Around The Web

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

Charity starts in The Old Crown, Digbeth

Charity starts in The Old Crown, Digbeth

The Old Crown in Digbeth turns 649 years old and to celebrate it’s raising money for St. Basils by holding a raffle giving away birthday presents from… Read more »

Satisfaction Guaranteed for Rolling Stones Fans at King’s Heath Festival on 24 September

Rolling Stones fans are being urged to Come On down to Fletchers Bar on King’s Heath’s York Road on Sunday 24 September where Satisfaction is guaranteed as… Read more »

Savour the New Afternoon Tea at The Lost & Found Birmingham

Afternoon Tea Week startes on 14th August and Victorian hideaway The Lost & Found Birmingham launches its new Afternoon Tea and Gentleman’s Tea menus, perfect for a daytime get-together and holding court with… Read more »

Leftfoot & Shadow City Present Jeremy Undergound

Leftfoot and Shadow City Present Jeremy Undergound, MCDE, Gilles Peterson and more. Leftoot & Shadow City are delighted to announce the full line up for the first of… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Hawker Yard

On Sunday 30 July 2017, 876 Street Food’s Reggae Caribbean Cookout will be back at Hawker Yard for another all-dayer. The Hawker Yard will be filled with… Read more »

Leoe & Hyde’s Marriage of Kim K UK Tour Begins

LEOE & HYDE’S THE MARRIAGE OF KIM K TOUR STARTS THIS SATURDAY AS LONDON TICKETS GO ON SALE New production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro satirises Kim Kardashian’s… Read more »

The Shock & Gore Festival 2017

Friday 28th July to Sunday 6th August Somebody alert society’s moral guardians, because the Midlands’ finest horror and fantasy festival returns to Birmingham’s  Electric Cinema this summer with another mix of… Read more »

UK-Based Illustrator Designs Exclusive Phone Case for HSBC Birmingham Roadshow

HSBC is teaming up with some of the UK’s best up-and-coming regional designers to design exclusive mobile phone cases for roadshows across the UK, including Birmingham. UK-based… Read more »

Bobbie-Jane Gardener’s Sweet Selly review

Bobbie-Jane Gardener’s Sweet Selly review

You might have noticed us mention a project called for-Wards now and then over the past year or so. for-Wards is a two-year musical project right here… Read more »

Bedroom Designs for 2017

Bedroom Designs for 2017 If keeping up with the latest home style trends is a priority for you, then you will adore our favourite picks of this… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards call on Local Businesses for support!

Birmingham, June 2017: The 2017 Midlands Fashion Awards is inviting local businesses to sponsor this year’s event in a bid to support the wealth of fresh and… Read more »

Rockabilly gig this Saturday at Dares

Rockabilly Roar ft: the Uproars + Anthony Price & his Ruffians There’s a new monthly rockabilly night at dares bar featuring live bands and everyone’s favourite rock… Read more »

Seasonal Market’s Summer Market 10th June

The Summer Market, 10th June, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for the second time this year… Read more »

Fazeley Studios Wedding Open Evening – July 6th

We are really excited to announce that our next Wedding Open Evening will take place on Thursday 6th July between 6-8pm at the beautiful Fazeley Studios. Our… Read more »

Birmingham to Celebrate National Walking Month!

On Saturday 20th May, Birmingham residents are invited to put their best foot forward and celebrate National Walking Month with ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ –… Read more »

Award winning street-artist curates REVOLUTIONary event!

A revolutionary arts event returns to Birmingham on May 13th.  The Hubb Debates turns the traditional debate format on its head: bringing musicians, singers and visual artists… Read more »

Whiskies Galore! At The Electric This May

The Birmingham Whisky Club has teamed up with The Lost Distillery Company (TLDC) to present an exclusive ‘taste-along’ screening of the remake of ‘Whisky Galore!’ ahead of… Read more »

Mostly Jazz & Soul Food Project ft Huey Morgan

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul & Soul Food Project Present Huey Morgan at Hare And Hounds Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th May 2017 Venue/Location: Hare And Hounds,… Read more »

The Who’s award-winning musical comes to The REP!

Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon Directed by Kerry Michael … Read more »

Mac Cinema goes green this may!

This May, the 7th UK Green Film Festival gets ready to bring the very best of environmentally themed films from around the world to one of the… Read more »

Birmingham To Host Traffic-Free City Ride This Summer

Birmingham To Host Traffic-Free City Ride This Summer

Birmingham will be the first of 13 cities in the UK to host a traffic-free city ride this summer. The event aims to encourage cycling, traveling and… Read more »

My Country; A Work In Progress at The REP

In the days following the Brexit vote, a team of interviewers spoke to people around the country – from Leicester to Derry/Londonderry and Merthry Tydfil to Glasgow,… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Jewellery Quarter May Bank Holiday

Following the successful launch moving to a new location on Easter Monday at St. Paul’s Square Church, 876 Street Foods Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns for a early… Read more »

The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017

The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017

On Saturday 13th May (12pm – 6pm), The Independent Birmingham Festival will be taking place at The Bond Company, Digbeth, showcasing the very best of Birmingham’s independent… Read more »

Fly someone special home to the UK for a holiday!

