Fundraiser meets Birmingham women’s charities on third stop of 10-night UK Sleepout Challenge
A passion for supporting vulnerable women is the driving force behind an intrepid fundraiser who arrives in Birmingham on the latest leg of her mammoth ten-night Sleepout… Read more »
LION DANCE ROARS AROUND BIRMINGHAM TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR
Birmingham will burst into a blaze of colour as the traditional Chinese lion dance tours the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the arrival of… Read more »
Sleep out to spotlight housing crisis
Monday – 3rd February – Anawim’s Accommodation Caseworker will be making a bed outside for the night to raise awareness of the many issues around women’s housing. Aneesa Akbar is… Read more »
FREE Creative Careers event at The Core, Solihull
Are you a young person or emerging professional who is passionate about exploring careers in the creative sector? If so, make sure you book your free place… Read more »
Full Night Time Economy Programme revealed
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is proud to announce the full lineup of panellists and speakers for the Night Time Economy Summit 2025, set to take… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Candlelight in Birmingham
Candlelight®, the series of live concerts produced by Fever, is bringing special shows to celebrate the season of love in Birmingham. This February, the gentle glow of thousands… Read more »
Could You Firewalk to Ignite Hope for Bereaved Children Asks Charity Winston’s Wish
The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, is calling upon the local community to take part in its Firewalk at the Land Rover… Read more »
Footballing legends Barry Fry and Andy Townsend return to the Midlands
An Evening With Barry Fry, hosted by Tom Ross Monday 17 March 2025 Herbert’s Yard, Birmingham Tickets priced £14.00 plus booking fee via Skiddle In support of Blues 4… Read more »
Midlands cultural and community champions celebrated in new collaboration
JERKMAN, the first of a new short film series commissioned by Hockley Social Club and produced by MADEBYBRUM, celebrates West Midlands Jerk Centre owner Adrian Alexander The… Read more »
What’s On PlayStation The Concert – major, visually groundbreaking brand new show – Birmingham date
Following its highly anticipated announcement on October 15, PlayStation: The Concert launches its global tour this year, offering fans a revolutionary live experience that celebrates the iconic music of… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME
Birmingham Light Festival has announced its full programme, including spectacular illuminated artworks and a packed schedule of events Birmingham Light Festival has released the list of dazzling… Read more »
Doves fly into Moseley Folk Festival + This Is The Kit & Muireann Bradley
Doves have been revealed as the latest headline act set for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The… Read more »
Come & Sing Handel’s classic anthems with Birmingham Bach Choir
Birmingham Bach Choir kick off 2025 with their always popular annual Come and Sing! event, which this year offers choral singers an opportunity to rehearse and perform… Read more »
UK festival aims to lead the way for inclusivity in 2025
Through its Big Free Community Day and year-round engagement, Birmingham Pride enables marginalised communities to be part of one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQI+ celebrations – After… Read more »
Cast announcement for Community at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce the cast of brand-new comedy drama, Community, premiering at The Rep in their early Spring season (Thursday 30 January – Saturday… Read more »
Rotarians return to streets to offer help to the homeless in Birmingham and Bromsgrove
Rotarians have joined forces with two local charities to help the homeless get back on their feet again – quite literally. RotaryRGI Direct members from across the… Read more »
Birmingham Rep’s Chair of the Board Andy Street CBE knighted in 2025’s New Year Honours list
Birmingham Rep is delighted to share the news that its newly appointed Chair of the Board, Andy Street CBE has been awarded a Knighthood in the New… Read more »
Leading Engineering Firm Ramps Up Its Fundraising Efforts This Christmas
Birmingham-based engineering firm, adi Group, has increased its already extensive fundraising efforts to support a number of charities this Christmas. The multidisciplinary business is well known for… Read more »
171 million boost to repair roads in the West Midlands as public urged to report roads in need of repair
With the drive home for Christmas about to begin, thousands of people in the West Midlands will benefit from safer roads thanks to a record £171 million… Read more »
First wave of UK music venues complete training to tackle sexual harassment in NTE
Staff from six UK music venues in the Midlands have received training to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and violence in their businesses and the Night Time… Read more »
Stourbridge girl’s Christmas hospital dash inspires support for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
A young girl from Stourbridge, who spent last Christmas in Birmingham Children’s Hospital after being blue-lighted there for emergency surgery on Christmas Eve, is throwing her support… Read more »
His Majesty King Charles sends warmest wishes to 100,000 Christians taking part in carol singing flash mobs
His Majesty sent his “warmest good wishes” to all who have gathered this weekend to come together to celebrate the “Shine Your Light Campaign”, a nationwide campaign which… Read more »
Wolves FC Unveil Sculpture Honouring Historic Match
A special sculpture was unveiled on 13th December to honour Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s historic role in European Championship history, with one of the children who attended the… Read more »
adi Group Raises £100,000 For Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, adi Group, is thrilled to announce that it has raised an impressive £100,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. This significant milestone was celebrated with… Read more »
Nailcote Hall’s 18th Snow Ball brings Christmas cheer
The annual Snow Ball at Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club has raised more than £5k for The Salvation Army. The charity have also received sackfuls… Read more »
Christmas cheer for Birmingham Children’s Hospital charity thanks to Acivico Group
Staff members across the Acivico Group showcased their commitment to supporting their local community at Christmas by taking part in a fundraising drive for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. The… Read more »
Christians in The West Midlands to Restore the True Spirit of Christmas onto our high streets
The Bishop of Birmingham is backing a national campaign asking Christians to unite in sharing the real meaning of Christmas through flash-mob-style public carol concerts. Carols for… Read more »
Chicken Soap for the Soul – A New Podcast with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Chicken Soap for the Soul, is a brand-new podcast hosted by acclaimed actress Elisabeth Dermot Walsh. Known for her long-running role as the scheming Dr. Zara in… Read more »
Theatre does not get more festive or unique than this!
