SOLAR EYES REVEAL TRIPPY NEW VIDEO FOR “ACID TEST” PLUS, UK SHOWS THIS AUTUMN
Swooping and captivating soundscapes and haunting vocals that pull you in with twanging guitars and haunting strings that pulls the big sky of the wild west into… Read more »
Immerse Yourself In Special Yoga Sessions At Beyond Van Gogh In Birmingham
Art lovers are being offered a unique opportunity to take part in special yoga sessions while being surrounded by Vincent van Gogh’s visionary masterpieces. Beyond Van Gogh:… Read more »
World’s Greatest Stage Musicals In Cinemas on the big screen this Autumn
AUTUMN SEASON MISS SAIGON – 25TH ANNIVERSARY (2016) SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER + TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL (2011) SUNDAY… Read more »
The Alex take part in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver Promotion
The Alexandra, Birmingham have today announced their inclusion in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver campaign running from 22 July until 31 August. Twenty-two venues across the UK are taking part, with… Read more »
Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review
It’s been a couple of years since I last spent the weekend at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul in Moseley Park. Prior to that I’d been involved… Read more »
One Week Until Titanic Exhibition Opens at the NEC Birmingham
Taking place at the NEC from 27th July to 25th August, the exhibition features genuine artefacts from the Titanic shown alongside an immersive VR experience, interactive activities… Read more »
Art at HMP Grendon – Artist in Residence: Simon Harris
Ikon is pleased to announce the continuation of Art at HMP Grendon, its artist residency at HMP Grendon, Buckinghamshire, for another three years (2024 – 2026). The… Read more »
Artists take over Solihull gallery for new exhibition
The Courtyard Gallery at The Core, Solihull will be ‘taken over’ by ten local artists from Monday 29 July to Saturday 10 August, as part of a new exhibition…. Read more »
RBSA Gallery to host exhibition of never before seen works by photorealist John Salt (1937 – 2021)
John Salt – Paintings will offer visitors to the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter a rare opportunity to see the remarkable work of distinguished Birmingham born and trained… Read more »
Cast Announced for The Alexandra’s 19th Stage Experience production, The Sound of Music
The Alexandra, Birmingham will once again welcome talented performers to tread the boards in one of the world’s most treasured musicals this summer. The Sound of Music was the final collaboration… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival line-up announcement!
Birmingham Comedy Festival is back this autumn featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up alongside the cream of the West Midlands comedy scene. Running from Friday… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE AN AMAZING NON STOP 40 YEARS
In the 10 days from July 19th to 28th The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival will celebrate its 40th consecutive year of bringing the finest and most… Read more »
THE REP CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW MUSICAL BECOMING NANCY – UK PREMIERE
Birmingham Repannounced casting for Becoming Nancy, the UK premiere of a new musical directed and choreographed by the Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell. Performances begin on Wednesday 2 October 2024 – Saturday 2… Read more »
Dumpling Room by Blow Water is taking over Birmingham’s highest rooftop bar & private members club SAT 27th July
Dumpling Room Rooftop Edition II by Blow Water is taking over Birmingham’s highest rooftop bar & private members club @eighteenclubspace Blow Water are back this summer in Birmingham… Read more »
That was MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL – pix from festival + Euros Fanzone
Packed Birmingham festival enjoys crowd-pleasing sets from Kool & The Gang, Leftfield and more (despite the footy result). 2025 tickets on sale now – limited discount available.This… Read more »
Fever partners with Netflix to bring exclusive Bridgerton Candlelight Concert to Birmingham
Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever have partnered to bring an exclusive Bridgerton-themed Candlelight Concert series to Birmingham! This unique live multi-sensory musical experience will light up the Birmingham Cathedral with thousands… Read more »
Two weeks to go till the first Heath Comedy Fest!
It’s just two weeks until the first ever Comedy Festival comes to the vibrant community of Kings Heath, with events running from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th July. This… Read more »
Friends in Love and War Oct 24 – Feb 25
2 OCTOBER 2024 – 23 FEBRUARY 2025IKON GALLERY, BRINDLEYPLACE, BIRMINGHAM B1 2HS Ikon and macLYON present works by over twenty artists from the British Council Collection and macLYON that explore the meaning… Read more »
The Everything Digbeth Open Day brought 2,000+ People to the Creative District
On Saturday 22nd June, Zellig in partnership with Digbeth Art Space, Bread Birmingham and Back of the Bar helped bring in an influx of over 2,000 people… Read more »
Jewellery Quarter Festival 2024 – full programme announced for Saturday 20th July
The eagerly awaited line-up for the beloved annual Jewellery Quarter Festival has been announced and the full programme is available to download, with print copies due to… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces the launch of brand-new project: LGBTQTeeHee!
