Craftspace celebrates 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond
Craftspace is celebrating 40 years of craft making in the Midlands and beyond with a new craft commission 40 Objects for 40 years, created by Stewart Francis… Read more »
Opening date announced for ‘game-changing’ food and nightlife destination
– Dockworks Waterfront, an independent 7,000-sq ft canalside dining and event venue in Brierley Hill, Dudley, reveals opening date of Friday 27 February 2026 – Masterchef Professionals… Read more »
Museum Of Me puts Solihull residents in the spotlight
Solihull Council is excited to unveil a new art installation, in partnership with Extraordinary Us, where residents are the stars of the show. As part of ‘Museum of… Read more »
Noise Maker Market Comes to Birmingham: A Celebration of Independent Music Gear, Creativity & Community
Noise Maker Market is Birmingham’s newest dedicated gathering for effects builders, boutique instrument makers, and gear enthusiasts; it takes place on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at Centrala,… Read more »
Last chance to apply for £100k grant to help young people
Time is running out for local organisations in Coventry, Warwickshire, Birmingham and Solihull, to apply for a grant of up to £100k to fund capital projects to… Read more »
Mell Square to host first indoor Makers’ Market showcasing young local creators
Mell Square in Solihull is set to launch its first pop-up indoor Makers’ Market, celebrating some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region. Taking… Read more »
Tickets on sale for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
Tickets are on sale now for The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival which runs from 15 – 19 April in spaces and places across Kings Heath,… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce young winners of A Midsummer Night’s Dream costume design competition
Last year, Birmingham Rep announced the main stage directorial debut of Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, with a distinctively Birmingham version of Shakespeare’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s… Read more »
Playback Creates celebrates a powerful launch of Homegrown as 11 young artists are shortlisted from over 50 applicants
Playback Creates, a bold new not-for-profit platform championing South Asian creativity and opening pathways into the creative industries, has marked a major milestone with the successful launch… Read more »
WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING
The UK’s most inspirational summer festival – combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature – has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for… Read more »
Dame Denise Lewis Backs Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Charity is delighted to announce Olympic gold-winning heptathlete, Dame Denise Lewis as its newest Patron. Born in West Bromwich, raised in… Read more »
Birmingham police chief among inspirational speakers at International Women’s Day Castle event
A West Midlands police chief is among a group of inspiring professionals in the ‘spotlight’ during an event ahead of International Women’s Day. For one night only… Read more »
Big names announced for Brum’s MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL > Kingfishr, SFA + more
Rising Irish stars Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals, Frank Turner, US singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and Brum’s own Katherine Priddy are among the latest big name additions to Birmingham’s… Read more »
Midcentury Markets at Secret Space Birmingham 15th Feb
On Sunday 15th February, Secret Space, Digbeth in Birmingham will host Midcentury Markets, a must-visit event for lovers of timeless design, vintage interiors and iconic mid-20th-century style. Whether… Read more »
Chancellor’s NTE business rates temporary cap ‘unfair’, ‘reckkless’, and ‘discriminatory’
“The Chancellor’s decision to throw a £300 million lifeline at pubs feels less like decisive leadership and more like a last-minute bandage on a bleeding sector. “While… Read more »
Archbishop of Birmingham joins choir for Sacred Music
Entitled Sacred Music, the performance is presented in the run-up to Holy Week and is built around a trio of larger-scale works by three leading 16th century composers:… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL PROGRAMME
With just two weeks to go until Birmingham Light Festival returns (12-15th February), more details have been revealed on the programme alongside the Birmingham creatives involved, with even… Read more »
Heart of community’ boosts year-round Irish cultural offering for St Patrick’s 2026
St Patrick’s 2026 programme Nortons Digbeth, Birmingham Wednesday 11 March – Wednesday 18 March 2026 All information, listings and tickets: https://nortons.bar/stpats Tickets for St Patrick’s Sunday at Nortons,… Read more »
Young Sandwell lifeguards prepare for national competition
Officially called ‘Speeds 26’ it’s the largest competition of its kind in the UK and will see 500+ lifesaving athletes and some 40 teams aged 12+ from across… Read more »
Digbeth’s oldest pub The Old Crown is set to host 2 weeks of Irish-led events in lieu of St Patrick’s Day Parade
The Old Crown is set to host 13 Irish and Birmingham-led events in March to celebrate Birmingham-Irish culture and heritage following the news that the Digbeth Parade… Read more »
Local women make a date with charity calendar launch
Plucky female fundraisers across the West Midlands are stepping out of their comfort zones and onto a ‘dating scene’ with a difference! More than 30 women, aged… Read more »
New Year Events for Adults to stay in touch in Birmingham
January meet-ups helping Birmingham adults stay connected As the year gets underway, Birmingham Oddfellows is encouraging adults across the city to make a fresh start by meeting… Read more »
Strap in for 2026! Book your space for China and the West THIS TUESDAY
Don’t forget to book your tickets for our first gathering of 2026 – this is the year that is. China is everywhere and in almost everything we consume these… Read more »
Unveiling B:Music’s Spring 2026 season
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its Spring 2026 programme, showcasing a dynamic mix of comedy, live music, dance, and… Read more »
Beauty therapist celebrates triple award success in just two months
A local beautician is celebrating scooping three prestigious industry awards within two months. Paola Spiga’s Glam & Glow Beauty Lab, in Hockley Heath has won as one… Read more »
