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10 stunning murals launched in Lozells as interactive Birmingham art trail goes live
Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed…
Artist unveils outdoor exhibition in Chamberlain Square to mark 50 years of Bangladesh freedom
Rangzeb Hussain
October 22, 2021
A new outdoor exhibition has opened in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence with works that explore the dark history of colonialism and oppression. 'Lost…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Community comes together to salvage defaced Malcolm X mural supporting Palestine
Rangzeb Hussain
September 7, 2021
A mural in Kings Heath commemorating the visit to Smethwick by civil rights activist Malcolm X in 1965, with the art showing solidarity with Palestinians, was vandalised this week but…
‘Gratitude’ sculptures launched in Birmingham by Dame Zandra Rhodes to honour NHS and pandemic key workers
Staff Reporter
August 20, 2021
A spectacular array of beautifully painted human form sculptures paying tribute to NHS staff and all key workers for their ongoing courage and dedication during the pandemic have been launched in…
Alexandra Theatre announces full casting for Dolly Parton smash hit ‘9 to 5’
Staff Reporter
August 11, 2021
The complete casting for Dolly Parton’s smash-hit 9 to 5 The Musical has been revealed ahead of the show’s visit to The Alexandra from Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 November 2021.…
Community fun day to be held in Birmingham to mark 50 years of Bangladesh freedom
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2021
To mark the 50th anniversary year of Bangladesh’s independence, a family fun day is being held at the MAC in Birmingham this month. Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage and…
REVIEW: Descent – a dark metaphysical journey towards light
Rangzeb Hussain
August 7, 2021
Midland Actors Theatre and Purbanat Theatre premiered a philosophical new work in the Jewellery Quarter which explored humanity's descent into the dark abyss after an apocalyptic war wipes out most…
South Asian arts organisation awarded £40K to work with women in Washwood Heath
Staff Reporter
August 5, 2021
Birmingham-based Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage has been awarded nearly £40,000 worth of funding for a vital community project in one of the city’s most deprived neighbourhoods. The Baring…
Birmingham Opera Company bring ‘Wagner’s RhineGold’ to Symphony Hall
Rangzeb Hussain
July 28, 2021
Birmingham Opera Company’s eagerly awaited production of 'Wagner’s RhineGold' will go ahead at Symphony Hall on Saturday (31 July). Sir Graham Vick, artistic director of Birmingham Opera Company, tragically passed…