Music for Youth National Festival 2016
A FIVE DAY FEAST OF LIVE MUSIC! FOLK, WESTERN CLASSICAL, JAZZ, CHORAL, POP, URBAN AND MORE… Come and join Music for Youth at the largest youth music… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday May 2016
Digbeth First Friday presents another jam-packed evening of exhibitions, performances, screenings, frolics and food. With a diverse range of events from a pop-up café at Digbeth Community… Read more »
Name a Cocktail & Win Tickets to International Dance Festival
The Botanist is set to launch a limited edition cocktail to celebrate The International Dance Festival Birmingham 2016, which arrives in the city this May. To commemorate… Read more »
PEAKYS will open in the heart of Birmingham City Centre.
John Bright Street is revealed as the location for Birmingham’s new, anticipated venue PEAKYS. Nestled between Turtle Bay and BrewDog bar, PEAKYS will join John Bright Street’s… Read more »
An Creative Debate on State Surveillance
‘Following on from the success of their first open discussion event ‘The Fear of The Immigrants’ – The second Hubb Debate looks at another thorny issue that… Read more »
Visiting Birmingham? Look Here!
Birmingham’s continued renaissance in food, arts, music and culture means that there are more people visiting the city and region than ever before. There are many great… Read more »
Birmingham to host first major Rum Festival
Birmingham’s first full-scale festival of rum will take place on Saturday 2 July at bar and live music venue The Cuban Embassy. The all-day event will see… Read more »
Student Sessions returns on Thursday 28th April
Between 4pm – 10pm shops and restaurants throughout the iconic centre will be offering exclusive discounts, giveaways and entertainment to students from across the region. Discounts include… Read more »
Bitters N Twisted Bank Holiday Extravaganza!
The May Bank Holiday brings a host of entertainment, food and drink to the Bitters n Twisted family of bars and restaurants. We take a look at… Read more »
Field Harmonics release new album 20th May
UK electro-pop duo Field Harmonics release their second album ‘Corners’ on Friday 20 May 2016 via Wayside and Woodland Recordings. The collection of nine expansive and immersive… Read more »
Great Music this Friday for a Great Cause
BRIT award winners Jump the Shark are headlining a special gig to help raise money for a potentially life-changing operation for a local 10-year-old. Silvershores and Grim Disco will join them at The… Read more »
HAÇIENDA CLASSICAL visits Rainbow Open Air Arena
MIKE PICKERING & GRAEME PARK PERFORM WITH THE MANCHESTER CAMERATA ORCHESTRA SPECIAL GUESTS – PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT PERFORMING ELECTRONIC NEW ORDER SET Having sold out… Read more »
Brum’s Big Fat Pizza Festival 30th April!
Pizza fans, pay attention! A festival dedicated to entirely to pizza is coming to Lab 11 Complex, in Digbeth on Saturday 30th April. Birmingham warmly welcomes Birmingham’s… Read more »
Intriguing New Botanist Cocktail Menu
A new and intriguing cocktail menu has arrived at The Botanist. Operated by The New World Trading Company (NWTC), the new cocktail menu launched on the 19th… Read more »
Hal Cruttenden Tour visits Brum 14th May
The hugely talented stand up Hal Cruttenden has announced the second part of his critically acclaimed ‘Straight Outta Cruttenden’ tour that is extending into 2016. After 23… Read more »
Do Not Sleep Returns for Bank Holiday
Following a spectacular first year in Ibiza, Darius Syrossian’s Do Not Sleep returns to the UK, ahead of its new residency at Space, Ibiza this summer. Voted Ibiza’s ‘Best New Party’,… Read more »
Be At One Cocktail Bar Launches in Birmingham
Be At One Cocktail Bar will make its debut in Birmingham on May 12th 2016, when it opens its doors to cocktail-lovers in the Piccadilly Arcade. Be… Read more »
A night of music at Centrala
A night of music and performance from the duo Leaver (Bulgaria) a drone duo formed by Angel Simitchiev (Mytrip, Dayin) and Daniel Donchov (Expectations) As part of… Read more »
YMCA to open coffee shop in Erdington
‘Eden, more than coffee’ is located within the new Chris Bryant Centre, on Reservoir Road and will be open for both YMCA Birmingham residents and members of… Read more »
New TV Show to showcase local musicians
Big Centre TV is airing “Meet The Artists” every Saturday at 9PM from 09/04/16. The show focuses on interviewing national as well as local Birmingham grime and… Read more »
Amala Spa & Club Review
The opportunity recently arose to review the Amala Spa & Club situated beneath the Hyatt Regency Hotel, so I gave it a whirl. Amala is an urban… Read more »
DJ Andy Smith at Hare & Hounds + Exclusive Q&A by Sam Redmore
For our latest exclusive Q&A, Sam Redmore of Freestyle, has caught up with legendary DJ Andy Smith (who many will recognise from his work with Portishead), ahead… Read more »
Botanist’s Auction with a difference for Charity!
