White Christmas at Symphony Hall by Amy Stutz
The Birmingham Symphony Hall are renowned for their annual Christmas extravaganza. This year, White Christmas went down a hit with the spectacular concert that spanned across Christmas… Read more »
Festive Favourites with Jessica Hynes
Bringing the festivities to Birmingham this Christmas, Jessica Hynes and the CBSO chorus and orchestra provide a glorious concert of classic Christmas carols, complete with humorous readings… Read more »
Grand Central Adds a Touch of Christmas Magic to Birmingham Children’s Hospital
For many, a Christmas tree is a magical family tradition that brings joy to people’s lives over the festive period. This year, Grand Central has teamed up… Read more »
Grand Central inspires Secret Santa wish list
Struggling for Secret Santa ideas this year? Have you pulled a colleagues name out of the hat which you were really hoping you wouldn’t? Not to worry,… Read more »
Carl Lavia aka Sketch talks art and the city with Ruth Millington
The Man Behind The Map: Carl Lavia – aka Sketch – talks art and the city with Ruth Millington Carl Lavia is a masterful, self-taught artist on… Read more »
for-Wards Needs Brummies Help!
for-Wards is a large-scale, two-year project which will discover the sounds of Birmingham by working with composers and local communities. These sounds will then be used to… Read more »
Chaophraya Christmas Lunch Review
As part of Chaophraya’s Christmas Menu launch, I was invited along with a guest to sample their delicious selection of starters and mains (with the odd cocktail… Read more »
It’s full steam ahead as for-Wards launches Community Outreach
for-Wards is a large-scale, two-year project which will discover the sounds of Birmingham by working with composers and local communities. These sounds will then be used to… Read more »
DJ Jazzy Jeff Bass Festival review
Staying true to their reputation of commissioning some of the most original and authentic artists in the black music scene, Punch Records Kicked off their 11th BASS… Read more »
Birmingham restaurant raises £2000 for victims of Italian Earthquake
With the help of its customers, Jewellery Quarter’s very own Pasta Di Piazza has successfully raised £2000, which will be donated to the Italian Red Cross. At… Read more »
Elaine Paige Symphony Hall review by Amy Stutz
Queen of musical theatre brought a new UK tour titled “stripped back” to the Birmingham Symphony Hall this November. As probably the most respected lady in theatreland,… Read more »
Best cafés and coffee shops in Birmingham
Frosty mornings, numb fingertips and a murderous-caffeine deficiency all call for a steaming haven in a cardboard coffee cup. Now, I’m a student so I relate to… Read more »
Under the Shadow – Review by Sally Watson-Jones
Thanks to Flatpack for the invite to review Under The Shadow which will be available on Netflix. This horror from Iranian director Babak Anvari was a hit… Read more »
for-Wards two-year city-wide music project
10 Composers, 30 Musicians, 40 Community Groups, 10 Local Performances. 2 years, 1 Spectacular Performance for-Wards is an ambitious two-year city-wide music project creating original musical compositions… Read more »
The Best Pizza in Birmingham by Megan Matthews
When the moon hitting your eye looks like a big pizza pie, that’s probably your body telling you that you need a slice – or, more realistically,… Read more »
Pasta di Piazza celebrates 21st anniversary with big Give-Away!
Pasta di Piazza celebrates 21st anniversary by giving away hundreds of bags of pasta in Birmingham City Centre which people can redeem for a free meal! September… Read more »
A Celebratory Weekend for Grand Central Shoppers
September 2016: – This weekend will mark one year since the launch of Grand Central – Birmingham’s most talked about shopping centre. To celebrate the first birthday,… Read more »
Brummies are Generous, Chocoholics with a Shoe Fetish?!
