CARTERS ANNOUNCE THAT WESTLANDS UK POP-UP WILL EXTEND UNTIL NEW YEAR’S EVE
Since relocating from their Birmingham base in Moseley to Westlands UK in Evesham this summer, the Michelin-starred restaurant and duo Brad and Holly Carter, are extending the… Read more »
Pet Shop Boys announce 2024 UK dates for critically acclaimed and sold-out Dreamworld tour
PET SHOP BOYS ANNOUNCE NEW 2024 DATES FOR ‘DREAMWORLD: THE GREATEST HITS LIVE’ TOUR UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM SATURDAY 8th JUNE Tickets on sale Friday 10th November at 9am AFTER… Read more »
The Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Birmingham for 2023
Looking for some party inspiration to make sure your 2024 gets off to a good start? With New Year’s Eve only a few weeks away, you may… Read more »
KOS DINING KITCHEN TO TAKE OVER OLD RECTORY HOUSE FOR FLORAL INSPIRED POP-UP
KOS Dining, the family-run dining experience that celebrates the fusion of fine dining, the best of British produce and seasonal flowers, is to host a series of pop-ups at… Read more »
Bundobust Does Diwali at Hockley Social Club
CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER Diwali is a festival of new beginnings, celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and… Read more »
On 23rd November, artisan bakery and kitchen Medicine will open a new branch in Selfridges Birmingham
Selfridges Birmingham will add an exciting new bakery destination to its store this month, bolstering the store’s eclectic line up of eateries. Medicine, an artisan bakery and kitchen… Read more »
New Films 2nd November 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Killer (15) Reuniting with Se7en screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker, director David Fincher… Read more »
XOYO Birmingham celebrates Three Decades of Dance Music this November
The Midland’s hottest new nightspot, XOYO Birmingham, is to host a nostalgic night of dance music bliss on Saturday 18th November when it brings together an exceptional… Read more »
New Book and Documentary ‘Legacy’ to explore Untold Story of Birmingham’s Grime, Hip Hop and Rap Scene
FEATURING EXCERPTS FROM MIST, JAYKAE, REMTREX, STARDOM, LADY LESHURR, SAFONE AND MANY MORE Today, Birmingham based agency PUNCH announces the release of its latest venture, a 5… Read more »
‘Tis the season for Fat Hippo Xmas Burgers!
Everyone’s favourite thing about Christmas? No, it’s not the presents or the tree… It’s the food! And we don’t know about you, but we wait all year… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this November 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to offer… Read more »
Six By Nico announce ‘Chippie’ menu for Birmingham
The new restaurant on Colmore Row will be opening on November 30th with a six-course tasting menu inspired by the classic ‘chippie tea’ Six by Nico, the… Read more »
JIMMY CARR – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 10TH DECEMBER 2025
“A comedy hero for our times” The Guardian “Jimmy Carr is a world-class comedian” The Independent If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be… Read more »
Meat Loaf’s iconic band The Neverland Express announce UK Tour 2024 with new show Celebrating Meat Loaf
One year after it was announced that Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” topped the chart of biggest-selling debut albums in UK history, members of his official band… Read more »
B Eats cafe launching new Winter menu on 6th November, with dish inspired by Matthew Boulton
B:Eats, the daytime cafe and pre-concert eatery located in Symphony Hall, will be launching a brand new winter menu on Monday 6th November, with their very own… Read more »
Yardbirds Chicken Restaurant Turns One!
Yardbirds restaurant on Pershore Road, Stirchley, is turning one on the 10th November! We are celebrating by offering those who book their table in advance for the 10th… Read more »
D-Day Darlings launch Black Country Voices with Black Country Living Museum
The popular wartime act and Britain’s Got Talent finalist will run the community choir every week at the Museum, bringing Black Country people who have a passion… Read more »
Teenage Fanclub Birmingham gig – 14 November
‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, the new album by Teenage Fanclub, is out now (via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe). Following the upcoming release of ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, Teenage Fanclub… Read more »
Lobster Launch Debut Album at Popular Birmingham Nightclub
Lobster To Launch Debut Album at The Night Owl on Saturday 4th November The highly-anticpated debut album by Brummie Reggae Punk Renegades Lobster, ‘Year of the Lobster’,… Read more »
Free Family Concert in Birmingham 8 November
Wednesday 8 November 4.30pm. Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham. A 45 minute musical adventure to the Tudor period, as acclaimed early music ensemble… Read more »
Ikon announces 2024 exhibitions & celebrates 60 years
Ikon is pleased to announce plans for 2024, during which time the gallery celebrates its 60th anniversary. Established as an artists-led alternative space in the Bullring in… Read more »
Major Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition curated by Hettie Judah comes to MAC 2024
Launching in March 2024 at Arnolfini, Bristol, Hayward Gallery Touring’s major groupexhibition Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood will plunge into the joys andheartaches, mess, myths… Read more »
Beans on Toast – Heads to Birmingham
“She woke up as a dragon, turned into a unicorn, then invented something she called a… Dragicorn” If Beans on Toast’s previous single “The Golden Lion” was… Read more »
Artists and creators come together to save St Paul’s Church
Artists and creators of all ages are being asked to donate a piece of art that will help to raise awareness and funds in order to save… Read more »
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical opens at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 February 2024
The producers of the Curve production of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical are delighted to announce Luke Baker, Georgia Lennon, Jamal Crawford, Paul French and Sinead Long… Read more »
New Films 26th Oct 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Five Nights At Freddy’s (15) His career on something of a downwards slope… Read more »
KRAY TREADWELL ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTION FOR 670 GRAMS
The Birmingham-based restaurant will serve up a new small plates menu as the Young Michelin Chef of the Year eschews tasting menu format Kray Treadwell has announced… Read more »
Introducing Townhouse, Birmingham’s Chicest Nail Salon!
