Coronation Cocktail at Lucarelli Mailbox
Take a bow to the “King of Cocktails” – a special blend created by Lucarelli restaurant to commemorate the Coronation of our new King. This cocktail is… Read more »
The Thai Classic Opens in China Town
Southside are excited to welcome a new restaurant located in the heart of the Chinese Quarter. The Thai Classic, owned by Zi Wen Boo and Jeremy Mun… Read more »
New Films 28th April 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Polite Society (12A) The feature debut by British writer-director Nida Manzoor, creator of… 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 »
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana to open in Harborne July 2023
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Harborne, Birmingham in July 2023. The neighbourhood pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former… Read more »
Birmingham Rum Festival returns for it’s sixth year
West Midlands rum lovers will be delighted to hear that the popular Birmingham Rum Festival will be returning for it’s sixth year this Summer – with Bacardi Caribbean… Read more »
Join 3-times Ashes winner, Jonathan Trott and Lanchashire CC captain, Keaton Jennings at the inaugural Cure Leukaemia ‘Your 14’ Cricket Blast at Sixes on the 16th May
Cure Leukaemia is launching a new social event at Sixes in central Birmingham to fundraise for the Trials Acceleration Programme (TAP) network across the UK and specifically… 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 »
blur – announce Wolverhampton warm-up show 26th May
blur have announced a series of warm-up shows around the UK for next month.Making the exciting announcement today (26 April), they will kick off a summer of… Read more »
Michelin Guide Celebrates Land Restaurant
Independent fine dining restaurant, Land, have been highlighted as one of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the UK by the Michelin Guide. Run by co-owners… 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 »
Madness – 16th December 2023 – Utilita Arena Birmingham
21st April 2023: Today, one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness announce their ‘C’est La Vie 2023’ tour. Beginning on 30th November in Aberdeen, the 13-date… Read more »
New Films 21st April 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. The Three Musketeers Pt 1: D’Artagnan (15) Written in 1844 by Alexandre Dumas, there’s… Read more »
Shambolics head to Birmingham this May
Following the release of release their brand new EP ‘U Serious Boi?!’, Scottish indie breakaways – SHAMBOLICS – will be heading out on a full UK tour this… Read more »
Henry’s Blueshouse this April & May 2023
TUESDAY 25th APRIL AT HENRY’S BLUESHOUSE AT VELVET MUSIC ROOMS MELVIN HANCOX BAND Melvin has toured through Europe, the U.S.A. and even Costa Rica – that must… Read more »
Shrewley Food Fest is back for a royal celebration on Monday 8th May
Shrewley Food Fest is back at The Durham Ox and this time it’s better than ever! Get ready to chow down on some of the finest street… Read more »
Sutton Food Fest returns to The Townhouse for a Royal celebration
The Townhouse in Sutton Coldfield is excited to be bringing back Sutton Food Fest to celebrate the Coronation on Saturday 6th May. With DJs and kids’ entertainment… Read more »
Skinny Pelembe Announces Birmingham Show + New Album ‘Hardly The Same Snake’ out 28 April
Skinny Pelembe is excited to share his new single “Deadman Deadman Deadman” and its accompanying video. Watch the video HERE. The track is the latest release from his… Read more »
Laura Cortese and Dan Walsh bring one-off collaboration to Birmingham this May
Acclaimed American singer, songwriter and fiddle player Laura Cortese will bring her Laura Cortese & Friends UK tour to Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham on Thursday 4th May… Read more »
HENGE – Extraterrestrial band announce BIRMINGHAM show
ATTENTION HUMANS!Interplanetary ravers HENGE are coming to a town near you. Announcing plans for an extensive UK tour this Autumn, the Cosmic Dross pioneers will be unleashing… Read more »
A Royal Cheer, a celebration to mark the Coronation of King Charles III
Visit Black Country Living Museum this bank holiday weekend (6-8 May) for a royal cheer to past monarchs as the Museum looks back at royal celebrations, from… Read more »
The World of Hans Zimmer – 9th April 2024 – Resorts World Arena
Powerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. This is the music of two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer. In 2024, his successful show The World of Hans Zimmer… Read more »
Birmingham Mods raising money for Cure Leukemia this weekend with Charity All-Dayer
The Night Owl Birmingham is proudly hosting a special Steppin’ Up Charity Soul-Mod All-dayer to raise money for the blood cancer charity, Cure Leukemia. Originally scheduled for… Read more »
Jewellery Quarter bar celebrates the launch of their exciting new outdoor space
The Button Factory in the Jewellery Quarter is preparing for a busy Summer with the launch of their stunning new 350 capacity, outdoor space ‘’The Yard’’. The… Read more »
UK’s first techno bar re-opens doors at new Digbeth location
The Berlin Bar has announced that they will be opening their new Adderley Street site on Saturday 13th May. Situated on the Bordesley Junction in Digbeth, the… Read more »
Spiers & Boden – The Midsummer Tour
After a triumphant 2022 reunion tour with folk big-band “Bellowhead” (including a sold-out performance at the Royal Albert Hall) founder-members John Spiers and Jon Boden return as their… 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 »
Society matters LIVE Lab made meat on the menu?