This month marks the first-year milestone for Grand Central; one of Birmingham’s most talked about developments in decades, which introduced a number of premium brands that the… Read more »
Alchemy Arrives in Heart of Brum
Popular bar and restaurant brand, The Alchemist, took over the home of the iconic Bullring Bull in Birmingham last week, as they prepare to make their debut… Read more »
Flatpack & Dudley Zoological Gardens open-air cinema
On Saturday evening, Dudley Zoological Gardens joined forces with Flatpack: Assemble to transform Dudley Castle into an open-air cinema for one night only. Over 600 people attended… Read more »
Bar + Block restaurant review
Bar + Block is a modern yet homely restaurant in the heart of Brum’s business district. I had heard good things about the food, so a chance… Read more »
The Best Live Music Venues in Birmingham
Birmingham is experiencing unprecedented times with regards to its food scene. Dine Birmingham and their food festivals, whisky and wine tasting at fab locations such as Loki… Read more »
Aria Restaurant review by Amy Stutz
Located inside the luxurious Hyatt hotel, situated on Broad Street in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre, is the Aria restaurant. Serving high-quality cuisine in a contemporary… Read more »
Debut EP from Delta ∆utumn released by Flood Studio
∆utumn, the self-titled debut EP from rising live UK act Delta ∆utumn released by Flood Studio, is available now on iTunes and streaming platforms. Smashing hip hop,… Read more »
A New Bar for the Great Western Arcade
Charter Brands, best-known for creating Langley’s No. 8 Gin, has announced its first permanent venture into the world of hospitality. The spirits specialist has chosen Birmingham’s Great… Read more »
Morais Vibes Interview
For our latest Q&A session we catch up with local DJ and producer Morais Vibes. Morais DJs at the Bureau bar on Colmore Row in Birmingham city… Read more »
Carluccio’s Grand Central Review by Kathryn Byng
It had been some time since I had visited a Carluccio’s and appreciated the invitation to the new restaurant in Grand Central. We received a warm welcome… Read more »
UK Athletes Attempt World Record for Charity
Six Birmingham athletes will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the longest weight-training workout to help raise £100,000 for Birmingham Children Hospital’s Star Appeal. The… Read more »
Park Regis Showcases Deafblind Active Exhibition
To celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week, the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham will host a photographic showcase of Sense’s work in sport. A supporter of Sense’s TouchBase Pears… Read more »
Rofuto Japanese Restaurant Review
There are various sushi restaurants dotted around Birmingham, the most famous locally being Sushi Passion. However, the addition of Rofuto which is situated on top of Park… Read more »
Sing goodbye to stress
2016 sees the national awareness week focus on how men can beat stress – which is particularly pertinent with figures revealed from The Health & Safety Executive,… Read more »
The Botanist Review by Amy Stutz
Tucked away in central Birmingham is an absolute gem of a restaurant, the Botanist is located on Temple Street and Birmingham are lucky enough to hold one… Read more »
Best Tapas Restaurants in Birmingham
Being a picky eater can be hard sometimes; like, when you go to a restaurant, what do you go for? It’s a big commitment to pick just… Read more »
New Sponsorships for Pet Show
The fun filled animal-tastic Pet Show is making its return to Stoneleigh Park this summer for its fourth consecutive year. The show promises to give adults and… Read more »
Retail’s Future? Grand Central Enterprise Project
This month, as part of the school curriculum, Enabling Enterprise has enlisted Birmingham’s Grand Central to help children and young people turn their lesson objectives into real… Read more »
Best Places to Eat in Grand Central!
It’s not easy to squeeze in a lunch break, but it’s often necessary for our health and sanity. That’s why Grand Central’s restaurants and cafes have a… Read more »
Live Music Weekends at The Big Bull’s Head!
The Big Bull’s Head joins just a small list of public houses in Birmingham that can offer a little bit of everything! Situated in the heart of… Read more »
Exclusive: Sally W-Jones Interviews Hal Cruttenden
Comedian Hal Cruttenden is currently touring the UK after returning from Australia with his new tour. Sally W-Jones caught up with him to chat about shocking comedy,… Read more »
Grand Central giving away £100 Gift Cards!
Grand Central are running a nice little competition right now. Its national smile month in May, and they want people to share the moments which have made… Read more »
Nick Drake celebrated in Two Local Festivals
Nick Drake is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential musicians of all time. His Contemporary folk songs only really became popular after his death, but… Read more »
Win 2 Tickets for Way To Blue: The Songs Of Nick Drake at Symphony Hall
We’re giving away a pair of tickets for the brilliant Way To Blue: The Songs Of Nick Drake live music event at Symphony Hall Thursday 12th May…. Read more »
Be At One’s Five A Day Cocktails
As the summer is approaching and a number of us are getting ‘beach body ready’ it’s refreshing to hear that the new Be At One cocktail bar,… Read more »
Visiting Birmingham? Look Here!
Birmingham’s continued renaissance in food, arts, music and culture means that there are more people visiting the city and region than ever before. There are many great… Read more »
El Borracho Exclusive Tasting Review
Emma Yufera-Ruiz, has a lot to celebrate this year, having successfully opened her 4th authentic Spanish restaurant in 6 years, this time in the upmarket area of… Read more »
Field Harmonics release new album 20th May
UK electro-pop duo Field Harmonics release their second album ‘Corners’ on Friday 20 May 2016 via Wayside and Woodland Recordings. The collection of nine expansive and immersive… Read more »
Amala Spa & Club Review
The opportunity recently arose to review the Amala Spa & Club situated beneath the Hyatt Regency Hotel, so I gave it a whirl. Amala is an urban… Read more »
DJ Andy Smith at Hare & Hounds + Exclusive Q&A by Sam Redmore
For our latest exclusive Q&A, Sam Redmore of Freestyle, has caught up with legendary DJ Andy Smith (who many will recognise from his work with Portishead), ahead… Read more »
Tara Tomes of East Village Q&A
With all the brand new developments going on in Brum, there comes new business, whether that be retail, food & drink, leisure or accommodation. All this needs… Read more »
Actress & Bishop Refit & Lou Woodley Q&A
Situated in the heart of St Pauls Square in The Jewellery Quarter, The Actress & Bishop opened in 2003 and has since become one of the city’s… Read more »
Trainspotting Play review by Maryam Snape
Trainspotting, In Your Face Theatre Company’s take on Irvine Welsh’s iconic story of the highs and lows of heroin addiction in late 1980s Leith in Edinburgh. When… Read more »