The Everything Digbeth Open Day brought 2,000+ People to the Creative District
On Saturday 22nd June, Zellig in partnership with Digbeth Art Space, Bread Birmingham and Back of the Bar helped bring in an influx of over 2,000 people… Read more »
Two-day family festival to mark licensees’ anniversary hailed success
Families and fun-seekers are being thanked by the hosts of a new two-day festival for helping them celebrate a special anniversary. Nick and Emma Woodhouse have hailed… Read more »
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert – Film with Live Orchestra UK Tour announced – December 2024
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film will be presented this winter on an 11-date UK wide tour, featuring a screening of the complete film with the… Read more »
Rastafarian movement celebrated in new release from rising contemporary reggae star
– Richie Culture’s authentic roots reggae track HAIL H.I.M. will be released on Tuesday 23 July 2024 to mark the birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie I, founder … Read more »
Jewellery Quarter Festival 2024 – full programme announced for Saturday 20th July
The eagerly awaited line-up for the beloved annual Jewellery Quarter Festival has been announced and the full programme is available to download, with print copies due to… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces the launch of brand-new project: LGBTQTeeHee!
Birmingham Rep, in collaboration with Birmingham LGBT Centre are proud to present their brand-new project LGBTQTeeHee! This exciting new project, created by Birmingham Rep’s Creative Learning team,… Read more »
The countdown is on to Brum Rocks LIVE!
The countdown is on to BRUM ROCKS LIVE! from Misfits Music Foundation, taking place on 14 July at Birmingham Forum. Budding rock-stars have under two weeks to… Read more »
The story of the first Black actor to play Othello in England – at The Crescent from 13th – 20th July
In 1833, acclaimed British actor Edmund Kean – performing in blackface – collapsed on stage whilst playing Othello. A Black actor named Ira Aldridge was asked to… Read more »
Future music business talent initiative launches at major city festival
Music business students and artists from four Birmingham higher education institutions are taking part in a pilot initiative ahead of Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival –… Read more »
Sustainability – Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight
As the cost living continues to rise and as purse strings remain perpetually tight, people are looking at more ways to be savvy this summer – that… Read more »
Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop coming to Birmingham
While Taylor Swift might not be bringing her tour to the second city, Swifities in Birmingham will be able to enjoy the ultimate Eras Tour experience with… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – July 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this July 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
Listen in on Birmingham’s Vote Count – from 9.30pm
As Britain goes to vote this Thursday (4 July 2024), The Commentators will be camped out at Birmingham’s ICC, where the city’s votes are counted, to offer… Read more »
Four Week Countdown To Van Gogh Spectacular In Birmingham
An exhilarating multimedia immersive show which celebrates the life and art of Vincent van Gogh is set to open in Birmingham next month. Beyond Van Gogh: The… Read more »
Nortons Bar to Host General Election Party in Digbeth, Birmingham on 4th July 2024
Nortons Bar, a lively local establishment in the heart of Digbeth, Birmingham, is excited to announce that it will be hosting a General Election Party on 4th… Read more »
Staffordshire community comes together to unveil new church window
Friday 28 June, rail industry leaders and local residents joined forces to unveil a new stained-glass window in St. Peter’s Church, Hixon, marking the Hixon rail disaster… Read more »
Solihull schools plant for Peace as 100th Pole is installed in UK
Two schools in the Solihull area are among the latest recipients of Peace Poles following a successful campaign introduced by Heart of England Rotary. The Poles have… Read more »
TWO WEEKS till MOSTLY JAZZ FUNK & SOUL – Leftfield Yussef Dayes, Kool & The Gang + more
It’s now just TWO WEEKS until Birmingham’s famed Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2024. Running from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024 in the picturesque Moseley Park, Birmingham,… Read more »
The Queer Motherhood Project – share your stories and experiences
The Queer Motherhood Project is an arts and research project by Mobilise Arts in partnership with Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), DIVA, Shout Festival of Queer Arts and Culture,… Read more »
MIDLANDS BASED CROWD AND PUBLIC SAFETY TECH COMPANY ACHIEVES £10M VALUATION IN LATEST EQUITY FUNDING ROUND
Halo, the public safety and security software, which was used at the coronation for King Charles III and the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, has… Read more »
Calling Midlands chocolate lovers! Cadbury’s needs you
MondelēzInternational is recruiting 48 Sensory Panellist job roles at its historic Bournville site in Birmingham. The part-time roles, also known as chocolate tasters, will play a crucial… Read more »
EXODUS CROOKS WE NEED 2 TLK @ IKON Gallery
4 JULY – 2 NOVEMBEROPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM-4PMTHE EXCHANGE, CENTENARY SQUARE, B1 2DR Ikon and University of Birmingham present We need 2 tlk, a new moving image installation by… Read more »
Birmingham Candlelight Concerts happening this summer
With the arrival of summer holidays, Candlelight Concerts, created by Fever to democratize the access to classical music, offer a unique live musical experience through a varied offer of programs… Read more »
DON’T MISS! THE HUNDRED’S
The Hundred is set to return to Birmingham this summer, kicking off at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium on Saturday 3 August, when Birmingham Phoenix takes on Southampton’s… Read more »
CBSO celebrate summer of sport at Hockley Social Club with ninth Symphonic Sessions
– 16 world-class musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) will perform some of the world’s greatest sporting anthems and themes – The evening of… Read more »
Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour – new dates added due to demand!
