New Films 31st July 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Suicide Squad (15) With its opening credits spelled… Read more »
Rosa’s Thai Cafe expands offering with Rosa’s Thai Veggie delivery
Rosa’s Thai Veggie – the plant-based sister brand to popular restaurant group Rosa’s Thai Cafe – is open with delivery and takeaway service from Rosa’s Thai Cafe… Read more »
UK’s First Digital Pharmacy Offering Same-Day Prescription Delivery Launches in Birmingham
Today, the U.K.’s first online pharmacy providing a same-day delivery service, Phlo Digital Pharmacy (Phlo), has launched in Birmingham. Phlo initially launched its service in London in… Read more »
Selfridges transforms façade of iconic Birmingham store – with monumental public art commission by Osman Yousefzada
Today (Monday 26 July), Selfridges has officially unveiled a new monumental public art commission by multi-disciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada at its Birmingham store. The iconic building, famous… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List for 24 July
Saturday at 2pm is the time for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List and Danny de Reybekill is back with 60 minutes of blazing local music for you to soak up. Including:… Read more »
MOHO is back with an all day party at Deadwax on Saturday 7th August
Moschino Hoe, Versace Hottie are back after an 18 month break since their last dance! They’ll be returning with an all day party at Deadwax in Digbeth… Read more »
New Films 23rd July 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Off The Rails (15) A kind of Mama Mia… Read more »
Foka Wolf takes over The Old Crown for a one of a kind art exhibition
The Digbeth pub will be hosting the Foka Wolf Experience concluding with a charity auction for Parkinson’s UK on 12th September 2021 Foka Wolf brings unseen works… Read more »
Opening this year’s BDF Conference is ‘The Creative City’ a new exhibition of colourful work celebrating Birmingham
Opening this Summer’s postponed Birmingham Design Festival is a new and exciting exhibition launching on Monday 16th August, titled ‘The Creative City’. Aligning with this years theme… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 17 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Danny de Reybekill brings you a red-hot 60 minutes of music from: La shana Latrice // Tarju… Read more »
Foka Wolf Experience – Opening Night at The Old Crown
Foka Wolf presents an experience of installations and new artworks in a special event at The Old Crown, Digbeth. Expect big structures and live performances at the… Read more »
New Films 16th July 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Forever Purge (15) The fifth in the series,… Read more »
Bill Woodrow Richard Deacon We Thought About It A Lot, and other shared drawings 15 Sept – 21 Nov 2021 @ Ikon Gallery
Ikon is pleased to present We Thought About It A Lot, and other shared drawings, a selection of collaborative works by acclaimed British artists Bill Woodrow and… Read more »
Mit Jai Inn Dreamworld 15 Sept – 21 Nov 2021 @ Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition in Europe by artist Mit Jai Inn (b.1960, Chiang Mai). A leading figure of contemporary art in Thailand, Mit is… Read more »
Birmingham Production Duo Boyoca Share Slick Single ‘Bamboo Mask’
Emerging production duo BOYOCA share luscious, textured single ‘Bamboo Mask’, released via EMK – the new electronic music platform launched by Kartel Music Group – STREAM ‘BAMBOO… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 10 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List The wait is almost over, it’s coming home, 60 minutes of brilliant, hometown… Read more »
New Films 10th July 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Black Widow (12A) Thirteen years on from the launch… Read more »
Great Western Arcade becoming best spot in Brum for Vegan food!
The award winning team behind The Pineapple Club, Birmingham and soon to open Shibuya Underground have announced that they housing Birmingham based Pop Up Vegan Kitchen Ba-Ha… Read more »
New Menu, New World, Brunch Has Landed at 1000 Trades
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We hope you’re looking forward to 19 July. We’re feeling optimistic about things but it’s going to be surreal for everyone. Whilst we are not… Read more »
Birmingham’s Aston Hall Welcomes Visitors Once Again
Aston Hall, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, has today opened to the public for the first time in over a year. Staff and volunteers have been… Read more »
SORA Cafe to open at the Mailbox this summer
A new boutique eatery, SÖRA Café, is set to open at Mailbox later this summer, offering a stylish brunch and coffee experience in the heart of the… Read more »
Local musician Adam Kyron realeses new single ‘Champagne’
Adam Kyron serves catchy pop hooks while taking you on a journey through lyrical dimensions. Inspired from a young age by artists like Luther Vandross, Beyonce and… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 3 July
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Danny de Reybekill brings you a special and unprecedented 60 minutes of ALL NEW tracks… Read more »
New Films 2nd July 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Another Round (12A) Winner of both the BAFTA and… Read more »
Something for Everyone this Summer with Birmingham Museums
With less than a month to go until schools are out for summer, Birmingham Museums has announced an exciting, action-packed programme featuring trails, outdoor theatre and hands-on-activities… Read more »
Dishoom Birmingham, Summer Houses
Introducing Dishoom Birmingham’s all-new Summer Houses. A welcome addition to their outside space, Summer Houses seat up to six guests and make an ideal spot for those… Read more »
MELT, a brand new pizzeria and burger restaurant is coming to Bromsgrove!