Lab made meat will be the topic of the latest Society matters LIVE event from Aston University at Café Artum at Birmingham’s Hockley Social Club on Thursday 27 April. … Read more »
Jurassic Park in Concert – 21st October – Resorts World Arena
Monday 17 April 2023: In celebration of the triple Oscar winning Jurassic Park’s 30th anniversary, AEG Artistic Presents are thrilled to announce Jurassic Park In Concert. This Autumn the acclaimed blockbuster… Read more »
KILO ZIRO Bar – Lights Off for Earth Day
Best Waste Prevention Project Award winners 2022, KILO ZIRO Café & Bar in Digbeth, have announced that they will be turning of all front-of-house lights for the… Read more »
Non Canon + Suzannah Evans plays Cherry Reds 23rd Apr
Long-term friends Non Canon and poet Suzannah Evans are set to tour a collaborative evening of music and poetry in April 2023. Non Canon, aka Bristol songwriter… Read more »
‘Grass Is Greener’ by Sanity out soon!
SANITY (formerly Lady Sanity) is known for encapsulating a distinctive blend of Hip-Hop, jazz and Soul. Her sharp commentary has a fearless instinct, expertly balancing smoothness, 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 »
Gay Rugby Tournament Set to be UK’s Biggest
The UK’s biggest Gay rugby tournament, the IGR Union Cup 2023, sponsored by Specsavers, Birmingham City University and Birmingham City Council, will arrive in Birmingham at the… Read more »
New Films 14th April 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Renfield (15) Renfield, as any self-respecting Bram Stoker devotee knows, was Dracula’s bug-eating… Read more »
Step back in time with brand new 60s influenced club night
Live It Up! is a brand new 60s influenced club night playing the finest music from the 60s and a dash of 50s. From the brains of… Read more »
Digbeth Comedy Club Launch
The Old Crown in Digbeth, Birmingham’s oldest pub, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand new comedy night, which will take place on the last… Read more »
April 2023 at Gulp!
Drink & Draw x GULPAn Ode to the Artist’s Apple Cezanne once said, ‘I will astonish Paris with an apple’ but who needs Paris when you have… Read more »
Peter Hook & The Light – announce Wolverhapmton ‘Substance’ Show
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the seminal ‘Substance’ compilations – PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT – will be performing them in-full at a special show in Wolverhampton… Read more »
Lucarelli Launches New Spring Menu
Lucarelli, the traditional Italian restaurant, is excited to announcethe launch of its new spring menu, featuring a range of mouth-wateringdishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Highlights of… Read more »
Ziggy Alberts plays O2 Institute in Birmingham Saturday, the 10th of June
Ziggy Alberts has established himself as one of Australia’s leading independent artists. His genuine grassroots story has lifted his artistry into universal acclaim, captivating audiences across the globe – a testament to his song writing ability… Read more »
Pet Needs Birmingham gig + The Lottery Winners, 18th April @ Mama Roux’s
A fiery and furious back-and-forth that sees PET NEEDS joined by collaborator Bridget, “The Argument” is a highly charged track about a relationship spiralling out of control…. Read more »
Gerry Love (ex-Teenage Fanclub) to headline new music festival The Ryland Caravan in Birmingham
Sat 27 May 2023 | 3.30pm – 10pm (doors from 3pm) | Tickets from £27.50. Soak up the summer vibes as local indie cowboys Independent Country present… Read more »
New Films7th April 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Air (15) An underdog sports movie with a difference in that here the… Read more »
Independent Boldmere record store to throw launch party for latest vinyl release!
Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist CARRIE MARTIN returns with a new album, Evergreen. Two events to launch the album are planned – 21st April in Hull followed by 28th April… Read more »
Exciting Easter Half Term Fun at The Mac
Join us this April for plenty of exciting Easter fun. From famous books performed live on stage, to colourful creative courses, to thought-provoking artistic exhibitions accompanied by… Read more »
Seventh Circle Artworks & Aesthetics – New Artist
You could be forgiven for thinking that Joseph Jones’ skilful and expertly crafted paintings are created by an artist with many years of experience. The reality is… Read more »