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 »
Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale Worth The Weight
As the cost living continues to rise and as purse strings remain perpetually tight, people are looking at more ways to be savvy this time of the… Read more »
AWARD-WINNING MANEKI RAMEN TO OPEN IN BIRMINGHAM
Maneki Ramen, a popular, Japanese-inspired restaurant currently based in Worcester, has announced that a second site will open in Birmingham in Spring next year. Since 2020, Maneki,… 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 »
Family favourite, The Boar’s Head unveils a new look as buffet cuisine makes a glorious comeback
The Boar’s Head World Buffet is set to unveil its newly refurbished venue this November. Located near the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, the restaurant offers an extensive… Read more »
bp pulse LIVE Reveals New Look Ahead of Opening Season
After becoming bp pulse LIVE in September, the Arena is pleased to share images of its new look ahead of its Opening Season this November. During this… Read more »
YAKINORI RETURNING TO NEW STREET AND RAISING MONEY FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHARITY
Popular Japanese Kitchen, Yakinori which is situated on New Street, is reopening its doors on Thursday 21st November and offering Katsu Curries for just £1 to raise… Read more »
Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this November
This November, the Birmingham Rep will be hosting an entire month of limited-run productions in their most intimate performance space, The Door, ranging from highlights of last… Read more »
Café Patrón XO Is Back, and Here’s Where To Drink It Around the UK
Forget Baby Guinness & Tequila Rosé, get ready to raise a glass as Café Patrón is officially back. After the beloved coffee tequila liquor was discontinued in… Read more »
Bad Nerves Kick Off ‘Still Nervous’ UK and EU Tour – Ending at London’s Electric Ballroom
Described as “the best band in England right now” by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong—who even sported their merch at the Grammys Gala—Bad Nerves are riding high after a headline tour… Read more »
BAKED IN BRICK OPENS FIFTH NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFÉ, BAKEHOUSE
Baked In Brick has opened Bakehouse in the Jewellery Quarter, serving homemade bread, pastries, and baked goods Baked In Brick has opened a new Bakehouse site in… Read more »
Supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story comes to Birmingham next year
To celebrate Halloween, Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will be play at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Mon… Read more »
New Films 1st November 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Heretic (15) Hugh Grant puts his charismatic charm to work… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this November 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED FOR BIRMINGHAM’S NEWESTSTEAKHOUSE COW & SOW
Birmingham is once again elevating its steak game as the new Cow & Sow, is set to fire up Paradise when it opens its doors to the… Read more »
MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025 Ezra Collective, Seun Kuti & Goldie added
The multi-award winning Ezra Collective, Afrobeat royalty Seun Kuti and drum’n’bass pioneer Goldie are the latest acts confirmed for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13… Read more »
XOYO Birmingham Set for a Quintuple of Standout Shows in November
Clubbers prepare for an exhilarating series of nights at XOYO Birmingham this November, where the city’s vibrant nightlife meets an impressive lineup of talent. From the viral… Read more »
The Pinto Variety Hour will have its UK premiere at Breaking TV Film Festival
The award-winning adult animation comedy The Pinto Variety Hour will have its UK premiere at the Breaking TV Film Festival in London on November 2-3, 2024, where… Read more »
Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon to bring brand new show to The Alexandra, Birmingham
Comedy royalty Ardal O’Hanlon is heading back out on the road with his brand-new show, Not Himself.Playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Wed 1 Oct 2025, tickets will be on general sale on… Read more »
FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS TO BOOST CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS
A Birmingham-based charity has launched an innovative series of free workshops for children that use music and art to boost their creativity while teaching life-saving skills. Conies… Read more »
Sex and The City Creator Candace Bushnell Brings Acclaimed One-Woman Show to The Alexandra, Birmingham
Candace Bushnell, the icon who continues to empower millions of women around the globe through her culture-shifting comedy-drama Sex and the City, will bring her acclaimed one-woman show True… Read more »
Firewalk to Ignite Hope for Bereaved Children Says 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 »
UB40 FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS AT SOLIHULL SUMMER FEST
The ninth Solihull Summer Fest will see reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie, Ali Campbell, take to the stage as headline act on Saturday 19th July at Tudor… Read more »
Cajun Soul’s ‘Reggae Roast’ at Temper & Brown review
There’s a new pub in town, well, to be accurate, there has been a pub in this building (George & Dragon) on Dayus Square Jewellery Quarter since… Read more »
December Birmingham Homecoming Album Launch
For one special night this winter, Birmingham born Dream-Folk songwriter Chris Cleverley launches his new Christmas E.P, ‘In the Shadow of John the Divine’, with a band… Read more »
New Films 25th October 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Venom: The Last Dance (15) The final part of the… Read more »
Nortons Irish Bar Launches Birmingham’s First Ever Bottomless Guinness & Prosecco Brunch
