Author Archives: Joshua Williams
REVIEW: The Ivy Temple Row fuses luxury, tasty food and stellar service for an unforgettable experience
Joshua Williams
June 17, 2019
As one of the city’s most talked about restaurants since opening last year, you could imagine my excitement to be invited along to the Ivy Temple Row to sample their…
INTERVIEW: Aja on Birmingham Pride, her Drag Race elimination and choking on burritos!
Joshua Williams
June 9, 2019
Prior to her debut performance on the Birmingham Pride main stage, I Am Birmingham caught up with RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar and recording artist Aja to talk about her first…
Prominent gay bar Eden under threat from city developers
Joshua Williams
May 31, 2019
In a devastating blow to Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community, a recent planning draft has been released by Birmingham City Council showing popular venue Eden Bar locked in by new apartments. As…
Stonewall UK’s humble stand has huge consequences for the LGBTQ+ community
Joshua Williams
May 26, 2019
With so much entertainment and activities to partake in, it would be easy to miss the humble store where Stonewall UK were set up. A simple stand draped in some…
10+ photos of daring Drag Queens during Birmingham Pride! 🔥
Joshua Williams
May 26, 2019
Celebrations for this year’s Birmingham Pride are well underway. Embracing the theme of, ‘Love Out Loud’, this year’s crowd have shown up with some stellar, unapologetic looks. Pride is known…
Police chiefs stand firm to defend LGBTQ+ community
Joshua Williams
May 26, 2019
With ongoing protests at schools in Birmingham following the ‘No Outsiders’ programme, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson’s involvement in this years Birmingham Pride parade aimed to reaffirm…
Mayor Andy Street reaffirms city’s support to ‘No Outsiders’ programme
Joshua Williams
May 25, 2019
In a historic Birmingham Pride, thousands of revellers lined the streets of Birmingham city centre to watch Andrew Moffat, and local Muslim community groups, lead the Pride parade. At its launch, Andy Street condemned…
Moffat, Muslims and Mardi Gras: Thousands turn out for record-breaking Birmingham Pride!
Joshua Williams
May 25, 2019
Now entering its 23rd year, it is of no surprise that, year on year, Birmingham Pride has continued to grow and expand - and this year is no different. This years…
Over 80,000 set to back ‘No Outsiders’ at Birmingham Pride tomorrow!
Joshua Williams
May 24, 2019
Thousands of people are set to march through the streets of Birmingham this Saturday (25 May) to show their support for the 'No Outsiders' educational programme. The parade will be…
Brilliant Brummies: Meet Paul Aleksander, Birmingham’s ‘Queen of the Night’ [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 24, 2019
Activist and Drag Queen, Paul Aleksander is the co-founder of Birmingham's infamous Dragpunk collective. The brand has amassed a cult following across social media hosting regular sell-out shows and events.…