Birmingham Rep, in collaboration with Birmingham LGBT Centre are proud to present their brand-new project LGBTQTeeHee! This exciting new project, created by Birmingham Rep’s Creative Learning team,… Read more »
The story of the first Black actor to play Othello in England – at The Crescent from 13th – 20th July
In 1833, acclaimed British actor Edmund Kean – performing in blackface – collapsed on stage whilst playing Othello. A Black actor named Ira Aldridge was asked to… Read more »
Future music business talent initiative launches at major city festival
Music business students and artists from four Birmingham higher education institutions are taking part in a pilot initiative ahead of Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival –… Read more »
Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop coming to Birmingham
While Taylor Swift might not be bringing her tour to the second city, Swifities in Birmingham will be able to enjoy the ultimate Eras Tour experience with… Read more »
Four Week Countdown To Van Gogh Spectacular In Birmingham
An exhilarating multimedia immersive show which celebrates the life and art of Vincent van Gogh is set to open in Birmingham next month. Beyond Van Gogh: The… Read more »
TWO WEEKS till MOSTLY JAZZ FUNK & SOUL – Leftfield Yussef Dayes, Kool & The Gang + more
It’s now just TWO WEEKS until Birmingham’s famed Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2024. Running from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024 in the picturesque Moseley Park, Birmingham,… Read more »
The Queer Motherhood Project – share your stories and experiences
The Queer Motherhood Project is an arts and research project by Mobilise Arts in partnership with Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), DIVA, Shout Festival of Queer Arts and Culture,… Read more »
EXODUS CROOKS WE NEED 2 TLK @ IKON Gallery
4 JULY – 2 NOVEMBEROPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-4PMTHE EXCHANGE, CENTENARY SQUARE, B1 2DR Ikon and University of Birmingham present We need 2 tlk, a new moving image installation by… Read more »
Crescent – Charley’s Aunt
Charley’s Aunt is THE British farce, the best-known and probably the most loved in this genre and, with Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre always offering something special, this is… Read more »
Introducing Birmingham Rep’s 2024 Foundry Cohort
Since 2013, the Birmingham Rep’s Foundry – The Rep’s highly acclaimed artist development programme, has supported West Midlands artists and creatives from a wide range of artistic… Read more »
A theatre production ‘The Waiting Room.’
Join Lemon, a girl trapped in a timeless limbo, pining for her for her lost love, Cactus. As Lemon grapples with the mystery of the door that… Read more »
Ian Stone Announces Edinburgh Fringe Show & UK Tour
Ian will return to Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024 with a brand new show, ‘Ian Stone is Keeping it Together’, from1-25 August (not 12th) atCounting House Ballroom… Read more »
Summer-long cultural festival brings over 40 FREE events to Solihull parks
‘Fresh Air Theatre’ is a brand new cultural festival from Solihull Culture, bringing more than 40 free events to parks across Solihull between 30 June and 31 August…. Read more »
The Night Market UK brings its pop up to Birmingham for its Digbeth debut this month
The Night Market UK will be holding its debut event in Birmingham at the Secret Space, Digbeth on Friday 28th June from 6-11pm. Rumour has it that… Read more »
Together in Solihull, a FREE event on Saturday 22 June
‘Together in Solihull’ runs from 12pm-6pm in Theatre Square, Solihull (outside The Core/Touchwood). The day features a range of performances including Kathak, belly and bhangra dancing, community… Read more »
Moseley Community Festival – 50th anniversary
Between Thursday 4 and Sunday 7 July, the Moseley Community Festival will be making its return, and this year it’s extra special. Back in 1974, when Tom… Read more »
Music Venue Trust calls on politicians to ‘seize the moment’ in Manifesto for Grassroots Music published today
Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has called upon politicians from all parties to “seize the moment” ahead of… Read more »
Night Time Industries Association urges UK political parties to prioritise Night Time Economy
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on all Political Parties to recognise the vital importance of the Night Time Economy (NTE) by implementing a comprehensive… Read more »
All Of Us Strangers, Fabulous Femininities and filmmakers discussion
Join Stirchley Open Cinema and Journey Film for a cinematic double-screening followed by a filmmaker’s discussion to celebrate Pride. Book tickets About the event: In this special Pride event we’re bringing… Read more »
RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey
Nationally celebrated RUSH Theatre Company will be making their return to the Birmingham Rep later this month with their critically acclaimed production, RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey, which will return to… Read more »
Anniversary of The Rep’s Climate Emergency Declaration
A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY In June 2023 Birmingham Rep declared Climate Emergency. Led by Executive Producer Chloe Naldrett, The Rep’s initial declaration was followed by a week… Read more »
Public call for memories of roller skating at the Tower Ballroom
Bertz Associates are creating a community documentary about the history of roller skating in Birmingham which started in 1876 with the building of the Tower Ballroom at… Read more »
New Exhibition at National Trust property Birmingham Back to Backs – Moving Stories
A new exhibition highlighting the parallels of residents who were moved out of back-to-back housing in the late 1960s and those being rehomed from tower blocks in… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – June 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this June 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
Pure Evil becomes resident evil at Seventh Circle Gallery
Independent gallery Seventh Circle Artworks & Aesthetics is living up to its reputation as an art scene disruptor again, this time bringing Pure Evil (aka Charles Uzzell-Edwards)… Read more »
Les Dennis to Play Bill Bryson in Notes From A Small Island at The Alexandra Next Year
Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce that Bill Bryson’s smash-hit memoir, Notes From A Small Island, will journey to the stage in a national UK Tour starring TV favourite Les… Read more »
Nina Raine’s stunning play CONSENT at The Crescent
Is Justice blind? Or is she blinkered? That’s the question asked by Nina Raine’s powerful, painful and darkly funny play Consent, which hits The Crescent’s stage on… Read more »
Creative Health at Ikon
Ikon presents a programme of exhibitions and events that engage audiences in dialogue about health and wellbeing. Conversations range from infant feeding in public spaces and the… Read more »
Award-winning comic added to festival lineup ahead of thousands of comedy fans arriving in Warwick
Thousands of stand-up comedy fans are set to descend on Warwick Castle this Bank Holiday weekend for the region’s second annual open-air event dedicated to laughter. Cobra… Read more »
Solihull short film festival invites entry submissions
Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the second annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival, which will take place on 22 October at Cineworld in… Read more »