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 »
What Birmingham Business Owners Need To Know About Keeping Employees Who Work At Height Safe
Running a business comes with plenty of responsibilities, but some carry far greater consequences than others. If your employees regularly work on rooftops, use ladders, or access… Read more »
Jeans bootcut pour femme – styles d’été : un guide tendance pour les passionnées de mode
Alors que le soleil d’été plante le décor de choix de mode éclatants, les jeans bootcut pour femme s’imposent comme une option polyvalente et élégante. Ces jeans… Read more »
9 Contacts Every Household Should Have for Electricity Problems
An unexpected power cut is inconvenient enough, but discovering damaged wiring or a suspicious electricity meter can be considerably more worrying. When something goes wrong with your… Read more »
Stourbridge startup GigHive launches to help West Midlands acts get booked
Free local platform connects musicians, bands, DJs, comedians and magicians with venues and event hosts – no subscription, and performers keep their full rate A new Stourbridge-based… Read more »
Great things from the JQ Birmingham’s experimental food art studio
Above image: Sam Masters, GULP From eating without cutlery to experimental glassware travelling internationally, Kaye Winwood is putting Birmingham on the map for food art and sensory… Read more »
Apps are Becoming a Huge Part of Birmingham’s Nightlife
Photo by Brett Jordan Restaurants, music venues and cinemas are using them to share visitor information, handle payments, and even offer rewards. A Wider Shift in Entertainment… Read more »
Birmingham’s Digital Renaissance: How Local Communities Shape Urban Culture Online
Birmingham transforms digitally. Social media amplifies local voices. Digital platforms democratize cultural narrative—neighborhood residents shaping city perception through authentic storytelling. Traditional media gatekeepers no longer control Birmingham… Read more »
KINGS NORTON’S BULLS HEAD IS BACK OPEN FOLLOWING EXCITING REFURBISHMENT
The Bulls Head in Kings Norton has undergone an exciting refurbishment, reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub, following an investment of £300,000. The refurbishment included the installation… Read more »
MARSTON’S AND THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION POPPY GLASSWARE DESIGNED BY ARMY VETERAN JANE WILKES FROM THE WEST MIDLANDS
More than 1,134 Marston’s pubs will take part in the Raise a Glass campaign this November, including 273 pubs in the West Midlands, helping to raise funds… Read more »
Living Dead Festival transforms XOYO Birmingham this Halloween
The acclaimed Living Dead Festival descends on XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 31st October 2026, unleashing a full‑scale Halloween takeover that turns the venue into a nightmarish labyrinth… Read more »
KIDS EAT FREE THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM AT AWARD-WINNING ALFRED WORKS
For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky eaters to fearless food explorers, this October half term, little foodies can feast for free at Alfred Works. Whether… Read more »
ROAST SEASON RETURNS TO COW & SOW BIRMINGHAM
Cow & Sow welcomes back Roast season with their Sunday menu, featuring sharing cuts with indulgent options of English Wagyu and Chateaubriand As Autumn rolls in, the… Read more »
POLITICAL THERAPY Where the Centre Lives: Reflections on 21st Century Britain with Greg Clark – Tuesday 17th Nov 8pm
….October is almost done but unfortunately our date with the Greens did not materialise beyond the planning stage despite a date being confirmed back in the summer…. Read more »
From last orders to a new chapter: Birmingham’s Anchor celebrates its comeback with a week of events
– Still standing and still pouring, city institution The Anchor Digbeth celebrates a year of revival amid pub closures and further pressures on hospitality and NTE –… Read more »
sundots Connecticut band live in Birmingham 17 Nov
sundots, the Connecticut indie rock band, will release their new album, On The Quay, on 6 November, and will touring the record in the UK in November 2026. … Read more »
Society wants to hear Brummies’ most chaotic ‘Sunday Scaries’ stories this Halloween
Forget ghosts and ghouls – this spooky season, Society Birmingham is taking on something far more frightening: the Sunday morning fear of checking last night’s sent messages…. Read more »
Festive treats and handmade gifts at The Core Christmas Market!
Do your festive shopping at The Core’s Christmas Market, with handmade and artisan goods from small businesses & local artists. Pop in any time between 9am –… Read more »
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 »
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 »