Published Author Helps School Children with Mental Health Workshops
Local entrepreneur and published author, Lucy Cole from Sutton Coldfield is offering schools across the UK, help with their mental health & encouraging children to talk about… Read more »
Wine Freedom to Collaborate with Katie Fishlock for International Women’s day
The natural wine bar will launch 100 limited edition Katie Fishlock bottles under their House Wine brand and is set to host a month-long exhibition Birmingham-based natural… Read more »
What’s on at 1000 Trades this February 2022!
Six Nations @ 1000 Trades All of the games on our big screen projector upstairs. Rugger and cask ales for the win – what’s not to like?*… Read more »
China Plate Announces New Leadership Appointments
Midlands-based independent theatre studio China Plate are delighted to announce the appointment of their first ever Executive Director, Chloe Courtney, and Sarah Preece as the Chair of… Read more »
New Exhibition at MAC Zaibunnisa by Maryam Wahid
“I am completely different now. I lived in Pakistan between 1962-1982, I feel I can’t live there anymore because the atmosphere of the place and people have… Read more »
Britta Marakatt-Labba Under the Vast Sky 23 February – 29 May 2022
Ikon presents the first UK exhibition by renowned Sámi (Swedish) artistBritta Marakatt-Labba (23 February – 29 May 2022). Under the Vast Sky features embroidered pieces by Marakatt-Labba… Read more »
WILKO JOHNSON with John Otway play BIRMINGHAM – Town Hall 25th Feb 2022!
Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the original Dr Feelgood guitarist, actor (Game of Thrones character Ser ilyn Payne) and all… Read more »
Free industry-leading theatre, TV and film auditions coming to Birmingham!
Leading entertainment industry training programme and talent management, Stagebox, has announced audition dates taking place across the nation from April 2022. The annual search sees experts audition… Read more »
Carlo Crivelli Shadows on the Sky 23 February – 29 May 2022 at Ikon
Ikon presents the first exhibition in the UK dedicated to the work of Renaissance artist Carlo Crivelli. Shadows on the Sky highlights his experimental use of perspective,… Read more »
BE Festival 15-18 February 2022
BE FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR A WINTER SEASON AT THE BIRMINGHAM REP, 15-18 FEBRUARY BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s festival celebrating the best of European theatre, returns to the Birmingham… Read more »
Odeheart – Season of Love poetry workshops at MAC
The gift of a love poem. Saturday 12th February Midlands Arts Centre – MAC Three independent poetry workshops exploring the beauty and complexity of love with poet… Read more »
Independent Venue Week announces 2022 schedule inc. Wet Leg, IDLES, Yard Act, Nova Twins, Years & Years, Dele Sosimi, + more
INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK 2022MONDAY 31 JANUARY – SUNDAY 6 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED OVER 200 INDEPENDENT UK VENUESACROSS 93 VILLAGES, TOWNS, & CITIESOVER 485 EVENTS–466 PERFORMANCES | 11… Read more »
BIG NARSTIE is the latest big name to come on board at Screen and Film School Birmingham
A positive and exciting start to the new year forScreen and Film School Birmingham, whichopened inDigbeth, September 2021. The British MC, author, rapper, singer, songwriter, comedian, and… Read more »
Book Launch – Osman Yousefzada The Go-Between
Friday 28 January, 6-7.30pm, freeIkon Gallery Join us in person or online for a live streaming via YouTube Multidisciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada discusses his memoir, The Go-Between (2022), with Sara… Read more »
British Youth Music Theatre is coming to Birmingham this month to find the next generation of musical theatre talent
British Youth Music Theatre, the UK’s leading youth-focused musical theatre company, are holding auditions at Midland Arts Centre in Birmingham to give the best local talent an… Read more »
First release out, with debut album to follow from local Psy-Fi Americana band Low Red Moon
Avant, “Psy-Fi Americana” band, Low Red Moon, have been raising the roof with live stompers around Birmingham for a few years now, collecting new band members like… Read more »
2022 is going to be a bit of a mouthful with GULP!
Coming Up… Multi Sensory Whisky Tasting, 21 and 22 January A multi sensory experience for whisky lovers wanting a unique whisky experience. Guests can book onto a 4 course lunchtime… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 15 January
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. Pete Steel is back with the first show of the year and what a start… Read more »
Empowering Dance Classes, Strutting to Birmingham this weekend!
