Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May
Join Bertz Associates, Children of the Diaspora, and Skate Buddies for a celebration of roller skating at Circus Mash, supported by Screen B14 on Friday 16 May…. Read more »
Acts dazzle at The Core Theatre for sold-out reopening show
Audiences returned to The Core Theatre’s auditorium for the first time in 20 months as local acts and comedian Jasper Carrott took to the stage for a… Read more »
Picture this: Why Photo Walks are the new wellbeing boost for Brummies
New research commissioned by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo company, reveals that more than a third (38%) of people in the region say taking photos helps them manage… Read more »
Full Steam Ahead Young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs
Young people will be able to take up new careers as train drivers three years earlier, to boost the number of drivers needed for reliable services and put… Read more »
Triple-bill of Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this Month
May promises to be a month of unmissable entertainment for theatre lovers, with Birmingham Rep presenting a triple-bill of gripping productions taking place in The Door, their… Read more »
Plans for an aquarium revealed at Birmingham Children’s Hospital as part of new entrance
Birmingham Children’s Hospital has unveiled plans for a 2,200-litre aquarium which will be housed in its new main entrance. The charity’s £3m It Starts Here Appeal to… Read more »
ALSO25 – LOVE AND HORROR LINE UP ADDITIONS AND BOOKABLE EVENTS
More than 130 new experiences have been confirmed for the 12th edition of the award-winning summer festival ALSO on July 11th-13th. with the brand new theme of Love And… Read more »
Kick off the sunshine season with BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2025
From Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 June, two of the UK’s best-loved lifestyle events come together for four spectacular days at the NEC Birmingham. With exciting new Show Gardens,… Read more »
Flatpack Festival returns with special guests including Noddy Holder
With everything from immersive murder mystery screenings to classic cinema under the stars, Flatpack Festival’s nineteenth edition promises nine days of cinematic adventures in venues across Birmingham. … Read more »
West Bromwich Albion legend to meet fans at special event
– An Evening with Gary Megson will see one of the most successful managers in the Baggies’ history take to the hot seat at Hockley Social Club… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2025!
1st May Cerys Hafana + Emily Cribb @ Hare & Hounds Kings Heath POHL// DEARTHWORMS// THE RETINAL CIRCUS// OPIUM LORD @ Centrala 2nd May Hotel Lux +… Read more »
Druids Heath Fashion Week 2-5 May
Druids Heath Fashion Week takes place 2-5 May 2025 celebrating community, sustainability and the power of DIY creativity. Rooted in the area’s rich history of activism, youth… Read more »
Pay day boost for thousands of West Midlands workers as National Minimum Wage rise hits payslips
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increase puts more money in the pockets of 350,000 of the lowest paid workers in the West Midlands. · Real… Read more »
Discovering Birmingham guide supports local homelessness charity
At a time when Birmingham is featured heavily in the national news, a new edition of the Discovering Birmingham guidebook is here to offer a positive perspective…. Read more »
Full cast announced for Birmingham-based theatre company’s thrilling historical drama, All My Pretty Ones
This May, Birmingham Rep will be bringing an exciting new project from Birmingham-based theatre company, White Bear Productions. All My Pretty Ones follows on from the success… Read more »
Tickets to first event at the Core Theatre nearly sell out as Mayor’s charity gala approaches
Tickets for ‘We are Solihull’ are almost sold out as The Core Theatre gets ready to reopen its doors and host the Mayor of Solihull’s end of… Read more »
Pairc Summer Series 2025 line up revealed
Independent Birmingham-Irish festival Pairc Summers Series announces more majorheadliners and Irish acts for their 2025 August Bank Holiday celebrations. They joinpreviously announced headliners Saw Doctors and Nathan… Read more »
Drayton Manor Resort agrees Bears Women shirt sponsorship
Popular Midlands theme park Drayton Manor Resort has joined Bears Women for the ride in their debut season after signing a shirt sponsorship deal. Drayton Manor Resort… Read more »
RBSA Gallery to hold first ever Young Artists Prize
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is delighted to announce that it will be holding the first ever RBSA Young Artists Prize in the summer of 2025. Known… Read more »
BIMM Birmingham to host SXSW London’s UK Roadshow Showcasing British creativity and local innovation
Taking place on 24th April 2025 at Bimm Birmingham inside the Met Film School – sign up now for your free tickets! This series of events will… Read more »
Birmingham finalists among those announced for seventh inspirational women awards
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Birmingham have been named among the finalists in the seventh Ladies First Network Business and Inspirational Women Awards – including Business Woman of the… Read more »
Hockley Social Club presents In Conversation with Jess Phillips
In Conversation with Jess Phillips 1930 Sunday 22 June 2025 Hockley Social Club, Birmingham Tickets, priced £11 including booking fee, go on general sale from 1000 Monday… Read more »
Witton Arms to Host PSG v Aston Villa Champions League Screening with Special Guest Shaun Teale
The Witton Arms is pulling out all the stops for one of the biggest nights in Aston Villa’s recent history! Join them Wednesday 9th April at 8pm… Read more »
Momentous memories 75th anniversary museum opens at Drayton Manor
Imagery: Victoria Lynn, Managing Director of Drayton Manor, opens Drayton Manor’s 75th Anniversary Museum Drayton Manor has announced the opening of a new on-site museum dedicated entirely… Read more »
CrossCountry confirms May 2025 timetable change
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced changes to timetables from May 2025, improving service reliability and reducing overcrowding on the CrossCountry network. From Sunday 18 May, the… Read more »
Day one right to neonatal care leave and pay for thousands of new parents
New right to neonatal care leave and pay enters into force this weekend. · Parents of babies in neonatal care are entitled to an additional 12 weeks… Read more »
Birmingham’s ‘hospitality heroes’ celebrated at 20th edition of awards
Photo by @jakephillips.photography Over 200 professionals from over 60 of Birmingham’s leading bars, hospitality, and night time economy businesses celebrated shared success at a glittering Birmingham Association… Read more »
The countdown is on to The Music Seekers – Adventures in Birmingham
The countdown is on to The Music Seekers – Adventures in Birmingham, taking place on Sunday 6 April at Stirchley Baths. Designed for people with learning disabilities… Read more »
Moseley Folk reveals ARTS line-up > Henry Normal, Kiri, Scott, Spencer +more
Leading poet Henry Normal and comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Spencer Jones and Scott Bennett are among the latest additions to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29… Read more »
Birmingham Children’s art appeal supports mental health patients
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity intends to harness the power of art with its new Inspiring Spaces Appeal, which needs to raise £170,000 to transform the clinical environment… Read more »
DARTS AMATEURS FROM WM MAKE NATIONAL GRAND FINAL
Stu ‘Robo’ Robinson, Steven Harrison, Lucas ‘The Cowboy’ Briggs were 3 of 11 regional finalists who competed for the title, £5,000 and the chance to play against… Read more »
West Midlands’ most popular Easter days out.. big savings revealed!