Popular Birmingham bar, The Botanist, is making its customers’ cocktail dreams come true with a charity auction with a difference this April 14th. From 6pm, the bar… Read more »
Nadafilm brings The Graduate to life with Live Music
nada [naad]: mystic sound; subtle sound accompanied by an effulgence. Nadafilm brings live music to the world of iconic films. Seminal soundtracks are bought to life by… Read more »
Vintage Clothing that’s Worth the Weight
A brand new event for 2016 comes to Birmingham’s St Martin in the Bullring church on Saturday 9th April. The Vintage Weigh & Pay allows customers to… Read more »
Take a social enterprise-themed bicycle tour of Digbeth
Join iSE for a social enterprise-themed bicycle tour of Digbeth led by a local historian Richard Trengrouse. Discover more about the area and the people who shaped… Read more »
Demand for Dylan’s art sees Birmingham galleries release new works
Hand signed artwork from cultural icon Bob Dylan released at Birmingham’s two Castle Fine Art galleries Most popular artworks from ‘The Drawn Blank Series’ reimagined for new… Read more »
UK’s Sneaker Convention Returned to Digbeth Sat 2nd April
Thousands descended to Birmingham for celebration of sneaker culture at sneaks&peaks: Edition 8. Taking place twice a year, the Midland’s largest celebration of sneaker culture returned to Birmingham… Read more »
Groundbreaking Immigration Debate set to Interactive Music and Projected Visuals
“South Bank Award-Winning Artist, Mohammed Ali, curates a debate with a unique twist – Performance artists respond live to the conversation through music.” The Hubb Debate –… Read more »
Young Creatives to Showcase Films on Grand Central Media Eyes
Birmingham, March 2016: – Six months on since the launch of Grand Central Birmingham, one of the cities most talked about developments in decades; the centre provides… Read more »
Hannah Brackenbury brings solo show to Brum
Musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury will bring her solo show to Birmingham’s Wellington Hotel on Friday 22nd April as part of her first UK tour. Before embarking… Read more »
The Great Outdoors returns for Balearic & Disco Spring Sessions
Dean Smith’s The Great Outdoors is back for 2016! Kicking off chilled disco antics at the Lord Clifden, Leo Mas, Nancy Noise and Max Essa will be… Read more »
Trainspotting Play review by Maryam Snape
Trainspotting, In Your Face Theatre Company’s take on Irvine Welsh’s iconic story of the highs and lows of heroin addiction in late 1980s Leith in Edinburgh. When… Read more »
Lunar Festival returns for its 3rd year this June!
Late Night Sounds announced including Psychemagik’s Magik Forest, Horse Meat Disco, Craig Charles, Magic Door and many more Headliners include Super Furry Animals, Mercury Rev, Television, Badly… Read more »
Fried Chicken & Garage Rock Heaven at One Tricky Pony, review by Mazzy Snape
Every other Thursday local promoters ‘Killer Wave’ take over One Trick Pony Club in Moseley. The music is always good, with bands ranging from psychedelic indie to… Read more »
Chi Kitchen welcomes a unique Asian inspired breakfast menu to Birmingham
Chi Kitchen is promising the people of Birmingham a breakfast like no other with the launch of their Asian inspired breakfast menu, which explores the breakfast habits… Read more »
Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE! returns to The NEC with Anita Rani, Tony Robinson and a WW2 Spitfire!
The world’s largest family history show Who Do You Think You Are? Live will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the NEC in Birmingham this April (7-9) with… Read more »
Vintage Fair & 60s Sounds at The Night Owl This Easter Sunday
This Easter Sunday 27th March The International Submarine Club and The Night Owl have teamed up to bring two very special events. At midday The Night Owl… Read more »
DJ Yoda & DJ Mikee Lazy at Hare And Hounds, Fri 25th March
London born Duncan Beiny better known as DJ Yoda, is a hip hop turntablist who uses samples to create a cartoony musical style. His seminal How To… Read more »
The Yardbird & Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Presents Speedometer Sat April 2nd
The team behind the LEGENDARY Birmingham venue The Yardbird will be joining The Hare & Hounds this spring for a number of heavyweight funk sessions with the… Read more »
Rofuto brings izakaya-style dining to city’s newest Skybar
Renowned restaurateur, Des McDonald is set to shake up the Birmingham dining scene with his latest venture Rofuto, a restaurant set high in the City skyline at… Read more »
Birmingham’s Newest Folk Festival – Imagined Isle, 12-16 MAY
Town Hall is set to host a weekend long celebration of folk this spring with a wave of musical delights. Featuring a specially curated line-up of nationally… Read more »
Rare Marvel Artwork to land in Birmingham
Comic book fans will need superhuman powers to get their hands on Washington Green’s new Marvel ‘Superheroes’ collection, hand-signed by industry legend Stan Lee. Produced in an… Read more »
An Evening with Harvey Sutherland (LIVE) 8th April
Coloré, Moulin Groove & MoodFix Present… AN EVENING WITH HARVEY SUTHERLAND (LIVE) HARE AND HOUNDS (100 CAP) FRIDAY APRIL 8TH As part of his EU tour we… Read more »
The Pet Show teams up with The Midlands Food & Drink Festival!
Now in its fourth year, the annual fur filled event, The Pet Show is coming back to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park, and this time, it’s bigger and better…. Read more »
The Necks and James McVinnie: The Secret Life of Organs 5th April at Town Hall
Music by Tom Jenkinson, Philip Glass and The Necks performed on Birmingham Town Hall’s magnificent organ. The Necks are one of the great cult bands of Australia…. Read more »
Sneaks & Peaks Edition 8 02/04/16
Sneaks&peaks returns for its inner city lifestyle festival, moving to a new larger venue, 119 Floodgate street. More room means more sneakers and added apparel brands, along… Read more »
Birmingham’s Affordable Vintage Fair this Saturday!
Setting up shop in the Market Hall at the world famous Custard Factory we will be bringing together our best vintage traders for the day for a… Read more »
The All-Star Stand-Up Tour 2016 + Q&A of the Stars
Together for the first time and ready to take the roof off! Stand by for the stand-up comedy event of the year as Double Sony Award winner… Read more »
City of Colours – Birmingham’s Free Street Art Festival Saturday 18th June, Digbeth
On the 18th June, Digbeth will again be transformed into one of Europe’s largest outdoor art galleries, with Birmingham’s most exciting cultural event of the year –… Read more »