Birmingham Museums Sprinkles Some Festive Magic
Birmingham Museums will be pulling out all the stops this festive season with a magical programme of events. In the weeks running up to Christmas there will… Read more »
Story & Truth – first book by independent Birmingham publisher How Brave is the Wren!
Introducing Story & Truth a children’s book created by Ian Douglas (Storyteller and Theatre Maker) illustrated by Ben Javens (freelance illustrator / Designer for Anorak Magazine) and… Read more »
From Stunning Art Prints to Stocking Fillers – Perfect Presents for Christmas from Birmingham Museums
Embrace the festive spirit and bring joy this winter with Birmingham Museums online shop. From Brummie inspired gifts and stunning art prints to statement jewellery and stocking… Read more »
Gulp welcomes Jashan Sippy – founder of Sugar & Space (Mumbai) – to Birmingham
I am looking forward to welcoming Jashan Sippy to Birmingham for a week of conversation and cooking (15-19 November). Jashan is the founder of pioneering Sugar & Space:… Read more »
New Films 6th Nov2021 by Mike Davies
NEW Eternals (12A) Those who know their Marvel, will know the Eternals as humanoid cosmic heroes from the planet Olympia assigned by the all-powerful Celestials to watch… Read more »
Actor with Incurable Cancer – The Glad Game – MAC Birmingham
Diagnosed with an incurable cancer at the age of 26, Phoebe Frances Brown tells her story of finding gladness in the saddest of times. Written and performed… Read more »
Food, Drink and Live Music comes to the Kingsway this Winter and Christmas!
Brand new to the Kingsway will be Thursday Night Christmas Markets to coincide with Kings Heath late night shopping. Now covered and heated Full Bar and food traders. Mulled wines… Read more »
New Films 29th Oct 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Last Night In Soho (18) While familiar motifs like… Read more »
Let Her – The Postcard Project Giving Power To Women
In a month where news headlines have sadly been full of harrowing stories of violence and sexual abuse against women, a powerful art project is being launched… Read more »
Curb your Enthusiasm and The Goldberg’s Jeff Garlin is bringing his tour to Birmingham
Star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Goldbergs, Jeff Garlin, has announced his first UK stand up tour since 2017. His ‘No Device Connected’ tour starts on… Read more »
Betsy Bradley – Chasing Rainbows at Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition by Midlands-based artist Betsy Bradley, Chasing Rainbows, running 3 December 2021 — 13 February 2022. A significant achievement for the… Read more »
Huns Net have teamed up with All Bar One, Brindley Place to bring The Drag Bottomless Brunch this Sunday!
On Sunday 31st October, the babes at Huns Net have teamed up with the team at All Bar One, Brindley Place to bring us The Drag Bottomless… Read more »
Halloween in Brum!
There are lots of exciting things going on in and around Birmingham this year for the spooky season…. The Night Owl Friday 29th October – Le Freak:… Read more »
Birmingham Museums Showcases Bangladeshi Artist in Outdoor Exhibition
A new outdoor exhibition in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square is marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence. Lost Memory Eternalised showcases artworks and writing by artist Mustafa Zaman… Read more »
Hidden Histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation Made Available To All
Hidden Histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation Made Available To All Recordings chronicling the lives of Birmingham’s Windrush generation now available online for the first time Life testimonies… Read more »
Autumn at The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Immerse yourself in autumnal colours at the Gardens Autumn is here and The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are full of colour as a palette of seasonal shades start… Read more »
First UK space to explore food art histories, and innovation within food and sensory design coming to Brum!
Gulp is a place for meeting, learning and eating. It is the first UK space to explore food art histories, and showcase innovation within food and sensory design through a programme… Read more »
Downlow – Join Create Not Destroy Street Art comes to Lozells
Making their way through the streets of Lozells, lead artist Bunny Bread and fellow artists Jason Caballero and Simone Linton have been working with the local community… Read more »
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
To my shame, I never watched the mega hit movie ‘Dirty Dancing’. This is probably because I was always told the film is a chick flick. I… Read more »
New Films 7th Oct 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Addams Family 2 (PG) A follow-up to 2019’s… Read more »
Ghoulishly Good Times For October Half Term
At Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, there’ll be fun for spooky scientists, witches and wizards at the Spooky Science Night on 30 October. Families can take part in… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival 2021 officially opened this weekend with a series of packed shows across the city
The long-running arts festival, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, reported sell-outs from Russell Brand (Symphony Hall), and social media star Max Fosh (at The Glee… Read more »
New memorial announced for Southside, The Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial
A brand new memorial has been announced for Birmingham’s Southside, as the city celebrated the start of its largest Pride celebrations to date. The Birmingham AIDS &… Read more »
Birmingham Royal Ballet and The Pineapple Club create new Romeo and Juliet cocktail inspired by Romeo and Juliet season!
