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 »
The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events
The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With nine days full of exciting events, there is something for everyone… Read more »
Six By Nico Announce New Menu
Six by Nico, the unique six-course tasting menu concept that sees the menu evolve every six weeks, has announced its third menu is ‘Hanoi’, launching 26th February… Read more »
New Films 08th February 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Iron Claw (15) The title referring to their trademark pressure grip, written… Read more »
DEA MATRONA – Rock Duo Announce BIRMINGHAM Show this May
Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA today announce the release of their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out 3rd May (pre-order here). The announcement comes hand-in-hand with… Read more »
One Billion Rising Flash mob in Birmingham – 14th Feb
The Active Wellbeing Society and women’s charity WE:ARE will be joining the One Billion Rising Movement once again, with a flash mob in Birmingham City Centre. This year’s event is… Read more »
MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL reveals 2024 line-up Belle & Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys + more
Belle and Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys, Flogging Molly and CMAT are just some of the big name headliners announced for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday… Read more »
THE CORRS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 14TH NOVEMBER 2024
Today, Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs announce an eight-date UK & Ireland tour titled ‘Talk On Corners’ in November 2024. Performing tracks from the acclaimed album plus a selection… Read more »
A Winter Romance – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Tattu
This February, Tattu, the modern Chinese restaurant group, are thrilled to release their limited editionValentine’s Day offering across all five venues, which includes an exclusive partnership with… Read more »
Game-changing UK arts and social space relaunches with world-class cultural programme
– Hockley Social Club in Birmingham will present cutting-edge and diverse arts, comedy, music, and talks alongside award-winning street food, following significant investment in revamp of 10,000… Read more »
ORBITAL – Release “Tonight In Belfast” (feat Mike Garry) || Ahead of BIRMINGHAM Gig (26 Apr)
“Tonight In Belfast” is a piece of electronic music perfection, with DJ Helen blending David Holmes’ remix of “Belfast” with Manchester street poet Mike Garry’s track “Tonight”…. Read more »
LOCK IN YOUR LOVE AT GUSTO ITALIAN THIS VALENTINE’S
Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, invites diners to share a moment with them this Valentine’s and celebrate with anyone they hold dear with their exclusive… Read more »
TONY BLACKBURN OBE ANNOUNCES SOUNDS OF THE 60’S LIVE UK TOUR – EXTRA DATES ADDED
One of the most recognisable and legendary voices in British radio history, Tony Blackburn, who was recently awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list for… Read more »
GABRIELLE – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 5TH APRIL 2024
After selling-out all 32 nights during last year’s ’30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025. Her biggest ever… Read more »
Lounge unveils Valentine’s Pop-Up in Bullring, Birmingham
Love is in the air at Bullring, Birmingham! Midlands born underwear brand Lounge is excited to be heading to Birmingham with their exclusive three day Valentine’s pop-up to make everyone’s Valentine’s… Read more »
Carmen (14 February) and Madama Butterfly (21 April) at The Alexandra Birmingham
Senbla, by arrangement with Opera International, proudly presents two Ellen Kent productions featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full… Read more »
New Films 2nd February 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Argylle (12A) Ignore the savage reviews, the latest screwball spy caper from Matthew… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2024 with a smattering of DJ events for good measure. We search high and low to bring to… Read more »
THINK PINK! BAR + BLOCK X TEQUILA ROSE VALENTINE’S BOTTOMLESS LUNCH
Taking place from 12pm-5pm, say cheers with your Valentine and enjoy two-hours of free-flowing bubbles with your lunch or upgrade to Bar + Block’s cocktails for only… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2024 Season
Sunday 4 February 2024 Moseley All Services Club, Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs Free entrance http://moseleyrecordfair.com/ FUTURE… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Selfridges Birmingham
