IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner
On Tuesday the 3rd of December 2024 I attended Idles sold out Birmingham show at O2 Academy Birmingham for their ‘Love Is The Fing,’ world tour in… 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 »
Six by Nico partners with NQ64 for the ultimate nostalgic night out
This festive season, Six by Nico, known for its ever-evolving six-course tasting menus, is collaborating with NQ64, the retro arcade bar, to bring guests an unforgettable nostalgic… Read more »
The Lord Clifden Pub Reopens Its Doors After Lovingly Restoring a Birmingham Gem
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, December 2024 – After months of restoration and care, the iconic Lord Clifden pub in Birmingham’s vibrant Jewellery Quarter is reopening its doors to the… Read more »
20/25 at The Alchemist, Birmingham this January
Whilst we all look forward to the fun and frolics throughout the festive season, many of us already have our eyes on the January sales. The Alchemist… Read more »
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR IN STYLE WITH LA BELLEZZA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU
Kiss goodbye to 2024 and eat, drink & ring in the New Year in style, whether it be toasting with that special someone or celebrating big with… Read more »
Celebrate New Years Eve 2024 in Style: Discover the Best Things to Do in Digbeth
What better place to ring in the New Year than Digbeth, the creative heart of Birmingham. With its vibrant flair, eclectic music scene and array of unique… Read more »
Frankie Boyle and Paul Smith to headline Cobra presents Comedy at the Castle 2025
– Three-day festival presents Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety Show, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stand-up stars at historic landmark – Festival will… Read more »
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics 2025 UK Arena Tour + Birmingham show
CELEBRATING THE BEST OF 10 YEARS TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER AT 10AM HERE DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has announced the return… Read more »
RING IN 2025 AT ORELLE A NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION HIGH ABOVE BIRMINGHAM
As 2024 comes to a close, join Orelle for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration 24 floors above the city. With unparalleled views, exquisite dining, and vibrant… Read more »
SANDBOX VR UNVEILS FESTIVE CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL MENU CRAFTED BY ROBOTIC BARTENDER
This holiday season, Sandbox VR is blending cutting-edge technology with festive cheer as it unveils an exclusive Christmas cocktail menu, crafted by its state-of-the-art robotic bartender. Known… Read more »
Christmas festival coming to Birmingham Symphony Hall – carols singalong, film music concert and more!
The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to Birmingham this December with a spectacular line-up of shows, with something for everyone. Whether it’s a festive pop extravaganza, a sing-along to everyone’s favourite Christmas carols,… 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 »
Rumer announces UK tour celebrating 15th anniversary of debut album Seasons of My Soul – October 2025
Rumer, one of the UK’s most beloved and soulful voices, has announced a national tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul…. 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 »
Mario Announces Glad You Came 2025 UK Tour + Birmingham show
GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling R&B singer, songwriter has announced a UK headline tour for April/May 2025 in support of his highly anticipated new album Glad You Came, which is set… Read more »
PARTY LIKE IT’S VEGAS THIS NEW YEARS EVE AT F1 ARCADE BIRMINGHAM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Ultimate Day Party at F1® Arcade Birmingham This New Year’s Eve, F1® Arcade Birmingham invites guests to a Vegas-inspired day party bringing the… Read more »
FATHER JOHN MISTY confirmed for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Father John Misty has been revealed as the first headline act for Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The acclaimed… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – Christmas & New Year 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this December 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show Returns to XOYO Birmingham
Get ready to kick off 2025 in style as the 6th Annual A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show lands at XOYO Birmingham. In collaboration with Weird Science… Read more »
SENSATIONAL TOUR CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL VISITS BIRMINGHAM
Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are heading to Birmingham with the sensational award-winning show The Billy… Read more »
Tangerine Dream announce ’50 years of Phaedra’ shows in Birmingham & Manchester – May 2025
Following the success of their sold-out show at The Barbican this October, electronic pioneers Tangerine Dream have announced two further shows celebrating the 50th anniversary of their… 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 »
Major new venue and club to open on historic site in UK’s brewing capital
A landmark heritage building in the centre of Burton-on-Trent is to reopen as a large multigenre live venue and club following a £100,000 renovation, sparking hopes for… Read more »
Stick in the Wheel, cult duo in Brum
Out 11th October 2024, SITW’s fourth studio album is a satirical celebration of mistakes. A joyous lambasting of everyone and everything that’s wrong in the world, against… Read more »
Red Sky July announce Birmingham date on 2025 tour
Red Sky July announce their forthcoming UK tour taking place in February and March 2025. The band will take to the road in support of the release of… Read more »
The Alexandra, Birmingham Announces Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Season
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video on TikTok. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. Audiences can look forward to a… Read more »
The Book of Mormon | 15 Tickets Per Performance At £15 Each
Broadway’s smash-hitmusical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, returns to the midlands this festive season, playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tue 3 Dec to Sat 28 Dec 2024,and15 tickets… 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 »
MARIBOU STATE set for Mostly Jazz Festival 2025 + more acts announced
Acclaimed dance duo Maribou State are the latest big name headliners announced for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13 July 2025, Birmingham). They join the… Read more »
GRAND HOTEL AND BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET
The iconic Grand Hotel Birmingham has once again teamed up with Birmingham Royal Ballet to bring guests a duet of festive elegance with a luxurious overnight stay… Read more »
SKINNY LISTER – Head to Brum this Week (29 Nov) Release Set Us Straight Single
On the eve of their highly anticipated UK headline tour this November/December – SKINNY LISTER – will release the brand new single ‘Set Us Straight’ on 22nd… Read more »
Curl Girl Productions bring their latest show, The Valley of Queens to the Midland’s Arts Centre this December.