THE WORLD’S MOST EMPOWERING DANCE CLASSES, STRUTTING TO BIRMINGHAM THIS WEEKEND Own the dance floor like Beyoncé, Lizzo, JLo with A-list routines choreographed by Dua Lipa and… Read more »
School of Rock comes to The Alexandra Mon 31 Jan to Sat 5 Feb 2022
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST EVER TOUR OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S SMASH-HIT WEST END & BROADWAY MUSICAL A star-studded cast has been revealed ahead of School… Read more »
Brumbeat DJ & Live Music Gig Guide Jan 2022
It’s a low-key start to 2022, with no covid restrictions in place, live music and DJ events in Birmingham begin a tentative start to the new year…. Read more »
Joanne Clifton to play Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Alexandra 18-22 January 2022
Aria Entertainment and Music & Lyrics are delighted to announce Joanne Clifton will play the role of Morticia Addams in the UK and Ireland tour of THE… Read more »
Netflix animation Robin Robin starring Birmingham rising star, Amira Macey-Michael shortlisted for animated short film at the Oscars
Birmingham-based rising star, Amira Macey-Michael, has landed a prime role in the brand-new Netflix film, Robin Robin, shortlisted for animated short film at the Oscars. This is… Read more »
23 of Birmingham’s rising stars are set to appear in the West End this Christmas
Some of Birmingham’s most promising young performers will be appearing on the West End this festive season, as Stagebox members take to the stage as part of… Read more »
The Ultimate Brummie Gift Guide!
Birmingham: It’s Not Shit: 50 Things That Delight About Brum In this funny, revelatory and occasionally even nostalgic collection, the team behind Paradise Circus explore the places,… Read more »
Jersey Boys Review at The Alex Theatre
I love the theatre, and a great musical really is an exhilarating and magical experience from start to finish, Jersey Boys was absolutely electric & uplifted the… Read more »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to Reopen in April 2022
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG) will partially reopen on Thursday 28 April 2022. After being closed – firstly by the pandemic and then by essential electrical… Read more »
Christmas Bazaar in aid of Sifa Fireside Sunday 19th December
It’s party time at our CHRISTMAS BAZAAR!On Sunday 19th December 11am-6pm we are hosting some of our favourite Brummie Independent Businesses for Christmas shopping, wine (mulled), food & PARTY TIME at… Read more »
Viking Moses shares poignant new music video for ‘Take Tender’ ahead of UK tour with James Yorkston
Hailed as ‘The most uniquely talented American musician since Kurt Cobain’ by The Guardian, Viking Moses, aka Brendon Massei, has announced he will be joining singer-songwriter James… Read more »
Kodawari X Shibuya Underground at The Pineapple Club
New Japanese bar to host tasting evening with local Japanese foodies Kodawari, not to be missed for any lovers of Japan! The award winning team behind The… Read more »
Rock n roll comedian “Tom Stade” is coming to Bilston on 16 December with his “You Ain’t seen Nothing Yet” show
Hey! Comedian Tom Stade is currently on the road and nearing the end of one of his marathon tours…. As seen on Live at the Apollo (Twice), C4’s Comedy Gala, Mock… Read more »
A free Winter Garden is coming to The Old Crown in Digbeth this December
The team at Birmingham’s oldest pub, The Old Crown are ready to get you into the festive spirit with their Winter beer gardens this December, open for… Read more »
Brumbeat Xmas & NYE Live Music & DJ Guide 2021
Birmingham’s most extensive alternative monthly gig guide. Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for December 2021, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work… Read more »
Gulp at Christmas
It’s been a busy few months for Gulp and I’m so delighted that we were able to launch our public programme last week with international food-architect Jashan… Read more »
Conservation Appeal Launched To Save Birmingham’s Star Treasures
Birmingham Museums Trust has launched a public fundraising campaign to support the conservation of two of Birmingham’s star treasures. The Star of Bethlehem and the Holy Grail… Read more »
Independent Venue Week 2022 announces partnership w/ So Young
Independent Venue Week and So Young team up to bring you three of the buzziest new bands from the UK underground scene in deep tan, DEADLETTER and… Read more »
BIRD BOX BIRMINGHAM – charity auction for Birmingham MIND is on eBay now!
The @BirdBoxBirmingham eBay auctions are live! All proceeds go direct to @BirminghamMind mental health charity. Bidding starts from £1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/birdboxbirmingham/m.html The idea for Bird Box Birmingham came… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 20 November
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Pete Steel is back, laden once again with brilliant new music, this week from: Wildforms… Read more »
Forward Programme 2022-23 at Ikon
Ikon is delighted to announce plans for 2022-23 including exhibitions, off-site projects and events. The year commences with solo exhibitions by Midlands-based painter Betsy Bradley and Taiwanese-American filmmaker James T.Hong…. Read more »
Christmas at MAC One Snowy Night by Slot Machine Theatre
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is delighted to announce that our Christmas show by Slot Machine Theatre, One Snowy Night, opens next week. Join us from Tue 16… Read more »
The Birmingham Contemporary Art gallery to launch Colin Fisher solo art exhibition MADE IN BRUM 1st December
The Birmingham Contemporary Art gallery is delighted to announce the launch of Colin Fisher’s solo art exhibition ‘MADE IN BRUM’ on 1st December 2021 6-9pm. Born and… Read more »
New Films 17th Nov 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW King Richard (12A) Even before they were born, Compton… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 13 November
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List This week it’s an ALL NEW playlist as Pete Steel gets his (and your) teeth stuck… Read more »
Local Entrepreneur launches children’s book to help children recognise and support mental health
Local entrepreneur, Lucy Cole from Sutton Coldfield has published a children’s book called Faythe & The Fearstone, which is designed to help children express their feelings and… Read more »
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 »