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has revealed the region’s five most popular attractions amongst savvy passengers, who snagged savings last spring. National Rail offers 2-for-1 deals and up to… Read more »
Pairc Summer Series 2025
A independent festival based in King’s Heath Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s and announces their first two headliners, The Saw Doctors & Nathan Carter, for their summer show… Read more »
ATG ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE CREATIVE LEARNING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH WORLD THEATRE DAY ANTHEM
ATG Entertainment is proud to celebrate World Theatre Day 2025, by uniting voices from across its local venues, in a special anthem that highlights the transformative power… Read more »
Iconic Beer Weekend returns in the Jewellery Quarter
Following the growing success in 2024, the JQ Beer Weekend, celebrating all that’s wonderful about beer, is coming back to the Jewellery Quarter this Spring, organised by… Read more »
The Great Big Dinosaur Show announces Birmingham dates
National Poetry Day Ambassador & acclaimed children’s poet Simon Mole and TikTok sensation singer-storyteller Gecko are bringing their much-loved hit showThe Great Big Dinosaur Showto the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birminghamon Sunday 1… Read more »
Government tells councils in the West Midlands to prove action on pothole plague to unlock £52m extra cash
The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the Government will now require councils in the West Midlands to prove progress or… Read more »
Birmingham United Against Racism to Protest Against Reform UK’s Divisive Politics
As far-right movements gain traction across the UK, Birmingham United Against Racism is calling on communities to unite in defiance of Reform UK’s dangerous and divisive agenda…. Read more »
Adult creative courses at The Core
Choose from a range of creative classes and courses for adults at The Core in Solihull, starting after Easter. Professional journalist Wersha Bharadwa leads the ten-week Creative Writing course… Read more »
Rotary launches £30k fundraising appeal for new pick-up truck for Ugandan children’s medical centre
Solihull Rotarians are appealing for the public to help raise £30,000 for a new pick-up truck at a Ugandan medical and crisis centre for children. The new… Read more »
Counter Terrorism Policing initiative expands to the West Midlands as new Police Now officers are attested
A pilot initiative which sees talented graduates recruited into Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has now expanded to the West Midlands, as 45 new West Midlands Police trainee… Read more »
New exhibition at National Trusts’ Birmingham Back to Backs – ‘Home in the Shadows Photography by Nick Hedges’
A new exhibition, with works by veteran documentary photographer Nick Hedges, will be on display at National Trust’s Birmingham Back to Backs this month. The archive images… Read more »
I’m Losing It! Live! at Centrala fundraising for Cancer Research UK
I’m Losing It! Live! concert event at Centrala on 5th April, fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Join the editors of I’m Losing It and friends to celebrate… Read more »
Mayor’s charity gala to mark grand reopening of The Core Theatre
A variety performance showcasing the best musicians and performers that Solihull has to offer will help celebrate the grand reopening of The Core Theatre. ‘We are Solihull’… Read more »
The Alexandra’s Stage Experience seeks sponsorship
2025 marks 20 years of The Alexandra’s annual youth theatre programme, Stage Experience, and this summer budding performers and theatre technicians from across the Midlands will take to the… Read more »
Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Sq on Mar 28 – Flavours and Late-Night Vibes
After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday, March 28th, from… Read more »
West Mids magistrate recruitment, Gov calls for employers to promote role
The government is calling for employers in the West Midlands to actively promote and support the voluntary role of magistrates within their workforce. Employers are being encouraged… Read more »
Mostly Jazz Festival issues Low Tickets warning + Food line-up
Organisers of this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival have issued a Low Ticket Warning – with four months still to go! The long-running three-day event… Read more »
Steel Pulse founder David Hinds speaks out ahead of band’s 50th anniversary homecoming show in Birmingham
Legendary music figure David Hinds, founder of influential reggae band Steel Pulse, has called for ‘more togetherness and reconciliation in Birmingham’ as the seminal act returns to… Read more »
MILLENNIUM POINT WINS GOLD FOR WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Millennium Point has been awarded the Thrive at Work Gold Award for workplace wellbeing. The award was presented by the West Midlands Combined Authority, whose Thrive scheme… Read more »