Townhouse, the ultimate destination for luxurious nail care, is excited to announce the opening of Townhouse Birmingham, Central. Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, just across the… Read more »
2 22 A Ghost Story at The Alexandra Birmingham from 16 to 20 January 2024
With Halloween around the corner, Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce the new cast for Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra)… Read more »
20th Dec. Down For The Count Orchestra “Swing Into Christmas” at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Orchestra, as they Swing into Christmas! This is a Christmas… Read more »
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Joe Hicks celebrates debut album anniversary with deluxe reissue & UK tour
To mark the first anniversary of his debut album The Best I Could Do at the Time, singer-songwriter Joe Hicks is releasing a deluxe version of the record… Read more »
The restaurant in the sky launches menus for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve
Birmingham’s skyline restaurant, Orelle, will be launching 2 new menus for guests to enjoy on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Listed in Harden’s guide earlier this… Read more »
American singer-songwriter – DEKKER – will share his new single “I Won’t”, ahead of a UK tour this November.
STREAM “I WON’T” ON YOUTUBE HERE || ALL SERVICES HERE With tour dates stacking up across the UK, Europe and beyond, it’s becoming clearer with each of… Read more »
NQ64 Launches New Cocktail Menu
The arcade bar has crafted a new blend of flavours to enhance the experience NQ64, the neon-splattered drinking den filled with arcade games and classic consoles, take as much pride… Read more »
Selfridges Celebrates Halloween in all its spooky forms
Across home, food and fashion discover an edit of decorative accessories and dressing perfect for hosting guests this spooky season. What’s more, this year Selfridges keyholders are… Read more »
14th Dec Legendary Folk/Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span at Town Hall, Birmingham
Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of the genre forever, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international… Read more »
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 25TH – 28TH APRIL 2024
THE TIMES “One of the best-designed extravaganzas in Cirque’s huge body of works” THE GUARDIAN “There is a lot to like when the show awakens your inner… Read more »
Alabama 3 at the 02 Academy in Birmingham on November 24th
South London roots-futurists – ALABAMA 3 – will head out on a UK headline tour this Winter in support of their new album ‘Cold War Classics Vol.2’. Born… Read more »
XOYO Birmingham goes big for Halloween with four standout events
Since opening in mid-September, XOYO Birmingham has been churning out an impressive supply of high-quality clubbing experiences showcasing some of the world’s finest names in electronic music…. Read more »
New Films 20th Oct 2023 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Killers Of The Flower Moon (15) Based on David Grann’s 2017 nonfiction bestseller… Read more »
elbow UK Arena Tour May 2024
elbow return in May 2024 with UK tour dates to accompany the release of their tenth studio album. elbow’s first arena tour since 2018 marks a moment… Read more »
XOYO LIVE launches Autumn / Winter 23 programme
XOYO:LIVE is the name behind the live music event series held at the freshly opened XOYO Birmingham. At the city’s essential new venue, XOYO:LIVE reveals a diverse… Read more »
TOUCHWOOD GET READY TO GET GROUNDED WITH DELICIOUS NUTRITIOUS KOREAN FOOD
Coming 6 November to Touchwood shopping centre, get ready to experience a culinary delight with the arrival of Grounded Kitchen, a new casual dining restaurant in Solihull. With… Read more »
Black Grape Birmingham show (23 Nov) + Touring New Album ‘Orange Head’
BLACK GRAPE will return in 2023 with a brand new album ‘Orange Head’, which will be released on DGAFF Recordings on 3rd November. The new album arrives… Read more »
BECKY HILL ANNOUNCES BIGGEST HEADLINE SHOWS TO DATE WITH UK ARENA TOUR FOR OCTOBER 2024
British singer and songwriter, Becky Hill, is set to grace stages across the UK in October 2024 as she embarks on her biggest headline shows to date… Read more »
Selfridges Birmingham x Due Diligence Made To Leisure Experience – 19th & 20th October
Luxury menswear brand, Due Diligence, will be launching an exclusive bespoke in-store experience at Selfridges Birmingham this week on the 19th & 20th October. Customers can design their own unique, one-off Due Diligence piece… Read more »
Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale, Worth the Weight
Stay cosy and shop with a clear conscious this October at Worth The Weight. We’ll be returning to The Custard Factory on Saturday 28th October with nine… Read more »
Halloween at Bar + Block
Enjoy endless bubbles this Halloween at contemporary steakhouse Bar + Block with its Halloween Bottomless lunch. Running from 12pm-5pm, satisfy your carnivorous cravings with a two-course lunch… Read more »
Britpop Classical – Trio of special shows announced for 2024 – Orchestral celebration feat members of Ocean Colour Scene, Cast & more
A host of 90’s luminaries from the defining music of the decade – Britpop – will join forces for three unique UK shows next summer, which will see them… Read more »
Six by Nico eatery is opening at 81 Colmore Row on 30th November
Six by Nico, the prestigious eatery is landing in the heart of Birmingham at 81 Colmore Row on 30th November. Birmingham will be the thirteenth location for… Read more »