MADE Festival Drops Full Lineup For Huge 10th Edition
MADE Festival has announced its full lineup as it reaches an incredible 10-year milestone as the biggest and best music and arts festival in the West Midlands…. Read more »
Events Update from Blow Water
Blow Water have a new dish on the menu for Spring – fermented soya beans and tomato soup rice noodles, their personal favourite, a bit sour a… Read more »
DISHOOM X BONEHEAD – Chilli Chicken Burger & Gunpowder Waffle Fries
Introducing… the Dishoom x Bonehead Chilli Chicken Burger 🔥 A brand new collab exclusively for our Birmingham friends.We’re pretty damn excited to have cooked up something super tasty with our friend Sham at… Read more »
Here & Now – The Steps Musical at The Alexandra Extended Due to Phenomenal Demand
Due to phenomenal demand, including The Alexandra’s fastest selling on-sale in history, which saw 50% capacity sold within 24 hours, the producers of the brand new musical HERE… Read more »
Roundhouse Birmingham – From Victorian stables to a hub of city centre tours and activities – celebrate 150 years of the Roundhouse
Roundhouse Birmingham is gearing up to celebrate a big birthday this May, as their building – the Roundhouse – turns 150 years old. From Victorian stables and stores… Read more »
New Films 26th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Boy Kills World (18) Rivalling Monkey Man for its copious bloodbaths and ultra-violence… Read more »
Just Be You – a new musical family show premieres in Birmingham
Just Be You, a new musical family show, a collaboration between Mobilise Arts, a social engaged theatre company and MAC’s Generation Q Collective, an LGBTQIA+ emerging artist… Read more »
The Core brings outdoor theatre to Solihull this August
The Core Theatre is bringing four unique outdoor performances to Solihull’s Brueton Park during August and tickets are on sale now. Gather up your friends and family, pack… Read more »
The Feeling’s Greatest Hits tour
Ivor Novello award-winning, multi-platinum selling indie-pop band. The Feeling is set to embark on their highly anticipated ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ as they celebrate two decades of musical excellence. … Read more »
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse In Concert – DEBUT UK Tour Announced – Including Birmingham Symphony Hall – Music by Daniel Pemberton – Turntables/Orchestra/Electronics
THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE OSCAR®-WINNING SPIDER-VERSE SAGA, WHOSE SOUNDTRACK HAS BECOME AN AWARD-WINNING PHENOMENON, BROUGHT TO LIFE IN CONCERT INCREDIBLE FUSION OF ORCHESTRA, TURNTABLES AND ELECTRONICS… Read more »
Map of Kids Activities: Children’s Activities Week
Do your kids fancy sensory play in Southport? Drama tots in Derby? Baby yoga in Basildon? Then fear not! The UK’s largest annual celebration of children’s activities, Children’s Activities… Read more »
The new Dil Se restaurant promising food ‘from the heart’ set to open in iconic Mailbox building
Brummies’ love affair with curry is a never-ending story and whilst there is a plethora of choice in the city, from high end fine dining to casual street… Read more »
New Films 20th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Abigail (18) Initially, it seems like your standard kidnap movie. A bunch of… Read more »
Kym Marsh Announced as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians at The Alexandra
Lead casting and creatives of a new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians have been announced coming to The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tue 2 Jul –… Read more »
The Programme – World Premiere in Birmingham
We’re excited to announce that The Programme will have its world premiere in Digbeth at 6pm on the 9th of May. The film will show at the Mockingbird Cinema, close to… Read more »
Tickets on sale now for BRUM ROCKS LIVE!
Tickets are now on sale for BRUM ROCKS LIVE! which takes place on Sunday 14 July at Forum Birmingham and promises to be the rock concert of… Read more »
ROSIE TEE Night Creature Brum launch gig 27 Apr
Following a string of acclaimed EPs, Birmingham-based musician and composer Rosie Tee has announced the release of her debut mini-album, Night Creature (out 26 April 2024). Through a haze… Read more »
Teena’s Spring Tease comes to Solihull
A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits on Saturday 4th May, as Teena’s Spring Tease comes to the Studio at The Core, Solihull. Dazzling drag queen, quiz mistress… Read more »
Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian
This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian. The concept takes inspiration from… Read more »
SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT
The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »
Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024
The preview list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival from the 1st to the 31st of August is revealed. Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham… Read more »
MIKE OLDFIELD’S TUBULAR BELLS LIVE IN CONCERT – 2024 UK WIDE TOUR ANNOUNCED – EXTENDED 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Continuing on from last years 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, it has been announced the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in… Read more »
New Films 12th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Civil War (15) There’s no backstory as to why or how, but, unlikely… Read more »
The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April
The Indian Streatery have created a brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ which the team are launching Monday 15th April 2024. Brand New. Innovative, Creative &… Read more »
EAT, DRINK AND SCORE: BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE AT TOCA SOCIAL
Guests are now able to book for groups of up to 12 players for the world’s first and only immersive football experience launching from 3rd June at the Bullring TOCA… Read more »
HIS LORDSHIP at The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on May 27th
His Lordship are guitarist James Walbourne (The Pretenders, The Pogues, The Rails) and Kristoffer Sonne (Chrissie Hynde, Willie Nelson). The sound of Walbourne unleashed as a frontman, the band make riotous rock… Read more »
Shrewley Food Fest – Street Food, Live Music & Drinks, FREE ENTRY!
