Education experts share advice on how to support your children with the return to school
As the summer holidays draw to a close, the return to school can be a source of anxiety or stress for many children. The shift from the… Read more »
Digbeth Art Space Presents ‘TREADING WATER’
A Collaborative Exhibition and Book Launch by Writer Tommy Holmes and Artist Imogen Morris Launch Night: Friday 3rd October, 6–9PMExhibition Open Daily: 9AM – 5PMLocation: Digbeth Art… Read more »
Midlands families urged to support girls into engineering
Parents can play a key role into getting more girls into engineering roles – by creating a supportive environment at home as the children grow up. West… Read more »
Supersonic market returns to Digbeth this August
Saturday 30 + Sunday 31 August Supersonic Festival is an internationally renowned celebration of experimental music and art, praised by critics and adored by adventurous audiences. Taking… Read more »
Friendship Month Events in Birmingham and all the Black Country!!
Say ‘yes’ to new friendships at special taster events Friendly society, Oddfellows is inviting Birmingham and Black Country residents to a series of special taster events as… Read more »
Park(ing) Day Returns to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this September
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to Host Second Annual Park(ing) Day – A Creative Call to Rethink Urban Spaces Date of Event: 19th September 2025 Location: Caroline Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham… Read more »
Local pupils ensure many hands make light work for new Rotary exhibition on Climate Change
Youngsters from schools across Birmingham were among those who enjoyed getting ‘hands on’ for the latest Rotary project which focuses on the subject of Climate Change. The… Read more »
CrossCountry passengers advised of significant disruption over the August Bank Holiday
CrossCountry passengers are being warned of significant disruption to its services due to industrial action by the RMT union on Saturday 23 and Monday 25 August. The… Read more »
COLD WAR STEVE HONOURS BRUM’S MUSIC GREATS IN SOCIETY’S OPENING MURAL
Birmingham’s food and drink scene is about to welcome a major new player. Society, the highly anticipated 9,000 sq ft food hall, will officially open its doors in… Read more »
RBSA Gallery collaborates with Stryx Gallery
Following the judging of artwork entered for the first ever RBSA Young Artists Prize, the RBSA Gallery is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Stryx Gallery… Read more »
Sandwell stars shine bright at National Diving Finals
Sandwell Diving Club delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 National Skills Finals held in Southend, Essex, last month – emerging as the most successful club both… Read more »
Suds Fest 2025 Pours into Highbury Hall with Some of the UK’s Best Breweries
Birmingham’s much-loved craft beer festival returns for its third year with a brand-new home in one of Birmingham’s most beautiful venues, Highbury Hall, and a line-up that… Read more »
Kings Heath Rolling Stones Anniversary Celebration
62nd Anniversary of their Birmingham Debut to be held on Saturday 20 September Rolling Stones Fans are being invited to Spend… Read more »
Award Winning Museum Adds Rare Black Country-Built Scooter to Its Esteemed Collection
A lovingly restored Black Country-built scooter has been acquired by the national award-winning Black Country Living Museum (BCLM), helping to keep a little-known story of automotive history… Read more »
OPUS help with Seamless City-Scale Coordination: Birmingham’s Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Over the course of five days, Birmingham demonstrated exemplary public and private sector coordination during the planning of the high profile funeral procession for local icon, the late… Read more »
Birmingham Weekender shares full line-up: packed programme of free events this August Bank Holiday
Birmingham Hippodrome and Bullring have revealed the full line-up for Birmingham Weekender 2025, returning to the city from Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August. Produced by… Read more »
B Music Summer School returns with a new Creative Director
B:Music, the music charity responsible for Birmingham’s Town Hall and Symphony Hall, is thrilled to announce the return of its B:Music Summer School this month. The programme… Read more »
Final additions to MOSELEY FOLK 2025: Mrs Barbara Nice, Circus Raj +more
Two of the latest editions to the Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2025 programme – Brum comedy legend Mrs Barbara Nice and Circus Raj. With just three… Read more »
Local Gem, Temper and Brown Celebrates First Year in the Heart of the Jewellery Quarter
Owner Roifield Brown is celebrating 12 months at the helm of historic Jewellery Quarter pub, Temper & Brown and has thanked customers for their support with a… Read more »
Ozzy Osbourne exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery extended due to public demand
An exhibition to celebrate the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne has been extended to the end of 2025 at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery… Read more »
Railway expert reveals six money-saving tips for families this summer
The latest travel insights show that on average, families in England spent £217 per person per trip last year. * With rising costs remaining a key concern… Read more »
Birmingham’s Best is Back The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast Returns
The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast has returned to Brum Radio after a five-year hiatus. Hosted by Mrs Barbara Nice, a.k.a Phoenix Nights star Janice Connolly,… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025 | And the nom’s are …
Birmingham Comedy Festival have announced the five acts who’ll be in the running for the annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025. A collaboration between the… Read more »
Redeveloped Outdoor Sports Courts Launch at Tipton Sports Academy
A major refurbishment project at Tipton Sports Academy (managed by Sandwell Leisure Trust) has created brand-new outdoor tennis and netball courts for the local community. A combination… Read more »
THE UK’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL ALL-WHEELCHAIR DANCE COMPANY IS BACK, CREATING NEW WORK
Birmingham-based Propel Dance have been back in the rehearsal studio for the first time since 2023, after receiving a pot of funding from Arts Council England. Propel… Read more »
