Birmingham venue goes all out for Halloween with SIX unique events AND venue transformations
Check out these 6 totally unique Halloween events! AND they’re all happening at the same venue! From a 1970s prom night inspired by horror classic Carrie, to… Read more »
Films from Fri 23 Oct by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Wildwood (12A) Touted as being by the hands that made Coraline, Laika… Read more »
Why Do Digital Casino Games Often Feel Faster Than Traditional Table Games?
A game of roulette at a physical casino has a recognisable rhythm: players place their bets, the dealer spins the wheel, the ball settles, and the next… Read more »
One of Birmingham’s Strangest and Most Modern Folk Tales Rises Once Again
Across the myriad Halloween festivities taking place across Birmingham at the end of October, you will have likely seen an immense variety of different costumes on show…. Read more »
How Professional Landscaping Enhances Home Appearance
Image Source People judge a home from the curb long before they ever step inside. Within seconds, they have taken in the lawn, the planting beds, the… Read more »
BRB’s The Nutcracker Returns to Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s famed festive ballet The Nutcracker returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas (Fri 20 Nov – Sat 12 Dec), bringing sumptuous snowflakes, marvellous magic and… Read more »
Hands-on festive fun lined up at The Fleur
Visitors are being invited to get creative for Christmas thanks to a new series of workshops at The Fleur de Lys pub near Solihull. The village pub,… Read more »
Night Swimming Bring Dream Pop Depth and Shoegaze Atmosphere to The Victoria
Date: Wednesday 4th November Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/night-swimming/the-sunflower-lounge/3699752 A night of immersive dream pop, cinematic indie rock and atmospheric songwriting arrives at The… Read more »
9 Leading Brand Mention Agencies in 2026
Getting your brand noticed online isn’t simply about ranking higher on Google anymore. Potential customers discover businesses through industry recommendations, editorial coverage, comparison articles, and increasingly, AI-generated… Read more »
Birmingham prepares for four days of glamour, drag and burlesque as brand-new festival takes over the city
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival makes its debut from 5–8 November 2026, bringing international performers, homegrown talent and spectacular cabaret to venues across the city. Birmingham is… Read more »
Birmingham story idea: Tonality brings DJ-led fitness nightlife to Digbeth – 27 November
Tonality Presents After Dark combines coached group training with a live DJ and an Amapiano, Afrobeats and Afro-house soundtrack on 27 November. BIRMINGHAM — Tonality UK, a… Read more »
New Friday music night: The Unspeakable Experience — 23 October launch, free entry
Make Friday a night for catching up, meeting new faces and discovering music together. The Unspeakable Experience brings R&B, edits and global grooves to Temper & Brown,… Read more »
Brass Against – American brass rock sensations announce Back To The UK Tour for 2027
American rock band Brass Against have announced their Back To The UK Tour, bringing their brass-inflected covers and original music to eight cities across the country in… Read more »
Café del Mundo – online guitar sensations with 250m streams return to the UK for 2027 tour
Online sensations Café del Mundo will return to the UK and Ireland in April 2027, following a sold-out run in 2025, with seven dates from the National… Read more »
A Night of Whitney Houston at The Ivy Temple Row Birmingham
Following the launch of its first A Night Of…, The Ivy Collection is turning up the volume once more with a tribute to Whitney Houston – the… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM BACH CHOIR > A Very English Concert (Nov 21, Bournville, Bham)
A Very English Concert (Sat 21 Nov 2026, Bournville Parish Church, Birmingham) features three richly textured choral pieces by Hubert Parry, Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst that… Read more »
Rusty Shackle Bring Their Award Winning Folk Rock to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Friday 30th October Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/rusty-shackle/the-sunflower-lounge/3656022 A night of soaring folk rock melodies, festival ready energy and singalong choruses heads to… Read more »
What Makes a Good Playground? A Look Behind the Local Park Gate
Most of us remember a favourite playground from childhood. Maybe it was a tall slide that felt enormous, a roundabout that spun far too fast, or a… Read more »
Fire Safety in Flats: A Plain Guide for Residents and Landlords
If you live in a block of flats or rent out rooms in a converted house, you have probably noticed that fire safety gets talked about far… Read more »
Green Roofs in the City: What They Do and How They Are Built
Look up from the pavement in almost any large British city and you will start to notice something new on the rooftops. Where there used to be… Read more »
Shakespeare gets spooky this half-term
Shakespeare’s family homes get set for Halloween with spooky activities planned for October half-term running from 24 October to 1 November. Visitors will meet Macbeth, Lady Macbeth… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust acquires rare Elizabethan book that opens a window onto Shakespeare’s supernatural world
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) has acquired a rare first edition of Reginald Scot’s The Discoverie of Witchcraft published in 1584, an extraordinary book that provides insight… Read more »
BAM UK & Ireland delivering sustainable new schools for 4,000 pupils across the Midlands
BAM UK & Ireland is helping to transform education facilities for around 4,000 pupils across the Midlands, delivering three major school redevelopment projects that will create modern,… Read more »
Sampad announces exciting 2026/27 programme of South Asian arts in Birmingham
Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage are delighted to announce their 2026/27 programme, bringing inspiring theatre, heritage, music and dance to audiences across Birmingham. From a thought-provoking… Read more »
Fundraisers finally celebrate the Big Reveal of ‘cheeky’ charity calendar
