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 »
The Indian Streatery Express review
I arrived a little early and figured (and hoped) the The Indian Streatery Express had a license as I really fancied a beer before eating. Lucky for… Read more »
Birmingham’s exotic hidden world
There’s a hidden world beneath Birmingham’s bustling China Town – and it’s changing. Walk down the steps from the award-winning Wing Wah restaurant or its adjacent sister… Read more »
The Head of Steam menu review
Prior to last week, my only taste of any food at The Head of Steam on Temple Street was a bit of pizza at my Christmas gathering,… 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 »
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 »
1917 Review – A slice of time, where the viewer becomes the third protagonist
Oscar winning director, Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall, Spectre), returns to our screens with his new-born and highly acclaimed war epic, 1917. Historical War Films have always… Read more »
Discover Birmingham 2020 Genuine Panama gig review
Last month Birmingham Promoters teamed up with BBC Introducing, MAS Records, Born Music and Counteract to bring together a series of live showcases from some of the… Read more »
Digbrew – Dough Pizza review
Dig Brew Co. exists within a converted factory unit, which houses large vats full of delicious craft beer, served to thirsty punters from a full length bar… Read more »
Rainbow food feasts at the Plough by Rhiannon Simpson
I am ashamed to say as an adopted Brummie, finding me laying my roots here for the last 18 years but I had never been to The… Read more »
Rico Libre tapas review by Rachael Butler
It has been quite some time since I visited the Custard Factory in Birmingham, in-fact the last time was many years ago when I was with a… 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 »
The Ruin Sunday Roast review
I have been a big fan of The Ruin in Digbeth since it re-opened as a pub back in 2016. The present building originally opened as a… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Dine In Style This Veganuary At Mailbox
If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better, feel healthier and help the environment, you can enjoy a host of vegan treats at the Mailbox this… 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 »
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 »
The Westley Arms are teaming up with The Covered Wagon for a brand new food experience
The Westley Arms, part of the Best Western Westley Hotel on Westley Road in Acocks Green, has teamed up with The Covered Wagon, and will soon be… Read more »
Saint Pauls House all-day menu review
The St Paul’s and Jewellery Quarter district of Birmingham have always offered a more subdued eating experience than one usually encounters in the nearby busy city centre,… 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 »
HOOPLA BLUE to release new single ahead of show with MAC DEMARCO
Birmingham’s Hoopla Blue are set to release their new single ‘Scour’ this Friday 22nd November via FOMA to coincide with their upcoming show supporting Mac DeMarco. ‘Scour’… Read more »
The Royal Hotel, now The Townhouse undergoes refurbishment to bring casual dining and entertainment – opens 28th Nov
The Royal Hotel, now “The Townhouse” has undergone a major refurbishment by independently ran Suburban Inns to bring a mix of seven days a week casual dining… Read more »
Oval’s Vision for Digbeth’s Future Development
Oval, current owners of The Custard Factory, held an exhibition on 14th November 2019 on their vision for the future of large swathes of historic Digbeth. In… Read more »
An Award Winning Year for The Night Owl
Soul and retro club The Night Owl has celebrated a successful 2019 with multiple awards for their contributions to Birmingham’s ever evolving nightlife scene. These accolades come… Read more »
UK rap queen Lady Leshurr to play intimate Birmingham show
UK rap queen Lady Leshurr is to play an intimate Birmingham show on Thursday 14 November as part of joint birthday celebrations for two creative city organisations…. Read more »
A Good Night’s Sleep in Bloc Hotel
A recent Saturday night out in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to meet a mate posed the usual conundrum, do I catch the last train home at 10pm, or… Read more »
Medicine Bakery, Cafe and Gallery review
Birmingham has been going through almost immeasurable changes in recent years. With a huge increase in large commercial chain bars and restaurants entering the city centre, many… Read more »
The Indian Streatery Bennetts Hill evening menu review
Last Friday, myself and a friend decided to dine out at local favourite, The Indian Streatery, on Bennett’s Hill in the city centre. This was my fourth… Read more »
Band Night and Boogie at The Night Owl review
The Night Owl has been drawing in punters from all over the UK since its conception in 2015. Having danced the night away on a few occasions,… Read more »
Independent Suburban Inns brings new look to Moseley’s Village bar and restaurant
The Village, Moseley has undergone a major refurbishment by independently ran Suburban Inns to bring a new community bar and restaurant to Birmingham. Since taking over the… Read more »
Permanent mural celebrating future icons in the Black community gets unveiled in Digbeth
Bass Festival curators Aliyah Hasinah and Rtkal have taken this years festival to another level by curating the largest permanent mural in Birmingham, celebrating Future Black icons… Read more »
Argentea Gallery Print Room Opening with Champagne
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Print Room space in the lower ground floor of the gallery. Opening on Saturday, 9th November, the Print… Read more »
Beer and Opera make Dig Brew the ‘Besse’ place for Halloween
Birmingham brewery and taproom Dig Brew Co has teamed up with local opera company Infinite Opera to offer a wicked concoction for Hallowe’en. Besse, the first-ever beer-themed… Read more »
Gintleman Gin Masterclass review at Selfridges
Last week I attended a night of informative and fun, Gin themed entertainment hosted by the Midlands leading Gin raconteur ‘The Gintleman’ aka Carl Hawkins. Whilst Carl’s… Read more »
Sabbra Cadabra and Henry’s Blueshouse review
When you have a hankering for some live music, and someone invites you to attend what is reported as one of the most authentic Black Sabbath tribute… Read more »