Moseley Folk 2022 – festival report & photos!
Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2022 concluded on Sunday night (4 September) after a weekend of outstanding performances and unexpected surprises, including a marriage proposal, a belated wedding party, and a sudden announcement from Supergrass…. Read more »
No Borders, an art installation by Hilary Jack featuring a quote from feminist icon, Amelia Earhart, arrives in Digbeth
The Digbeth Estate is the new home of ‘No Borders’, a neon art piece by artist and activist Hilary Jack. ‘No Borders’ is now displayed on the… Read more »
Qavali Review by Ning-ning Li
It feels quite mystical when first entering Qavali. Immersed in an interior of dark greens and golds, the room I realise, is accompanied by a distant deep… Read more »
Bakehouse Sutton Coldfield Review by Wallis Brown
The Bakehouse located in Sutton Coldfield is a cosy rustic cafe, that offers sweet treats and savoury dishes. We were definitely spoilt for choice, I was eyeing… Read more »
Beer Central Festival Birmingham 16th & 17th September 2022 at Typhoo Wharf
Festival goers will also be able to enjoy food from Andrew Sheridan, Andy Low N Slow and a special menu from Live Fire Cooking served around fire pits…. Read more »
Wonderland Miniatures – Miniature Birmingham Cinemas
Grab yourself a slice of Birmingham’s cinema history with a brand-new miniature sculpture series from local makers Spaceplay, commissioned by Flatpack. Flatpack and Spaceplay’s Wonderland Miniatures collection is a series… Read more »
BBC Midlands HQ to come to Digbeth + new apprenticeship centre, The&Academy, and cocktail bar Passing Fancies to open
Digbeth’s creative quarter has secured a trio of business announcements: the area will be home to the new BBC Midlands headquarters from 2026, as well as the Digbeth Estate… Read more »
The Old Crown’s 654th Birthday
Brum’s oldest pub, The Old Crown, is getting ready to host its 654th birthday this September, with an events programme that’s bigger and better than ever before…. Read more »
Get Ready to Celebrate Two Years of Your Favourite Cocktails In Brum!
The Pineapple Club is celebrating its second birthday in September! Inits first two years, The Pineapple Club has boasted a number of noteworthy achievements; placing 44 in… Read more »
Reasons To Visit Selfridges Birmingham – What’s On Late August
Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to experience a series of interactive activities, events and unique launches available to explore and experience instore. This August, Selfridges Birmingham has curated… Read more »
Pairc Festival brings talent from Brum & Ireland to New Irish Centre, 26th-28th August 2022
Páirc Festival is set to bring the biggest names and best talent from Birmingham and Ireland to the outdoor grounds of the former Stadium Club, the New… Read more »
The Cocktail Club brings world’s smallest cocktail bar to Birmingham – 1st – 3rd September
Ahead of their September launch, The Cocktail Club will be hosting a three-day pop up inside Temple Phone Box on Temple Row in Birmingham. ‘The World’s Smallest… Read more »
The Best View In The City? – Vinoteca Review by Maddie Booth
Perched opposite the well known MAG, and famous Chamberlain Memorial Fountain – home to a number of well-known bars and restaurants, Vinoteca sits in a perfect location… Read more »
New Opening – Atelier (Robert Wood) – Reservations now open!
Atelier, a creative drinks studio and cocktail bar from award-winning drinks creator, Robert Wood, opens in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this September. Housed in a restored factory in Newhall… Read more »
Oktoberfest by The Old Crown & Seasonal Markets 2022
We’re back for our seventh year running and expect it to be bigger and better than ever before. Our Seasonal Markets team collaborate with The Old Crown… Read more »
Gulp Drink & Draw (Dine) with Flic Review by Wallis Brown
Art comes in many forms, at varying skill levels and with sometimes extremely different points of views. The night that Gulp gave us, was definitely all of… Read more »
Seventh Circle to release brand-new collection of work by Worcester-based artist, Sleepsparrow!
On Thursday 18th August, Seventh Circle – Artworks & Aesthetics Moseley, will release a brand-new collection of work by Worcester-based artist, Sleepsparrow, also known as Sophie Chadwick…. Read more »
Bakehouse by Baked In Brick, bakery, cafe and eatery arrives in Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield has welcomed Bakehouse by Baked In Brick, a three-floor bakery, cafe and eatery Bakehouse, a brand new bakery, cafe and eatery, has officially opened in… Read more »
Owlstock is back! Birmingham’s best Woodstock-inspired festival returns
Owlstock, Birmingham’s beloved Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 28th August. With live performances from tribute acts and local artists, DJs spinning the best… Read more »
National Trust Creates Tree Oasis at Heart of City Centre Site
Conservation charity continues celebration of blossom including launch of animated film from Birmingham-artist · National Trust installs more than 70 young trees at the Smithfield Festival Site, which… Read more »
Yorks Marks 10 Year Anniversary with Stratford Expansion
Birmingham-based Yorks Café and Coffee Roasters is marking its 10th year anniversary by opening a fourth establishment and its second in Stratford-Upon-Avon, at Bell Court, on Wednesday… Read more »
Beer Central Festival’s Full Beer Line Up Announced
Beer Central Festival will be returning to Birmingham for its third year on 16th and 17th September 2022. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which… Read more »
The Cocktail Club Birmingham is set to open in September 2022
The Cocktail Club, formerly known as London Cocktail Club, has chosen Birmingham as the destination for their 15th and biggest site to date. Due to open in mid-September, The… Read more »
Fashion Spies at Old Joint Stock Theatre review by Sophie Rose Walters
On the 21st of July we were invited to see the theatre production “Fashion Spies” at the grand old joint stock pub and theatre in Birminghams city… Read more »
Kibou Solihull review by Wallis Brown
Solihull Touchwood is now home to Kibou, a stunning Japanese kitchen & bar that caught my attention before it even opened it’s doors. With its leafy exterior… Read more »
The Alexandra Birmingham announces Summer / Autumn 2022 brochure
An exciting array of comedies, plays, musicals and one-nighters are on the way to The Alexandra, Birmingham to tempt you into the theatre. Prepare to be amused,… Read more »
Dig Brew Co to launch Pop-Up for Commonwealth Games
Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co brewery is opening a pop-up craft beer shop that customers can drink in throughout the Commonwealth Games. Based in a former florist on… Read more »
Moseley Food Fest Launches this August at The Village
Moseley Village gastropub and finalist for Best Gastropub in Birmingham, The Village, on Alcester Road, has teamed up with street food legends, Eat Street Repeat, to put… Read more »
Westside BID Presents Commonman Games. Free Sports and Fun For All In Birmingham This Summer
A fun series of sports events that anyone can take part in free of charge has been arranged in Birmingham to celebrate the city holding the Commonwealth… Read more »
Arts and families are centre stage at Moseley Folk
Leading comedians, poets and authors head to Birmingham festival, including Ivo Graham, Carl Chinn, and Flo and Joan. Also visiting are John Cooper Clarke, Simon Armitage and… Read more »
Freedom Brewery Freedom Sessions stage at Big Feastival supports local music talent
Staffordshire-based Freedom Brewery is set to host the first ever ‘Freedom Sessions’ stage at this year’s Big Feastival. Helping to amplify and support local talent, the popular… Read more »
What’s on at GULP this summer!