A brand new digitally led independent restaurant serving up slices, buns and beers is opening in Bromsgrove this May Slices, Buns and Beers are at the core… Read more »
The Flapper set to reopen after being saved from demolition
Iconic pub and alternative music venue, The Flapper, is set to reopen its doors in July, having been saved from demolition thanks to public support and Birmingham… Read more »
Tonight Josephine is here and ready to party
The Adventure Bar group have officially launched their newest bar in Birmingham, Tonight Josephine. A pink emporium located on Stephenson Street home to extravagant bottomless brunches, a… Read more »
Announcing BE FESTIVAL Summer 2021 Programme
Last year theatres across the world closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the UK, uncertainty remains around the easing of restrictions. Consequently, BE FESTIVAL has… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill – 26 June
Saturday at 2pm is the time for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List This week Danny de Reybekill is back and buzzing from his audience with the Don ‘Rebel Dread’… Read more »
Sass-fuelled dance classes inspired by the stars arrives in Birmingham
Calling all fierce females and independent women – if you’ve ever dreamt of strutting your stuff like Beyoncé, a brand new dance and fitness experience has arrived to… Read more »
Brad Carter BBQ at Craft Birmingham – 4th July
The Great British BBQ with Michelin-starred Chef Brad Carter (from Carters of Moseley) at Birmingham’s Craft near The International Convention Centre on Sunday 4th July. Popping-up for… Read more »
West Midlands Music Board launches to boost post-pandemic recovery of region’s music industry
Culture Central has announced today the launch of the first ever West Midlands Music Board (WMMB), with an ambitious plan, led by a diverse board of high-profile West Midlands… Read more »
Historic Blakesley Hall Opens In Time For The Summer Holidays
Blakesley Hall, the picture-perfect timber-framed Tudor house situated just a few miles from the centre of Birmingham, will reopen to visitors on 21 July in time for… Read more »
Winson Green fashion designer to the stars launches partnerships to support young people
Birmingham’s award-winning fashion designer Stephen Arthur officially opened a luxury watch store to launch a partnership between the two high end brands, aiming to help young people… Read more »
New Films 23rd June 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Fast and Furious 9 (12A) What began as a… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List for 19 June
Pete Steel is back with the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List with Midlands midsummer melodies from: Laura Mvula // METHODS // Demelza // Lauren Hoyle // FEET // Myriam Adams // LOVEBREAKERS There’s a track from our Featured Album/EP by The Novus and there’s our… Read more »
Checkmate! Birmingham improving community spirit!
AN EVENT TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHILST CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES AROUND CHESS AND BREAKING DOWN ANY INTERGENERATIONAL BARRIERS IN THE PROCESS. ABOUT CHECKMATE! BIRMINGHAM Checkmate! is a regular free… Read more »
New Films 19th June 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW In The Heights (12A) Directed by Jon M Chu,… Read more »
Isaac’s will serve up a slice of New York in Birmingham
Isaac’s restaurant, a New York-style brasserie on Barwick Street in central Birmingham, will open its doors on Thursday 24th June bringing a taste and the hustle and bustle… Read more »
Ikon Youth Programme Slow BoatLaunching Summer 2021
For ten years Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) has steeredSlow Boat around the canals of the West Midlands and beyond. A converted narrow boat, it is a unique… Read more »
Birmingham Museums Tell Birmingham’s Pandemic Story
Hundreds of photos and videos that tell Birmingham’s story during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone on display at Thinktank Science Museum. The Life on Lockdown project began… Read more »
Tulipomania John Blakemore Exhibition Argentea Gallery 15th July – 28th August 2021
As an extension to its usual contemporary programme, this summer Argentea Gallery is delighted to have the exceptional opportunity to present the sublime work of renowned photographer… Read more »
The Melon Ground Sessions Continue!
The Melon Ground sessions at Castle Bromwich Gardens bring soulful live music to the historic gardens on Thursday evenings throughout the summer, hosted by guitarist Vo Fletcher… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 12 June
Every Saturday at 2pm is the time for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. This week Danny de Reybekill is the man bringing you the best tracks in town. He has sparkling… Read more »
First of its kind 4D virtual reality experience launches in Digbeth
Tickets for Digbeth, Birmingham based In A Box, In A Box, In A Box go on sale today Hollywood screenwriter, Jeremy Drysdale penned the script for the… Read more »
New Films 10th June 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Father (12A) Co-writer Florian Zeller makes his directorial… Read more »
‘Lockdown FM Broadcasting In a Pandemic’ by Gilles Peterson.
Lockdown FM: Broadcasting In a Pandemic is a 600+ page cultural documentation of a year in lockdown. Densely populated and rich in imagery, it records the response of London based DJ and… Read more »
One of Birmingham’s Most Iconic Buildings Set to Welcome Visitors
Aston Hall, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, is set to welcome visitors as it reopens on 7 July after being closed for more than a year…. Read more »