Beer Central Festival Birmingham 16th & 17th September 2022 at Typhoo Wharf
Festival goers will also be able to enjoy food from Andrew Sheridan, Andy Low N Slow and a special menu from Live Fire Cooking served around fire pits…. Read more »
BBC Midlands HQ to come to Digbeth + new apprenticeship centre, The&Academy, and cocktail bar Passing Fancies to open
Digbeth’s creative quarter has secured a trio of business announcements: the area will be home to the new BBC Midlands headquarters from 2026, as well as the Digbeth Estate… Read more »
Crowdfunded concert series, noisenights, will make its debut appearance in Birmingham this Autumn
After a run of sold-out London shows, through the noise today announced that their crowdfunded concert series, noisenights, will make its debut appearance in Birmingham this Autumn…. Read more »
The Old Crown’s 654th Birthday
Brum’s oldest pub, The Old Crown, is getting ready to host its 654th birthday this September, with an events programme that’s bigger and better than ever before…. Read more »
Get Ready to Celebrate Two Years of Your Favourite Cocktails In Brum!
The Pineapple Club is celebrating its second birthday in September! Inits first two years, The Pineapple Club has boasted a number of noteworthy achievements; placing 44 in… Read more »
Arcade Fire tour starts next week in the UK – Birmingham date
Following the universally acclaimed reception to singles “The Lightning I, II” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” Arcade Fire’s “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker) WE is out now in… Read more »
THE LEMONHEADS come to Birmingham on 27 September 2022 for special anniversary show
THE LEMONHEADS have announced a run of special anniversary shows, including a date in Birmingham on 27 September 2022. Celebrating 30 years of their fifth studio album… Read more »
Pairc Festival brings talent from Brum & Ireland to New Irish Centre, 26th-28th August 2022
Páirc Festival is set to bring the biggest names and best talent from Birmingham and Ireland to the outdoor grounds of the former Stadium Club, the New… Read more »
BETH ORTON – Releases Friday Night single and Heads to BIRMINGHAM this October
Beth Orton is pleased to share the third track from her forthcoming seventh studio album, ‘Weather Alive’. “Friday Night” is streaming now. Watch the self-directed video in Hydra,… Read more »
Oktoberfest by The Old Crown & Seasonal Markets 2022
We’re back for our seventh year running and expect it to be bigger and better than ever before. Our Seasonal Markets team collaborate with The Old Crown… Read more »
Chicago three-piece – Dehd – are pleased to confirm a series of UK live appearances this year
Releasing their new album ‘Blue Skies’ to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year, the indie-rock trio will now bring it to the UK at a clutch of… Read more »
Yumi and The Weather – Heads to Birmingham this September
A cautionary tale for the brave, the latest from the creative voice of Ruby Taylor is an ensnaring electro/punk proposition inspired by a series of real-life events… Read more »
Owlstock is back! Birmingham’s best Woodstock-inspired festival returns
Owlstock, Birmingham’s beloved Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 28th August. With live performances from tribute acts and local artists, DJs spinning the best… Read more »
LIFEST Bank Holiday Sunday – 28th August
LIFEST Bank Holiday Sunday – 28th August from 15:00. 36 Ludgate Hill, B1 1JY Situated in Jewellery Quarter, 10 minute walk from City Centre, 5 minute walk… Read more »
This Is Tmrw brings Future Days music fest to Brum this October 2022
Curated by Birmingham alternative music promoters This Is Tmrw, Future Days festival celebrates some of the finest alternative, punk and experimental music in the U.K., with this… Read more »
Aida and Madama Butterfly at The Alexandra Birmingham on 19 & 20 April 2023
Verdi’s Aida Senbla presents Opera International’s award -winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly -praised chorus and full… Read more »
The Handsome Family in Birmingham on August 30th
The Handsome Family will be touring the UK and Ireland this year for the first time since 2018. The Handsome Family have written some of the most… Read more »
21st Oct. Legendary Dr. Neville Staple “From The Specials” 40 Years of Ghost Town at O2 Institute, Birmingham
