Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull
Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the second annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival in association with IMA Festival, which will take place on the evening of… Read more »
‘The Day the StarTribe made a Magical Cake’ – Children’s picture book and storytelling EP to launch this Autumn
“This is a story is about Tree-Dwelling Elf and her four forest friends Magical Starman, Crystal Queen, Healing Wizard and Eartha the Snugly Bear. This group of… Read more »
Eyes to the skies for feast of fun
Families are being invited to enjoy a feast of fireworks fun at an event at the Fleur de Lys pub near Solihull next month. The Bonfire Night… Read more »
Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025
Stage Experience, The Alexandra, Birmingham’s trailblazing annual youth theatre programme, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year with the magical, musical fantasy The Wizard of Oz. Presenting a fantastic opportunity for young… Read more »
BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024
Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme, culminating in a showcase at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 28 and Friday… Read more »
Cancer survivor tickled pink with charity ball success
A Pink Ball at Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club has raised £8k for state-of-the-art cancer treatment at local hospitals. It marks the 22nd year of… Read more »
Birmingham to host major international night time economy summit in 2025
– Night Time Industries Association announce next year’s Night Time Economy Summit will take place at leading city NTE venue Hockley Social Club – Event partners include… Read more »
Calibre Conversations Live at The Library of Birmingham
Calibre Audio, the pioneering audiobook charity celebrating 50 years of making reading accessible to everyone, has announced two stellar in-person events at The Library of Birmingham on… Read more »
Everything Digbeth – Christmas Market comes to the Creative Quarter this winter
Zellig and Digbeth Arts Space present the Everything Digbeth Christmas Market, a family-friendly open day in the heart of the Creative Quarter. The event follows the huge… Read more »
Shropshire’s Booka Bookshop To Mark National Bookshop Day
Award-winning independent Shropshire retailer Booka Bookshop is preparing to celebrate Bookshop Day with a host of unmissable activities and offers this month. The annual national event is organised… Read more »
New show from Women & Theatre premieres during Black History Month
New show from Women & Theatre premieres during Black History Month Miss Ida – ‘Tek charge of yuh health’ is a new show from Women & Theatre… Read more »
Welcome to Birmingham: Bears Women sign Nat, Millie and Amu
Bears Women have made three exciting new additions to their squad as the team’s preparations for a new era in women’s cricket gathers pace. Wicketkeeper batter Nat… Read more »
WellBe Link Launch Free Mental Health Training in Birmingham
Founder of WellBe Link, Joanna Buckland, is dedicated to making mental health training accessible to all, just like BetterHelp. Specialising in workplace mental health and wellbeing solutions that… Read more »
Christmas Magic comes to Bournville Garden Centre
The best time of the year is nearly here, and Bournville Garden Centre is excited to announce its new Christmas store opening on 12th October! The best… Read more »
Help Wylde Green Rotary Club Clear Out To Help Out
Local Rotarians are renewing their appeal for donations of household items as a result of growing pressure on charities being squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis and council… Read more »
ONE WEEK till Birmingham Comedy Festival!
It’s now just one short week until the excellent BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL returns! Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 October 2024, the UK’s second longest running comedy/arts festival boasts over… Read more »
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Her mum’s battle inspires beautician to offer free pampering to cancer patients
A beautician is offering cancer patients free pampering sessions as part of a new initiative being launched in October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Paola Spiga, of… Read more »
Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd
I always love the way that as Mostly Jazz Festival comes to an end, you don’t have to wait long to be back in Mosely Park to… Read more »
The Vamps Frontman Bradley Simpson Named as Charity Ambassador
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and The Vamps front man, Bradley Simpson, has been named as Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity’s newest ambassador. As a proud Brummie, Bradley has been… Read more »
Sampad Arts Shirley Park takeover this Saturday!
