Local Breweries Hop To It With New Web Shops
For those who are lamenting the closure of Brum’s best pubs, hope is only a hop away. Two of the city’s finest breweries, Dig Brew Co. of… Read more »
How to walk the Camino de Santiago during lockdown
Like many organisations St Basils Birmingham based charity has had to cancel all its fundraising events, this of course leaves a huge hole in the finances needed… Read more »
Dig Brew Co Launches Pioneering Home Delivery Service
Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co brewery has entered the home deliveries market after launching its first Imperial Stout through a new online shop. The award-winning craft brewery on… Read more »
Brum compilation album showcases new electronically influenced artists in aid of charity!
During the pandemic lock down, music has been one of the key things that has helped a lot of us from going completely insane. Having all this… Read more »
Home Deliveries, Food, Drink, Merchandise, Music Streams & Virtual Quizes – Brum is Bubblin’ Hot!
Come back Brexit all is forgiven (nearly)! With the Coronavirus lock down in full effect, businesses in Brum, the rest of the UK, and most of the… Read more »
The Night Owl Launches a Crowd funder for support during COVID-19
The current COVID19 pandemic has led to a necessary Lock Down which has resulted in some very difficult times for the nightlife industry and all of the… Read more »
Local charity launches ‘Bubbles for Basils’: New activity for young children
A local charity that helps homeless and vulnerable young people across the West Midlands has launched a new activity for children to get involved with which once… Read more »
Last night I dreamt I went to the cinema…
Last night I dreamt I went to the cinema… Rapidly taking on a nostalgic glow along with pubs and live sport and readily available flour, the communal… Read more »
Lycio Birmingham Visual for track ‘Nightfall’
Birmingham alt-pop trio Lycio have announced the release of their next single, ‘Nightfall’ on 3rd April via Lycio Records. The band have previously performed as the headlining… Read more »
Escape Hunt Launches Free Print-At-Home Easter Activity Packs To Keep Whole Family Entertained During Isolation!
Escape Hunt launch downloadable interactive games for the whole family. With Easter being celebrated in a different way this year, Escape Hunt want to provide products that… Read more »
Riscas Release Indie Jazz Anthem Cool To Chill With
“I love them, what a sound!” – Greg James, Radio 1 “It’s easy to see why Riscas have amassed such adulation – their songs are fast and… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide April 2020
Thought Brum’s music scene was knocked out cold by the Coronavirus? You couldn’t be more wrong! It takes a lot to keep this city down, there’s a… Read more »
Henry’s Virtual Blueshouse Tuesday 31st March 2020
If the lockdown has you crawlin’ up the walls, well brother we’ve got the cure! Tonight, we’re premiering two brand new videos over on our Youtube channel…. Read more »
SIMON EVANS: The Work of The Devil Tour 2020 Review
One of Britain’s favorite stand-up comedians, defined by the driest of comedy and brilliantly sarcastic stage manner, Simon Evans introduced ‘’The Work of The Devil’’ Tour 2020,… Read more »
Dishoom Launch Postponed with Delivery and Collection from 21st March
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we have announced the postponement of the launch of Dishoom Birmingham. In light of the escalating public health crisis,… Read more »
Statement from the team at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Coronavirus
Following the recent government guidelines, The REP has taken the decision to temporarily close the venue to the public with immediate effect in order to help prevent… Read more »
PAPER BUOYS to release new single LIAA
Birmingham Indie Rockers, PAPER BUOYS, have announced details of their first release of 2020. LIAA (Love Is All Around) will be released on all major digital platforms… Read more »
Coronavirus and Going Out in Brum!
Dear all, Grapevine has been helping spread the word about all the fab things to do in Brum since 2012, obviously these are unprecedented times with regards… Read more »
Call for Entries Opens for the 13th Annual Midlands Fashion Awards
The Midlands Fashion Awards announces its call for entries for the 2020 Midlands Fashion Awards event, calling new and emerging fashion designers and creative talent from across… Read more »
HOOPLA BLUE are set to unleash their debut album
HOOPLA BLUE are set to unleash their debut album ‘Pl(^)nted’ – pronounced ‘planted’ – an exhilarating 11-track record that sees the Birmingham outfit confront themes of identity… Read more »
Paperback Theatre presents Me and My Doll
She’s a workaholic executive with an aggressive streak. He’s an inflatable doll. The course of true love never did run smooth. When workaholic Kate is “gifted” a… Read more »
Gaye Bykers on Acid GBOA 2020 VISION Tour May 2020
May 2020 heralds the return of near legendary psychedelic electro punkers – Gaye Bykers On Acid. The original line up is back in full attack and will… Read more »
Birmingham’s second Secret Supper to support people with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s UK is hosting its Secret Supper dining event in the centre of Birmingham on Tuesday 28 April. This is the second time the charity is holding… Read more »
Marisa And The Moths, Hawxx, Nine Miles South
Marisa And The Moths ‘Cute band name’, you say? Trust us: there’s nothing moth-like about these guys. Featuring soaring vocals from Marisa Rodriguez and satisfying (yet sparingly… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide March 2020
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for March 2020, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month… Read more »
Supersonic Festival 2020: first line-up announcement!
