New Films 26th May 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Little Mermaid (PG) The 1989 original having revitalised Disney’s animation, directed by… Read more »
How to throw a boujee garden party
The cold, wet and dark of winter has disappeared and the warmth and sunshine of summer is upon us! What better reason do you need then than… Read more »
Orelle summer terrace will be opening on Thursday 1st June
Orelle have announced their summer terrace will be opening on Thursday 1st June. In collaboration with Tanqueray, the outdoor space will be a botanical inspired spot for al-fresco… Read more »
NEC Group celebrates Birmingham Pride
The team behind some of the region’s largest venues have been celebrating ahead of this weekend’s Birmingham Pride as it seeks to enhance its approach to diversity… Read more »
The Very Best of ElvisIn Concert Live on Screen with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
One of Elvis’ closest friends, Jerry Schilling, has been announced as Special Guest for the upcoming The Very Best of Elvis In Concert Live on Screen with the… Read more »
Forthcoming music shows Birmingham
Transmission Saturday 27th May Castle & Falcon Birmingham https://www.ents24.com/birmingham-events/ceol-castle/transmission-the-sound-of-joy-division/6659940 The March Violets Wednesday 31st May The Castle & Falcon Birmingham https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Castle-And-Falcon/The-March-Violets/36248029/ My Life Story Thursday 8th June… Read more »
Not just for the posh – National croquet week
One of the most misunderstood sports has a series of free events across England for National Croquet week this May 20 -30th – so get involved. Anyone… Read more »
Heidi’s Birmingham First Birthday Party
Heidi’s Birmingham is celebrating its first birthday with a big fizz and pizza give-away. On Saturday 27 May the popular après ski and bier bar on Broad… Read more »
WORD PLAY festival 5-11 June at How Brave is the Wren bookshop in Kings Heath
WORD PLAY is a reading festival for young folk and their families, taking place 5th-11th June at How Brave is the Wren Bookshop (Kings Heath) and schools… Read more »
BEST GAMING BARS FOR 2023 IN UK
Gaming is not just for professional gamers. It is an exciting and lucrative venture for everyone, hence its growth in popularity. Even people who barely understand Call… Read more »
Can Jack Grealish & Manchester City Make History?
Manchester City are hunting down a special European and domestic treble this season. Pep Guardiola’s side have won the Premier League and have FA Cup and UEFA… Read more »
Beautiful Flooring Ideas for Your Home and Garden
Gardening and outdoor spaces have a unique ability to transform not just the exterior of our homes but our lives as well. A well-designed garden can be… Read more »
B Eats celebrating National Biscuit Day with complimentary limited-edition biscuit
The eatery, located inside Symphony Hall, will run the promotion from 29th May – 3rd June B:Eats will be celebrating National Biscuit Day with a complimentary limited-edition… Read more »
Burger Fest 2023 – The Ultimate Celebration of Burger Love!
Burger lovers, rejoice! The ultimate celebration of your favourite food is coming to Birmingham on June 3rd at The Bond in Digbeth. Burger Fest promises to be… Read more »
Teenage Fanclub – Announce New Album + Birmingham Show in 2023
Teenage Fanclub today announce their new album, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, due out 22nd September via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe and Merge in the US…. Read more »
Barbara Dickson announces Farewell Tour with Birmingham date
Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actress Barbara Dickson has announced her farewell tour, set to take place in February 2024. After a musical odyssey of five decades,… Read more »
Beginning this week – Tunde, the Voice of the Lighthouse Family – UK Tour May / June 2023
Singer-Songwriter Tunde, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Lighthouse Family, has announced a UK tour through May & June. The singer will be performing Lighthouse Family… Read more »
NZ indie-rockers – THE CHILLS in Birmingham on June 15th
Back in the UK and Ireland for the first time in over six years, NZ indie-rockers – THE CHILLS – are set to play a series of… Read more »
NICOLE ATKINS & JIM SCLAVUNOS in Birmingham on June 8th
Nicole and Jim are joined on “Strange Weather” by guitarist George Vjestica (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) and pianist/keyboardist Dave Sherman (Valerie June, Elle King), and… Read more »
5 Factors to Consider When Buying New Tyres
If you are about to buy tyres for your car, you may be feeling a bit worried. It could be that this is the first time you… Read more »
SEASON CHANGE: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR WARDROBE
As temperatures rise, the demands on your closet also change: While thick wool sweaters and heavy jackets have to find room in your closet during the cold… Read more »
Two local groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme
45 COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED WINDRUSH DAY FUNDING 45 groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme for arts, educational and sporting projects across England… Read more »
Solihull Summer Fest
The much-loved Solihull Summer Fest will return to Tudor Grange Park for its seventh year this July and organisers have just revealed the full line up which… Read more »
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New Films 19th May 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Fast X (12A) Opening with a flashback to 2011’s Fast Five and the… Read more »
