Your guide to the arts in Birmingham: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
Are you tired of the same old party every year? Do you want to mix things up and try something new and exciting? Well, you're in luck! We've scoured the globe to bring you a collection of special traditions that are su...
With a beloved collection of books by Michael Bond, and a couple of films to his name, you'd forgive Paddington for playing it safe from here on out. But as we know, the blue-coated Peruvian bear isn't wired that way, a...
When you are one of the biggest metal acts in the world, you can’t skip Birmingham on your tour. Known for its attention-grabbing outfits, chaotic live shows and ultra-aggressive riffs, Slipknot is heading to the l in 2...
Shane MacGowan, the lead singer and songwriter of Celtic punk folk band The Pogues, has died aged 65 following a long period of ill health. The musician, whose hits include 'Fairytale of New York' and 'A Pair of Bro...
Today (November 27), award-winning rock band Nickelback announced the upcoming 2024 European dates for the Get Rollin’ Tour, in support of their most recent tenth studio album, Get Rollin’. After a hugely successful Nor...
The theatre announcements are coming in thick and fast, with some of the most loved and anticipated shows in the world making an appearance in Birmingham. We have now heard that The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit ...
To ravers of a certain age, Tony De Vit is a dance music legend. Born in Kidderminster, he made his name in Birmingham's Nightingale Club and then later London's Heaven, becoming one of the most influential DJs ever in...
When a horror movie is great, it is always a fun ride: heart-racing, adrenaline-inducing and mind-twisting. But when it’s bad it can be just as fun: silly, ridiculous, and schlocky. 1990’s comedy horror, I Bought A Vamp...
Before releasing their first single, Love Me Do, in 1962, no one - not even the band themselves - could have foreseen the impact of The Beatles. Sixty years on, the world is being treated to one final track with Paul, J...
Surrounded by a park landscaped by Capability Brown from 1751 and populated by a large deer herd roaming the magnificent woodland, St James' Church is a red brick building featuring four domes topped by finials. Althoug...