Award-winning folk artist Jim Moray plays Birmingham
Award winning folk singer, guitarist and producer Jim Moray will tour the UK this spring, playing Eastside Jazz Club in Birmingham on Tuesday, 17th March, following the… Read more »
Chris Bush reimagines the darkly compelling tale of Doctor Faustus
In an exciting collaboration with Headlong and Lyric Hammersmith, Faustus: That Damned Woman comes to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 26 February – 7 March. Inspired by the… Read more »
The Nightingales have an exciting year ahead
Seminal Birmingham cult post-punk band ‘The Nightingales’ have an exciting year ahead – there is a new album coming out and a film later in the year… Read more »
Slag Mag returns with International Women’s Day Festival
The Serious Ladies of Art and Gigs are fundraising with an all dayer on Saturday, March 7th. Birmingham’s arts and gigs collective Slag Mag (Serious Ladies of… Read more »
Brum’s self-love dance party just landed and it’s getting rave reviews
Girl Therapy is a community of self-love gravitated millennial women in Birmingham, originally put on the map with their widely read daily emails (the daily mini self-love… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday 7 February 4pm until late
This February, get out and about, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month: Centrala: Paulina Korobkiewicz –… Read more »
Six Nations – Credible 80s – Posh Hot Sandwiches
Sound check… one, two Pioneering live music and DJ sets from some of Birmingham’s best, music is the beating heart of 1000 Trades. See more on Facebook. SATURDAY… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide February 2020
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for Feb 2020, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month… Read more »
The Pagans S.O.H and HUDS to play new live music night at The Bear Tavern 7th February
The Pagans S.O.H (Shepherds of Humanity) and HÜDS to play new live music night at The Bear Tavern on 7th February Bearwood Promoters present the second in a series… Read more »
Argentea Gallery presents the first UK exhibition of photographs by Finnish artist Jenni Granholm
Argentea Gallery is extremely pleased to present the first UK exhibition of photographs by Finnish artist Jenni Granholm. Interested in the invisible struggles everyone faces, Granholm’s work… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair 2020: New Season continues Sunday 2 February
Moseley Record Fair Sunday 2nd February 2020 St. Columba Church Hall, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ Doors open at 1pm, ends at 5pm Two Rooms Cafe & DJs… Read more »
Family Fun this Feb Half-term at MAC
This February half-term at Midlands Arts Centre, we’re hosting a wealth of family-friendly performances, workshops, creative courses and special events to entertain adults and kids alike. Join… Read more »
Fashion on a Different Route presents a conceptual unisex Fashion collection at Centrala
WALKING DISTANCE – Fashion on a Different Route presents otherways[project], a conceptual unisex collection project developed by Sabine Lettmann on the basis of circular design strategies. Its… Read more »
Roxy Ball Room Birmingham Opens in the heart of Digbeth
The ‘home of competitive social gaming’, Roxy Ball Room, has launched in Digbeth. The 13,000 sq ft space, which offers pool, beer pong, shuffleboard and arcade games, is the ninth venue for… Read more »
Baby Lifeline mother and baby charity hosts Bags of Laughter celebrity comedy night Feb 21st
Baby Lifeline – the Midlands based unique mother and baby charity, is staging a very special comedy night, to raise vital funds for supporting maternity care. The… Read more »
An evening with Paul McGrath at The Old Crown Digbeth
Join The Old Crown for an unmissable evening with an Irish sporting legend. Paul McGrath will be reminiscing about his career. Explaining how he became one of… Read more »
Into the Jungle gig to help support the WWF rescue teams
Forward! Arts and Birmingham electronic music collective Listening Sessions are teaming up for their first event of 2020, hosting another free entry Drum & Bass / Jungle… Read more »
The Influence Project comes to the MAC
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is delighted to present The Influence Project by creative partners, photographer Alexis Chabala and curator Lorayne Crawford. The exhibition celebrates the impact that… Read more »
The Jazz Festival Exhibition of Photography until February 28th
The Jazz Festival Exhibition of Photography is now on display within the Main Concourse of New Street Station. The exhibition consists of more than 50 images taken… Read more »
The Old Crown undergoing major renovation and reopens January 25th!
The well loved and iconic pub is set to reopen to the public next week but will be marking the celebrations on the weekend of Friday 31st… Read more »
Listening Sessions February Showcase 2020
Listening Sessions is at the heart of the underground electronic music scene in Birmingham. These showcase events have been running monthly for over 4 years and are… Read more »
Blow Water Hong Kong pop up kitchen at Peacer
Blow Water 吹 水 Lunar New Year Edition Hong Kong pop up kitchen 10th February 2020, Monday Peacer, Moseley B13 8EJ 6pm or 8pm Due to the… Read more »
Roxy Ball Room Birmingham will be the ninth venue for Roxy Leisure
The ‘home of competitive social gaming’ Roxy Ball Room is set to open in Digbeth, Birmingham in January 2020. Offering pool, beer pong, shuffleboard and arcade games, Roxy Ball Room Birmingham will be the ninth venue for… Read more »
West Midlands Scriptwriting Competition Launched to Find New Talent
Enter Stage Write, an annual West Midlands scriptwriting competition, will return in 2020 for its third edition where budding writers have the incredible opportunity to see their… Read more »
NQ64 – New Arcade Bar opens this month and there are free drinks for the opening weekend!