Digbeth’s iconic Nortons Irish Bar is proud to announce the launch of Birmingham’s very first Bottomless Guinness & Prosecco Brunch, taking place every Saturday morning from 26th October…. Read more »
ROXY LEISURE LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS OFFERS ACROSS VENUES
Roxy Leisure, ‘The home of booze & ball games’, has announced the launch of this year’s exclusive Christmas offers, to enjoy across their Roxy Ball Room and… Read more »
TRANSPORT TO ANOTHER DIMENSION THIS CHRISTMAS WITH SANDBOX VR
Sandbox VR, Birmingham’s leading virtual reality venue, has announced that bookings are now live for the festive season As the most immersive Christmas experience in the city, Sandbox VR are… Read more »
Ikon announces 2025 Exhibition & Education Programmes
Ikon, Birmingham’s internationally acclaimed contemporary art gallery, announces its exhibition and education programmes for 2025. In Spring 2025, Ikon presents solo exhibitions by artists Mahtab Hussain and Htein Lin. The former focuses on Birmingham’s… Read more »
Birmingham local opens exhibition in Stratford. Lambert Fine Art
ETHEREAL LANDSCAPES EXHIBITION LAMBERT FINE ART IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THEIR FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION ‘ETHEREAL LANDSCAPES’ BY FRANCESCA CURRIE Exhibition dates: November 3rd – 9th Opening reception… Read more »
Cast Announcement of The Rep’s Festive Season Programming
Birmingham Rep is delighted to share details for the forthcoming festive season of A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story, Mark Gatiss’ supernatural stage adaptation of the… Read more »
Vietnamese Street Kitchen Christmas
Those looking for a tasty alternative to turkey will be delighted to hear that Vietnamese Street Kitchen has launched a lip-smakcing festive menu to celebrate the season…. Read more »
Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces biggest ever UK headline tour including Royal Albert Hall date
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025, including a headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The entertaining and dazzling video for… Read more »
Initiative tackling sexual harassment in UK live music venues to roll out
Expert trainers and speakers from specialist music industry and charity bodies will deliver the pilot – initially taking place in the West Midlands – via a series… Read more »
Six by Nico Transports You To The Emerald City With Next Menu
Six by Nico, the dynamic dining experience known for its six-week tasting menu rotation, has introduced its latest six-course instalment, taking customers on an adventure full of… Read more »
15 Pubs in Birmingham to sell limited edition glasses for Poppy Appeal
In a nod to the Brits who have taken pub glasses home with them without permission, this time it’s encouraged, as 1,000 pubs across the UK will… Read more »
Tom Ross and Football Quiz Night at Temper and Brown
Join Temper and Brown for a fun-filled evening, for the ultimate football quiz hosted by the one and only Tom Ross! Test your knowledge of the beautiful… Read more »
Genevieve Miles performing at Hare & Hounds 3rd November Supporting Danny Mellin
Genre-blending artist Genevieve Miles has moved back to her spiritual home of Birmingham at the start of this year and has since been recording in Digbeth amongst… Read more »
ROXY LANES OFFER £5 BOWLING FOR KIDS DURING OCTOBER HALF TERM
Competitive gaming venue Roxy Lanes, will be offering £5 bowling for kids during the October half term. The offer will be available from 26th October to 3rd November on… Read more »
New Films 17th October 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK The Wild Robot (PG) The Oscar for next year’s best… Read more »
Birmingham band Djabbic 3 to play the iconic Hare and Hounds
Later this month Djabbic 3 will support Japanese band Barbican Estate at the Hare and Hounds, in Kings Heath, Birmingham. This is the bands second slot for… Read more »
Temper & Brown Reggae Roast
An historic pub in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has launched Reggae Roast Sundays in a nod towards its owner’s Caribbean heritage. Temper and Brown… Read more »
TOYAH & ROBERT CHRISTMAS PARTY comes to WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun Halls on Sunday 22nd December 2024
Following the runaway success of their Sunday Lunch YouTube series, and their critically acclaimed Tour of ’23, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp are bursting out of their… Read more »
Short is Beautiful Film Festival comes to Solihull
Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the second annual Short is Beautiful Film Festival in association with IMA Festival, which will take place on the evening of… Read more »
‘The Day the StarTribe made a Magical Cake’ – Children’s picture book and storytelling EP to launch this Autumn
“This is a story is about Tree-Dwelling Elf and her four forest friends Magical Starman, Crystal Queen, Healing Wizard and Eartha the Snugly Bear. This group of… Read more »
Eyes to the skies for feast of fun
Families are being invited to enjoy a feast of fireworks fun at an event at the Fleur de Lys pub near Solihull next month. The Bonfire Night… Read more »
Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s West End hit Ghost Stories comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in… Read more »
SHEILA’S ISLAND The Crescent Theatre Opening on 26th October
Opening on 26th October, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, stages Sheila’s Island, a hilarious comedy from the creator of Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots. One foggy day in… Read more »
Full casting announcement for Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, playing at The Alex, Birmingham 10 Feb – 22 Feb 2025
The producers of the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, are delighted to announce the full cast for the… Read more »