Birmingham Artist Making An Impression at National Exhibition
An artist from Birmingham has been making an impression among the art elite at Washington Green’s Summer Exhibition 2015, currently taking place at Castle Fine Art in… Read more »
Taste & Liquor and Shaanti Presents The Playground Feastival
Showcasing the best of the capitals finest talent in music, arts, food and culture produced in partnership with Taste and Liquor and the Multi-Award Winning Shaanti, The… Read more »
Symphony Hall gets set for an historic return on its 25th Anniversary
One of the world’s most renowned conductors makes his highly anticipated return home for a major musical performance at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, on Tuesday 8th September. Launching… Read more »
Upfront Comedy – Mother & Son Standing Up
A new season of new laughs from comedy veterans and fresh talent is brought to you by Upfront Comedy and The Drum. Kicking off the season on… Read more »
Jekyll and Hyde Gin Garden to celebrate Birmingham’s favourite spirit
An open air bar serving a range of different gins will pop up on the park at Birmingham Independent Food Fair, run by the city’s leading gin… Read more »
Disorder mini fashion show at the Midland Fashion Awards
Just a little plug for fashion designer Mark Howard and his fabulous Disorder fashion boutique in the city centre. Disorder held a mini fashion show at the… Read more »
In:Site at Birmingham Weekender in partnership with VSM UK Ltd & Ikon Gallery
The free annual In:Site Festival curated by Craftspace returns to Birmingham Cathedral Square showcasing new bespoke artworks by contemporary craft and design graduates. Craftspace Festival Birmingham Artworks… Read more »
1950’s Mayhem at The Digbeth Dining Club
An extravaganza of 1950’s Rockabilly mayhem is coming to Birmingham on Friday 11th September Following on from previous sell out pop up parties, Gin Fizz in collaboration… Read more »
Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Sept 2015
Welcome to our September music and gig guide for Birmingham, packed full of the best alternative and original music anywhere online, with our suggested ‘must sees’ and… Read more »
Taste & Liquor Double Header this weekend!
Roll up roll up… For a Taste & Liquor double header this weekend, with Fleet Street Feast at the Coffin Works on Friday and The School Yard… Read more »
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY 7th August
August’s Digbeth First Friday brings together an eclectic mix of food, art, performance, poetry and more! The Real Junk Food Project and Naked Lungs join Digbeth Community… Read more »
Introduction to jewellery weekend course Review by Sally W Jones
Deep inside me, and I bet you too, is a well of creative genius, just waiting to be discovered. All I need is to find the right… Read more »
Project SoundLounge festival set to take the city by storm on 7th – 9th August
Birmingham’s only free youth-led music festival coming to city in August. Hosted at Brindley Place, Digbeth Dining Club and Town Hall, Project SoundLounge is a free festival… Read more »
The Schoolyard Market in Harborne come alive with Street Food, DJs, Fashion, & Tiki Cocktail Bar
Every Saturday from 12pm, The Schoolyard Market in Harborne will come alive with Street Food from around the globe, DJs , Fashion Pop–Up Shop’s, Food Stalls and the Square’s very own Tiki Cocktail Bar. … Read more »
Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Aug 2015
It’s a full on month of Brummie basslines and live bands this August, with so much original talent, taking in all music genres… Dig in and get… Read more »
Exclusive Interview: The Man Behind Dine Birmingham
Featured Image: Ahmed Ahmed (left) with Birmingham Indepedent Food Fair 2014 sponsors Hello Ahmed, this is the second in our interview series for Grapevine Birmingham, the first… Read more »
Rare TEMPER Artwork Available to Buy in Brum
Signed limited edition works from local graffiti legend hit the shelves at Castle Fine Art, ICC Acclaimed ‘cover:versions’ collection reinvigorated with bespoke frames created from vinyl records… Read more »
Parkside Gallery gives photography ‘rejects’ a second chance
When Napoleon declared in 1863 that rejected works from the Paris Salon at the Academy of Fine Arts should have their own exhibition, he did it to… Read more »
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain & Sir Mark Elder
The world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers – the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain – return to Symphony Hall, Birmingham for another electric and mind-blowing concert this… Read more »
Acclaimed Artist Reveals New Collection in Brum
Birmingham publishers Washington Green Fine Art launch original works from Lawrence Coulson – the company’s longest serving artist ‘Through All Seasons’ reflects beauty of natural world in… Read more »
Itihaas restaurant expands with new Manchester venue
Birmingham restaurant group Itihaas has opened a new outlet in Manchester, extending its existing partnership with Selfridges to a new city. Shoppers at Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre… Read more »
Birmingham Club & Gig Guide July 2015
Birmingham is festival crazy this July, with four completely alternative music festivals converging on the second city and its suburbs. Kicking off this festival frenzy is the… Read more »
Estonian Art Project Takes Over Centrala Gallery This Summer
PIND is an international art project, organised by the independent cultural producer Jaanika Okk and the Polish Expats Association. The project focuses on site specific art and collaboration. The aim of the project… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday – July 2015
What an exciting array of events happening for July’s Digbeth First Friday! Why not spend the afternoon at the July Salon with Many & Varied and then… Read more »
Discover Birmingham’s Hidden Architecture at Birmingham Municipal Bank
