Showbiz
Cameras at the Ready as Chase, Marshall, Rubble and Skye from Paw Patrol to visit Star City!
Staff Reporter
November 16, 2019
Star City in Birmingham is hosting a FREE family event on Saturday 30 November with a visit from Paw Patrol’s favourite characters, Chase, Marshall, Rubble and Skye. If your little…
10 glorious photos of Chronixx and Koffee performing together in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 14, 2019
Reggae superstars Chronixx and Koffee joined forces for a rare but special show at Arena Birmingham this week. For anyone who likes reggae music, it was impossible to not know that Koffee and Chronixx…
Harry Styles to launch worldwide mega tour in Birmingham in 2020
Staff Reporter
November 14, 2019
Harry Styles has announced a 2020 world tour, ‘Love On Tour,’ which will launch in Birmingham! In support of his upcoming album 'Fine Line', the extensive run of global shows will…
Cult Hollywood film director John Waters makes first visit to Birmingham for LGBT arts fest
Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
One of the most influential film directors of the past 50 years, John Waters, arrived in Birmingham today for his headline appearance at the city's annual Shout Festival. The cultural icon made…
REVIEW: Reggae acts Chronixx and Koffee give uplifting performances at Arena Birmingham
Denise James
November 13, 2019
One of the most anticipated reggae music concerts took place at the Arena Birmingham this week as reggae superstars Chronixx and Koffee left the crowd feeling lifted as they joined forces for…
Teen rising star to perform at Christmas lights switch-on in Shropshire
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
A up-and-coming Shropshire teen singer will help her hometown celebrate the start of the festive season with a special performance at its annual Christmas Lighting Up Night. 17-year-old Jen North from Bridgnorth will light up…
‘La Traviata’ is coming to the Midlands in a dramatic new production
Rangzeb Hussain
November 7, 2019
Midland Opera will bring an exciting new production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' to three community venues in the Midlands this month. The first performance takes place this Friday. Verdi's much-loved…
REVIEW: ‘Jungleland’ – Birmingham noir film dazzles at city film festival
Rangzeb Hussain
November 5, 2019
The Birmingham Film Festival premiered a startling new film shot in Digbeth called 'Jungleland' which gave film fans a real jolt to the senses. The former Big Screen at Millennium…
The Mormons are coming as comedy musical from South Park creators sets date for Birmingham Hippodrome
Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Birmingham next year. The award-winning show will open in the city on Tuesday…
Brum filmmaking student takes leap from sixth form college to Hollywood silver screen
Staff Reporter
October 14, 2019
Former Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College student turned Hollywood filmmaker, Tayyib Mahmood returned to his roots this week, visiting his former stomping ground to promote the British Film Institute Academy.…