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Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham!

The Biggest Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham! FREE SUMMER COCKTAIL FROM Aperol Spritz FREE BEER FROM Asahi Super Dry TOP DJS 8 OF THE UKS… Read more »

Experimental Music Series at Centrala Digbeth

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, they have created a centre… Read more »

Reclaim Photography Festival 3rd May – 26th June

Reclaim Photography Festival 3rd May – 26th June

The third international Reclaim Photography Festival, Reclaiming Our Future, is coming back to the West Midlands from Thursday 3 May to Tuesday 26 June 2018. Reclaim Photography Festival offers… Read more »

Birmingham’s First Whisky Bar to Open in the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham’s First Whisky Bar to Open in the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham is set to get its first dedicated whisky bar on Vyse Street from the founder of The Birmingham Whisky Club and Festival. Set inside the Museum… Read more »

Midlands Fashion Awards 2018 Call for Entries

Now in its eleventh year, the Midlands Fashion Awards serves as a platform for the region’s finest undiscovered fashion and creative talent. The awards are designed as… Read more »

Regional Acts Get Opportunity to Perform at Lunar 2018 Festival!

Music students from across the Midlands are being offered the chance to join the 2018 Lunar Festival line-up alongside headliners Amadou & Mariam, Basement Jaxx, Goldfrapp and… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 4th May 6pm until late

Digbeth First Friday 4th May 6pm until late

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrotts Folly 10 May – 10 June 2018

Ikon returns to Perrott’s Folly this Spring, to present Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrott’s Folly, a unique sound installation by artist and musician Max Eastley. Max Eastley… Read more »

Ghetto Golf Industry Open Announced

Ghetto Golf Industry Open Announced

Ghetto Golf have announced that a crazy golf tournament for Birmingham’s nightlife industry is to be held at their Birmingham venue on 22nd May. The tournament welcomes… Read more »

Outside Looking In – An Exhibition Celebrating Diversity and Well-being

An exhibition featuring a collection of artworks created by students of the Heart of Birmingham Vocational College, A provision for students aged 19-25 with SEND & ASD… Read more »

New Independent Beer Festival Comes to Digbeth 20th – 22nd July!

A New Independent Beer Festival for The Midlands Comes to Birmingham A brand new independent beer festival is coming to the second city this summer, celebrating the… Read more »

KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd Anniversary of Birmingham Debut

Ex-Kinks members headline KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd. Anniversary of Birmingham Debut on Sunday 20 May. 52 years after making his debut with The Kinks at King’s… Read more »

Taste and Liquor Brum Wing Fest 2018

Taste and Liquor Brum Wing Fest 2018

Birmingham are you ready for the 2nd annual TASTE & LIQUOR’S BRUM WING FEST 2018? Battling it out to win BRUM WING FEST KING or QUEEN. Some… Read more »

Birmingham’s Food Map Grows!

As the foodie map of Birmingham goes from strength to strength and the city’s streets become more excitingly laden with new places to try, Rhiannon Simpson founder… Read more »

An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood

An eclectic programme of animated short films from Neighbourhood. All genres, all techniques, from all over the world!  Wednesday 2nd May Artefact, 1464 Pershore Road Films start 8pm… Read more »

Lost Harbours play Centrala 19th May

Lost Harbours is the project of singer/songwriter Richard Thompson and regular band members Emma Reed (WeUs / CAAD) and Sabine Moore (Waterflower), plus collaborators Diana Collier (The… Read more »

Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April

Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April

On the 21st April 2018 Birmingham’s Seasonal Markets returns with their first ever themed market. The event will be taking place in our regular stomping ground –… Read more »

Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others

Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others

A 22-year-old Birmingham based cancer survivor who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from her brother has launched a campaign to help others. Only two weeks before… Read more »

post-paradise 12 at Centrala

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »

Banstock 2018 ft Miles Hunt and Ned’s Acoustic Dustbin

Miles, Jonn and Rat are appearing together on a 12-date UK tour with their respective full bands beginning in Liverpool and finishing with two nights in Birmingham… Read more »

Birmingham Design Festival announces programme

Birmingham Design Festival announces programme of inspiring speakers from around the design world. This Summer will see the launch of the Birmingham Design Festival – a celebration… Read more »

West Midlands filmmakers sign up Game of Thrones star for their latest film production

West Midlands filmmakers sign up Game of Thrones star for their latest film production

Game of Thrones star James Cosmo will play the lead role in the upcoming supernatural thriller Off Grid from West Midlands production company Dark Matter Films. Award-winning actor Cosmo… Read more »

Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!

Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!

– WORLD PREMIERES FOR SID PEACOCK, JUICE ALEEM & SURGE ORCHESTRA, AND MARK SANDERS & RACHEL MUSSON – 15 YEARS OF SURGE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATED WITH 15 PERFORMANCES… Read more »

Free Things To Do In Birmingham by Imogen Burgoyne 

Free Things To Do In Birmingham by Imogen Burgoyne 

Whether it’s stepping away from the city centre to the peace of the countryside that you’re looking for, or immersing yourself in fascinating history and culture, Birmingham… Read more »

Indoor Nature Trail for all the Family This Easter

Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch is hosting a free indoor Spring Nature Trail for kids this Easter. Filled with life sized props from badgers to trees, the… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up