Birmingham’s Hidden Spaces is holding a unique exhibition celebrating Birmingham’s hidden architecture, in one of Birmingham’s finest historic buildings. The former Birmingham Municipal Bank on Broad Street… Read more »
Duran Duran publicly back Historic Recording Studio Album Campaign for Sustainable Future
An historic analogue recording studio where Duran Duran, Stephen Duffy and Ocean Colour Scene created much of their early work today launched a 60-day Pledge campaign, backed… Read more »
Birmingham musician James Summerfield’s forthcoming ‘Sounds From Arden’ album launch
ANALOGUE TALES: SOUNDS FROM ARDEN MUSIC BY JAMES SUMMERFIELD | WORDS BY DARREN CANNAN “I didn’t have writer’s block: it was more of a musician’s monotony. I… Read more »
Birmingham Independent Food Fair returns for 2015
Birmingham Independent Food Fair is back, with organisers adding an extra day to take the festival across the weekend of 12-13 September. The event is dedicated to… Read more »
SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL Timetable & Podcasts
There’s just a few days to go until Supersonic Festival 2015 which includes musical performances by Holly Herndon, Gazelle Twin, The Pop Group, the debut live performance… Read more »
46-piece Folk Ensemble play The Spotted Dog
It’s mid week, that boring bit in-between last weekend’s hangover and the forthcoming weekend’s party… What better way to brighten up your mid-week life than to attend… Read more »
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY – June 2015
The days are longer, the evenings are warmer – there’s no excuse not to get out and explore Digbeth’s cultural offerings for June’s First Friday! Start the… Read more »
What’s On ‘Arts Guide’ for Birmingham June/July 2015
With summer still trying to shine through, there’s plenty of time to hide from the occasional showers by nipping into one of these exciting arts exhibitions happening… Read more »
Beauty & Truth Fashion Brand Studio Event @ The Loft Gallery 8-9 June
Beauty & Truth would like to invite you to the soft launch event of their new textiles and fashion brand. The brand is grounded within the current… Read more »
Music for Youth National Festival 7-11 July
Symphony Hall, Town Hall and Adrian Boult Hall (Birmingham Conservatoire) (If you can only select one venue, pick Symphony Hall address) Day tickets – £8/£5 http://www.thsh.co.uk/tour-dates/mfy-national-festival-2015 Bringing… Read more »
Birmingham Club & Gig Guide June 2015
June looks to be a fantastic month for both live music and club nights across Birmingham with 190 original music events featuring bands, musicians and DJs. There… Read more »
Taste & Liquor Launch Food Bank To Help Aid Local Organisations
Taste & Liquor Group has launched a new charitable initiative this week, #TLFB, is a charity that provides local organisations with a consistent flow of donations, helping… Read more »
Restaurant creates India pale ale inspired by spicy cuisine and retro Bollywood
Birmingham fine dining restaurant Itihaas has crafted a new beer to match its menu of authentic Indian cuisine. Created in partnership with Coventry microbrewery Lion Heart, Sambha… Read more »
Rave Against Racism Festival – Fri 26th & Sat 27th June
We are very happy to anounce our first major event in support of Rave Against Racism. Over 2 nights, a stellar line up of DJs and live… Read more »
Botown: The Soul of Bollywood – Sat 6 Jun @The Drum
Get ready for a night of sensational Soul, Funk and Bollywood fusion, as the incredible London collective Botown return to The Drum on Sat 6 Jun, with tickets… Read more »
Art Bus Galleries Night – Thu 14 May
Enjoy a fantastic after-hours art experience this May, visiting seven art galleries across Birmingham. Jump aboard the free Art Bus and take in the exhibitions of mac… Read more »
The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Birmingham
Alternative eating choices seem to be pretty much the in thing nowadays; even Beyonce had a (short) go at cutting out all animal products from her diet…. Read more »
Birmingham Live Music and Club Night Guide May 2015
Welcome to our comprehensive live music, nightlife and club night guide for Birmingham, focusing mainly on alternative, non mainstream music and original bands. Here you will find… Read more »
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY 1st May
This May, Digbeth First Friday celebrates its first birthday! Join the fun with the chance to ‘Go Wild in the City’, exploring exhibitions, telling stories and joining… Read more »
English Wine Producers back first Midlands English Wine Takeover
A series of consumer events will be taking place across the city from 22nd May celebrating English Wine Week including food matching with a range of British… Read more »
Masters Of The Airwaves – Panel Discussion
The Rise & Rise Of Underground Radio On Thursday 7th May we are presenting a panel discussion about the early days of urban music radio, new technologies,… Read more »
Lab 11 Celebrates 3 Years Of Events Over May Bank Holiday
The first May bank holiday weekend sees one of Birmingham’s most iconic venues – Lab 11 celebrating 3 years and sees the launch of the brand new… Read more »
The hidden treasures of Birmingham
Sadly, for most people, nights out have become completely interchangeable. The bars are all decorated the same, promote three lagers, and are most likely owned by one… Read more »
Birmingham Club & Gig Guide April 2015
A comprehensive live music, nightlife and DJ club night guide for Birmingham, focusing mainly on alternative, non mainstream music and original bands. Here you will find music… Read more »
Bistro 1847 Vegetarian Restaurant Review
Bistro 1847 is a pretty trendy looking place, white painted wall panelling, grey chairs and white tables, and little corked flasks that you might last have seen… Read more »
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY – 3rd April
Digbeth First Friday presents another jam-packed evening of exhibitions, screenings, frolics and food. With a diverse range of events from a pop-up café at Digbeth Community Garden… Read more »