Krooked Tongue Ignite Actress & Bishop With Their Dark, Dynamic Alt Rock
Date: Friday 8th MayVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/krooked-tongue/actress-and-bishop/3514673 A night of heavy grooves, snarling riffs and rising UK talent hits Actress & Bishop… Read more »
Films from Fri 17 Apr by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (18) Not to be confused with the upcoming… Read more »
KEELEY – Out On Tour In The UK This April/May – Including Wolverhampton
“Contains enough vivid psych-rock/shoegaze bangers to trigger an early Guy Fawkes night. 4/5 stars” – The Irish Times “…a musical memoir honouring teenage German backpacker Inga Maria… Read more »
Next generation of British workers empowered through new Technical Excellence Colleges
Around 65,000 learners will now have access to training for high-demand jobs in Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as the government rolls out the next wave of Technical Excellence… Read more »
Titanic Exhibition returns to Birmingham with major new artefacts
One of the UK’s most celebrated touring exhibitions is returning to Birmingham this spring – and it arrives with a collection more extraordinary than ever before. Titanic… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Birmingham Rep have today announced the full cast for their upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Directed by… Read more »
RetroCon at the NEC
Get ready to rewind, relive and ramp up the nostalgia – RetroCon is bringing the ultimate 80s, 90s and noughties celebration to life at the NEC on… Read more »
FREE GARLIC BREAD ON NATIONAL GARLIC DAY
This National Garlic Day (Sunday 19th April), Zizzi has partnered with plastic-free chewing gum brand, Milliways to give garlic lovers across the UK a reason to indulge,… Read more »
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – 20-date UK Tour – The Future Is Vintage
Postmodern Jukebox — the internationally acclaimed music collective famed for their signature time-twisting style, transforming some of our most loved songs into dazzling vintage masterpieces — are… Read more »
Music and community at heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer
– One of the UK’s newest vinyl specialists is to mark its first Record Store Day 2026 on Saturday 18 April – Slow Century Records will present exclusive offers and a full day… Read more »
Why Your Dog’s Breath Smells and How to Fix It
[Image by IPGGutenbergUKLtd from Getty Images via Canva.com] While we don’t expect our dogs’ breath to smell minty fresh, it shouldn’t be overwhelmingly foul either. When you… Read more »
What Makes TribeTokes the Best CBD Brand in 2026
The global CBD market in 2026 is not what it was five years ago. The early boom years — characterized by wild potency claims, minimal lab testing,… Read more »
Scenic Coastal Drives in the UK
There’s a unique sense of liberty that comes with a coastal road trip. As an island nation, our perimeter is punctuated by some of the most dramatic… Read more »
Birmingham’s Digital Pulse: Navigating the New Age of Independent Culture
Birmingham is a city that never stands still. From the industrial heritage of the Jewellery Quarter to the neon-lit cocktails of Digbeth, the spirit of “Brum” is… Read more »
Here Are The Day Trips From Birmingham You Can Not Miss
Being one of the well-preserved cities in England, Birmingham is known for its industrial heritage and historical preservation, combined with modernisation. The city invites tourists from around… Read more »
CrushOn AI: The 2026 Gold Standard for NSFW AI
Table of contents: If you’re scrolling through reviews on NSFW AI sites, this is the one to pay attention to. CrushOn is fast becoming the preferred spot… Read more »
Cricket fans in Birmingham invited to see Women’s T20 World Cup trophy up close
Today marks just 60 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway on 12 June when England will take on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham,… Read more »
Apache Indian makes Guest Appearance at Birmingham Rum Festival
Birmingham Rum Festival is turning up the heat this summer with a full-on tropical throwback as 90’s legend, Apache Indian, lands in Moseley for a seriously feel-good… Read more »
Support from KM Foundation transforms futures of young musicians in London and Birmingham
A powerful scholarship programme funded by the KM Foundation is already changing the trajectory of some of the UK’s most talented young musicians, providing life-changing opportunities that… Read more »
Modern Weight Loss Strategies: Combining Lifestyle Changes With Medical Support
Image by Africa Images via Canva.com Weight loss has evolved far beyond simple calorie counting and rigid exercise routines. Today, people are taking a more holistic view,… Read more »
Felicette, Trust Club & Sinews Bring a Triple Hit of Alternative Energy to The Victoria
Date: Friday 22nd MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/felicette-trust-club-sinews/the-victoria/3595692 A three band feast of grunge pop, slacker rock and post hardcore lands at The Victoria on Friday 22nd May,… Read more »
Birmingham design collaboration secures 12% sales increase for Harborne high street indepedent
Independent Harborne high street practice Brittain Opticians has seen a significant uplift in customer engagement following a creative window transformation delivered in collaboration with Birmingham-based design studio… Read more »
GameZone Promo? We Got You, Buddy!