Selfridges is pleased to be sharing the romance this Valentine’s Day at Selfridges Birmingham with a series of workshops, events and experiences. At Selfridges Birmingham, shoppers will… Read more »
BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 4th MAY 2024
Utilita Arena Birmingham Sunday 4th May 2024 Tickets on sale 10am this Friday 2nd February via The Ticket Factory Featuring Special Guests NLE Choppa on Select U.S. Dates and… Read more »
Verve Lounge opens this SaturdayElevating Birmingham’s Nightlife Experience
Birmingham’s nightlife is about to reach new heights this February with the launch of Verve Lounge, a sophisticated and vibrant bar that promises to redefine your evening escapades. Verve Lounge… Read more »
ONE | BIRD – Amina Khayyam Dance Company at Birmingham Hippodrome 28-29 February
Amina Khayyam Dance Company is returning to the Birmingham Hippodrome‘s Patrick Studio on 28th and 29th February with ONE | BIRD, a double-bill of high intensity Kathak, south Asian classical dance. Following… Read more »
Grease at The Alexandra Birmingham from 15 to 20 July
Lead producer Colin Ingram is delighted to announce the full cast the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by… Read more »
An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 February
The producers of the Curve production of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK Tour, which opens at The… Read more »
Announcing National Sake Week 2024
Dive into an exploration of Japanese sake and shochu during the muchanticipated UK’s inaugural National Sake Week, unfolding from April 15th to 21st, 2024. This week-long celebration… Read more »
Singer Al Lewis releases new album with Birmingham gig
Award-nominated Welsh singer-songwriter Al Lewis has announced the release of Fifteen Years, an album 15 years in the making. Through Lewis’s own experience of finally beginning to come to… Read more »
Dear Evan Hansen at The Alexandra 22 to 26 October – TikTok talent search
The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of… Read more »
New theatre show at MAC for IWW
Arts Council England NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) Gazebo Theatre are set to captivate audiences on a nationwide tour this March, with ‘WANTED,’ an innovative, unique, and truly… Read more »
ORBITAL – Confirm BIRMINGHAM for The Green + Brown Album Tour (26 Apr)
ORBITAL are to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known to fans as ‘The Green Album’, on 19th April via London Records. Formats include a 4LP… Read more »
An Evening with The Fast Show at The Alexandra Birmingham on 28 March
30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, “the defining comedy sketch show of the Nineties” (The Independent) is back, live on tour…. Read more »
New Films 26th January 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Color Purple (12A) Like Mean Girls, this has taken an adapative journey… Read more »
GET LOST IN LOVE AT THE LOST & FOUND BIRMINGHAM
Available on 14th February, step into the whimsical world of The Lost & Found for a three-course set menu for only £33 per person. With a focus on… Read more »
Cheese Lovers Unite – Birmingham Seasonal Markets Cheese Fest Returns!
Calling all cheese enthusiasts! Get ready to indulge in a seriously cheesy celebration at Seasonal Markets ‘Cheese Fest’ on March 23rd, 2024. Held at The Bond in… Read more »
TEENAGE DADS – Aussie Stars return for Birmingham Date in May + Release new Single
With every release, Teenage Dads unapologetically embrace their eccentricities without shame or apology. Fresh off the back of taking home the 2023 Michael Gudinkski Breakthrough Artist ARIA… Read more »
Vienna Release First Single of 2024 Stare into the Sky
Birmingham-based Midwest Emo band Vienna set to release a dynamic new single, produced by a legend in the scene, Jake Checkoway. The band will be supporting the… Read more »
50% off at Bundobust Birmingham
Check out this awesome new offer from the Bundobust crew. From now until Sunday 11th February, guests can get an awesome 50% off food at Bundobust Birmingham. The offer… Read more »
The Big Fatt Valentines Quiz with Fatt Butcher
This Valentine’s Day, Wednesday 14th February, local drag legend Fatt Butcher – as seen on ITV’s The Voice UK – is heading to The Button Factory in… Read more »
NQ64 Laser Quest, an adults-only laser quest experience from the retro gaming concept, NQ64, will launch in Digbeth from 16th February
NQ64, Digbeth’s popular arcade bar, have announced they will be launching their first adults-only Laser Quest experience from 16th February. The experience will see NQ64 expand their… Read more »
Here You Come Again at The Alexandra Birmingham from 10 to 14 September
Simon Friend Entertainment, in co-production with Leeds Playhouse, is delighted to announce that following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here… Read more »