One of the most iconic features of the West Midlands’ festive celebrations for three decades is about to make its highly anticipated 2024 appearance – as the… Read more »
BCU Tuesdays at Ikon Gallery
Ikon is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) which enables the gallery to open on Tuesdays for a year (October 2024… Read more »
The Crescent Beauty and The Beast
With opportunities to see this fabulous Christmas show in the morning, afternoon or evening, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham opens its stunning new production of Beauty and the… Read more »
Inequality Street -The Birmingham charity that is giving the finger to homelessness this Christmas
Birmingham based homelessness charity, SIFA Fireside, is rewriting the rules of Christmas with its latest campaign — Inequality Street — amid fears that homelessness is set to soar across the UK. The charity’s… Read more »
The Core Christmas Market
Searching for special stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts this Christmas? Don’t miss The Core Christmas Market on Saturday 14th December, featuring unique produce and items for sale… Read more »
Electronic Music Festival Announcements 2025
Editions 14 & 15 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in 2025 with further dates being planned for later in the… Read more »
Conference Aston redefines Christmas dining with eco-friendly, low-carbon emission menu
This holiday season, enjoy a festive meal that is as environmentally conscious as it is delicious at Conference Aston, Birmingham’s leading events and conference venue. One of… Read more »
Central School of Makeup Honoured with Esteemed ‘Contribution to Education’ Award at Birmingham Awards 2024
The Central School of Makeup, a renowned training ground for aspiring makeup artists, is thrilled to announce its recognition at the Birmingham Awards 2024, where it received… Read more »
Carl Chinn – Dickens in Birmingham
Location: Temper and Brown, 12-13 Albion Street Birmingham B1 3ED. Join the team at Temper and Brown for an exciting event with Carl Chinn as he discusses all… Read more »
Festive fun and fundraising at The Fleur
Families are being invited to enjoy some animal antics at two charity events that form part of new line up of entertainment at The Fleur de Lys… Read more »
Local Rotarians mark half a century of fellowship and fundraising
Local Rotarians gathered to reflect on half a century of fellowship and fundraising at a recent dinner to celebrate their Club’s 50th anniversary. Sparkbrook Rotary Club was… Read more »
B’ham Bach Choir – Xmas Carols (Dec 15, FREE)
Birmingham Bach Choir get into the Christmas spirit on Sunday 15 December 2024 with their annual Nine Lessons and Carols. The free entry traditional service combines carols… Read more »
New classes and courses at The Core starting January 2025
The Core in Solihull offers a friendly and welcoming environment to try out new activities, develop your skills and meet new people with a wide range of… Read more »
Give the Gift of Peace – Anawim Christmas Campaign
This festive season Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women – is asking supporters to consider giving the most festive of gifts: peace. Peace looks like different things to different… Read more »
MCM Comic Con Birmingham Takes Place This Week!
Tuesday 26 November 2024: MCM Comic Con Birmingham is taking place later this week, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December…. Read more »
Avery Healthcare Supports Local Charities with Over 1,500 Cakes on Cake4Kindness Day
Avery Healthcare has delivered over 1,500 cakes to charities that provide comfort and support to vulnerable people facing homelessness and isolation across the UK. This generous donation… Read more »
Comment on new spiking law from NTE Ambassador, pub landlord and Safer Dance lead / image of Jess Phillips in Nortons Digbeth
Following the announcement by Prime Minister KIer Starmer that the Government will make spiking a specific criminal offence, supported by Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Jess Phillips… Read more »
How Brave is the Wren – Christmas book-shopping events 28th Nov and 5th Dec
How Brave is the Wren, the children’s bookshop on York Road in Kings Heath, is holding two Christmas shopping events on 28th November and 5th December from 5.30-7.30pm. Join… Read more »
L.O.L. SURPRISE! BRINGS FESTIVE FUN TO THE BULLRING, BIRMINGHAM – FREE FOR FAMILIES!
On Saturday 7 December, families are in for a treat as L.O.L. Surprise! is bringing its FREE Outrageous Festive Fun Grotto to The Bullring. This magical event… Read more »
Children’s Wishes Come True Thanks to the Agent Rainmaker Community
A Wolverhampton firm is helping seriously and terminally ill children to have their dreams come true thanks to its outstanding fundraising effort. Agent Rainmaker held its two-day… Read more »
Rotarians join forces to bring Christmas joy to domestic violence refuges
Rotarians from across Birmingham are joining forces to bring some festive cheer for children who have fled domestic violence this year. Rotary Clubs of Birmingham, Birmingham Breakfast,… Read more »
Candlelight Christmas concerts are coming to Birmingham at St Paul’s Church and Birmingham Cathedral St Philips
This holiday season, Fever’s Candlelight concerts are coming to Birmingham. Throughout December, attendees will be immersed in the magic of Christmas with timeless carols like Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry… Read more »