ballet School Launches Silver Swans Summer Retreat for Adult Dancers

This July, Elmhurst Ballet School invites adult dancers to step into a unique and uplifting experience with its Silver Swans Summer Retreat; a carefully curated programme blending… Read more »

Damien Dempsey and The Wonder Stuff complete Moseley Folk 2026 line-up

Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and Black Country indie heroes The Wonder Stuff have been announced as the final additions to Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2026’s main… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!

All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… Read more »

From Device Sync to Daily Tasks: How Fiber Internet Supports a Seamless Digital Routine

From Device Sync to Daily Tasks: How Fiber Internet Supports a Seamless Digital Routine

Ever had one of those days where everything should be simple—your files syncing, meetings running on time, apps loading instantly—but somehow your internet slows things down at… Read more »

How the Rail System Keeps Efficient

How the Rail System Keeps Efficient

Rail networks are among the most important parts of modern infrastructure. Every day, millions of passengers and huge volumes of freight rely on rail transport to move… Read more »

Films from Fri 1 May by Mike Davies

Films from Fri 1 May by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A) Twenty years on from the original… Read more »

Grassroots Festival returns on Sunday 3rd May Bank Holiday with La Dharma headlining and over 15 other local independent artists.

Live music lovers, this one’s for you. Grassroots Festival is returning to Birmingham’s The Night Owl on Sunday 3rd May, after its sell out year in 2025… Read more »

What the ZEV Mandate Means for Your Company Fleet

What the ZEV Mandate Means for Your Company Fleet

The UK is moving fast towards electric transport. The ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mandate isn’t just a suggestion for car manufacturers, it’s a legal framework that will… Read more »

Everyday Outfit Ideas for Women That Work in Real Life

Everyday Outfit Ideas for Women That Work in Real Life

In the fast pace of modern life, deciding what to wear each morning can often feel like an added stress you don’t need. Yet clothing plays an… Read more »

How Birmingham Became the UK’s Quiet Logistics Capital

How Birmingham Became the UK’s Quiet Logistics Capital

You probably don’t think about freight when you walk past the Bullring. Why would you? You’re thinking about where to eat, whether the queue at Bonehead is… Read more »

What’s on at The Night Owl Digbeth this May 2026!

What’s on at The Night Owl Digbeth this May 2026!

Friday 1st May – Freakout Psych Night (with The Junipers) 8PM – 2AM Live Bands The Junipers & The Mystery People return with their psychedelic, garage and… Read more »

Birmingham Rep release first images and production trailer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Adam Carver (aka Fatt Butcher) as Puck. Credit Manuel Harlan Birmingham Rep has released the first images alongside their production trailer for their latest production: A Midsummer… Read more »

Street Food feast on the Mostly Jazz Festival menu 

With tickets now officially limited, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has revealed their enticing food line-up. On the… Read more »

Saying “I Do” in Style: A Local’s Guide to Choosing Wedding Rings in Birmingham

Saying “I Do” in Style: A Local’s Guide to Choosing Wedding Rings in Birmingham

Birmingham has always been a city that knows how to celebrate. From its vibrant cultural scene to its rich heritage in craftsmanship, it is a place where… Read more »

City Access, Suburban Comfort: Life Around Birmingham

City Access, Suburban Comfort: Life Around Birmingham

Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK and a place where many people live and work. Living in the surrounding areas of Birmingham can provide the… Read more »

The Rise of Low-Stakes Online Casino Play in the UK: Why Smaller Deposits Appeal to Casual Players

Photo by John on Unsplash Casinos come in all shapes and sizes these days, and one of the growing trends is low-stakes online casino gaming, sites that… Read more »

New Midlands food and culture venue set for summer after opening success

20,000 street food fans have passed through the doors of new Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) venue Dockworks Waterfront in first two months – 20,000 meals have been… Read more »

Apollo Junction Deliver Indie Anthems and Big Room Energy at The Victoria

Date: Friday 8th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/apollo-junction/the-victoria/3566664 A night of indie ambition and rising talent sparkle arrives at The Victoria on Friday, 8th May, as… Read more »

How to Choose the Perfect Destination for Your Next Trip

How to Choose the Perfect Destination for Your Next Trip

Buying tickets based on a pretty picture on social media is a questionable strategy. For those who value efficiency, a vacation is an investment. And perhaps the… Read more »

SIGN-MAKING SESSIONS AND FREE PINTS BRING RUNNERS AND SUPPORTERS TOGETHER AT SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM

Society Birmingham is celebrating this year’s Great Birmingham Run with a weekend of activity for both runners and supporters – from free pints at the finish line… Read more »

J2Woah and Globe Sharing Cocktails – New Drinks Menu at The Alchemist

A new drinks menu has just landed at The Alchemist across all UK venues, built around a line up of shareable serves which are sure to stand proudly on… Read more »

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust places Hall’s Croft on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) has today confirmed that Hall’s Croft, the Grade I listed home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband Dr John Hall, has… Read more »

 BMusic Unveils New Premium Hospitality Experiences at Symphony Hall and Town Hall

B:Music is delighted to announce an enhanced range of hospitality experiences at its iconic venues, Symphony Hall and Town Hall, offering audiences new ways to elevate their… Read more »