Exhibition of giant prehistoric animals makes UK debut at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
mage © Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences An immersive exhibition of giant prehistoric animals makes its UK debut at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on 2… Read more »
St Pauls House Becomes “St Michelle’s House” to Celebrate Lionesses Semi-Final Triumph
In recognition of The Lionesses reaching the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final, St Pauls House will temporarily rebrand as St Michelle’s House this weekend, honouring Michelle Agyemang’s… Read more »
Historic trade deal with India to deliver £190 million boost to the West Midlands
Businesses and workers in the West Midlands are set to benefit from the UK’s trade deal with India more than any other region in the UK, as… Read more »
Forward Film & TV Festival Celebrates Triumphant Debut in Birmingham featuring Inaugural Awards
Joe Lycett, ‘Gavin & Stacey’s’ Mathew Horne & the crew behind the making of Netflix smash ‘Adolescence’ headline Forward Film & Television Festival 2025 The Forward Film… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival drops full 2025 line-up
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025 with more than 90 performances featuring big-names, emerging acts and the very best comedians from… Read more »
New Shows coming to The Door and Studio spaces at The Rep
Birmingham Rep have today announced six new shows coming to their Door and Studio spaces later this year and into 2026, including LQBTQ+ comedy and dance events,… Read more »
NEW comedy club launches in Solihull
Funny to The Core is the NEW monthly comedy club in the Studio at The Core, bringing the best and funniest UK comedy talent to Solihull. Kicking… Read more »
Local policing boss among inspirational speakers at returning event that promises to Raise Up women
Local policing boss among inspirational speakers at returning event that promises to Raise Up women A West Midlands Chief Superintendent is among the speakers who will be… Read more »
Sandwell charity giving back to the local community
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) had awarded nearly £7,000 to local sporting organisations in need, as part of its not-for-profit charitable status. SLT’s Grant Giving scheme for 2025 is seeing them… Read more »
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter to open its doors for The Jewellery Quarter Festival 2025
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter will be opening its doors to the public for The Jewellery Quarter Festival on Saturday 26 July 2025. During this pop-up… Read more »
Fun for the whole family at Birmingham Rep this summer
As the school year comes to an end, Birmingham Rep are on hand to keep families entertained this summer with a whole host of family fun. From… Read more »
New electropop musical questions queer invisibility in tennis
Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Performed at the oldest lawn tennis… Read more »
Reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie icon Ali Campbell and Bananarama
One of the West Midlands’ most popular festivals,Solihull Summer Fest, returns to Tudor Grange ParkonSaturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, and this year’s line up is nothing short of fabulous. On Saturday… Read more »
Birmingham County Football Association and WeAre8 Join Forces to Boost Grassroots Soccer
Birmingham County Football Association (BCFA), the not-for-profit governing body for football in Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Warwickshire, has partnered with WeAre8 – The People’s Platform to boost grassroots football… Read more »
Unveiling the August to October 2025 season at BMusic
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Town Hall and Symphony Hall, has launched its new August to October programme for 2025 which includes comedy, live music,… Read more »
Benfest hits the right charity notes in teenager’s memory
A community music festival raised the right notes for a children’s charity in memory of the Walsall teenager who died from a brain tumour. Scores of people… Read more »
CBSO in the City 2025: Birmingham Comes Alive with a Week of Free Orchestral Events in Unexpected Places
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) returns this summer with its acclaimed week-long musical takeover, CBSO in the City. Running from Wednesday 23 to Monday 28… Read more »
Workshop of the World – Schools Showcase
10 – 23 July 2025Open Tuesday – Sunday, 11am-5pmIkon Gallery, Brindleyplace, B1 2HSFree entry, just drop in Ikon presents Workshop of the World, an exhibition of children’s artwork made… Read more »
Production including additional needs children is first for academy
Hundreds of people turned out to support a special production which marked a theatrical first for a Solihull performing arts school. Children with additional needs were among… Read more »
ONE WEEK to MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025: Ezra Collective, Maribou State, War
Yes! It’s just seven short days until Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival returns to beautiful Moseley Park, in Birmingham. With an incredible line-up of hot artists, including the… Read more »
Rotary heart screening day ‘could have saved five young lives!’
A pioneering screening programme to identify undiagnosed heart conditions in the young was attended by 90 young people when it returned to Sutton Coldfield Football Club on… Read more »
New comedy night to launch at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Something funny is happening at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery with the launch of a brand new comedy night on Thursday 4 September 2025. Comedy at the… Read more »
West Midlands music tourism is worth £550m – we must grow that figure to on par with other UK cities
Music tourism in Birmingham and the West Midlands is worth £550m, and we must do more to grow that figure, a regional music and NTE professional has… Read more »
West Midlands Railway names train “Jess Carter” after local Lioness ahead of Euro 2025
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today (Tue 1 Jul) named one of its newest trains in honour of England footballer Jess Carter as the Lionesses prepare to… Read more »
New one-day food and music festival announced for Sutton Coldfield
– Digbeth Dining Club [DDC] reveal Good Stuff will take place at Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club on Saturday 30 August 2025 – The day of live music,… Read more »