Building on the success of last year’s sell-out edition, Supersonic Festival organisers, Capsule continue their voyage of discovery – now twenty years strong – celebrating heaviness in a variety of forms, and ever… Read more »
A Thousand Fallen Blossoms Aliki Braine at Argentea Gallery
This spring Argentea Gallery proudly presents the uniquely crafted photography of London-based artist Aliki Braine. Exhibited for the first time, A Thousand Fallen Blossoms brings elements of… Read more »
The Old Crown celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a week of festivities in it’s Guinness Village
Birmingham’s Oldest Pub is bringing its St. Patrick’s Festivities back the fourth year for 2020 with a whole host of events, as part of #DigbethStPats. Situated on… Read more »
SOLID PROJECTS presents Retrograde, the first group show of 2020
SOLID PROJECTS presents Retrograde, the first group show of 2020, exhibiting the work of Day Barry, Asuf Ishaq, Francisca Sosa López, Michal Raz and Monica Perez Vega…. Read more »
Nitin Sawhney Announces Immigrants Tour 2020 Ahead of Upcoming New Album
Leading producer, songwriter, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Nitin Sawhney has announced a new album in partnership with Sony Music Masterworks alongside a UK tour for 2020, following on… Read more »
Faustus: That Damned Woman review by Emilia Antoniadou
A destiny signed by blood as hellfire longs for her never-ending torment. A Headlong and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre co-production in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre. After premiering… Read more »
Dishoom Birmingham to open 1st April – bookings open 1st March
Dishoom Birmingham will open on 1st April 2020 at One Chamberlain Square (part of Paradise Birmingham), where it will enjoy the company of the city’s most beautiful… Read more »
Nativity! The Musical returns to Birmingham Reperatory Theatre for 2020/21
Following its world premiere at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 2017, the theatre is delighted to announce that Debbie Isitt’s hit productionNATIVITY! The Musical will return to its… Read more »
Blow Water and CHLOE Creative Collaboration – Hong Kong pop up kitchen 23rd March 2020 at Cork and Cage
We are kicking off our creative collaborations with @chloequreshi – chef and founder of @wihbrum. Combining our signature dishes with Chloe’s experience, we are curating an exciting… Read more »
Stu Deeley to launch Pop Up Chefs Table at Simpsons
Life has been a bit of a whirlwind for Stu Deeley, 28, since he was crowned winner of MasterChef: The Professionals in December 2019. The past weeks… Read more »
Sutton Soul Club – Good Friday, 10th April 2020
Its a real honour to have these guys come and spin for us at the Town hall and the first of many Sutton Soul Club events on… Read more »
Cirque Berserk! is back on the road with another exhilarating tour and some new acts to be performed!
A spectacular where traditional circus meets West End productions. Founded by Zippo in 2013, Cirque Berserk! is the biggest real circus made for theatre, appropriate for every… Read more »
The Birmingham St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade Organising Committee Confirm the Parade will go ahead this year
The Birmingham St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade organising team are thrilled to confirm the parade will take place Sunday 15th March thanks to investment from local construction… Read more »
The Lighthouse – Worshipping the light’s intoxicating glow as we slowly descend into eternal darkness
Washed up shore from the 1890s, carried by A24 Productions, The Lighthouse (2019) is an art-house psychological thriller, directed by visionary filmmaker, Robert Eggers. After his first… Read more »
Birmingham Irish pub hosts St. Patrick’s celebrations
Much loved and traditional Irish pub D.J. Quinn’s has planned a huge celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, spanning five events with free live music. Based in Hall… Read more »
BYP Network for Young Black Professionals Launches in Birmingham
A network for young black professionals is launching its Birmingham division this February 27th The BYP Network app was founded in 2016 to connect young, black professionals… Read more »
Artist Doug Hyde celebrates his tour at Whitewall Gallery Birmingham with new survey
A bright blue sky on a sunny day, looking at old pictures and cute kittens and puppies are among the little things which make Brits feel happy…. Read more »
MeMe Detroit and Glass Ceilings play The Bear Tavern for International Women’s Day Bear Grooves Gig
Bearwood Promoters are celebrating International Women’s Day with headliners MeMe Detroit, supported by Glass Ceilings, at Bear Grooves on 6th March, from 8pm, at The Bear Tavern…. Read more »
Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce at Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents exhibitions of new work by Australian Aboriginal artists Judy Watson (b. 1959) and Yhonnie Scarce (b. 1973), as part of an international tour developed in… Read more »
BLOCK opening party on 22 February with Burnski at Tunnel Club
We are stripping back clubbing to its core elements: underground tech music – electric atmosphere – industrial settings. We believe a night should be a journey, one… Read more »
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story returns to Brum for Anniversary Tour
Through its phenomenal run of productions and performances across five continents, Buddy has become known as ‘The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical’ and is now… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a free Bosford Rose Pink Gin at Bitters N’ Twisted venues
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Bitters ‘N Twisted Venues have teamed up with Bosford Rose to treat 50 of their customers to a free Bosford Rose Pink Gin! … Read more »
Kay Mellor’s Band of Gold at the Alexandra theatre review
As a fan of the original tv show, which first aired back in March 1995, I was excited to hear that the world stage premier of the… Read more »
New ‘Actress Live’ Music Weekends in Jewellery Quarter
A trip to St Paul’s Square is never complete without a visit to the Actress & Bishop for a pint of Guinness and a bit of live… Read more »
Digbeth Estates announces From Digbeth With Love Campaign in support of St Basil’s ahead of Valentine’s Day 2020
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, businesses of Digbeth are joining forces to help raise money for Digbeth-based charity, St Basil’s, with their campaign, ‘From Digbeth With Love’. St… Read more »