Fly someone special home to the UK for a holiday!

Pasta Di Piazza, one of the Jewellery Quarter’s favourite Italian restaurants, is determined to reunite family and friends from across the world in a one off social… Read more »

Lord of the Dance 20th Anniversary Celebration

Michael Flatley’s spectacular Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games returns to the UK early next year, hot on the heels of a successful World Tour – and… Read more »

This Is England Official Club Night this Sunday!

Lineup and Details for This Is England Official Club Night with Shaun & Gadget This Is England Official Club Night with Shaun & Gadget Plus Support from… Read more »

Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!

Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!

The Spring Market, 22nd April, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for it’s 4th year to The… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout Jewellery Quarter Easter Special!

Following the successful launch last year at Newman Brothers Coffin Works Museum, 876 Street Foods Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns for a Easter Special. Birmingham’s​ Street food trader… Read more »

Chance to win £500 spending money at Grand Central!

As the central hub for Birmingham, Grand Central has set upon a mission to find out exactly what makes the people of Birmingham happy. Since launching over… Read more »

A brief story of clean water in Birmingham

A brief story of clean water in Birmingham

Birmingham, like all the major cities of the UK owes its water and sewage infrastructure to the Victorians.  A huge feat of engineering, coupled with the ingenuity… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 7th April 2017

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

UK’s Freshest Improv Theatre Company Launched!

Jumprov is the UK’s First Improv Theatre Company made up of creatives entirely from Black, Asian & Mixed Race backgrounds. The Countdown to our debut show begins!… Read more »

Bartender from The Edgbaston wins Ysabel Regina Fusion Competition in Jerez!

The Edgbaston Boutique Hotel & Cocktail Lounge are delighted to announce that Toby Heap, their youngest Bartender competed this week in The Ysabel Regina Fusion Competition held… Read more »

Get A Taste Of Tokyo With The Birmingham Whisky Club & Nikka

Get A Taste Of Tokyo With The Birmingham Whisky Club & Nikka

Be whisked away to Japan, without leaving Birmingham this April. To celebrate the start of springtime and ‘Sakura’ (cherry blossom) season, The Birmingham Whisky Club have teamed… Read more »

The Five Best Cinemas in Birmingham by Victoria Roberts

Although it may come as a surprise to some, Birmingham has a selection of fantastic cinemas that are easy to get to and hard to leave. Are… Read more »

Birmingham charity walk raises awareness of people with disabilities

On Monday afternoon (6th), MP for Birmingham Selly Oak Steve McCabe joined over 200 people in Selly Oak for a mass walk to raise awareness of people… Read more »

Top 10 sights in Birmingham by Isabelle Jones

Everyone claims that, as the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham is a key spot to visit if you’re travelling around the country. And as a… Read more »

Flatpack Reveals Programme for 11th Edition

Birmingham’s Flatpack Film Festival has announced the programme for the 11th edition of the festival, taking place next month from 4 to 9 April. The 6-day cinematic… Read more »

Who Do You Think You Are at NEC ft Sunetra Sarker & Tony Robinson

The world’s largest family history show Who Do You Think You Are? Live will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham this April (6-8) for its 11th… Read more »

Birmingham St. Patrick’s charity fun run, The Emerald Mile

Birmingham St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade really need your help! This year will see the first ever Parade Day charity fun run, The Emerald Mile. The organisers… Read more »

Swingamajig Festival 2017

Take a stroll under the railway arches of Digbeth and discover an immersive, seven stage wonderland of vintage sights and sounds. Produced by the team behind Shambala… Read more »

The Old Crown in Digbeth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all week!

The Old Crown in Digbeth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all week!

Birmingham’s oldest inn, The Old Crown in Digbeth High Street, (theoldcrown.com) is celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a week long program of events celebrating the best in Irish… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday March 2017

Digbeth First Friday March 2017

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 3rd March 5pm until late Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »

Birmingham PHAB Camps launches search for volunteers and young people from the last 50 years

Local charity Birmingham PHAB Camps are searching for children and volunteers from 1967 to celebrate their 50th birthday. Birmingham PHAB Camps turns 50 this year, and is… Read more »

The Best Independent Clothes Shops in Birmingham

Birmingham has many large shopping centres which attract the usual high street clothing brands. Such stores can be found across the UK in most towns and cities,… Read more »

Louise Jordan – No Petticoats Here at The Crescent Theatre

Monday 3rd April, 7.30pm No Petticoats Here: Live Tour The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham New Forest based singer, musician and composer Louise Jordan tours with her latest project… Read more »

Sophie Hedderwick’s mesmerising exhibition

Sophie Hedderwick’s mesmerising exhibition

Karen could not help it, she was obliged to dance a few steps; and when she had once begun, her legs continued to dance. It seemed as… Read more »

Watchers of the Skies – mac Birmingham

‘Watchers of the Skies’ is written and performed by storyteller Carol Florence Graham and musician Simon McCorry. It tells the story of Edna Leigh, Carol’s American grandmother,… Read more »

ROGUE ONE charity showings – with the 501st UK Garrison

The Mockingbird Cinema & Kitchen and The Custard Factory are pleased to announce a special day of Rogue One Star Wars screenings. The UK Garrison will be… Read more »