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Follow the latest what’s on in Birmingham news. Supplied by our guest writers, and press release contributors. From food & drink to live music, arts and culture to reviews and events.

Special Guests announced for MOSTLY JAZZ Kurupt FM, Greentea Peng

Kurupt FM and Greentea Peng have been announced as Special Guests at Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024). They will… Read more »

Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Good Clothes Show – 20-22nd September 2024 

Celebrate the leap year by leaping into good clothes. Tickets go on sale today, Thursday 29 February at 10am, for The Good Clothes Show: the largest ever assembly of… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this March 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to offer… Read more »

BLANCMANGE – Announce BIRMINGHAM show this May + New Collection Everything Is Connected 

On 10th May 2024, BLANCMANGE will release a career spanning new collection: ‘Everything Is Connected’ (via London Records).In support of the release, the band will be embarking… Read more »

MADE Festival Announces Headliners For 10th Anniversary

The West Midlands’ biggest and best-loved festival of music and arts returns to Digbeth in the heart of Birmingham as it celebrates 10 years. Headlining on Saturday… Read more »

Gareth Dunlop UK TOUR @ FLAPPER, BIRMINGHAM (June 13th)

Live Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7vjzqLPQG4 Dunlop’s talent has been endorsed by a remarkable list of legendary artists that he has had the chance to perform with, earning support slots with… Read more »

Fat Hippo x BrewDog collaboration creates cheesy stout gravy burger!

We all know burger’s one true soulmate? Beer! But what happens when you combine the two and things get a little saucy? That’s exactly what Fat Hippo, the… Read more »

Blossom Season – Celebrate Mother’s Day at Tattu

This Mother’s Day, celebrate at Tattu Birmingham the modern Chinese restaurant group, and enjoy a special Mother’s Day sharing menu and Divine Bloom Cocktail as the stunning interior blooms into the pinks and… Read more »

Johannes Radebe House of JoJo at The Alexandra Birmingham on 23 & 24 May

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to announce the full cast for the brand-new production Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo following the phenomenal success of his… Read more »

St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park naming rights partnership to launch with World Premiere UB40 concert on April 1, 2024

Birmingham City Football Club has joined forces with global reggae stars UB40 to officially launch the Club’s naming rights partnership, St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, on April… Read more »

Birmingham rock n rollers LOVEBREAKERS land bucket list gigs opening for Green Day side project

– Four-piece band LOVEBREAKERS will support The Coverups – featuring Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong amongst others – this week – Both bands will play sell-out shows… Read more »

Aires & Signs Hare & Hounds Show

Following her debut EP, Blue Kid, AMÍKA brings her songs to the Hare & Hounds stage on Friday 5th April! Alongside fellow emerging artists from Birmingham. Come… Read more »

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges celebrates motherhood in all its forms, whether that be mothers, mums-to-be or maternal figures. This year, Selfridges has curated a series of extraordinary workshops, events and… Read more »

KINGS OF LEON – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 22ND JUNE 2024

Following the announcement of their brand new album and revealed details of their 2024 Can We Please Have Fun World Tour. The UK and Ireland tour will include… Read more »

New Music from Birmingham’s Finest

Lucky Number You return with the single “Hands On The Horizon”. Hi there good folks of Grapevine Birmingham! We just wanted to let you know about our… Read more »

TV STAR BEN FOGLE GOES WILD TO SHARE HIS LIFE CHANGING ENCOUNTERS

BIRMINGHAM, TOWN HALL – TUESDAY MARCH 5 Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle will be bringing out his wild side once more as his latest tour heads to Birmingham. Sharing inspiring… Read more »

Birmingham Sustainability – Worth The Weight Kilo Sale

Experts predict that 2024 will see the trend of shopping second hand increase dramatically – with the cost of living going up and worries about climate change,… Read more »

New Films 22nd February 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Wicked Little Letters (15) Rivalling The Great as the sweariest period dramady ever,… Read more »

RICHARD HAWLEY ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING ALBUM IN THIS CITY THEY CALL YOU LOVE PLUS WOLVERHAMPTON DATE

Following the universal acclaim for the award-winning musical based on his songs, ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’, which opened earlier this month for a six-month run in… Read more »

Metropolis Music announces the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day festival series in the heart of Birmingham

Metropolis Music has announced the inaugural Centenary Square Summer Series – a four-day 4,999 capacity festival series in the heart of Birmingham. Taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend… Read more »

Stuart Deeley, 2019 MasterChef Professionals Winner announces new venture Stu Deeley at Laghi’s

Laghi’s neighbourhood restaurant, nestled in the heart of Edgbaston is delighted to announce the exciting appointment of Executive Chef Stuart Deeley. With his innovative approach to flavour,… Read more »

MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Phase 2 LEFTFIELD, YUSSEF DAYES +more

JAMES LAVELLE | MR SCRUFF | DAWN RICHARD | MUNGO’S HI FI | JAMES HUNTER   | RYAN HOPE + MORE Leftfield, Yussef Dayes and The Blackbyrds are among the headline… Read more »

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Beloved Burger hotspot Bun & Barrel, on Harborne High Street, has reopened its doors after 5 months of closure. The restaurant known for the ‘Best Burgers In… Read more »

The Programme – First Film from award winning Birmingham Director

The Programme is the first short film from Sam Grierson, an award-winning writer and director of plays, and now filmmaker. The work began after a two-year writing hiatus… Read more »

The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom

The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom The Indian Brewery is thrilled to announce its official expansion into… Read more »

Rosie Tee – new mini-album ‘Night Creature’ + UK tour

Rosie Tee is the musical project of the composer and performer of the same name, alongside a group of a close-knit musician friends and collaborators, who collectively forge… Read more »