– JIMMY CLIFF, CANDI STATON, SISTER SLEDGE TO HEADLINE 2018 EDITION OF SELLOUT FESTIVAL – DAVID RODIGAN AND CRAIG CHARLES TO HOST FESTIVAL AFTERPARTIES ON FRIDAY 6… Read more »

YMCA Birmingham supports Be Real Body Image Campaign

YMCA BIRMINGHAM SUPPORTS BODY IMAGE CAMPAIGN AFTER RESEARCH SHOWS HALF OF YOUNG PEOPLE ARE BULLIED ABOUT THEIR LOOKS YMCA Birmingham has thrown its support behind the Be… Read more »

The Incredible Women of Digbeth’s Independents

The Incredible Women of Digbeth’s Independents

Guest post by Bread Birmingham Ltd Yesterday was International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the triumphs and highlight the struggles of women and female presenting people… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday – March 2018

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 2nd March 6pm until late. Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »

The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival announced

The 2018 line-up for Lunar Festival, one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse music and arts festivals, has been announced. Malian music legends Amadou & Mariam, electronic… Read more »

Project Birmingham presents Medicine Bakery Gallery 2 – 4 March

My first experience of Medicine was during the Frankfurt Christmas Market. I always enjoy the markets – well, for about a week, after which I’m all mulled-wined out. And… Read more »

The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s with week of events!

The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s with week of events!

The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s launching a week-long programme of events! The Old Crown in Digbeth (www.theoldcrown.com) is being transformed into a Guinness village… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout paying homage to VP Records

Reggae Caribbean Cookout paying homage to VP Records contribution to 90s Dancehall era and also introducing Gimme A Buss (Jamaican meaning Give me a break) a spotlight… Read more »

Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival full line up released

– INTERNATIONAL ARTIST SHARON SHANNON CONFIRMED TO HEADLINE ST. PAT ROCK’S STAGE AT ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL – FULL STAGE LINE-UP REVEALED – OTHER ACTS INCLUDE VIRAL SENSATION… Read more »

Rainbow Venues welcome new drug policy recommendation by Police Commissioner

The team behind The Rainbow Venues in Birmingham, UK have welcomed recommendations for a new regional drug policy put forward by West Midlands Police Commissioner David Jamieson…. Read more »

Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018

Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018

12 – 18 MARCH 2018, BIRMINGHAM, UK #ARTSSCIFEST The University of Birmingham’s Arts & Science Festival have announced the programme for the 6th edition of the festival,… Read more »

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum

Rebel brides and grooms from across the UK are heading to Birmingham’s Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2018 show this March to defy tradition, decline the ordinary and push their personalities… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club relaunches Thurs 25th Jan with new Cafe!

The Midlands’ premier street-food destination, Digbeth Dining Club, is returning to Digbeth on Thursday, 25th January. The multi-award winning street-food event based in Digbeth which brings together… Read more »

Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ on Don’t Tell the Bride

Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ on Don’t Tell the Bride

Birmingham Street Food Trader Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ for Black Country Couple on Don’t Tell the Bride Adrenaline junkie Mark wanted to fly high… Read more »

A UK Garage Daytimer is heading to Birmingham with Heartless Crew (DJ Fonti)

Immerse yourself in the world that put British clubbing back on the map as Brunch’in & UK Garage launches in January (27) with Fonti from The Heartless… Read more »

New Food Tours to Explore Brum’s Culinary Hotspots!

New Food Tours to Explore Brum’s Culinary Hotspots!

Food Tour Launched in Birmingham, a Tasty Explore of the City’s Culinary Hotspots and History. As a nation of foodie fanatics, Instagram dish uploaders and pursuers of… Read more »

Top Beatles Tribute headline King’s Heath Beatles Fest – Sun 11th Feb

Cavern Club residents to end day long celebration of 55th Anniversary of Beatles legendary Ritz Ballroom appearance. 55 years ago in February 1963 The Beatles made their… Read more »

Mark McGowan – Artist Taxi Driver at Fircroft College

Fircroft College of Adult Education have booked Mark McGowan aka The Artist Taxi Driver to visit Fircroft College on January 18th from 1 – 3pm. He will be… Read more »

Put A Spring In Your Step With The Plough!

Put A Spring In Your Step With The Plough!

A few pending dates for your diary at Harborne’s The Plough. Burns Night Glenfiddich Whisky Supper 25th January Och The Oh Noooo!!! Enjoy a delicious four course… Read more »

Soup Kitchen at Birmingham Central Mosque 23rd Dec – 1st Jan

Birmingham Outreach Foundation in partnership with Birmingham Central Mosque are holding a “Soup Kitchen” for those in need this year. The team will be providing free hot… Read more »

Beyond the Battlefields photography exhibition on now!

‘Beyond the Battlefields’: Using photography to understand the impact of war Käthe Buchler (1876-1930) was an amateur German photographer, whose collection of images has been assembled into… Read more »

Listening Sessions first Thursday every month at PST

Listening Sessions, are an electronic music event/community/label in Birmingham, founded in 2013. Hosting monthly producer showcase events at Club PST in Digbeth, on the first Thursday of every month… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017

Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

The REP gets Tails Wagging in Hearing Dogs Fundraiser!

Registered charity, Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced a joint fundraising partnership with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.  The city centre theatre will be raising funds during the run… Read more »

The Jumprov Christmas Special!

Jumprov are back once again this December with a Christmas themed 90 minute comedy sketch show completely made up on the spot and 100% improvised. Jumprov is… Read more »