Misfits Music Institute to host an evening with the award-winning author Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Join Misfits Music Institute for an inspiring evening at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Wednesday 18 February, with the award-winning Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason in conversation with Anton… Read more »
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery announces further extension to Ozzy Osbourne exhibition due to public demand
Sharon and Kelly Osborne at the fans’ tribute wall. Image credit: Richard Battye An exhibition celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham… Read more »
Birmingham broadcasting legend honored by BCU
Award-winning journalist and Birmingham broadcasting icon Marverine Cole has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU), her alma mater, in recognition of her outstanding… Read more »
Family Set to Spend Christmas at Birmingham Children’s Hospital as Brave Five-Year-Old Marley Battles Leukaemia
A mum from Chelmsley Wood whose five-year-old son will be spending Christmas at Birmingham Children’s Hospital while he battles Leukaemia, is throwing her support behind Birmingham Children’s… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announces Four New Board Members
Birmingham Rep is delighted to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it continues to champion bold… Read more »
Blue plaque unveiled at Birmingham Town Hall commemorating Charles Dickens’ first public reading of A Christmas Carol
On Monday 15 December, Birmingham Town Hall was awarded a blue plaque by Birmingham Civic Society to mark a remarkable moment in literary history: the first ever… Read more »
Village pub on the scent of a new idea for their visitors
When visitors drop in to a popular village pub near Solihull, it won’t just be the aromas of their award-winning pies that will now fill the air… Read more »
Notes for Christmas Campaign set to Support SIFA Fireside
At any time of the year, rough sleeping presents a dangerous risk to life for the individuals who are experiencing it. But these risks are even more… Read more »
Nailcote Hall’s 20th Snow Ball brings Christmas cheer
The annual Snow Ball at Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club has raised more than £5,000 for The Salvation Army. The charity have also received sackfuls… Read more »
New funding for SMEs in the West Midland
A groundbreaking project to develop new music-making technology for people with complex disabilities is one of 35 from across the West Midlands to win key funding from… Read more »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival announces first artists for 2026 line-up
Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026 in the tranquil surroundings of Moseley Park, Birmingham, the just-confirmed acts are The Dead South, Johnny and Lillie Flynn and Josuha… Read more »
Real Life Peaky Blinders – The True Story of a Birmingham Family’s Legacy of Industry, Betrayal and Resilience
In the heart of Birmingham, a gripping narrative unfolds, revealing the intricate tapestry of a family’s history that mirrors the city’s own industrial evolution. Local author Sara… Read more »
Grateful Luton Mum Supports Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity’s Christmas Appeal
A mum from Luton whose baby son spent last Christmas in hospital in Birmingham, over 85 miles away from home, is sharing her story in support of… Read more »
How would your organisation use £100k grant to help young people?
Local organisations in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire, are being invited to apply for a grants of up to £100k to fund capital projects to help young… Read more »
Birmingham mum launches bold animated series to support children’s mental health
Birmingham mother of two, Lucy Cole, is on a mission to revolutionise mental health support for children through her innovative animated and book series, “Faythe & The Fearstone.”… Read more »
Images projected across Birmingham to highlight Gaza crisis.
This week, street artist Mohammad ‘Aerosol’ Ali and Islamic Relief UK came together to highlight the tragic loss of children killed in Gaza over the last two years and remind everyone of the ongoing… Read more »
The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is BACK for April 2026
Expect author events, music gigs and children’s activities in April 2026 The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival, in partnership with How Brave is the Wren and… Read more »
A New Chapter for Birmingham A Vibrant City Guide Celebrates the Best of the City
A vibrant 148-page city guide is launching this week, celebrating the very best of Birmingham and presenting an inspiring, forward-looking vision of the city. Free to pick… Read more »
Benjamin Zephaniah Writing Competition Winners Announced
The wife of Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah says a writing competition celebrating his life is empowering people across the UK to use their voices for the planet. The… Read more »
Broadcast Journalist Marverine Cole receives Inspire Awards Outstanding Contribution to Media & Entertainment
Broadcast Journalist Marverine Cole receives Inspire Awards Outstanding Contribution to Media & Entertainment. Good Morning Britain’s broadcaster and Journalist, Marverine Cole – TVMarv has won Inspire Awards… Read more »
GORDON BUCHANAN LAUNCHES PHOTO COMPETITION WITH WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK
Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is calling on animal lovers to share the favourite photo they have taken at West Midlands Safari Park to be… Read more »
Group that supports vulnerable women announces first fundraising Gala Dinner
People in Warwickshire will be hoping to paint the town pink in the New Year at an inaugural fundraising Gala Dinner. A Touch of Pink, on February… Read more »
Anawim’s Christmas Wish – the Anawim Christmas Campaign
This festive season all of us Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women are asking you to support our Christmas wish. This year, we are keeping it simple. As an organisation, we do many things and… Read more »
Birmingham-based Wax & Wane Theatre Company’s production of Steven Berkoff’s one-act play ‘Harry’s Christmas’ opens on 5th Dec – 6th Dec at the Crescent Theatre
Birmingham-based Wax & Wane Theatre Company‘s production of Steven Berkoff’s one-act play ‘Harry’s Christmas’ opens on 5th December and runs until 6th December at the Crescent Theatre in Brindleyplace. First… Read more »
Anawim recognised at national awards
Alongside Black Country Women’s Aid we were so pleased to be recognised in the Outstanding Large Organisation Category – as runners up – at last night’s Criminal Justice Alliance Awards…. Read more »