CHEERS TO MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY AT THE LOST & FOUND BIRMINGHAM

Available exclusively on Sunday 10th March, indulge in a three-course set menu, inspired by the best of British ingredients, for just £33 per person.  With a focus on… Read more »

Birmingham Rum Festival 2024

Rum lovers will be delighted to hear that the much-loved Birmingham Rum Festival will be returning to The Cuban Embassy, Moseley, this Summer.  The event, now in… Read more »

ALICE COOPER – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 16TH OCTOBER 2024

Tickets on sale Friday 23rd February at The Ticket Factory Alice Back On The ‘Road’ Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee – Alice Cooper has achieved… Read more »

Soul Sessions Brum Dates 2024 Feb-June 2024

Friday 23rd February – Malah Palinka At The Night Owl Malah Palinka Melts the band Mosaic Tickets available Wednesday 13th March – Soul Sessions At The Night… Read more »

How to Enjoy the Coconut Tree’s Popular Iftar Menu this Ramadan

Sri Lankan restaurant group, The Coconut Tree (TCT) [https://www.thecoconut-tree.com/], is bringing back its popular Iftar menu to allow diners partaking in Ramadan to break their fasts in… Read more »

BROWN HORSE – Announce Birmingham Show this March

Breaking country-rock outfit BROWN HORSE have announced an extensive run of tour dates this Spring. The shows arrive in support of their rave-received debut album ‘Reservoir‘, which… Read more »

AND ALSO THE TREES – Mother-of-pearl Moon live in Birmingham @ Castle & Falcon 24.03.24

and also the trees (AATT) formed during the original post-punk era in rural Worcestershire, an environment that has provided a constant inspiration to a group whose music has… Read more »

Murder on the Orient Express at The Alexandra Birmingham from 28 January 2025

Following a sell-out tour of the best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie Ltd, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (director of the… Read more »

The 39 Steps at The Alexandra Birmingham 4 to 8 June – casting announced

Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS.  He will be joined by Safeena Ladha… Read more »

Birmingham’s restaurant in the sky Orelle, announces partnership with Rituals for Mother’s Day

Birmingham’s iconic restaurant in the sky invites mums to celebrate Mother’s Day with an exclusive three-course menu, a complimentary Rituals goodie bag and live music entertainment.  Guests… Read more »

New Films 16th February 2024 by Mike Davies

This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Bob Marley: One Love (12A) In charting the rise to international stardom –… Read more »

IDLES – Add second Birmingham Date + Release TANGK

IDLES have shared the official music video for “Grace” ahead of their fifth studio album ‘TANGK’, dropping this Friday 16 Feb. The concept for the video came… Read more »

The Malaya Classic opens in the Arcadian bringing authentic Malaysian flavours to the city

There’s a new gem in town. The Malaya Classic, has opened in the heart of Chinatown promising an exciting menu of authentic Malaysian dishes.  Featuring Halal authentic Malaysian… Read more »

Sacred Funk Quartet announce debut album Tales of Orisa, with live premiere in Birmingham UK

Enchanting record celebrates Orisa music from the Yorùbá people of West Africa – Co-written by two-time Grammy Award-winning percussionist Lekan Babalola – SQF co-founder Kate Luxmoore joined… Read more »

Restaurant and music bar MoonCat opens at Utilita Arena

A brand new restaurant and bar concept has opened at Utilita Arena promising an exciting mix of Japanese food, cocktails and live music. MoonCat is open 7… Read more »

BEZ FROM HAPPY MONDAYS SHARES HIS TOP TIPS FOR NQ64 LASER QUEST SUCCESS

NQ64’s Laser Quest has now launched, recruiting Bez to impart health and safety advice to keep the second city safe! The aliens have landed in Digbeth and the… Read more »

SOUL TRAIN soon to steam into Digbeth

SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into Digbeth with their amazing 6 lead vocalists,   featuring 3 guys and 3 girls plus a fine feast of soulful gems…. Read more »

ALSO24 Festival line-up announced at Compton Verney

ALSO FESTIVAL MAKES FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALSO24 INCLUDING: NATALIE HAYNES – SIR MICHAEL MARMOT – NELS ABBEY –TIM MARSHALL – PHILIPPA PERRY STORNOWAY – JESSICA WINTER… Read more »

Solar Eyes Birmingham launch show this Friday (16 Feb) 

Launching into the new year – SOLAR EYES – present their breathless new single: “Let’s Run Away”.  The new single arrives as the Birmingham psych/pop duo ready… Read more »

Wear Wellies For Winston’s Wish – The UK’s First Children’s Bereavement Charity

The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish is calling upon local communities to wear wellies on the 29th of February. This leap year,… Read more »

OYSTERBAND + JUNE TABOR – Announce Last Birmingham Gig Together

One of the UK’s foremost folk rock bands – OYSTERBAND – are announcing that they are calling time on their live career and will be performing live… Read more »

21st April, Annie Dressner – I Thought It Would Be Easier” Spring Tour at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath

Born and bred in the heart of NYC, Annie’s musical journey started at an unexpected crossroads. The night of her high school graduation, she picked up the… Read more »

Kings Heath United Against Racism Organises Birmingham Palestine Weekender Music & Arts Fest 30 – 31 March 2024

Kings Heath United Against Racism, in collaboration with local venues, proudly announces the Birmingham Palestine All-Dayer Festival, scheduled to take place on Sat 30 & Sun 31… Read more »

KIDS EAT FOR £1 AT B EATS THIS HALF TERM

B:Eats will be offering children’s meals for £1 throughout the February half term.  The eatery will run the week-long promotion from 13th – 17th February (11am –… Read more »