2-Tone music “Legend” Neville Staple, ‘From the Specials’, also known as the ‘Original Rude Boy’ celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Ghost Town, one of his most iconic… Read more »
The Lemmonheads announce run of special anniversary shows, including Birmingham 27 Sept 2022
THE LEMONHEADS have announced a run of special anniversary shows, including a date in Birmingham on 27 September 2022. Celebrating 30 years of their fifth studio album… Read more »
Hare & Hounds, This is Tmrw & Leftfoot Shows Aug/Sept 2022
This Is Tmrw WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) / Hare & Hounds / Tickets / Video Ural Thomas & The Pain / Hare & Hounds / Tickets / VideoMinami Deutsch / Hare… Read more »
GRETCHEN PETERS – Nashville star plots BIRMINGHAM date for 2023
2022 marks the 25th year since Gretchen Peters first set foot on a UK stage. And in honour of the occasion, the Nashville-via-New-York star will be heading… Read more »
Music Of The Unseen Concerts to Celebrate Charles Stepney & David Axelrod at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
MUSIC OF THE UNSEEN THE STOLLER HALL, MANCHESTER – FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER-ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE – FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER-SOUTHBANK CENTRE, LONDON – SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER https://musicoftheunseen.com Acclaimed composer… Read more »
Brumbeat – Best Live Music Events in Birmingham this August!
Here’s our take on the best live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this August. From warehouse raves, to Irish festivals, Birmingham is a city of sound!… Read more »
Beans on Toast – announces BIRMINGHAM date on “Back Out On The Road” Tour 2023
Outlaw folk musician – Beans on Toast – will be “Back Out On The Road” next Spring.Following the runaway success of his extended UK tour earlier this… Read more »
LUKE SITAL-SINGH October 8th – Birmingham – Dead Wax
Luke Sital-Singh releases “Summer Somewhere,” the latest track to be lifted from the LA-based Londoner’s forthcoming album Dressing Like A Stranger, out September 2 on Nettwerk Records… Read more »
Fashion Spies at Old Joint Stock Theatre review by Sophie Rose Walters
On the 21st of July we were invited to see the theatre production “Fashion Spies” at the grand old joint stock pub and theatre in Birminghams city… Read more »
The Alexandra Birmingham announces Summer / Autumn 2022 brochure
An exciting array of comedies, plays, musicals and one-nighters are on the way to The Alexandra, Birmingham to tempt you into the theatre. Prepare to be amused,… Read more »
Dig Brew Co to launch Pop-Up for Commonwealth Games
Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co brewery is opening a pop-up craft beer shop that customers can drink in throughout the Commonwealth Games. Based in a former florist on… Read more »
Barbara on tour come to Hare & Hounds Kings Heath
Following their support tour with The Divine Comedy in the spring which included a show at Symphony Hall, Barbara are returning to Birmingham for a headline show… Read more »
Arts and families are centre stage at Moseley Folk
Leading comedians, poets and authors head to Birmingham festival, including Ivo Graham, Carl Chinn, and Flo and Joan. Also visiting are John Cooper Clarke, Simon Armitage and… Read more »
Freedom Brewery Freedom Sessions stage at Big Feastival supports local music talent
Staffordshire-based Freedom Brewery is set to host the first ever ‘Freedom Sessions’ stage at this year’s Big Feastival. Helping to amplify and support local talent, the popular… Read more »
Chloe Knibbs Shares Bargaining EP at Upcoming Release Gig, joined by Bethany Kay Music
Join us for the release of Chloe Knibbs’ EP, BARGAINING. Released by OddPop Records on 30th July 2022, the gig will share songs and live string duets… Read more »
Ghetto Golf to re-open as Golf Fang after refurb
Ghetto Golf Birmingham, the Digbeth-based crazy golf venue, will be undergoing a refurbishment and rebrand this summer. Following an investment of £500k into The Big Fang Collective’s… Read more »
R&B Icons Tavares Return to the UK for September Greatest Hits Tour
Grammy Award-winning R&B vocal group Tavares, best known for their infectious, close-harmony sound that has spawned numerous iconic hits, will return to the UK in September 2022… Read more »
Pop-up Pairc festival shop with Ocean Colour Scene exhibition & more to open in Moseley!
