MOSELEY FOLK NEWS Janice Long bursary scheme now open for applications
Moseley Folk and Arts Festival has announced the opening of their annual bursary scheme in honour of renowned broadcaster, and friend, Janice Long. Hello You! The Janice… Read more »
MAC Summer 2023
Make long-lasting memories with MAC this summer – from exciting outdoor performances to one-of-a-kind interactive cinema screenings, fabulous creative courses and much more – this summer MAC’s… Read more »
THE GOON SHOW returns! Brum festival celebrates ‘the forgotten Goon’
The Goon Show will be making a triumphant return to the stage on Sunday 8 October 2023 at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall – as part of this year’s… Read more »
BBQ Fest 2023 – celebrating sizzling flavours and summer vibes!
Get your taste buds ready for a sizzling summer event like no other. Seasonal Markets proudly presents BBQ Fest, an ultimate celebration of mouth watering flavours and… Read more »
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 nearly here!
It’s a big weekend coming and we’d highly recommend getting a rough idea of where you want to be and when, so you don’t miss out! 5… Read more »
Trio of BAFTA winners join Birmingham Film Festival grand jury
A trio of high calibre BAFTA winners will be joining the grand jury for this year’s prestigious Birmingham Film Festival – and there’s still time for the… Read more »
Fluff – (24-25 July 2023) at Blue Orange Theatre
When it comes to the end of your life, what will you remember? Fluff, a one woman show, tells the story of an imperfect woman navigating her… Read more »
Black Country Type now available through Seventh Circle – Artworks & Aesthetics
Black Country Type is a photography project led by artist Tom Hicks and shared from his influential Instagram account @blackcountrytype. Through his photography, Tom applies his unique… Read more »
Listening Sessions to take place at Tilt Pinball Bar
A new Listening Sessions off-shoot event is taking place at Tilt Bar in central Birmingham called Listening Lounge. This new event will be exactly the same format… Read more »
New Events by Blow Water inc Skybar Party!
Blow Water Cafe are working with local artists including Drink and Draw, candling making, indigo dyeing and Malaysian Batik Drawing plus many more… In addition, Blow Water… Read more »
MAC and Elan Links present exhibition on history and future of our water, 29 June – 5 November
Open daily, 9am – late | Community & Terrace Galleries | FreeFeatured artists: Zillah Bowes, Daniel Crawshaw, Kate Green, Rowena Harris, Antony Lyons, Isa Suarez, and Eustace… Read more »
Moseley Community Festival 2023
The plans for this year’s Moseley Community Festival have been revealed. This year’s festival in the lively Birmingham suburb will include everything from a pirate-themed party to… Read more »
Ministry of Sound Classical comes to Lichfield
It has just been announced that the electrifying Ministry of Sound 31-piece classical orchestra event will be coming to Lichfield this August Bank Holiday. This is no… Read more »
The Migrant Festival 2023
For five years, Ikon has produced The Migrant Festival, a free annual event that celebrates Birmingham, UK, as a city of migration, sanctuary and refuge. From 17… Read more »
Classical concert series in clubs returns to Birmingham after sold-out debut
After presenting Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Digbeth last December, through the noise today announced a return to Birmingham for a series of shows later this year. This autumn’s… Read more »
What’s on at Stirchley Open Cinema in June?
2 fantastic film nights are coming right to your doorstep Stirchley Open Cinema (SOC) is a not-for-profit community cinema run by a small team of film-loving volunteers…. Read more »
Punch Records Launches Gallery37 Residency Nurturing Birmingham’s Emerging Talent
Birmingham’s Premier Creative Development Program Returns, Investing in the Next Generation of Creatives with the Theme ‘Elements’ for 2023. The Gallery37 residency is a two-week experience with… Read more »
More than 6,000 Young People set to Perform at Music Festival in Birmingham
A two-day music festival featuring more than 6,000 talented young musicians will take place in Birmingham on July 7-8. The annual Music for Youth National Festival will… Read more »
The JQ Festival is back for 2023!
On Saturday 22nd July, the Jewellery Quarter will be buzzing with live music, tours, maker demonstrations and so much more. Keep an eye out for posters appearing around… Read more »
What does culture and creativity mean for younger generations?
Dance. Music. Spoken word. Arts. Crafts. Graphic design. Reading. Visiting museums and galleries. Going to the library. Attending festivals, events and cultural celebrations. Making films or video… Read more »
Vivid Projects announce Useful Tools – A Collaborative performance with Hannah Sawtell taking place at Centrala on the 23rd of June
We are delighted to confirm a live performance featuring participants who are taking part in Useful Tools – an electronic sound project with artist Hannah Sawtell. Through… Read more »
Supersonic celebrating 20 years since inception with weekend championing all elements of the underground
SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL ARE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS JOINING HEADLINERS GODFLESH AND LANKUM WITH BACKXWASH PRESENTING HER FIRST AND ONLY UK PERFORMANCE, DEERHOOF AND MORE Day tickets now on… Read more »
An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano at The Alexandra on Monday 24 July
Warning: This is not a comedy gig. Attendance is not compulsory. The Olivier Award-winning, Grammy and Tony Award nominated polytalent plays an intimate, informal, solo date at… Read more »
My Night With Reg at The Crescent Theatre
My Night With Reg, the Olivier and Evening Standard award-winning bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS written by ‘Birmingham boy’,… Read more »
Home of Metal presents “At The Mermaid” a four-part podcast series & limited publication
LISTEN VIA SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC Home of Metal presents ‘At The Mermaid’, a four part podcast series and limited edition publication. The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a… Read more »
9 to 5 The Musical (BMOS) at The Alexandra from 13 to 17 June 2023
Birmingham’s award winning BMOS Musical Theatre Company returns to The Alexandra stage next month with a spectacular and funny performance of iconic Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide – June 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this June 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
SOS Dance classes Birmingham What’s On in June
The ultimate feel-good dance experience, SOS Dance, will host four empowering classes in Birmingham this month, including three Beyonce-themed classes to celebrate the star’s Renaissance world tour. SOS Dance is a global dance brand… Read more »
WORD PLAY festival 5-11 June at How Brave is the Wren bookshop in Kings Heath
WORD PLAY is a reading festival for young folk and their families, taking place 5th-11th June at How Brave is the Wren Bookshop (Kings Heath) and schools… Read more »
The Ocean at the end of the Lane at The Alex by Mazzy Snape
The Ocean at the End of The Lane, National Theatre’s major newstage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 2013 book of the same name, launched at The Alex, Birmingham… Read more »
Two local groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme
45 COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED WINDRUSH DAY FUNDING 45 groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme for arts, educational and sporting projects across England… Read more »
Dirty Dancing at The Alexandra Birmingham from 18 to 22 July 2023
With standing ovations at every performance this spring at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage finished its record breaking run at the end of… Read more »
Xhosa Cole TalkingDrumFest this weekend!
