Showcasing the Birmingham Royal Ballet by Imogen Burgoyne
In the world of elegant movements, stunning outfits and beautiful scores, the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) thrills audiences from around the world with their display of artistic… Read more »
Midlands Fashion Awards 2018 Call for Entries
Now in its eleventh year, the Midlands Fashion Awards serves as a platform for the region’s finest undiscovered fashion and creative talent. The awards are designed as… Read more »
Regional Acts Get Opportunity to Perform at Lunar 2018 Festival!
Music students from across the Midlands are being offered the chance to join the 2018 Lunar Festival line-up alongside headliners Amadou & Mariam, Basement Jaxx, Goldfrapp and… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday 4th May 6pm until late
Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »
Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrotts Folly 10 May – 10 June 2018
Ikon returns to Perrott’s Folly this Spring, to present Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrott’s Folly, a unique sound installation by artist and musician Max Eastley. Max Eastley… Read more »
Shift + W 4th May 18 at Dig Brew Co
A Digbeth First Friday, FIRST! Introducing some of the newest talent graduating from Birmingham City University, the first ever Fashion Communication student led exhibition highlighting the many… Read more »
Ghetto Golf Industry Open Announced
Ghetto Golf have announced that a crazy golf tournament for Birmingham’s nightlife industry is to be held at their Birmingham venue on 22nd May. The tournament welcomes… Read more »
Outside Looking In – An Exhibition Celebrating Diversity and Well-being
An exhibition featuring a collection of artworks created by students of the Heart of Birmingham Vocational College, A provision for students aged 19-25 with SEND & ASD… Read more »
Cedar Sessions new monthly live music nights at 1000 Trades!
The very first Cedar Sessions new monthly live music nights is happening THIS THURSDAY BABY with the oh so charming Kate Thompson. Thursday is the new Friday and alternative… Read more »
The String Quartet’s Guide to Sex and Anxiety world premiere at Rep 12 – 19 May
The tempestuous relationship between sex, anxiety and music comes to a head in a remarkable new production from one of Europe’s most exciting theatre directors, Calixto Bieito…. Read more »
KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd Anniversary of Birmingham Debut
Ex-Kinks members headline KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd. Anniversary of Birmingham Debut on Sunday 20 May. 52 years after making his debut with The Kinks at King’s… Read more »
Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop Up at The Plough
There’s a rather special weekend coming up this May Bank Holiday. The Plough Harborne is launching their Taco menu with a Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop… Read more »
Boca Grande returns to the Plough with a brand new menu + extensive drinks list too!
Taco pop-up “Boca Grande” returns to the Plough in Harborne with a brand new menu, extensive tequila & mescal list and selection of Mexican beers & frozen… Read more »
Bill Bailey Larks in Transit at Arena Birmingham
Bill Bailey // CC BY 2.0 Bill Bailey is coming to Birmingham this year, and there are still tickets available for the show. The musician and stand-up comedian’s unique… Read more »
An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood
An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood. All genres, all techniques, from all over the world! Wednesday 2nd May Artefact, 1464 Pershore Road Films start 8pm… Read more »
Lost Harbours play Centrala 19th May
Lost Harbours is the project of singer/songwriter Richard Thompson and regular band members Emma Reed (WeUs / CAAD) and Sabine Moore (Waterflower), plus collaborators Diana Collier (The… Read more »
Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April
On the 21st April 2018 Birmingham’s Seasonal Markets returns with their first ever themed market. The event will be taking place in our regular stomping ground –… Read more »
Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others
A 22-year-old Birmingham based cancer survivor who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from her brother has launched a campaign to help others. Only two weeks before… Read more »
post-paradise 12 at Centrala
Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »
Banstock 2018 ft Miles Hunt and Ned’s Acoustic Dustbin
Miles, Jonn and Rat are appearing together on a 12-date UK tour with their respective full bands beginning in Liverpool and finishing with two nights in Birmingham… Read more »
Supersonic Festival New Line Up Announcement!
* NEW LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGENDARY BRITISH FOLK SINGER SHIRLEY COLLINS TO PERFORM, ROBERT AIKI AUBREY LOWE REVEALED AS GUEST CURATOR, PERFORMING WITH YOSHIMIO (BOREDOMS) + SUSIE IBARRA, AND INVITING… Read more »
Birmingham Design Festival announces programme
Birmingham Design Festival announces programme of inspiring speakers from around the design world. This Summer will see the launch of the Birmingham Design Festival – a celebration… Read more »
West Midlands filmmakers sign up Game of Thrones star for their latest film production
Game of Thrones star James Cosmo will play the lead role in the upcoming supernatural thriller Off Grid from West Midlands production company Dark Matter Films. Award-winning actor Cosmo… Read more »
Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!