Fans of Birmingham Royal Ballet can enjoy a trip to a different kind of barre next month with a brand-new cocktail inspired by the Company’s Romeo and… Read more »
Thinktank Science Museum Celebrates 20th Birthday with a Free Weekend
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a free weekend for all the family on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October 2021. Free tickets… Read more »
New Films 3rd Sept 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Candyman (15) Released in 1992, directed by Bernard Rose,… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill – 28 August
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Danny de Reybekill brings you a special 60 minutes of bank holiday listening pleasure from:… Read more »
Dr Willard Wigan MBE microscopic art now on permanent display at The Birmingham Contemporary Art Gallery
Dr Willard Wigan MBE born June 1957, is a world renowned British sculptor who makes microscopic art. His sculptures are typically placed in the eye of a needle or on the head… Read more »
Owlstock is back at The Night Owl this bank holiday Sunday!
The Night Owl are getting ready to welcome all Night Owls to one of their biggest events of the year… A day of peace and music paying… Read more »
Little But Live in Moseley Park, Returns to Celebrate Creativity and Connection
Birmingham-based company Paperback Theatre are returning to Moseley Park, Birmingham, with their exciting and varied outdoor festival, Little But LIVE! in Moseley Park, to safely bring together… Read more »
The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music Number Ten
Members of Gary Numan’s ‘Tubeway Army’ (Dramatis) return to the live arena! Tenth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free… Read more »
Amazon Studios’ Lord of the Rings production should be filmed in Birmingham UK, Tolkien’s spiritual home
Amazon Studios’ £336m production of Lord of the Rings should be filmed in Birmingham, UK owing to the city’s close association with Tolkien, a film expert at… Read more »
Birmingham Heritage Week Returns Revealing The City’s Hidden Stories and Historical Secrets
The #BHeritageWeek programme is now available atbirminghamheritageweek.co.uk Hundreds of Birmingham’s buildings and spaces, many of which are usually closed to the public, will be opening their doors… Read more »
The Migrant Festival 19 – 22 August 2021
Ikon presents the third annual Migrant Festival. A four day programme mixing visual art, music, film and performance, it celebrates the contribution made by refugees and migrants to… Read more »
New Films 7th August 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Stillwater (15) Directed by Tom McCarthy, written by Thomas… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns Friday 1 to Sunday 10 October 2021
After a year online, Birmingham Comedy Festival is back in the room for 2021. Running from Friday 1 to Sunday 10 October 2021, the popular arts festival… Read more »
Selfridges transforms façade of iconic Birmingham store – with monumental public art commission by Osman Yousefzada
Today (Monday 26 July), Selfridges has officially unveiled a new monumental public art commission by multi-disciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada at its Birmingham store. The iconic building, famous… Read more »
Foka Wolf takes over The Old Crown for a one of a kind art exhibition
The Digbeth pub will be hosting the Foka Wolf Experience concluding with a charity auction for Parkinson’s UK on 12th September 2021 Foka Wolf brings unseen works… Read more »
Opening this year’s BDF Conference is ‘The Creative City’ a new exhibition of colourful work celebrating Birmingham
Opening this Summer’s postponed Birmingham Design Festival is a new and exciting exhibition launching on Monday 16th August, titled ‘The Creative City’. Aligning with this years theme… Read more »
Foka Wolf Experience – Opening Night at The Old Crown
Foka Wolf presents an experience of installations and new artworks in a special event at The Old Crown, Digbeth. Expect big structures and live performances at the… Read more »
Bill Woodrow Richard Deacon We Thought About It A Lot, and other shared drawings 15 Sept – 21 Nov 2021 @ Ikon Gallery
Ikon is pleased to present We Thought About It A Lot, and other shared drawings, a selection of collaborative works by acclaimed British artists Bill Woodrow and… Read more »
Mit Jai Inn Dreamworld 15 Sept – 21 Nov 2021 @ Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition in Europe by artist Mit Jai Inn (b.1960, Chiang Mai). A leading figure of contemporary art in Thailand, Mit is… Read more »
Birmingham’s Aston Hall Welcomes Visitors Once Again
Aston Hall, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, has today opened to the public for the first time in over a year. Staff and volunteers have been… Read more »
New Films 2nd July 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Another Round (12A) Winner of both the BAFTA and… Read more »
Something for Everyone this Summer with Birmingham Museums
With less than a month to go until schools are out for summer, Birmingham Museums has announced an exciting, action-packed programme featuring trails, outdoor theatre and hands-on-activities… Read more »
Announcing BE FESTIVAL Summer 2021 Programme
Last year theatres across the world closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the UK, uncertainty remains around the easing of restrictions. Consequently, BE FESTIVAL has… Read more »
Sass-fuelled dance classes inspired by the stars arrives in Birmingham
Calling all fierce females and independent women – if you’ve ever dreamt of strutting your stuff like Beyoncé, a brand new dance and fitness experience has arrived to… Read more »
Historic Blakesley Hall Opens In Time For The Summer Holidays
Blakesley Hall, the picture-perfect timber-framed Tudor house situated just a few miles from the centre of Birmingham, will reopen to visitors on 21 July in time for… Read more »
Ikon Youth Programme Slow BoatLaunching Summer 2021
For ten years Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) has steeredSlow Boat around the canals of the West Midlands and beyond. A converted narrow boat, it is a unique… Read more »
Birmingham Museums Tell Birmingham’s Pandemic Story
Hundreds of photos and videos that tell Birmingham’s story during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone on display at Thinktank Science Museum. The Life on Lockdown project began… Read more »