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 »
Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025
Stage Experience, The Alexandra, Birmingham’s trailblazing annual youth theatre programme, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year with the magical, musical fantasy The Wizard of Oz. Presenting a fantastic opportunity for young… Read more »
André Rieu’s annual Christmas Spectacular comes to cinemas – “Gold and Silver” – In Cinemas from December 7th
Exclusively in Cinemas from December 7th TICKETS ON SALE NOW – WWW.ANDREINCINEMAS.COM This Christmas, world-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu invites you to experience the magic of the… Read more »
B Eats, the cafe found in Symphony Hall, has launched a seasonal menu with 12 brand-new dishes
B:Eats, the daytime café located in Symphony Hall has launched a new menu for the autumn and winter seasons, featuring 12 brand-new recipes. New to the brunch… Read more »
Guests can now book Clays in Birmingham, which will open its doors on 2nd December
Clays, a virtual clay target shooting experience, has announced that the bookings for their highly anticipated Birmingham location are now live. Using unique software, Clays offers an… Read more »
The Great British Beer Festival comes to NEC Birmingham
The Great British Beer Festival is making a triumphant return next summer following a hiatus in 2024. The UK’s premier beer festival will take place 5-9 August 2025. For… Read more »
BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024
Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme, culminating in a showcase at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 28 and Friday… Read more »
Art at HMP Spring Hill, 2024 – 2025
Ikon is pleased to announce a new artist residency funded by the Rothschild Foundation and in partnership with HMP Spring Hill, Buckinghamshire. Part of Ikon’s Art in Prisons programme,… 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 »
New Films 11th October 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Transformers One (PG) Returning to its small screen animated origins,… Read more »
Birmingham comedian scoops major comedy award
Birmingham comedian Tom Towelling has been announced as the winner of the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024. Performing at a packed Glee Club on Thursday… Read more »
AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM in Birmingham on October 22nd
Afro Celt Sound System make their long-awaited label debut on Six Degrees Records with ‘OVA’, the Grammy-nominated group’s eighth studio album and the final one with their… Read more »
Birmingham to host major international night time economy summit in 2025
– Night Time Industries Association announce next year’s Night Time Economy Summit will take place at leading city NTE venue Hockley Social Club – Event partners include… Read more »
STICK IN THE WHEEL in Birmingham on December 2nd
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 »
Symphonica Explore the History of Drum & Bass at XOYO Birmingham This Friday
Symphonica, the hybrid Orchestral/DJ project founded by composer Miles Hancock and DMC World DJ champion Mr Switch, are set to deliver an immersive and nostalgic performance when… Read more »
Calibre Conversations Live at The Library of Birmingham
Calibre Audio, the pioneering audiobook charity celebrating 50 years of making reading accessible to everyone, has announced two stellar in-person events at The Library of Birmingham on… Read more »
Experience Sabaton’s Ultimate Metal/Rock Concert Film in UK cinemas for one night only October 11th
Heavy Metal legends SABATON will premiere a one of a kind concert film, recorded on their 2023 tour ‘The Tour To End All Tours’, on 11th October… Read more »
Everything Digbeth – Christmas Market comes to the Creative Quarter this winter
Zellig and Digbeth Arts Space present the Everything Digbeth Christmas Market, a family-friendly open day in the heart of the Creative Quarter. The event follows the huge… Read more »
Shropshire’s Booka Bookshop To Mark National Bookshop Day
Award-winning independent Shropshire retailer Booka Bookshop is preparing to celebrate Bookshop Day with a host of unmissable activities and offers this month. The annual national event is organised… Read more »
VAGABOND LAUNCHES NEW CHEESE FONDUE WINTER SHARER
Vagabond, which boasts over 100 wines for customers to explore and self-pour by the glass at its Colmore Row wine bar, has launched a new cheese fondue… Read more »
New Films 4th October 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Joker: Folie A Deux (15) If the template for the… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM’S MOST TERRIFYING VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE LAUNCHES JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN
The latest instalment of Sandbox VR’s iconic zombie series is here, Deadwood PHOBIA Birmingham’s leading virtual reality venue, Sandbox VR, is launching the third instalment of their… Read more »
Beans on Toast – Heads to BIRMINGHAM on extensive ‘The Wild Goose Chase’ UK Tour
This 1st December will herald the release of a brand new Beans on Toast album: ‘Wild Goose Chasers’. (Pre-save the album here).An illuminating insight into what lies… Read more »
Celebrating their 30th year – iconic Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival at the Birmingham Symphony Hall
Featuring The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Big Christmas Party, Ministry of Sound Classical more Tickets on-sale at rg.live The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to Birmingham Symphony… Read more »
New show from Women & Theatre premieres during Black History Month
New show from Women & Theatre premieres during Black History Month Miss Ida – ‘Tek charge of yuh health’ is a new show from Women & Theatre… Read more »
Scaremaze at Halloween is back at Luna Springs
Limited Tickets Available – Book Now! Following last year’s spine-chilling success, Luna Springs in Digbeth is back this October with the Halloween Scaremaze, a bigger, bolder, and more… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this October 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »
WellBe Link Launch Free Mental Health Training in Birmingham
Founder of WellBe Link, Joanna Buckland, is dedicated to making mental health training accessible to all. Specialising in workplace mental health and wellbeing solutions that drive social… Read more »
Blackout Dinner at Orelle
Orelle restaurant, located on the top floor of 103 Colmore Row, has announced it will hold a “Blackout Dinner” on Sunday 27th October. The event, with an exclusive four-course menu created by Head… Read more »
Gothic-pop chanteuse FREYA BEER in Birmingham on October 19th
FREYA BEER is back with the electrifying new track “False Hope”. STREAM HERE With Jekyll and Hyde-like arrangements, that veer from Beabadoobee-esque bubblegum/pop to blistering Garbage-style grunge/rock in… Read more »
SQUEEZE EXTRA DATES ADDED TO 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Due to phenomenal demand, Squeeze have today announced extra dates to their 50th anniversary UK tour for 2024. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop… Read more »
HALLOWEEN Bram Stoker’s The Judge’s House (Stourbridge, B’ham & Worcs)
This Halloween, NeuNoir theatre presents The Judge’s House – a tale of creeping terror written by Dracula creator Bram Stoker, which is set to visit venues in… Read more »
Big Mamma has confirmed La Bellazza will open at Paradise, Birmingham on 29th November
The squadra’s dropped anchor, and we’re almost ready to pull back the curtain on our first restaurantin the UK’s second city… La Bellezza! Nestled in the grand… Read more »
Christmas Magic comes to Bournville Garden Centre
The best time of the year is nearly here, and Bournville Garden Centre is excited to announce its new Christmas store opening on 12th October! The best… Read more »
LULU WILD UNVEILS LATEST SEASONAL MENU CONCEPT IN TIME FOR AUTUMN
One of Birmingham’s most instagrammable restaurants has launched an exquisite, limited edition menu to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. Chapter 4: The Earth’s Echo is the latest… Read more »
SIX BY NICO ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET WITH LATEST MENU
Running over three weeks, diners will be captivated by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with the star-studded menu. Cooking from 14th October to 3rd November from just £42 per… Read more »
BE THE FIRST TO VISIT CLAYS BIRMINGHAM
Guests can now register their interest in Clays, a virtual clay target shooting experience, to receive exclusive updates about their Birmingham opening date and get priority access… Read more »
Full Casting Announced For The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Producers of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel, which is playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 27 to 31 May… Read more »
THE NIGHT OWL HOSTS SPOOKY SEASON SPECTACULAR
This Halloween, The Night Owl is set to host a series of spooktacular events including The Killer Klub from Outer Space on Friday 25 October and The… Read more »
New Films 27th Sept 2024 by Mike Davies
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. FILM OF THE WEEK Megalopolis (15) Between scathing reviews and accusations of inappropriate touching… Read more »
ONE WEEK till Birmingham Comedy Festival!
It’s now just one short week until the excellent BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL returns! Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 October 2024, the UK’s second longest running comedy/arts festival boasts over… Read more »