A BRAND NEW ARCADE BAR FOR BIRMINGHAM OPENS FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY AND WILL BE GIVING AWAY FREE DRINKS EACH DAY FOR THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE OVER THE LAUNCH… Read more »
Louise O’Neill’s timely novel about consent has its UK premiere at Birmingham Rep
A sensational adaptation of Irish author Louise O’Neill’s devastating novel about sexual consent makes its UK première at Birmingham Repertory Theatre following huge acclaim, including a sold-out… Read more »
Ghetto Golf: January Offer
Get ready to tee off this January at Ghetto Golf with its exclusive mid-week offer that includes a round of golf and a drink for just £7.50… Read more »
Art Exhibition 550 Years of Guru Nanak Dev Ji curated by Art Sikh
A new and free exhibition delivered and curated by West Midlands based organisation; ArtSikh opened on Friday 29th November at the Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square. The… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide January 2020
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for Jan 2020, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month… Read more »
Xhosa Cole and the Ripieno Players perform at Birmingham Cathedral 1st Feb
Xhosa Cole, BBC Young Jazz Musician 2018, joins the Ripieno Players for the World Premiere of his own composition, ‘Fajar’. Together with his own incredible Jazz Trio,… Read more »
Market: last days at Galerie Mayci – January 09 – 02 April 2020
In January 2018 photographer Tom Ranahan was allowed access, by Birmingham City Council, to record the last days of the Birmingham Wholesale Food Markets. The modern markets,… Read more »
NYE at Bitters N’ Twisted Venues
The Victoria, 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN This year we have teamed up with ‘Sadler’s Brewery’ to deliver the ultimate Peaky Blinder experience at The… Read more »
Discover The Best Musicians in Birmingham and The Midlands in 2020
Birmingham Promoters team up with BBC Introducing, MAS Records, Born Music and Counteract to bring together a series of live showcases from some of the region’s leading… Read more »
The Influence Project with never-before-seen works by Photographer Alexis Chabala and Curator Lorayne Crawford
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is delighted to present The Influence Project by creative partners, photographer Alexis Chabala and curator Lorayne Crawford. The exhibition celebrates the impact that… Read more »
Three New Entertainment Venues for Digbeth
More reasons than ever to visit Birmingham’s Creative Quarter Three new entertainment venues have launched in Birmingham’s creative quarter, Digbeth. Gaming concept Chance and Counters is based in the… Read more »
Swampmeat Family Band Release Christmas Single ‘A Present For Me’
The Birmingham based country punk band are donating proceeds to Crisis UK. Birmingham based country punk and Americana group Swampmeat Family Band are giving an extra special… Read more »
Peter Pan at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre review
This Christmas sees the story of the ‘boy who wouldn’t grow up’ brought to The REP Theatre, reinvented with a 21st century twist. Directed by Liam Steel… Read more »
Digbeth club to host official Happy Mondays after party
Iconic 80s and 90s baggy Manchester band Happy Mondays are mid a comeback tour stretching across the UK, stopping at Birmingham’s The Night Owl after their O2… Read more »
Digbeth reaches out to help the homeless this Christmas
A callout for donations has been made by Digbeth companies and the local community who are trying to make sure no one goes hungry or cold this… Read more »
Fertile Ground Thomas Wynne at Argentea Gallery 9th January – 8th February 2020
Fertile Ground is an annual exhibition reserved to highlight Midlands-based photographic artists. This year Argentea Gallery is proud to present work by Thomas Wynne. Selected from several… Read more »
Jools Belgium’s Vinyl Sessions at Attic Brew Co
The excellent Jools Belgium returns with his huge record collection to Attic Brew Co in Stirchley 20th December 2019. Expect genre-spanning sounds from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s… Read more »
Posh Burgers – Election Party – NYE NOWHAM Spesh – Come As You Are – Slow Food – It’s Christmasss at 1000 Trades!
Sound check… one, two Pioneering live music and DJ sets from some of Birmingham’s best, music is the beating heart of 1000 Trades. See more on Facebook. FRIDAY… Read more »
Eloise Fabbri to play Cherry Reds
Singer/Songwriter, Eloise Fabbri brings raw, stripped back versions of her works in progress to an intimate stage at Cherry Reds. Guest performances include singer/songwriter Anna-Reetta’s soothing vocals… Read more »
Brumbeat Xmas and New Year Gig Guide 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for December, Christmas and NYE 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday 6 December 4pm until late
This December, get out and about, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month: Anchor Gallery Collective: Meet… Read more »
Hungarian Christmas Market Fest at Spotted Dog Sunday 1st Dec
Discover the home of unique experiences with the Hungarian Market Fest! It is an unforgettable one-day event packed with bespoke flavours, joyful music and unique experiences. Our… Read more »
Brum Radio Christmas Party and Homeless Fundraiser – Sun Dec 15th, 5pm – 12am
When Stephen Jock Lee mentioned he wanted to put an event on as a fundraiser for a homeless charity, we thought it sounded great and a perfect… Read more »
Tangerine Dream to play Birmingham – almost!!!
Ninth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance, a… Read more »
New Birmingham venue and vinyl bar opens doors to music fans this week
A new Birmingham venue and ‘vinyl bar’ will open its doors to music fans this weekend with a huge four-day launch featuring 45 bands, musicians, artists and… Read more »
DIGMAS is back bigger and better for 2019!
DIGMAS is back bigger and better for 2019! 🎁 Digbeth is the only place to be Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December! 🎄 Expect live music, street… Read more »