The Saw Doctors set for Moseley Folk Festival 2023
Irish legends The Saw Doctors are the latest big-name addition to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023). Starting out playing in Galway pubs, The… Read more »
Crazy golf venue Golf Fang are celebrating Valentine’s Day with 7 Deadly Sins campaign
Crazy golf venue Golf Fang are celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a bang as their 7 Deadly Sins campaign gets underway. The campaign, which will run… Read more »
Bar Stool Preachers new release and 2023 tour hits Birmingham
Speaking about the new single ‘All Turned Blue’ frontman Tom McFaull said ‘This is a song for lovers, a song for shared lives and a song that tells the truth… Read more »
Crown Prince of Punk-Blues Bob Log III heads up Rock n Roll All-dayer at The Night Owl
In this climate of homogenised and mass-marketed vanilla pop, we need mavericks like Bob Log III more than ever… so he’s coming to renowned Digbeth venue The… Read more »
Ebby Vallance feat. Alice Emberton, AMIKA, Tom Hewitt & Erica Jean
Dead Wax Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4ED Fri 3rd March 2023 Ebby Vallance is a singer songwriter born and raised in Devon, who has since moved to Birmingham for his… Read more »
Fall Out Boy – 31 October 2023 – Utilita Arena Birmingham
Following the wildly successful launch of their US stadium and amphitheatre tour, including multiple stadium shows in Los Angeles, GRAMMY Award-nominated and multi-platinum selling rock band Fall Out Boy today… Read more »
Manchester’s SOUP! to play Birmingham this Feb.
Manchester-based quintet Soup! have re-emerged with “Supplies”, their first single of 2023. Unfolding like a late-night run-in between retro-tinted jangle-pop and modern-day stark in a lively Northern… Read more »
Mista Trick Collective announce their debut UK Tour in 2023
Mista Trick Collective, a high-energy 7-piece swing & bass band, are excited to announce their debut UK tour, launching in February 2023. Tickets are on sale now…. Read more »
Kenny Thomas Announces Brit Soul Ascending Tour 2023
In November and December this year, British soul star Kenny hits the road with his all-star band of musicians performing his biggest UK theatre tour in over… Read more »
Romesh Ranganathan – 30 & 31 May 2024 – Utilita Arena Birmingham
After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition… are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing?… Read more »
Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day
Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms, from the romantic to the platonic, Valentine’s Day is about sharing something special with loved ones…. Read more »
Brumbeat – Best Music Events in Birmingham February 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this February 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Ezra Collective lead 2nd wave announcement
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 reveals more acts Second wave announcement. Ezra Collective, Incognito and Jamz Supernova all added to the line-up. 7-9 July 2023,… Read more »
ACID JAZZ curate music, arts, dance & cultural exhibition, March-May with live performances
AGMP in association with The Arts Council announce ACID JAZZ & OTHER ILLICIT GROOVES MUSIC, ARTS, DANCE & CULTURE TOURING EXHIBITION 22-26 March – Centrala – Birmingham … Read more »
Come Sunday Jazz Vinyl listening session at Cafe Artum
Come Sunday is Birmingham’s first Jazz Vinyl Listening session. Inspired by the Japanese Jazz Kissa, a post-war phenomenon,where because records were scarce and expensive , Jazz fans… Read more »
Sarabeth Tucek (SBT) – heads to Birmingham 4th June 2023
Emerging from a decade-long hibernation, American singer-songwriter SARABETH TUCEK has announced an 18-date UK tour for May/June 2023. Sarabeth Tucek officially broke onto the music scene in… Read more »
ERIC BIBB Blues Legend Heads to Birmingham This May
Today, ERIC BIBB releases “500 Miles”, a brand new track from the celebrated Blues musician’s forthcoming album ‘Ridin’’ (out 24 March on Repute Records). Following the album’s release Bibb will… Read more »
Solar Eyes – March 10th – Naked Monkey on a Spaceship EP Party – Hare & Hounds
Psychedelic Indie rockers Solar Eyes are playing their home city on March 10th at The Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath. The Birmingham collective who have been making waves… Read more »
The Bun & Barrel, offering bone marrow-infused burgers and barrel-aged cocktails now open!
The brand new restaurant serving burgers made with the finest ingredients against a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack has opened its doors to the public The Bun &… Read more »
DAVID KITT – Announces BIRMINGHAM show this Spring
Genre-bending Irish musician and producer DAVID KITT has unveiled his new single “Wishing Well” and announced his ninth studio album ‘Idiot Check’, set for release on 31… Read more »
Dirty Bingo at The Actress & Bishop review by Ning-ning Li
I’d like to take a quick moment to shout out about my success of the night – I won the dildo race! Yes, I’m very proud, thank… Read more »
March, Rachel Baiman Americana Bluegrass from Nashville comes to Birmingham
Well versed in a variety of fiddle traditions including Old-Time, Bluegrass, Scottish and Canadian styles, Rachel Baiman is a versatile and dynamic musician. Rachel is a winner… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club are back in town!
Digbeth-based party venue Luna Springs is set to host Digbeth Dining Club every Friday and Saturday, from 27th January – 1st April. This time round, expect to… Read more »
Stirchley Open Cinema team up with Birmingham Brewing Company to bring you ultimate bar film, ROAD HOUSE!