This Saturday 21 September, get ready for an amazing showcase of South Asian culture as Sampad Arts bring an eclectic blend of dance, music and fun workshops… Read more »
Finalists Announced For This Year’s Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards
Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH), has announced the finalists for its 3rd BIH Spotlight Awards, which will recognise the exceptional talent of Black, Asian, and ethnic minorities working… Read more »
Community work by football supporter group recognised with national award nomination
– Blues 4 All, who work with Birmingham City FC and the South Asian community to break down barriers, have made the Asian Football Awards shortlist –… Read more »
Start Up Loans announces first ever Gen Z Ambassador
Blake Bentley from Great Barr near Birmingham becomes an inspiration for young people wanting to start up or grow an early-stage business Blake Bentley, founder of Scran… Read more »
Workplace wellbeing guide launched by UK’s leading hospitality charity, Hospitality Action
UK’s leading hospitality charity Hospitality Action has launched a comprehensive new guide, “Next Steps: What the industry can do to improve wellbeing in hospitality”. Developed in partnership with the… Read more »
Be inspired by well-known local journalist and author at speaking event
Girl power takes centre stage at a fundraising event featuring a renowned TV journalist, broadcaster who hails from Solihull. A familiar face on local and national screens,… Read more »
NSPCC event and press release: Birmingham Comfortable Conversations
Muslim families across Birmingham can sign up to a new series of workshops offering advice and support on how to discuss challenging subjects with their children. The… Read more »
Celebrities support 22nd charity ball organised by two-times cancer survivor
Familiar faces will be among the fundraisers supporting the much-anticipated annual Pink Ball at Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club in Berkswell next month. Actor Christopher… Read more »
Paperback Theatre and Little but LIVE! in Moseley Park 21-22 September
Little but LIVE! in Moseley Park returns for its fifth edition for a celebration of creativity, community and the very best that Birmingham’s artists have to offer…. Read more »
Ikon Gallery exhibition explores the meaning of friendship | 2 Oct – 23 Feb 2025
As part of its 60th anniversary year, from 2 October – 23 February 2025, Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery in partnership with macLYON presents Friends in Love and War – L’Éloge… Read more »
LOVEBRUM STIRS UP SUPPORT WITH CURRY KING EVENT
Birmingham charity, LoveBrum, is hosting its flagship event, the Curry King of Birmingham, next month in collaboration with Mahirs Experience and is promising an evening of naan-stop… Read more »
The Black Country Cowboy plucked from obscurity now reaching international audiences at the age of 80
– Singer-songwriter Pete Boddis, from the English Midlands, is the star of an internationally acclaimed film despite never having achieved commercial success until his eighth decade –… Read more »
Birmingham has what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in its independent live music ecosystem
“New data released this week by LIVE, the federation representing Britain’s live music industry, has revealed that concerts and festivals across the country contributed a record £6.1billion to the UK’s… Read more »
Bears Women and Men to play in aligned competitions
Bears Women and Men will play alongside each other in fully aligned national T20 and 50-over competitions next season. The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has… Read more »
Grand Heritage Week
The splendid Grand Hotel on Church Street, Birmingham, is serving up a taste of history this month, at an afternoon tea event to celebrate the city’s Heritage… Read more »
The Active Wellbeing Society has rebranded
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS), a community benefit society and cooperative, is excited to announce it has rebranded to mark the next step in its evolution. This… Read more »
Rolling Stones Now and Then in King’s Heath
Rolling Stones Fans are being invited to Spend The Night Together on Saturday 5 October to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band… Read more »
New immersive show explores Queer Motherhood
Mobilise Arts will premiere a new immersive show, The Queer Motherhood Project, at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) on 19 and 20 September. Created from the real-life stories… Read more »
Autumn entertainment in The Studio at The Core Theatre, Solihull
The Studio at The Core Theatre in Solihull plays host to a variety of exciting and entertaining shows this Autumn, with something to suit all tastes! On… Read more »
UK street food pioneer marks birthday with two day food and music party
– Digbeth Dining Club celebrates its 12th anniversary with a September street closure event at Hockley Social Club base – 10 traders, including businesses that have gone… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair: Autumn 2024 Season
Moseley Record Fair Sunday 8 September 2024 Moseley All Services Club, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs Free entrance http://moseleyrecordfair.com/… Read more »
Shout – New team, new programme, new future
New team, new programme, new futureReframed and reimagined Shout continues to celebrate the best of queer culture in the Midlands Shout welcomes a new team and plans… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – September 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this September 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
Kathy Brown Diva & Guests Early Bird Tickets
Hey People!!! Get Your ‘Singles’ now at the Cheaper price of £12.50 +booking fee for singularly purchased Tickets, goes up slightly after Midnight, but with other concessions,… Read more »
New music FFO: Tom Misch & FS&HG
SPEAK! is a new collaborative project by Birmingham based songwriter and producer Jake Parsons. It’s a product of a childhood growing up on Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson… Read more »
NTE Ambassador statement in response to reports on Government proposals to extend smoking ban
“The prospect of a further layer of regulation and enforcement for the UK’s hospitality and night time industries – coupled with the potential business closures and job… Read more »
Lidl Mudder is back! Children’s obstacle course in aid of the NSPCC returns for 2024
Families in the West Midlands are invited to sign up for this year’s Lidl Mudder challenge, which takes place at Ragley Hall in Alcester, Warwickshire, on Saturday… Read more »
FINALISTS & PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR JUST NAACH! THE GRAND THEATRE’S SOUTH ASIAN DANCE COMPETITION
Finalists have been announced for the return of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s South Asian dance competition, JUST NAACH, which will be held on Sunday 15 September at 5pm. … Read more »
Kathy Brown & Guests… Raising Funds for Macmillan Cancer Support 22nd September 2024!
Raising Funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, KATHY BROWN DIVA & Guests Birmingham 22.09.24 Just a gentle reminder as one of the sponsors, that in 4 weeks Online… Read more »
ONE WEEK TILL MOSELEY FOLK: Belle & Seb’, Dexys, Levellers + more
It’s just one week until Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2024). Headlining this year are Levellers, Irish Americans Flogging Molly and troubadour Beans… Read more »
Birmingham charity leader among inspirational speakers at inaugural Raise Up Conference
“This conference aims to provide attendees with inspiration, hope, and practical insights through the personal experiences of our speakers.”– Soroptimist President, Catherine Williamson. A celebrated charity CEO… Read more »