All was finally ‘revealed’ to local ladies who dared to bare for a charity calendar, during a special celebration at Birmingham’s Repertory Theatre last week. Nervous female… Read more »
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Crypto with a Bank Card in the UK
“Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.” That line is the FCA’s example risk warning for crypto. In the UK, you will… Read more »
7 Things to Check Before Buying Your First Glueless Wig
Buying your first glueless wig should be exciting. You get to experiment with a new hairstyle, explore different textures, and enjoy the possibility of changing your look… Read more »
Sister Act comes to The Alex in 2027 starring Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett
Brace yourself sisters! Jamie Wilson Productions are delighted to announce the return of the award-winning smash hit SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from… Read more »
Why Local Businesses Are Rethinking Their SEO Strategies in the Age of AI
The way people discover local businesses is changing. Traditional search engine optimisation (SEO) has long helped companies attract customers through Google rankings, local listings and relevant website… Read more »
Night Out or Night In? A Brummie’s Guide to Entertainment on Any Budget
The Friday night dilemma has long been a staple of Birmingham life, a familiar internal debate as the working week draws to a close. Is it the… Read more »
Lord Mayor of Birmingham will officially open a new maths learning centre in Northfield this Saturday
19 October 2026: A new maths learning centre will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zaker Choudhry in Northfield, Birmingham on 24 October… Read more »
B Music unveils its Winter 2026/27 programme
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its 2026/27 winter programme, bringing together an exciting mix of live music, comedy,… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – Pete Tong to Bring Ibiza Classics to Four Forestry England Venues Next June
Global superstar DJ Pete Tong will be bringing his Ibiza Classics to four Forestry England venues next June for a special night celebrating almost 10 years since… Read more »
How Predictive Analytics Can Help EdTech Platforms Plan Instructor Availability and Student Demand
An online learning platform may have hundreds of registered students yet struggle to fill a Monday morning class. Meanwhile, a popular evening course develops a waiting list… Read more »
What peptides in skincare actually are, and how they’re studied
Walk into any beauty shop in Birmingham and the word is everywhere. Serums, eye creams and night treatments all shout about peptides, usually in bold type and… Read more »
Live Casino – real dealers, real-time play
Live dealer games answer the one doubt digital tables never fully shake off. You watch a real person shuffle, deal and spin, and the result happens on… Read more »
Films from Fri 16 Oct by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Whalefall (15) Taking the phrase the belly of the beat literally, this… Read more »
7 Benefits Of Partnering With A Local Vending Machine Service
Image source Providing snacks and drinks at your workplace or property through vending machines gives employees, visitors, and residents an easy way to grab a quick bite…. Read more »
Cusp release phenomenal debut album today + UK Tour
Approved by Oasis legends Noel Gallagher (“Their guitars are great, sounds like the ‘90s”) and Bonehead (“Tune”), CUSP build on their status as UK’s best-kept, under-the-radar secret… Read more »
Five Birmingham Sports Venues Worth Visiting This Season
Planning a sporting weekend in Birmingham can get complicated before the tickets are even booked. Villa Park and St Andrew’s are only a few miles apart, Edgbaston… Read more »
What to Know Before Claiming Free Spins at an Online Casino
Free spins sound simple enough. A casino gives you a certain number of turns on a slot machine, and you see what happens. There’s no need to… Read more »
How Do You Choose a Lens Colour That Suits Your Natural Eyes?
Picking a coloured lens is not just a matter of choosing the shade you like best on the box. The result depends on your natural eye colour,… Read more »
Spotify Fresh Finds Artist Serena Sun – Birmingham, 10 November
Singer, songwriter, and producer Serena Sun is gearing up for the release of her new single ‘Tell Me… Please’, slated for release on 30 October via Slice… Read more »
Work by young neurodivergent artists to go on display in community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Credit: Pinc College An exhibition of work created by young neurodivergent artists is to go on display in the community corner at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery… Read more »
THE UNDERTONES – October 17th in Birmingham
In 2026, THE UNDERTONES come roaring back with an extensive UK and European tour to celebrate their 50TH BAND ANNIVERSARY. The band behind countless classics including “Teenage Kicks”,… Read more »
Indian Cafe Racer is bringing a taste of India to Saint Paul’s Market
Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has just announced that Indian Cafe Racer, a firm favourite among local foodies and beyond, will be joining its lineup… Read more »
BLIND BOX BRACELETS, FREE BUBBLE TEAS AND OVER £1,000 OF ROSA’S THAI UP FOR GRABS FOR STUDENTS
Rosa’s Thai is giving away thousands of their brand new ‘bestie bracelets’ to students, with three designs to collect. One extra-special, lucky bracelet will also win a student Black… Read more »
BRUM UNFILTERED – DIGBETH GALLERY HOSTS DEBUT SOLO EXHIBITION BY BIRMINGHAM URBAN PHOTOGRAPHER COLATRON
Independent art space, Seventh Circle is proud to present COLA, a solo exhibition by Birmingham urban street photographer Colatron (known to locals as Cola). Running from Friday… Read more »
Hybrid Working: How to Set Up a Home Office That Won’t Wreck Your Back
If you work in Birmingham, there’s a fair chance your week looks something like this: a couple of days in the office, a few at home, and… Read more »
Birmingham After Dark: How Digital Entertainment Is Changing the UK Nightlife Scene
Birmingham’s nightlife has always thrived on reinvention. From live music and late-night dining to theatres, clubs, casinos, and comedy venues, the city offers an evening economy shaped… Read more »