Monday 27th May, Bank Holiday, Noon at The Durham Ox 🐮 SHREWLEY FOOD FEST IS BACK FOR 2024! We are so pleased to announce that Shrewley Food… Read more »
Eurovision Grand Final LIVE in Birmingham/WM Cinemas – Saturday 11th May
It’s a date for the diary – Saturday May 11th. For one night only, cinemas up and down the UK will come together for the biggest night… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK FEST’ NEWS – Mark Steel, Zoe Lyons, Nick Cope, Carl Chinn + more
Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2024) has revealed it’s ‘Arts’ line-up. Among those heading to the festival’s Speaker’s Corner stage… Read more »
Flatpack Festival 2024 Key Dates 10-19 May
Flatpack announces its 2024 festival programme including award-winning Japanese performance duo Usaginingen, Carrie screened outdoors at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a BAFTA-qualifying short film competition and an artist-led… Read more »
B EATS LAUNCHES NEW SPRING MENU
B:Eats, a daytime cafe and eatery created by B:Music, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has launched a new Spring menu, which is… Read more »
First public Conservative and Labour mayoral debate announced for West Midlands
– West Midlands Conservative Mayor Andy Street will go head-to-head with Labour Party Mayoral Candidate Richard Parker, live on stage at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham –… Read more »
Defected’s Sam Divine Kicks Off Summer at XOYO Birmingham With May Bank Holiday Roof Garden Day Party
Ibiza superstar and ‘Queen of Defected Records’ Sam Divine has been enlisted to help usher in summertime at XOYO Birmingham with a hotly anticipated Roof Garden daytime… Read more »
THE LOVELY EGGSNEW ALBUM EGGSISTENTIALISM OUT MAY 17TH VIA EGG RECORDS
For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path… Read more »
Dance through the decades at Black Country Living Museum
With live music, dancing and good food, you’re invited to roll back the clock and celebrate the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s at three weekends celebrating the unique… Read more »
Chicago returns to The Alexandra Mon 14 – Sat 19 Apr 2025
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will come to The Alexandra, Birmingham from 14-19 April 2025 – casting to be announced… Read more »
New Films 5th April 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Monkey Man (18) Looking to buy a gun from an arms dealer, Dev… Read more »
Hidden Homelessness Campaign Help
Hidden homelessness is often missing from the conversation when it comes to national press coverage and fundraising campaigns. But SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham support service for people… Read more »
Music, comedy, theatre and more at The Core!
The Studio at The Core, Solihull plays host to some exciting shows and performances over the coming weeks. The ever-popular Henry’s Blueshouse nights are back, kicking off… Read more »
6 Music’s Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour
Following the phenomenal success of the Northern Soul BBC Prom last summer at the Royal Albert Hall, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music & DJ Guide – April 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music & DJ nights in Birmingham this April 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music… Read more »
Burger Fest 2024 – The Burger Celebration of the Summer!
Get ready for a tantalising celebration of burgers like no other as Seasonal Markets presents Burger Fest on the 15th of June. Located at the renowned venue… Read more »
Live in UK Cinemas | Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final | Saturday 11th May 2024
It’s a date for the diary – Saturday May 11th. For one night only, cinemas up and down the UK will come together for the biggest night… Read more »
4TheFans Selects Birmingham For Massive Euro 2024 Fan Park
The original, immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, has revealed that Birmingham will host one of its key Euro 2024 Fan Parks from 14th June to 14th July…. Read more »
UB40 score number one on the iTunes chart with new single Forever True
Global reggae stars UB40 are celebrating success after fans helped to propel their latest single ‘Forever True’ to the top of the iTunes download chart, just days… Read more »
SIX BY NICO INTRODUCES NEW 10-COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE
Six by Nico Birmingham, introduces a new 10-course dining concept menu, TRUST, to their Colmore Row restaurant, which will only be available on Tuesdays, from 16th April… Read more »
UK comedy festival inks naming rights deal with Cobra Beer
– Comedy at the Castle announces Cobra Beer as headline sponsor for the 2024 edition featuring Live at the Apollo, Netflix, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stars… Read more »
Orelle Announce Collaboration With Simpsons Restaurant
Orelle’s Executive Chef Chris Emery will be welcoming in Spring with a limited edition seasonal menu in collaboration with Luke Tipping of Simpsons Restaurant on Tuesday 30th… Read more »
New Films 31st March 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (12A) Having battled each other in Godzilla… Read more »
Martial arts documentary to premiere in Birmingham
A multi-award-winning documentary about an extraordinary martial arts challenge by a woman from Birmingham is to be given its UK theatrical release in the city. Lady Samurai:… Read more »