Following the huge sell-out success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour earlier this year, brand new live dates have just been announced for November 2024 due… Read more »
Birmingham baby activity day to celebrate a year of the NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play
Free events for parents and carers of children under two will be held at The Library of Birmingham next week to celebrate 12 months of the NSPCC’s… Read more »
Local solicitor celebrates national business success award
Jas Thiara receives Professional Services Award from Tracy Evans of Pertemps Network Group. Photo: Everybody Smile Photography A senior solicitor from the West Midlands has been recognised… Read more »
Introducing Birmingham Rep’s 2024 Foundry Cohort
Since 2013, the Birmingham Rep’s Foundry – The Rep’s highly acclaimed artist development programme, has supported West Midlands artists and creatives from a wide range of artistic… Read more »
Legendary tour manager’s records on sale to benefit charity
A local charity is giving music fans the chance to buy a piece of history, as it sells the record collection of a legendary music promotor and… Read more »
Local winners among those celebrating national inspirational awards success
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Birmingham and Solihull areas were among those celebrated at the sixth Ladies First Professional Development Network Business Awards. Four hundred people assembled at Dallas Burston… Read more »
Seasonal Markets BBQ Fest Brings Smoky Delights to The Bond, Digbeth!
Get ready to fire up your tastebuds as Seasonal Markets presents the ultimate BBQ Fest on August 3rd at The Bond in Digbeth. This mouth-watering event will… Read more »
Birmingham Restaurant Festival reveals exclusive menus and opens reservations
20th June 2024: Birmingham Restaurant Festival is revealing the exclusive menus that will be available from the 42 participating restaurants throughout the Festival, from 1st-31st August. Reservations… Read more »
Rugby Star Jodie Ounsley to Inspire at Wooden Spoon Disability Tag Festival
Where and When : Broadstreet RFC Coventry, THIS SATURDAY: 22nd June 2024 9:00 – 18:00 Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, is delighted to announce its… Read more »
International Women in Engineering Day
Women’s Engineering Society‘s (WES) International Women in Engineering Day, taking place on June 23rd, is dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary work that women in engineering do. As the… Read more »
Wooden Spoon Supports Surf Therapy Charity With Over £30,000
Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, is proud to announce its support for The Wave Project and its innovative surf therapy programmes with a donation of over… Read more »
Summer-long cultural festival brings over 40 FREE events to Solihull parks
‘Fresh Air Theatre’ is a brand new cultural festival from Solihull Culture, bringing more than 40 free events to parks across Solihull between 30 June and 31 August…. Read more »
iSE Update: New office space, pop up shops and meeting rooms available
An office space for rent has opened up at the Hub to fit 6-10 desks for £499 per month. The Women’s Enterprise Hub is a vibrant space for… Read more »
The Night Market UK brings its pop up to Birmingham for its Digbeth debut this month
The Night Market UK will be holding its debut event in Birmingham at the Secret Space, Digbeth on Friday 28th June from 6-11pm. Rumour has it that… Read more »
Together in Solihull, a FREE event on Saturday 22 June
‘Together in Solihull’ runs from 12pm-6pm in Theatre Square, Solihull (outside The Core/Touchwood). The day features a range of performances including Kathak, belly and bhangra dancing, community… Read more »
Moseley Community Festival – 50th anniversary
Between Thursday 4 and Sunday 7 July, the Moseley Community Festival will be making its return, and this year it’s extra special. Back in 1974, when Tom… Read more »
Music Venue Trust calls on politicians to ‘seize the moment’ in Manifesto for Grassroots Music published today
Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has called upon politicians from all parties to “seize the moment” ahead of… Read more »
SOLIHULL POP-STAR SET TO PERFORM AT THE HUNDRED THIS SUMMER
The Hundred’s 2024 music line-up, which has been co-curated with BBC Music Introducing, will once again bring unforgettable music performances to each fixture of the competition. For… Read more »
Night Time Industries Association urges UK political parties to prioritise Night Time Economy
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on all Political Parties to recognise the vital importance of the Night Time Economy (NTE) by implementing a comprehensive… Read more »
Conference Aston at UK’s leading events showcase The Meetings Show 2024 championing sustainable events in the Midlands
Birmingham’s leading residential events venue, Conference Aston, will be attending The Meetings Show 2024 on 19th June at ExCeL London. The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading exhibition… Read more »
All Of Us Strangers, Fabulous Femininities and filmmakers discussion
Join Stirchley Open Cinema and Journey Film for a cinematic double-screening followed by a filmmaker’s discussion to celebrate Pride. Book tickets About the event: In this special Pride event we’re bringing… Read more »
Hennessey’s Launches New Music Night
One of the biggest and well known independent bars in Birmingham is to launch a Friday Night acoustic music session and is looking for local bands and… Read more »
The Future of Jobs Is coming to Birmingham, with the Hiyrd App!
Say hello to the future of job searching and hiring with the Hiyrd app, a Liverpool-based startup that is modernising the jobs market now set their sights… Read more »
RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey
Nationally celebrated RUSH Theatre Company will be making their return to the Birmingham Rep later this month with their critically acclaimed production, RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey, which will return to… Read more »
Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight
As the cost living continues to rise and as purse strings remain perpetually tight, people are looking at more ways to be savvy this summer – that… Read more »