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Charlie Simpson to play Birmingham O2 Academy
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May 16, 2011 | 12:26 pm
Following his London solo debut this month, Fightstar frontman Charlie Simpson is heading to Birmingham as part of a six-date regional UK tour. The former Busted vocalist and lead guitarist will be bringing his…
George Michael announces Birmingham date
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May 11, 2011 | 01:06 pm
George Michael is bringing his 'Symphonica' tour to BirminghamIt's the news his millions of fans across the world have been hoping for. This summer George Michael makes his eagerly awaited…
Thousands join BRMB Walkathon 2011
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May 9, 2011 | 01:24 pm
Around 10,000 fundraisers participated in the BRMB Walkathon yesterday, already raising over £414,000 for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Individuals, friends and families braved the intense heat and occasional winds along the 26-mile…
Mischief and mayhem as ‘Avenue Q’ checks-in…
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May 1, 2011 | 04:51 pm
After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award winning Avenue Q can be seen at…
Fundraisers abseil down city’s Mailbox
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April 16, 2011 | 08:08 pm
Brave fundraisers abseiled 131 feet down the city's Mailbox building today to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Young and old alike donned helmets, gloves and harnesses as they completed…
Horror writers James Wan and Leigh Whannell in Birmingham
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April 11, 2011 | 06:00 pm
Horror writers James Wan and Leigh Whannell, the creative team behind the Saw film franchise, were signing posters for their latest horror smash Insidious at Birmingham's Forbidden Planet store this evening. As…
COMPETITION: Win British Basketball Playoff Final Tickets!
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April 11, 2011 | 10:34 am
The biggest event in British basketball is returning to Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena (NIA) as the British Basketball League (BBL) Championship Final takes place on Saturday 30th April, 2011. The…
Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2011
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March 14, 2011 | 02:32 pm
The world's third largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations were held in Birmingham this weekend as over 85,000 people came out to recognise the city's Irish heritage. The event included a parade…
Birmingham welcomes Chinese New Year 2011
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January 13, 2011 | 10:55 am
As 2011 heralds in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, an earthly element in the traditional Zodiac, the city of Birmingham once again hosts its annual Chinese New Year celebrations in…
Dick Whittington panto in Birmingham
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January 11, 2011 | 01:01 am
Completely living up to its reputation as the home of British panto, the Birmingham Hippodrome has once again brought forth one of the most dazzling displays of camp Carry On-esque…