GameZone promo rewards are built around different stages of the player experience. A new user looking for extra credits will not need the same type of offer… Read more »
How Technology Supports Smarter Urban Development
Technology is driving smarter urban development through smart grids, IoT, and data analytics, improving efficiency, sustainability, and livability. Cities are becoming more responsive, reducing congestion and environmental… Read more »
Supersonic 2026 is fast approaching! Taking place in Digbeth 25th & 26th April
2026 will see Supersonic Festival return for a joyful limited edition event taking place in Digbeth, Birmingham on the 25th and 26th of April. Tickets are now onsale. This year’s… Read more »
FIRST WAVE FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT FESTIVAL AND BRAND NEW FOOD TOUR
Birmingham Restaurant Festival will return for its 5th year this August and today launches a brand new food tour alongside revealing the first 29 restaurants in the… Read more »
ZIZZI LAUNCHES TWO FOR £25 MIDWEEK DEAL
Two guests can now enjoy a midweek meal at Zizzi for £25, giving Brits a fuss-free way to enjoy tasty, Italian food together without breaking the bank. For £25, guests… Read more »
THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM IS CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS SINCE ITS REOPENING
On May 18th 2021, The Grand Hotel Birmingham reopened its doors following a £50 million restoration, ending nearly two decades of closure, and heralding a new era for one… Read more »
BLACKLOCK BIRMINGHAM BOOKINGS ARE LIVE!
Ahead of its official opening on Monday 20th April, Blacklock has announced that bookings are now live, following record-breaking demand for its soft launch, with all reservations… Read more »
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS F.C. LEGEND STEVE BULL REOPENS LOCAL SPORTS PUB
The Gigmill in Stourbridge reopened on 1st April. It is the next local Marston’s pub to be relaunched under the new sports concept, Grandstand, with new market-leading… Read more »
670 GRAMS BY KRAY TREADWELL REVEALS NEW LOOK
Inspired by a trip to New York, the space is reimagined as a light-filled interior with art at its core 670 Grams, the restaurant from Young Michelin… Read more »
Acclaimed Canadian folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette will be coming to Birmingham on May 6th
Acclaimed Canadian folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette will be coming to the UK this Spring. The shows immediately follow the release of the ‘Deluxe Edition’ of her fourth… Read more »
COURTEENERS Announce ‘God Bless The Band’ Best Of Album & Huge November 2026 UK Arena Tour
Courteeners have announced details of God Bless The Band, the very best of Courteeners, brand-new single The Luckiest Man Alive and a huge arena tour celebrating the band’s phenomenal 20-year career…. Read more »
Birmingham Museums awarded nearly £185,000 to reopen gallery spaces to increase access to under-represented collections
Birmingham Museums has been awarded a grant of £183,000 from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to support a gallery development project at Birmingham Museum &… Read more »
Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer with homegrown talent at its heart
ALSO Festival announces hundreds more headline speakers and performers for its 13th edition at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, 10-12 July 2026. One of the Midlands’ most distinctive summer… Read more »
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum launches AI-powered digital guide to enhance visitor experience
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, has launched a new AI-powered digital guide to help visitors explore the museum in a more interactive and personalised way. The guide, Tellme,… Read more »
Breaking barriers: BCU and NUS unite for Black students
Birmingham City University (BCU) is backing a bold new national partnership to help develop a community for Black university students. BCU, the National Union of Students (NUS)… Read more »
Music Themed Brunches coming to The Night Owl this Summer!
Do you know your Specials from your Beat, your George Michael from Boy George, your Four Tops from your Temptations? If you do and you also enjoy… Read more »
Olivier award winner ‘CASSIDY JANSON sings CAROLE KING’ announces Spring 2026 UK tour coming to BIRMINGHAM – Crescent on Sunday 3rd May.
Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The… Read more »
Album announced and second single ‘Stand Up’ released from Sylvia musical
ZooNation Records announce ‘Sylvia – The Essentials’ album, set for release on 5 May, containing 14 selected tracks from Sylvia the musical starring Beverley Knight and releases second single ‘Stand Up’. Produced by Grammy award winner Martin Terefe,… Read more »
Avtar Singh Jouhl, Jill Knight, and Jack Dromey – Birmingham lives added to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
The latest update of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is published on Thursday 9 April 2026 and adds biographies of 229 people who left their mark on the… Read more »
BROWNS BRASSERIE & BAR IN BIRMINGHAM WELCOMES SPRING WITH A FRESH NEW MENU
Hop into the brighter, fresher flavours of the season with the new spring/summer menu at Browns Brasserie & Bar in Birmingham. With 2 locations across the city… Read more »
Last chance to see exhibition of human space exploration at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
An exhibition of one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration on display at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum will close on… Read more »
Pygmalion in Stratford upon Avon. – ‘Shaw Arrives in Shakespeare Country’
Stratford-upon-Avon: 07/04/2026: Rother Street Arts House, in association with Tread The Boards, presents Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jonas Cemm. Set in Edwardian London, the play follows… Read more »
The Slates share new single today ahead of UK tour!
The Slates have been stepping up big time already in 2026, playing shows with Crystal Tides, The Clause and The Lilacs, as well as hitting New York for the first time at the New Colossus Festival. But… Read more »
SPRING kick off their debut UK tour in Birmingham
SPRING are kicking off their first UK tour in April, starting on the 19th at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham, in support of their second single “Bones”, releasing… Read more »
Films from Fri 10 Apr by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK California Schemin’ (15) In 2004, California rap duo Silibil & Brains signed… Read more »
Birmingham’s Smaller Arts Events Are Doing the Heavy Lifting Now
If you judged Birmingham purely by the biggest posters on the walls of its streets, you’d come away with a very incomplete picture of the place. You’d… Read more »
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
With just a week to go to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival the countdown has begun, make sure you’ve got your tickets to this biannual… Read more »
Visiting Birmingham for a Conference? Make the Most of Your Trip
Conference days are long. By the time the final panel wraps up and you’ve worked the room for an hour, the last thing you want is to… Read more »