Community News

Bitters n’ Twisted Venues Support Acorns Hospice with Acorns Friday 

As we all know, November 24th is “Black Friday”, the day the internet and shopping centres go wild for pre-Christmas bargains.  Bitters ‘n Twisted wanted to do… Read more »

Symposium held to discuss the role of art in city development

A public symposium is taking place in Birmingham to examine the role that public art plays in wider society and urban development. ‘Public Art Thinking’, hosted by… Read more »

Which Brum charity is worth supporting this Christmas?

It is that time of the year again, the countdown to Christmas has begun. Retailers stock their shelves with tempting goods and services, to help us choose… Read more »

Fascinating Knights of the Raj project at BM&AG

Fascinating Knights of the Raj project at BM&AG

Birmingham is home to hundreds of Indian restaurants. They have been crucial in shaping the city and nation we live in. However, many are unaware that it… Read more »

The Old Crown goes Digbeth Apres Ski

If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in Birmingham then look no further than The Digbeth Apres Ski Lodge  – Birmingham’s… Read more »

Dark Side Of The Wall headline Pink Floyd 50th Anniversary

Award Winning tribute Dark Side Of The Wall headline Pink Floyd 50th Anniversary Celebration. A special evening concert by the award winning Pink Floyd tribute Dark Side… Read more »

Yoga Lab coming to Medicine soon!

THE YOGA LAB @ MEDICINE is coming to Brirmingham soon!! Jordanne and Chris will be teaching  Vinyasa Flow Yoga every Sunday morning 10-11.15 am (open to all… Read more »

The REP’s New Season Reflects Turbulent Times

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert, has today announced the programme for Spring and Summer 2018 which mirrors and examines the stormy age in which we… Read more »

Grapevine Brum moves to Cool Highrise Office Space!

Grapevine Brum moves to Cool Highrise Office Space!

Grapevine Birmingham (London, Manchester & Worcestershire) have moved into a prestigious new collaborative office space high above Birmingham City Centre. Alpha Works recently opened across two floors… Read more »

It’s a Jam Packed October at The Custard Factory!

It’s a Jam Packed October at The Custard Factory!

It’s a hugely exciting time in Digbeth and October sees a host of fabulous events at the Custard Factory and other venues nearby. Here’s what’s happening: BIRMINGHAM… Read more »

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 6th October

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 6th October.  5pm until late. Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »

Charity Gig Night in aid of Help Musicians UK

On Sunday October 15th, there will be a charity gig night in aid of Help Musicians UK, who are raising money to tackle the mental health crisis… Read more »

Music Of My Mind – Mental Health and Art Event!

“MUSIC OF MY MIND”, AN EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH O2 GOTHINKBIG AND YOUNGMINDS An event showcasing art, poetry, music and a panel discussion by people of colour… Read more »

Film Birmingham is bringing Brum to the Silver Screen!

Last week marks the cinema release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle from director Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Channing Tatum… Read more »

The Birmingham Black International Film Festival

SCREENING VENUES, DATES AND TIMES. Monday 23 Oct – The Global Village Mockingbird Cinema Homelands Full Service https://ticketing.eu.veezi.com/purchase/970?siteToken=etrhh0m2xpra010jp0khfs56mw Tuesday 24 Oct – In Her Shoes Ticket also… Read more »

Musicians Against Homelessness at Night Owl

Musicians Against Homelessness was launched with the patronage of Alan McGee in 2016 with the twin aims of supporting the homeless charity Crisis and providing gig opportunities for… Read more »

Birmingham Literature Festival celebrates 20 years

Saturday 7 – Sunday 15 October, Library of Birmingham and other venues across the city The line-up for this year’s Birmingham Literature Festival was announced last night… Read more »

Pasta Di Piazza invites corporates to Biggest Business Lunch

One of the city’s longest running restaurants has announced it is set to host Birmingham’s Biggest Business lunch, this week. The Jewellery Quarter’s Pasta Di Piazza, one… Read more »

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its third year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its third year!

The Old Crown in Digbeth is getting ready to hold it’s third Oktoberfest on the 29th and 30th Sept and 6th and 7th October. Tickets available at… Read more »

FLUID Festival, weekend of new Queer sound and music!

FLUID Festival, weekend of new Queer sound and music!

FLUID is a brand new music festival that presents a weekend of new Queer sound and music by an extraordinary line-up of composers, experimental electronic musicians and… Read more »

Boundary Feast at Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club

Boundary Feast at Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club

For the first time, we are bringing Seasonal Markets to Solihull. On Sunday 24th of September, we will transform Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club into a family… Read more »

What’s on at The Old Crown this September

Friday 1st September – DJ Mazzy Snape in the botanical gin garden Saturday 2nd September – DJ Jordan Lott Friday 8th Sept – DJ Laura Walford Saturday… Read more »

Win a table for 2 at Two Cats Kitchen!

Craftspace have a wonderful prize draw opportunity with Two Cats Kitchen. Craftspace is a charitable arts organisation based in Birmingham creating opportunities to see, make and be… Read more »

Craft Market, Street Food & Free Circus Fun at Custard Factory

The Custard Factory have another fantastic family event with a craft market, delicious street food, & FREE circus fun coming up on Saturday 23rd September. The event… Read more »

New craft graduates transform Birmingham Cathedral Square

New craft graduates transform Birmingham Cathedral Square

In:Site Festival returns to Birmingham City Centre for a seventh year this September with recent graduates transforming the outdoor space around the cathedral with unusual craft ‘interventions’ . In:Site,… Read more »

Seasonal Markets Solihull Boundary Feast, 24th September!

