Local band Melotone offer weekly series immersing fans in sound and vision
Melotone @ Home is the world we have brewed for ourselves amidst the music industry shutdown. Without gigs, musicians are struggling to express themselves. Our remedy is… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List with Danny de Reybekill
Swerving back into the hot seat with another swathe of local music to wrap your ears around is Danny de Reybekill who presents the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List On this… Read more »
New Socially Distanced Outdoor Festival, Little But Live in Moseley Park
Birmingham-based company, Paperback Theatre are holding an exciting and varied outdoor festival, Little But LIVE! In Moseley Parkto safely bring together Moseley residents and the wider Birmingham… Read more »
Friendly Neighbourhood Film Screenings for September
THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER Sorry To Bother You – 17:00 Goodfellas – 20:15 FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER Donnie Darko – 17:00 Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead – 20:00 SATURDAY… Read more »
Film Reviews this Autumn
Cinemas are mostly now open with special safety measures in place. As such, this column will wherever possible include reviews of new releases alongside additions to new… Read more »
Reggae Cookout and PRINCE Brunch this September
The Night Owl’s Reggae Cookout with Joe Turner & Hayden Taylor Sunday 20th September 14:00 – 20:00 Bringing it back by popular demand… The Night Owl’s Reggae… Read more »
Henry’s Virtual Blueshouse September 2020
The latest installment of Henry’s Botanical Blueshouse saw The Frenzies living up to their name as we all got hopping to some high octane rockabilly. Watch The… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 5 September
Another lush swathe of local music to wrap your ears around presented by Danny de Reybekill on the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. On this week’s show, brand new music from: Dorcha // NeOne… Read more »
Quiz Nights at The Old Crown this October!
It’s Always Sunny Quiz at The Old Crown Birmingham Thursday 8th October 18:00 – 22:00 Do you love Always Sunny, or are you a dumb bird? Prove… Read more »
What’s On at The Night Owl this September!
The Night Owl’s Britpop Brunch Saturday 19th September 13:00 – 19:00 The Night Owl’s Britpop Brunch is back by popular demand! Saturday 19th September with DJs playing… Read more »
Dead Wax Digbeth Record Fair Sunday 6th September 2020
Dead Wax Digbeth Record Fair Sunday 6th September 2020 28 Adderley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4ED Doors open at 12pm, ends at 5pm Outdoors in rear of… Read more »
Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema – Details and September screenings
Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema brings cinema back to Kings Heath’s historic The Kingsway for the first time since its closure in 1979. Hosted by new event space Kings… Read more »
D.J. Quinn’s launching a BBQ smokehouse restaurant on Friday 4th September
D.J. Quinn’s, Hall Green, will be launching a BBQ smokehouse restaurant on Friday 4th September with complimentary small plates and tasters available to guests throughout the event…. Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 29 August
It’s time for you to listen to another 60mins of beautiful, Birmingham music with the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. This week Pete Steel is in charge of all the latest… Read more »
The Yard Grand Opening at The Floodgate
Big Shout out to all of our Floodgater’s Its BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND people!! The sun looks like it will be a-shining (blame BBC weather if not). This… Read more »
When Bob Marley Came To Britain: BBC2 Saturday 29th August
In the 1970s, Bob Marley rose from humble beginnings to become a global superstar. It was a journey that took place not just in his homeland of… Read more »
The Night Owl’s Reggae Cookout with DJ Dekker
Saturday 6th September 14:00 – 20:00 Sunday 6th September The Night Owl’s Reggae Cookout With DJ Dekker playing the best in 60s & 70s Roots Reggae, Ska… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 22 August
Join Danny de Reybekill once again for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List! Whilst it seems Danny might be sleeping in the studio, he is simply as dedicated as ever to bring you… Read more »
FILMWIRE August and September 2020
FILM OF THE MONTHKoko-di Koko-da The Wikipedia entry for Johannes Nyholm’s second feature film describes it as a ‘surrealist dark fantasy psychological horror drama’. Which is another… Read more »
September Botanicals Bands Announced
Henry’s Botanical Blueshouse has been such a runaway success that we’ve sorted it with The Botanical Gardens to keep on presenting live music every Sunday at 2pm… Read more »
Dirty Bingo is a brand new night hosted by The Actress and Bishop this Autumn
Date & time of event: Launches 3rd September 2020 | 20:00 – 23:00 (Second event 1st October) Tickets: £5 via www.evebtbrite.comVenue: The Actress & Bishop, 36 Ludgate… Read more »
A New Digital Festival Celebrating Birmingham’s Unique Diversity
A unique online festival, promoting the diverse identity of Birmingham, takes place this August Bank Holiday. The festival co-ordinated by United Community Activity Network (UCAN) and partners,… Read more »
Birmingham Stories launches writing competition with Dishoom
Birmingham Stories, a campaign from the National Literacy Trust and the University of Birmingham to raise literacy levels across the city, has launched a writing competition to… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 15 August
Join Danny de Reybekill once again for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List! Danny’s on the case with new music from: Call Me Unique // Ed Geater & ENIGMA DUBZ // Tragic Sasha // Megan Lara Mae // C R Y M S… Read more »
Overhear Presents: Statues
An online workshop with Adrian B Earle and Kibriya Mehrban responding to the statues of Birmingham. Our city is littered with commemorations and decorations celebrating histories many… Read more »
Birmingham musicians and gig goers!