Gulp is a creative dining room founded by food and sensory artist Kaye Winwood in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. She programs events and activities for curious appetites with… Read more »
The Alexandra Birmingham celebrates one year on
Wednesday 20 July 2022 marks exactly one year of re-opening for The Alexandra Birmingham, after being closed for a whopping 491days. The Alex was the very first… Read more »
Passing Fancies will bring approachable luxury to Digbeth in September 2022
An award-winning local bartender is part of a trio due to open a brand new cocktail bar in Birmingham’s Custard Factory. Tommy Matthews, former bar manager of Couch… Read more »
Ghetto Golf to re-open as Golf Fang after refurb
Ghetto Golf Birmingham, the Digbeth-based crazy golf venue, will be undergoing a refurbishment and rebrand this summer. Following an investment of £500k into The Big Fang Collective’s… Read more »
Seventh Circle – Artworks & Aesthetics Contemporary Modern Art is back in Moseley!
It’s certainly been a while, but Moseley has finally bagged itself a stunning, contemporary Art Gallery. Located on St. Mary’s Row, in the heart of Moseley Village,… Read more »
Ju Ju’s Cafe launches ‘Summer in the Square’ menu inspired by Commonwealth Games
Popular mother and daughter-run café bar, Ju Ju’s Café, has launched a new menu inspired by the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Located at Canal Square, owners Julia Pallister… Read more »
Fierce’s Healing Gardens of Bab at Selfridges review
Selfridges has partnered with Fierce’s Healing Gardens of Bab and is hosting some unique, interesting and thoroughly entertaining events and I was invited to choose one to… Read more »
Extrawurst New Street food review
An invite to try out the recently opened Extrawurst take-away on New Street in Brum city centre, was a welcome prospect, having missed a few opportunities of… Read more »
New campaign for Birmingham with 16 days to go until the Commonwealth Games!?
Tourism campaign aims to change visitors’ perceptions of West Midlands in run-up to exhilarating summer. A new campaign which aims to attract domestic leisure visitors in the… Read more »
First look at Vinoteca Birmingham
The first images of Birmingham’s newest wine bar, Vinoteca, have been released ahead of its official launch on Monday 18th July. Located within the iconic Paradise development… Read more »
That was Mostly Jazz Festival 2022! – Photos of The Specials + more
Popular Birmingham music festival hits the right note with appearances from The Specials, De la Soul and Lady Blackbird and more. Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival concluded… Read more »
O’Neill’s Broad Street is back and better than ever with a brand new look…
Last week, legendary Birmingham sports bar and live music venue O’Neill’s on Broad Street reopened its doors after a four week closure to unveil a brand new… Read more »
What’s On at The Rainbow Digbeth this July & August!
JULY RAINBOW BASEMENT SAT 2 – LANDEL (+ open mic and after party) 9pm-2am SUN 3 – FEMUR / CHERRY DREAM / DEAD HAPPY / SHIPZY 7-11pm… Read more »
Guys and Dolls at The Alex review
The gambling, smoke filled streets of New York, was brought to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre by the amazing tale of Guys and Dolls. And to my elation we… Read more »
Coming to The Alexandra Birmingham – a week of wonderful one-nighters awaits
A week of wonderful one-nighters awaits, three must-see shows arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham w/c 4 July 2022: THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY AT THE ALEXANDRA BIRMINGHAM… Read more »
Tropea Reopens for Summer following refurb!
The restaurant are back with a new al fresco terrace and summer menu Italian restaurant Tropea are officially back open with a brand new summer menu following… Read more »
Crazy Pedro’s Digbeth Launch Party review
A recent invite to check out the new Crazy Pedro’s pizza bar in the Custard Factory sparked my interest, as I know this venue very well but… Read more »
Other World Bar review
Myself and a mate were recently invited to try out the new Other World gaming bar on Bennett’s Hill in Birmingham city centre. It’s usually £18pp which… Read more »
Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival Programme Launch
COME TO THE LAUNCH OF THE JAZZ FESTIVAL PROGRAMME AT HENRY’S BLUESHOUSE AT VELVET MUSIC ROOMS THIS TUESDAY 21st JUNE AT 7PM BE THE FIRST TO PICK… Read more »