– WORLD PREMIERES FOR SID PEACOCK, JUICE ALEEM & SURGE ORCHESTRA, AND MARK SANDERS & RACHEL MUSSON – 15 YEARS OF SURGE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATED WITH 15 PERFORMANCES… Read more »
The Kite Runner Review at The REP by Charlotte Burholt
Matthew Spangler’s adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is captivating from the moment the first kites grace the stage; free-flowing, dove-like and a reminder of the… Read more »
Free Things To Do In Birmingham by Imogen Burgoyne
Whether it’s stepping away from the city centre to the peace of the countryside that you’re looking for, or immersing yourself in fascinating history and culture, Birmingham… Read more »
Major Toms celebrate David Bowie Sat 21st April
Come & enjoy an evening celebrating the music of David Bowie brought to you courtesy of the fantastic Major Toms. Dj Groove Cat will transport you back… Read more »
Lions of Dissent announce new single and Birmingham live date
After the release of their debut EP, rotation on BBC 6 Music and selling out their debut live show in November 2017, Lions of Dissent return with… Read more »
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up
– JIMMY CLIFF, CANDI STATON, SISTER SLEDGE TO HEADLINE 2018 EDITION OF SELLOUT FESTIVAL – DAVID RODIGAN AND CRAIG CHARLES TO HOST FESTIVAL AFTERPARTIES ON FRIDAY 6… Read more »
Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders at The REP
Romeo & Juliet meets Peaky Blinders in this gripping tale of crime and romance. Graham Greene’s iconic novel Brighton Rock is brought to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 10 – 14 April, adapted for… Read more »
Academy Award Winner A Fantastic Woman comes to MAC Cinema
Chilean director Sebastián Lelio (Gloria) returns with a groundbreaking, captivating and deeply humane story about a trans woman’s fight for acceptance. Anchored by a powerhouse central performance… Read more »
Supersonic Festival 2018 Line-Up!
SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT; GAZELLE TWIN PREMIERES NEW MATERIAL, DENNIS MCNETT LAUNCHES HIS FIRST MAJOR PROJECT IN THE UK, PLUS FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE WEEKEND 22ND-24TH JUNE… Read more »
Quarterworkshop Ring-Making review
Nestled in the heart of Birminghams thriving Jewellery Quarter lies a gem of a place. The Quarterworkshop is situated in the quirky old Coffin works museum and… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday – March 2018
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 2nd March 6pm until late. Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »
The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival announced
The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival, one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse music and arts festivals, has been announced. Malian music legends Amadou & Mariam, electronic… Read more »
The Winslow Boy review by Ieva Staveckaite
Based on the real life events of George-Archer Shee, Terrance Rattigan’s ‘The Winslow Boy’ (performed at The Rep) offers a captivating family drama based on a fight… Read more »
Ikon Gallery Bringing bold artists to Brindley Place in 2018
Ikon’s 2017 was nothing short of brilliant. Late November saw the close of an exhibition of German artist Kathë Kollwitz, curated in partnership with The British Museum…. Read more »
Project Birmingham presents Medicine Bakery Gallery 2 – 4 March
My first experience of Medicine was during the Frankfurt Christmas Market. I always enjoy the markets – well, for about a week, after which I’m all mulled-wined out. And… Read more »
Film Birmingham launch FilmApp Birmingham
Film Birmingham today announced the launch of FilmApp Birmingham – a new online application tool for filmmakers: https://app.apply4.com/filmapp/uk/birmingham Designed to support the city’s rapidly expanding film industry, FilmApp Birmingham… Read more »
A Story About Me and Nina Simone at REP
NINA – A STORY ABOUT ME AND NINA SIMONE Performed by Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE Directed by Dritëro Kasapi Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 March THE STUDIO, Birmingham Repertory… Read more »
This House coming to Birmingham REP 17-21 April 2018
The casting has been announced for James Graham’s critically acclaimed and prescient political drama This House which is coming to Birmingham Repertory Theatre 17-21 April. The 20-strong… Read more »
Flatpack Film Festival No. 12
The feast of film returns for a twelfth year and it’s going to be the biggest festival programme yet… The ten-day film extravaganza will take place this… Read more »
Brief Encounter at The REP review Charlotte Burholt
Kneehigh Theatre’s reimagining of Brief Encounter is a touching and refreshing look at a classic tale of love. It is the story of an impossible dilemma; the… Read more »
Overload DJ Night by Tape Throb Records
Tape Throb are a Birmingham based record label who are branching out into promotion. Their first event, Overload, will be one in a series, and begins on the… Read more »
Treeline by Salt Road: Exploring Birmingham as a Biophilic city
Unbeknown to some, Birmingham has pioneered an integrated approach to environmental and health problems. In fact, it is intent on becoming the UK’s first ‘natural capital city’… Read more »
Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018
12 – 18 MARCH 2018, BIRMINGHAM, UK #ARTSSCIFEST The University of Birmingham’s Arts & Science Festival have announced the programme for the 6th edition of the festival,… Read more »
Post-Paradise 11
Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »
The Winslow Boy comes to The REP
THE WINSLOW BOY BY TERENCE RATTIGAN DIRECTED BY RACHEL KAVANAUGH WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2018 A major new revival of Terence Rattigan’s gripping masterpiece,… Read more »
Best Art Galleries in Birmingham by Elin Kaemmer-Bailey
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) first opened in 1885. The gallery, in Chamberlain square, is a very popular landmark in Birmingham…. Read more »
Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum
Rebel brides and grooms from across the UK are heading to Birmingham’s Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2018 show this March to defy tradition, decline the ordinary and push their personalities… Read more »