Our PEC-funded Live Music Research project that is looking at the live music sector in Birmingham needs your help. Please do share this post (and/or the link below)… Read more »
Bank Holiday at The Night Owl
The Night Owl’s Soul and Funk Brunch 29th August 12:00 – 18:00 Saturday 29th August Expect DJs playing the best in 60s and 70s soul and funk!… Read more »
Sketch helping to save Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
In 2016 sketch artist Carl Lavia and photographer, Lorna Le Bredonchel began their epic 69 cities project, which aims to create a portrait of the whole United… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club returns to the open air Digbeth Arena this weekend
After a nearly 6-month wait, the popular Birmingham-based street food event, Digbeth Dining Club, are returning to Digbeth. The multi-award winning operators, who were forced to close… Read more »
Saturday Sessions at The Night Owl August 2020
Saturday 8th August: 14:00 – 00:00 Saturday 8th August Unfortunately due to recent government advice there will be no live music. But we will be open from… Read more »
Argentea Gallery re-opening exhibition
Argentea Gallery The Writing of Stones Gin Rimmington Jones 17th Sept – 31st Oct Opens: Thursday, 17th September, midday-6pm The Writing of Stones, is a solo exhibition… Read more »
Old Crown Quizes for August 2020
Peep Show quiz Cult quizzes are BACK at The Old Crown starting from 13th August with a Peep Show special! Expect questions on everything from Corfu ’06… Read more »
The Human League Dare 40 UK Tour
Celebrating forty years since the release of DARE, The Human League will be performing this classic album in it’s entirety, as well as other hits from their… Read more »
BBQ Is Back On The Menu In Castle Bromwich….
Saddle up folks, it’s the news we have all been waiting for. BBQ is firmly back on the menu as Hickory’s Smokehouse finally re-opens its doors on… Read more »
Global luxury restaurant and bar group D&D London to launch a rooftop restaurant at 103 Colmore Row
Sterling Property Ventures has agreed terms with global luxury restaurant and bar group D&D London to launch a rooftop restaurant at 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham’s tallest new… Read more »
Saturday Sessions at The Night Owl
Saturday 8th August: 14:00 – 00:00 Saturday 8th August Unfortunately due to recent government advice there will be no live music. But we will be open from… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 1 August 2020
August is here and Pete Steel is back in the chair with another 60 minutes of brilliant Birmingham music broadcasting out to the world, with new entries from: Shai Brides // Gaby… Read more »
Roxy Ball Room Birmingham Re-Opens
#Digbethballers can return to the site ‘full Roxy-style’ on Saturday 1st August, provided they book in advance The ‘home of competitive social gaming’, Roxy Ball Room Birmingham is re-opening on Saturday 1st August for… Read more »
Saturday Sessions with Heart & Sol & The Carlings
Saturday 8th August 14:00 – 00:00 Open from 2pm till midnight and the music will be provided by specially curated Night Owl playlists – good music only!… Read more »
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra – Gramophone Award
Gramophone magazine – one of classical music’s oldest and most prestigious monthly magazines – has announced the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as amongst 10 nominated ensembles… Read more »
Here comes The Night Owl with Midnight City Soul (Stripped Back)
Saturday 1st August: 14:00 – 00:00 Open from 2pm till midnight and the music will be provided by specially curated Night Owl playlists – good music only!… Read more »
Coming Up At Henry’s Botanical Blueshouse
Since we launched Henry’s Botanical Blueshouse at the start of the month, we’ve had such a good time listening to down home blues in the sunshine each… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List – 25 July 2020
As ever, an absolutely jam-packed show bursting with brilliant Brummie tunage. Danny de Reybekill has new music from: DEJA // Second Cities // Hunger Moon // T8PES // Dinky Music // Mayday // ThisIsElektric // 12omo // Tarju Le’Sano The DopeRes K.I.D PLUS there’s the EXCLUSIVE… Read more »
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro Announce The Unprecedented Tour 2021
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro have announced a run of shows for 2021 – ‘The Unprecedented Tour’ – which will call at some of the biggest… Read more »
Check out this Birmingham restaurant’s innovative way to say safe
Ming Moon, Birmingham’s most popular Asian buffet restaurant, is returning from lockdown with a brand new system to protect the health of customers and staff. The unique… Read more »
Birmingham Charitable Collective Commences Fundraising with Prints of Forward in Unity Artwork
Art for Charity is pleased to announce the launch of the official commemorative prints of the Forward in Unity mural. The largest of the prints are available… Read more »
Long Live The Night Owl!
We’re delighted to announce we are open to the public this SATURDAY 18TH JULY as a bar with table service from 2pm till midnight and the music… Read more »
Son of soul legend Jackie Wilson records video of soul classic Higher and Higher for NHS charity fundraiser
The video was premiered at virtual festival ‘The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig’ on Saturday 11th July raising money for NHS charities On Saturday, July… Read more »
City centre music pub is giving away free nights out for your selfies
Brum music pub The Actress & Bishop are asking customers to tag the pub in their selfies with the hash tag #actressoutout to be in with the… Read more »
Roxy Ball Room Birmingham Re-opens on Saturday 1st August
#Digbethballers can return to the site ‘full Roxy-style’ on Saturday 1st August, provided they book in advance The ‘home of competitive social gaming’, Roxy Ball Room Birmingham is re-opening… Read more »