“All I want is to go to sleep and know when I wake I’ll still be able to walk”
Birmingham 21 year old reveals impact of multiple sclerosis in charity appeal As evidence reveals one in five people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK… Read more »
Haroon Mirza year zero World premiere: Wednesday 16 December, 8pm
Ikon announces the world premiere of year zero (2020), a new audiovisual artwork by British artist Haroon Mirza. Taking place on Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 8pm… Read more »
New business podcast for the Black Country on the hunt for guests
A new podcast has launched to help local businesses to continue to grow despite the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Hosted by the UK’s highest rated business coach, Andy… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 28 November
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List comes to you this week with Pete Steel taking back the reins to deliver an hour of freshly minted bangers from: Tia De Gannes // Michael Personne // Headshrinkers // Ryan Evans // Liquid Cheeks // Broozer // The… Read more »
Blow Water x Provide Birmingham Collaboration
Blow Water are mega excited to collaborate with Provide Birmingham! This artwork pays tribute to the delicate situation in Hong Kong. Culture is a big part of… Read more »
Jaws – Megatone Sessions – ep3
MEGATONE SESSIONS launches episode 3 in their audio-visual journey. This instalment sees Birmingham band JAWS dream and swoon amidst a sea of shifting spaces, architecture, and patterns…. Read more »
Global live music and events professionals to explore working in the Covid-age
A panel of professionals drawn from the global live music and events industries will discuss the challenges of working under current Coronavirus restrictions as part of the… Read more »
Innovative Catering Company Launches Fine Dining Delivery Service
The Cornerstone Kitchen, an independent catering company based in Sutton Coldfield, has launched a brand new fine dining experience that can be enjoyed in the comfort of… Read more »
MeetspaceVR gift cards helping children that qualify for free school meals chance to join online coding club
MeetspaceVR are currently running an offer up to the end of the this year: Campaign: Be A Hero – Reward A Hero – Create A Hero Something… Read more »
Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 4
With cinemas still closed under Tier 3 restrictions, until things change this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW Possessor… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill 21 November
The one and only Danny de Reybekill is back in the best musical seat in the region to present this week’s OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Danny blasts off brand new… Read more »
Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 3
Cinemas again closed for a month as part of the new national lockdown, until then this column will focus on films being made available on the various… Read more »
Dishoom launch Vegan Sausage Naan Roll Kit
Dishoom are delighted to announce the timely arrival of the brand-new Vegan Sausage Naan Roll Kit, which is now available on the Dishoom Store for nationwide delivery. Responding to polite but numerous… Read more »
Get in the festive spirit with a virtual Christmas concert featuring West Midlands musicians for Parkinson’s UK
A virtual Christmas concert featuring a host of festive performances will raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. ‘An Evening of Christmas Melodies’, will take place on Zoom… Read more »
Screen and Film School to open in Birmingham and partners with Birmingham Film Festival
The long-established Screen and Film School is opening a new state-of-the-art campus in Birmingham next September 2021. Screen and Film School is sponsoring Birmingham Film Festival 2020,… Read more »
Medicine set to open new location at the Mailbox on Thursday 3rd December
Renowned Midlands bakery and café Medicine, is set to open a new location at the Mailbox on Thursday 3rd December, offering an array of delicious brunch, lunch… Read more »
Black Country business advisors defy Coronavirus with major expansion
A Black Country businessman has defied expectations of a lockdown slowdown by investing in a new £200,000, 1,000 square foot office and doubling his team. Action Coach… Read more »
Virtual strength and balance roadshow comes to Birmingham
A series of online strength and balance sessions for people in later life are being arranged to tackle falls – a leading cause of fatal and serious… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel – 14 November
This week’s Brum Radio A List is compiled by Pete Steel who has assembled new tracks from: Dapz On The Map // Philippa Zawe // The Pagans S.O.H // RISCAS // By Devices // Jim Hudson // Faye Smith // BEAR Plus there’s… Read more »
Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 2
Cinemas again closed for a month as part of the new national lockdown, until then this column will focus on films being made available on the various… Read more »
Local Dance Entrepreneur raises money for Children in Need
A young dance entrepreneur, from Solihull, reached for the stars Friday evening in aid of Children in Need. Danni Cash, artistic director and choreographer of Dc2 Entertainment… Read more »
MY Flamingos: 12 % off early Black Fri on Cocktail Delivery & Gift Hampers
Delicious Fresh-Made Craft Cocktails. All our cocktails are made to order with premium spirits and fresh ingredients. Each craft cocktail gift set is packaged with fun! Each… Read more »
Birmingham’s biggest independent project… is it set to thrive or will it even survive? Art.Quarter Jordan Patel talks ‘BRANDEMIC.’