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton (Patrick Swayze) has been hired to clean it up. He… Read more »
Hugh Cornwell new Moments of Madness tour comes to Birmingham May 2023
Accompanied by a full band, the shows will see Hugh perform two live sets: one filled with solo songs including cuts from his recent album ‘Moments of… Read more »
48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc
Living in Worcester, it’s a pretty easy commute to Brum. I’ve lived in The Jewellery Quarter, the worst parts of Wolverhampton & West Bromwich, and was born… Read more »
Brian Eno & Roger Eno Announce Live At The Acropolis, Concert Film of Their Only Ever Live Performance – Exclusive to UK Cinemas 2nd March 2023
“The Eno brothers make their much anticipated live debut on the slopes of the Acropolis. Were the gods listening they couldn’t help but be moved.” ~ Uncut September,… Read more »
UK Garage All Stars – 20 June 2023 – Utilita Arena Birmingham
Megaman, pioneering founder of So Solid Crew and S9, joins forces with major independent UK promoters Triple A in a wide-ranging partnership deal, which will see a… Read more »
Peter Gabriel new song and Birmingham date
PETER GABRIEL has revealed the first new song from his forthcoming album i/o. The track is accompanied by a cover image by the artist David Spriggs. LISTEN… Read more »
Sounds of the 60’s Live Tour 2023 – Hosted by Tony Blackburn
Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60’s. Now, the legendary… Read more »
The Bun & Barrel, new burger restaurant to open in Harborne 20th January
The walk-in-only restaurant will bring burgers made with the finest ingredients, barrel-aged beverages and a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack to Harborne from 20th January The Bun &… Read more »
January Japes with Belly Laughs x SIFA Fireside
This month, The Belly Laughs comedy festival is launching in Birmingham to raise funds to support Birmingham’s homeless AND banish the winter blues! #BellyLaughsBrum This month Birmingham… Read more »
Roxy Leisure to open second site in Birmingham adjacent to Victoria Square
Roxy Leisure have announced plans to open their second site in Birmingham in February 2023 whilst their Digbeth site will be re-branded and become a Roxy Lanes,… Read more »
BOXSTOCK – The UK Cigar Box Guitar Festival 2023
In today’s economic climate, there’s pressure on everybody’s finances, and many music-makers have gone back to the old-time approach of making their own entertainment, and making their… Read more »
Julian Siegel – Tales From The Jacquard Tour – February 2023
TUESDAY 7th FEBRUARY BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL STAGE THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY TURNER SIMS, SOUTHAMPTON FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY SHEFFIELD JAZZ SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY DERBY JAZZ, DEDA STUDIO THEATRE SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY LONDON, RONNIE SCOTTS… Read more »
Beans on Toast — Brings ‘Back Out On The Road’ Tour To Birmingham in March 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 in 2022,… Read more »
Goldie, Fat Freddy’s Drop + more set for Brum’s Mostly Jazz 2023
Fat Freddy’s Drop, Goldie and Jungle DJ Set announced. Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2023, Birmingham. Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival has revealed the first… Read more »
Dreamgirls at The Alex review by Mazzy Snape
Dreamgirls, thestage musical, a multi award winning production is currently in residence at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham until 31 December. You might be familiar with the… Read more »
Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema Life of Brian + more!
Independent Stourbridge pop-up, Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema presents Monty Python’s anarchic, religious satire LIFE OF BRIAN screening inside of Stourbridge’s beautiful St Thomas’ Church on Sat 17th December,… Read more »
Apres Ski Bar opens at Bullring
Those wishing they were on the slopes in Aspen or Val d’Isere are in for a treat as a cosy ski lodge style pop up bar has… Read more »
Crazy Pedro’s Celebrates The Festive Season With A Limited Edition Pizza
Late night pizza bar, Crazy Pedro’s have marked this year’s festive season with a limited edition pizza called ‘The Ghost Of Christmas Past(y). The pizza flavour encapsulates… Read more »
New nightspot set to shake up Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
A brand new bar, restaurant and late-night venue will open in the Jewellery Quarter later this week, just in time for Christmas. Set to shake up the… Read more »
Live music and more at the We Are Birmingham ’22 Finale
This year is the 20th Anniversary of Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingham. To mark the occasion, we launched a year long program called We Are Birmingham 2022. The programme… Read more »
A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!
A recent invite to attend the Birmingham-based spirits brand BeauFort pop-up press night at Kong Bar was a perfect opportunity to catch up on the current bar… Read more »
ERIC BIBB – Blues Legend Announces BIRMINGHAM Show + New Album ‘Ridin’ out 24 March
Blues legend Eric Bibb has announced details of his new album ‘Ridin” and released lead single “Family”, listen here. Following the release of ‘Ridin’’ (on March 24 on Repute Records)… Read more »
1960s Soul icons The Flirtations to headline The Night Owl this December
This December 17th 1960s soul sensations, The Flirtations, are set to headline Digbeth’s soul & retro venue The Night Owl for a very special Christmas show. Support… Read more »
Peter Kay announces extra Birmingham date for 2023
Following the announcement of a nationwide arena tour, one of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, has announced an extra Birmingham date for 2023 Tickets for Peter… Read more »
First acts for MOSELEY FOLK 2023 Wilco, Squeeze + more
Birmingham’s ever-popular Moseley Folk and Arts Festival returns for its 17th edition from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023. Adored for its forward-thinking yet accessible programming,… Read more »
Best New Bars, Restaurants & Cafes in Birmingham
We have searched high and low to bring you the best new bars, restauarants and cafes in Birmingham from 2022, as well as a few soon to… Read more »
12th January, The Completely Unique and Mind-blowing Martyn Joseph at MAC Birmingham
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a… Read more »