Pairc Festival Pop-Up Shop A pop-up festival ticket shop and free entertainment hub is opening in Moseley at 10am on Friday 15th July 2022. The shop is… Read more »
Ray Richardson brings Soul Weekender Art Exhibition to Digbeth
Otherwise known as the Scorcese of the art world, Ray Richardson is an oil painter who adapts the renaissance style with a mod and soul influence. On… Read more »
First look at Vinoteca Birmingham
The first images of Birmingham’s newest wine bar, Vinoteca, have been released ahead of its official launch on Monday 18th July. Located within the iconic Paradise development… Read more »
That was Mostly Jazz Festival 2022! – Photos of The Specials + more
Popular Birmingham music festival hits the right note with appearances from The Specials, De la Soul and Lady Blackbird and more. Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival concluded… Read more »
Birmingham’s R John Webb introduces Dandy The Vandal
After a decade on the Birmingham scene wowing audiences with Rhino & The Ranters, R. John Webb is back with a new persona and a new album.Dandy the Vandal… Read more »
FALSE HEADS Head to Birmingham this Autumn – New Single “Thick Skin” Out
Produced by Frank Turner and taken from the trio’s long-awaited new album ‘Sick Moon’ — due 30 September 2022 via Scruff of the Neck Records — the snarling slice of garage-grunge takes aim… Read more »
Beth Nielsen Chapman Birmingham gig for Nashville star (21 Oct)
Two-time Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman returns with her bluesy new single “Hey Girl,” her first new music in over four years, and the first taste of her… Read more »
O’Neill’s Broad Street is back and better than ever with a brand new look…
Last week, legendary Birmingham sports bar and live music venue O’Neill’s on Broad Street reopened its doors after a four week closure to unveil a brand new… Read more »
WILKO JOHNSON with special guest John Otway play BIRMINGHAM – Town Hall on Friday 22nd July 2022!
Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the original Dr Feelgood guitarist, actor (Game of Thrones character Ser ilyn Payne) and all… Read more »
Shibuya Underground – Japanese Fried Chicken Night
Having opened its doors earlier this year, Shibuya Underground has been the first of its kind in Birmingham, offering customers one of a kind, six course tasting… Read more »
The Pineapple Club – Commonwealth Games Specials
Having opened its doors in September 2020, The Pineapple Club has fast become a name that is putting Birmingham on the map. After quickly hitting the UK’s… Read more »
What’s On at The Rainbow Digbeth this July & August!
JULY RAINBOW BASEMENT SAT 2 – LANDEL (+ open mic and after party) 9pm-2am SUN 3 – FEMUR / CHERRY DREAM / DEAD HAPPY / SHIPZY 7-11pm… Read more »
HIS LORDSHIP live in Birmingham on July 11th
His Lordship, the new project from from guitarist James Walbourne and drummer Kristoffer Sonne announce their rescheduled headline tour of the UK, including London’s legendary 100 Club… Read more »
Guys and Dolls at The Alex review
The gambling, smoke filled streets of New York, was brought to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre by the amazing tale of Guys and Dolls. And to my elation we… Read more »
What’s on at The Night Owl, The Old Crown & DJ Quinns, Birmingham this July!
The Night Owl Oasis Maybe (live Oasis tribute) Friday 1st July 8pm – 11pm Come Together (Indie & Britpop club night) Friday 1st July 11pm – 4am… Read more »
Brumbeat – Best Live Music Events in Birmingham this July!
Here’s our take on the best live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this July. From festivals of funk to desert island disco castaways.. Brum is rockin’!… Read more »