Funded by National Lottery Project Grants, The Valley of Queens is a verbatim piece of theatre based on migration stories of South Asian women living in Sandwell… Read more »
Playground A Ground-breaking Augmented Gaming Experience Launches at Lane7 Birmingham Bullring in a UK First
Lane7 Birmingham Bullring is about to revolutionise the way we play with the launch of Playground, an exciting new augmented gaming experience by Moment Factory – the world-renowned… 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 »
GUN rock legends in WOLVERHAMPTON [5 Dec] || Touring Award-Winning Album ‘Hombres’
Taking their freshly crowned ‘Best Album’ award-winning album out on the road this Winter, Scottish rock titans GUN will be hitting the road for a final stretch… 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 »
Danger Danger! ELECTRIC SIX – Announce Academy UK Tour Dates In 2024 – Birmingham date – December 4th
Danger Danger! Electric Six will be back in the UK for a headline tour this Winter. Following the roaring success of last year’s comeback record ‘Turquoise’, the… Read more »
17th Dec. Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band – 40th Anniversary Farewell Tour at Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band “Carols & Capers” 40th Anniversary & Farewell Tour. This is the last time they will undertake such an outing. https://carnivalband.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKVi3Ippu0 Maddy… Read more »
New Shows on Sale – Hold on To Your Butts and Kim’s Convenience
The Rep has announced two additional productions to be added to its already stacked 2025 spring season in their cinema-style The Studio performancespace. Following a terrific sell… Read more »
2-weeks to go to the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase
Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy BEDLAM Showcase tickets only £6 available via https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bedlam-showcase/www.bedlamfestival.co.uk #BEDLAM2024 Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM is an arts… Read more »
TIME TO RE-THINK CHRISTMAS AT SANDBOX VR
Thinking of trying something new for your works Christmas ‘do or to celebrate the festivities with your friends? Why not try Sandbox VR! Time to re-think Christmas… Read more »
SPEAR OF DESTINY + THE SKIDS on in Birmingham on Saturday
Iconic post-punk acts – THE SKIDS and SPEAR OF DESTINY – will be teaming up for an unmissable tour of the UK this November / December. A… Read more »
James and Razorlight confirmed for Forest Live at Cannock Chase for 2025
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, today announces cult Manchester indie-rock band James as the latest headliners confirmed for its 2025 series. With… Read more »
JAMES LISNEY PLAYS CHOPIN at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Sunday 1 December
British pianist James Lisney is touring some of Chopin’s most beloved piano music this autumn, with concerts in Prague, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. The UK leg… Read more »
The Night Market UK returns to Birmingham with its Christmas special
The Night Market UK is hosting a bumper Christmas event in Birmingham at the Secret Space, Digbeth on Friday 6th December from 6-11pm. This festive event is… Read more »
MISS SAIGON to play at The Alexandra, Birmingham in November 2025
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring production of the global stage sensation, MISS SAIGON, as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. This year marks 35 years… Read more »
King Lear opens at the Crescent Theatre on November 16
The Bard’s classic tragedy of family feuds and power struggles opens at the Crescent Theatre on November 16 when King Lear takes to the Ron Barber Studio… Read more »
From Hollywood to The Hare & Hounds, actor-turned-folk musician, Charlie McDermott, crosses the Atlantic for his debut UK/EU tour
Perhaps best known for his role as Axl Heck on ABC’s The Middle or his work in Frozen River and Hot Tub Time Machine – American actor… Read more »
INSPIRED PROMOTIONS and LEGENDS PR presents DANNY WRIGHT LIVE ON TOUR
Doors: VIP: 6PMMain Doors: 7PMShow Ends: 10:15PM (approx, usually finishes earlier)Curfew: 10:30PM DANNY WRIGHT please supports Live in Birmingham at Deaxwax (Digbeth), England 24th November 2024 Ticket… Read more »