Just two weeks after launching the first business in the Art.Quarter complex, Art.Barbers have had to close its doors until December 2nd following the government’s latest lockdown… Read more »
The Mailbox welcomes authentic Italian restaurant, Lucarelli this December
The Mailbox in Birmingham will be welcoming authentic Italian restaurant, Lucarelli, to its mix of eateries next month. With a menu packed with traditional Italian dishes, the… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 7 November
This week’s OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List comes courtesy of Pete Steel who has new music you’ll all want to vote for. The winning candidates include: Saint Alto // CHRIS TYE // DAME // Diddy Sweg // ROMA COVE // The VCR // Shai… Read more »
Savvy Christmas shopper? Give the Gift that keeps on Giving
Looking for inspiration for Christmas presents? If classy, delicious gifts delivered to the door of the wine/spirits/beer/food lover in your life is what you need, then look… Read more »
Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies
Cinemas again closed for a month as part of the new national lockdown, until then this column will focus on films being made available on the various… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill – 31 October
Danny de Reybekill returns for a Halloween edition of the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List with a show packed full of brand new local tunes to give you goosebumps in… Read more »
New Film Releases Oct 31st and Where To Watch Them
While all Cineworld Cinemas are temporarily closed following the shifting of the Bond movie to 2021, other sites currently remain open with special safety measures in place… Read more »
From Virtual Discos to Cocktail Classes – How To Celebrate Halloween Virtually
GHOULISH FUN AND GAMES THIS WEEK TO CELEBRATE ALL HALLOWS EVE (WHETHER YOU’RE IN TIER ONE, TWO OR THREE) Wednesday 28th October 2020: For many social butterflies,… Read more »
Shai Brides return with pulsating power track Vitamins, release Friday 6th November
Leading Birmingham’s supercharged pop scene, Shai Brides return with pulsating power track Vitamins, released on Friday 6th November. Shai Brides write pop music trapped in a disintegrating… Read more »
Zyggurat music project debut EP Release ‘Earth II’
Zyggurat is an electronic music project by Pete Grimshaw with Nathan Jones (drums, percussions) & Liam Halloran (vibraphone, electronics). Forged in the post industrial terrains of the… Read more »
Faster Than Ever 4 December 2020 – 14 February 2021 at Ikon Gallery
Ikon announces the forthcoming group show Faster Than Ever – an exhibition invented out of necessity in response to the challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. Involving… Read more »
Henry’s Blueshouse at The Bull’s Head, Tuesday 3rd November
From the early 1900s, musicians from the nearby state of Mississippi made their way to Memphis, Tennessee, attracted by the bright lights of Beale Street. Among the… Read more »
What’s on at The Night Owl this Novermber!
The Night Owl’s Halloween ‘Tarantino Brunch’ Sunday 1st November – 12PM – 6PM Sunday 1st November You went wild for our ‘Pulp Killers’ Halloween Tarantino party last… Read more »
The Night Owl Presents It’s First Comedy Night
Night Howlers’ is a brand new comedy event launching on Wednesday 4th November at The Night Owl, playing host to a handpicked selection of the best up… Read more »
The Sweetshop Murder, an original 7-part podcast available this autumn
True-crime podcasts investigate the murder of Quinton sweetshop owner during the 50s The story has been investigated and is told by the victim’s great nephew 7 podcasts… Read more »
MEGATONE SESSIONS – Episode 2 – The Wytches – Halloween Special
Megatone Sessions are very excited to announce the second instalment of their in studio video series, showcasing performances from Birmingham’s underground and beyond. After the success of… Read more »
The Old Crown Live Music Listings this Autumn!
Ash Sheehan live at The Old Crown Friday 30th October 18:00 – 22:00 Ash Sheehan returns to our garden on Friday 30th October performing TWO live stripped… Read more »
New Film Releases Oct 23rd and Where To Watch Them
While all Cineworld Cinemas are temporarily closed following the shifting of the Bond movie to 2021, other sites currently remain open with special safety measures in place… Read more »
Exhibition Wavelengths – Melanie King at Argentea Gallery 5th Nov – 18th Dec
Wavelengths Melanie King 5th November – 18th December Exploring the visual representation of natural phenomena; through analogue infrared photography in the series Wavelengths and with long-exposures of… Read more »
Quizes at The Old Crown this November
Peep Show Quiz at The Old Crown “This is outrageous, this is contagious” The Old Crown Peep Show quiz is back in the garden on 19th November!… Read more »
Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside Jazz Festival 2020
A chaotic few weeks – months even – for the Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside Jazz Festival suddenly got a lot worse in the last 48 hours before… Read more »
Henry’s Blueshouse returns to the Bulls Head every Tuesday this Winter
Henry’s Blueshouse at the Bulls Head is taking one big step towards normality with the return to Tuesdays is Bluesdays next Tuesday at 7.00 pm. After two… Read more »
Vietnamese Street Kitchen to open in Bullring this November
A new city centre site of popular restaurant Vietnamese Street Kitchen is due to open at Birmingham’s iconic Bullring next month. Independently owned and family run, the new… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 17 October
It’s the triumphant return of Danny de Reybekill to the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List this week with another 60 mins of pure local talent. With tracks from: The Gorstey Lea Street… Read more »
Plant and Pulse gears up to celebrate 1st birthday
A plant-based cafe in central Birmingham is gearing up to celebrate their 1st year serving hungry local by increasing their opening hours and doubling their menu. Plant… Read more »
Friday Night’s Alright this November at The Old Crown Birmingham
Friday 6th November 18:00 – 22:00 The Old Crown presents Friday Night’s Alright! 🎉 A brand new experience coming to The Old Crown on Friday 6th November… Read more »
New Film Releases Oct 15th 2020 and Where To Watch Them
While all Cineworld Cinemas are temporarily closed following the shifting of the Bond movie to 2021, other sites currently remain open with special safety measures in place… Read more »
Live music in Birmingham to receive just 2 Percent of Cultural Recovery Fund first round
Just three out of a potential 197 live music venues in Birmingham secured funding in CRF round one from UK Government following pandemic City music promoter says… Read more »