Xhosa Cole is to host a new festival at The Edge in Digbeth this weekend! Performers include: Mark Sanders, Vanley Burke, Chris Radford, Germa Adan, Millicent James,… Read more »
Misfits Music is calling on local people to support bid to win £69,950 of National Lottery funding!
Misfits Music is calling on local people to support its bid to win £69,950 of National Lottery funding in this year’s The People’s Projects ● The Project Brum… Read more »
Brum’s Conserveatoire Folk Ensemble – New LP ‘Twenty-Five’ + Power Folk 10
Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble New album Twenty-Fivereleased27 May 2023 UK dates, spring/summer “Stunning … joyous …” FRUK “One of the great spectacles that folk music has to… Read more »
Medusa Deluxe Screening at The Electric Cinema as part of the Flatpack Festival followed by Q&A with director Thomas Hardiman
MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce that Writer/Director Thomas Hardiman’s debut feature, the bold, camp and unique murder mystery Medusa Deluxe, will open theatrically… Read more »
MAC, Southbank Centre and Apple pioneer talent programme supporting Black and Black Mixed heritage creatives
The Southbank Centre is proud to announce the first artists on its pioneering new talent development programme, REFRAME: The Residency, supported by Apple with partners Factory International… Read more »
Myriam Bleau – Soft Revolvers at Printmakers Arms 19th May 2023
The first of two performances by the Canadian composer Myriam Bleau, Soft Revolvers aims to immerse the audience in the music by literally showing us the link… Read more »
The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music – Number 11
A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987. The Seventh Wave’s Eleventh Electronic Music Festival… Read more »
Brumbeat – Best Music Events in Birmingham May 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this May 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
Dambala – inspired by the Lost Lineage of Caribbean People, Art Exhibition Digbeth
Michael Clarke graduated from Chelsea College of Art in 2011 and is currently a resident artist at Digbeth Art Space. Michael appeared on the Sky Arts Portrait… Read more »
Chance for public to win a celebrity artwork from Grayson’s Art Club for £2 in charity raffle
For just £2 per ticket, art lovers can enter Midlands Arts Centre’s Charity Raffle to be in with the chance of winning one of six original artworks… Read more »
Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse – Live In Concert with Orchestra & Turntables UK Tour 2023
For the first time ever, the Academy Award® winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, is set to tour the UK Live in Concert this Autumn, with tickets on-sale on… Read more »
One-off film events not to be missed at Flatpack Festival this May
Flatpack mixes film and moving image together with live music, history and heritage, technology, and performance, creating a one-of-a-kind experience unavailable anywhere else. The ‘magnificently eclectic’ festival… Read more »
Debut show from B’ham Poet Laureate Dancing To Music You Hate – May 25 @ MAC
Award-winning spoken word artist, beatboxer and Birmingham Poet Laureate Jasmine Gardosi is hitting the road with her debut show, Dancing To Music You Hate. Combining poetry, beatbox and Celtic dubstep, Dancing To… Read more »
Celebrate the King’s Coronation with the Selfridges Coronation Crockery Painting event
Selfridges Birmingham is hosting a Coronation Crockery Painting Event this Saturday 29th April. Customers can celebrate the King’s Coronation and practice their crafting skills with Selfridges, by joining the family-friendly crockery… Read more »
The Commitments, the stage musical at The Hippodrome review
Do You Like Good Music? Sweet soul music! The Commitments, the stage musical, based on Alan Parker’s 1991 BAFTA award winning film hits Birmingham’s stunning Hippodrome this… Read more »
Enhancing Cultural Connectivity, Grants for Arts and Cultural Organisations from Birmingham City Council
Not-for-profit organisations with arts or culture as their main object or purpose could receive between £20,000 to £30,000 to invest in infrastructure to ‘level up’ our city…. Read more »
One of the worlds most collectable artists will visit Clarendon Fine Art April 26th
One of the world’s most collectable and provocative contemporary artists, Mr Brainwash, flies from LA to the UK to launch his eagerly awaited, new exhibition this month – and… Read more »
111 Places in Birmingham That You Shouldn’t Miss
Out now: 111 Places in Birmingham That You Shouldn’t Miss: by Ben Waddington. The ‘111 Places…’ guidebook series began in 2007 in Köln (a city with the… Read more »