blur – Announce new album ahead of Wolverhampton Show (26 May)
blur will release their first album in 8 years, titled ‘The Ballad of Darren’ and comprising 10 new tracks, on 21st July on Parlophone. First track “The Narcissist” is… Read more »
Five hosted 20km walks will take place across the UK on Sunday 8 October
UK charity Hospitality Action invites the nation to put on their walking shoes this autumn and take part in Walk for Wellbeing, a nationwide movement to help promote health and wellbeing… Read more »
Dirty Dancing at The Alexandra Birmingham from 18 to 22 July 2023
With standing ovations at every performance this spring at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage finished its record breaking run at the end of… Read more »
The Mary Wallopers added to Moseley Folk 2023
Fast-rising Irish stars The Mary Wallopers have been announced as a surprise addition to this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023, Birmingham). One… Read more »
Sarabeth Tucek at Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on June 4th
Emerging from a decade-long hibernation, American singer-songwriter SARABETH TUCEK has announced an 18-date UK tour for May/June 2023. Sarabeth Tucek officially broke onto the music scene in… Read more »
26th June, Suzie Ungerleider at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath
Dates: June 24 – July 5, 2023Location: United KingdomTickets: www.suzieungerleider.com JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider is UK bound this summer for her Bitch on Wheels Tour. Suzie, who… Read more »
Pizza Lovers Will Lap Up This Online Game!
As a pizza lover, I make sure I set aside time each month for shopping and buying the best pizzas I can find from the local supermarkets…. Read more »
Ryanair will bring More Tourists to Birmingham this Summer
The companies involved in Birmingham’s tourism industry will be happy to know that they will welcome more tourists to their town in the summer of 2023, thanks… Read more »
Click to Win: Delving into the Thrilling Realm of Online Slot Machines
Online slot machines have rapidly gained popularity as a sought-after form of online gambling, offering players the chance to win big without leaving their homes. With a… Read more »
Why do tennis stars love gaming?
Professional tennis players have to follow certain rules and pay close attention to their behavior and diet in order to be successful. They like playing sports because… Read more »
Do You Need a Personal Pension?
As you plan for your future, you may find yourself wondering if a personal pension is necessary or even worth considering. With the State Pension available to… Read more »
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Can You Save Money By Using Nicotine Pouches
If you are a smoker currently, you will know that the cost of smoking is something that has continued to rise year on year, with the current… Read more »
New Films 12th May 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Love Again (12A) Mira (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) is a children’s book illustrator about… Read more »
Brum’s Conserveatoire Folk Ensemble – New LP ‘Twenty-Five’ + Power Folk 10
Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble New album Twenty-Fivereleased27 May 2023 UK dates, spring/summer “Stunning … joyous …” FRUK “One of the great spectacles that folk music has to… Read more »
Bar + Block second steakhouse now open in Birmingham
There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block has now opened its second steakhouse in Birmingham. The nationwide steakhouse has brought its signature hand-cut steaks, spectacular… Read more »
Most Unique Places in the World to Stay
Many travelers see hotels as a roof over their heads while they visit a particular town or city and enjoy everything it has to offer. However, hotels,… Read more »
The best places in England to buy a vacation home
Have you ever cast a long, sad look back at the picturesque fields and charming cities of England as you head home after a last-minute Southampton vacation… Read more »
How can a property solicitor help you?
A property solicitor is a legal professional who is specialized in property law and can help individuals with a wide range of property-related issues. Whether you are… Read more »
The New Consistent releases new single – Led Astray
‘The thing I love about TNC, is his detailed lyrical images which give such a vivid picture of the world he inhabits’ – BBC 6 Music Since… Read more »
Knockout addition to Brindleyplace as new game changing sports bar BOX is set to open in June
The award-winning premium bar operator behind Manahatta is going for gold with its latest bar offering, BOX. This will be a game-changing, high-quality sports bar and kitchen… Read more »
Fastlove; A Tribute to George Michael at The Alexandra Birmingham on 25 June 2023
Direct from London’s West End, Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael, the world’s favourite George Michael celebration, is arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Sunday 25 June…. Read more »
The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music – Number 11
A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987. The Seventh Wave’s Eleventh Electronic Music Festival… Read more »
The Big Fang Collective’s bank holiday campaign – drinks specials and exclusive guest promotions this May
Golf Fang are launching ’Bank Holiday Mayhem’, a month-long campaign celebrating 3 Bank Holidays in one month across their sites in Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, Glasgow, Newcastle and… Read more »