For the first time, we are bringing Seasonal Markets to Solihull. On Sunday 24th of September, we will transform Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club into a family… Read more »

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall

After the storming success of our inaugural (sold out) Independent Birmingham Festival, we’ve decided that you folks deserve another great event in your lives. On Sunday 17… Read more »

Help Mr Jerk’s Reggae and Jamaican Cookout celebrate first birthday

Mr Jerk’s Reggae and Jamaican Foodie event is celebrating its first birthday. Join the party for a all-dayer on Bank Holiday Monday 28 August from 1200-2230 at… Read more »

All Years Leaving Festival at Hare and Hounds

Now in its jubilant fifth year, All Years Leaving Festival returns this Autumn with its most eclectic line up yet which should establish it as one of… Read more »

See Stadium on BBC iPlayer as the new football season starts

The drama of theatre meets the thrill of football in Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of STADIUM which can be seen on BBC iPlayer from today, coinciding with… Read more »

Acoustic and Indie Night in support of Macmillan

Eventcover Promotions are proud to present an acoustic and Indie night in support of Macmillan. We’re offering good music a friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to support… Read more »

Charity starts in The Old Crown, Digbeth

Charity starts in The Old Crown, Digbeth

The Old Crown in Digbeth turns 649 years old and to celebrate it’s raising money for St. Basils by holding a raffle giving away birthday presents from… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Hawker Yard

On Sunday 30 July 2017, 876 Street Food’s Reggae Caribbean Cookout will be back at Hawker Yard for another all-dayer. The Hawker Yard will be filled with… Read more »

What to do if you’re worried about a rough sleeper?

The immense rise in homeless people in Birmingham is no doubt as a result of government policy on cuts to essential services, mental health support, charity support… Read more »

ACM Birmingham opens its doors for first Open Day

Further to the recent announcement of their new Birmingham campus, the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) is pleased to invite prospective students, parents and the local community… Read more »

Listening Sessions TAKEOVER

We are excited to welcome Birmingham based music community, Listening Sessions, to Kings Heath on Saturday 8th July, as they take over the sound at the monthly… Read more »

Bobbie-Jane Gardener’s Sweet Selly review

Bobbie-Jane Gardener’s Sweet Selly review

You might have noticed us mention a project called for-Wards now and then over the past year or so. for-Wards is a two-year musical project right here… Read more »

1000 Trades’ First Birthday review by Iesha Thomas

1000 Trades’ First Birthday review by Iesha Thomas

Swapping Party Hats and Cake for Organic Wine and a Jazz Band: 1000 Trades’ First Birthday. Having rarely ventured beyond the areas of Moseley, Digbeth and Edgbaston,… Read more »

Hawker Yard takeover by Reggae​ Caribbean Cookout

876 Street Food takes it’s popular Reggae Caribbean Cookout event on tour. First stop is to take over the purpose built Street Food venue Hawker Yard for… Read more »

The Paperdolls Summer Craft Market

The Paperdolls Summer Craft Market

Listen up Birmingham! An exciting, fun-filled day in the brand new Custard Factory Courtyard is coming on Saturday 17th June! Paperdolls Summer Craft Market Pick up some beautiful… Read more »

Seasonal Market’s Summer Market 10th June

The Summer Market, 10th June, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for the second time this year… Read more »

FLUX- Symposium at Centrala Gallery 10th June

In response to the challenges that artists, curators, and galleries face today, Room7 are excited to present an evening of talks and discussions on the contemporary arts… Read more »

Birmingham to Celebrate National Walking Month!

On Saturday 20th May, Birmingham residents are invited to put their best foot forward and celebrate National Walking Month with ‘One Big Walk in the Park’ –… Read more »

Award winning street-artist curates REVOLUTIONary event!

A revolutionary arts event returns to Birmingham on May 13th.  The Hubb Debates turns the traditional debate format on its head: bringing musicians, singers and visual artists… Read more »

The Rise in Homeless People & Begging in Birmingham

Back in December of 2014, I became quite overwhelmed with the amount of people begging on the streets of Birmingham. This eventuated in me writing an article… Read more »

Birmingham To Host Traffic-Free City Ride This Summer

Birmingham To Host Traffic-Free City Ride This Summer

Birmingham will be the first of 13 cities in the UK to host a traffic-free city ride this summer. The event aims to encourage cycling, traveling and… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Jewellery Quarter May Bank Holiday

Following the successful launch moving to a new location on Easter Monday at St. Paul’s Square Church, 876 Street Foods Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns for a early… Read more »

The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017

The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017

On Saturday 13th May (12pm – 6pm), The Independent Birmingham Festival will be taking place at The Bond Company, Digbeth, showcasing the very best of Birmingham’s independent… Read more »

Fly someone special home to the UK for a holiday!

Fly someone special home to the UK for a holiday!

Pasta Di Piazza, one of the Jewellery Quarter’s favourite Italian restaurants, is determined to reunite family and friends from across the world in a one off social… Read more »

Bahamas to Brum via North America – October Nights CD3

October Nights – CD3 Christian Deveaux sets pace to deliver his follow-up headline show. This time with support from Birmingham emcee King Shells, trap-soul princess Renaie Shantay and R&B crooner Ashley Zeal…. Read more »