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UK’s largest photography show cancelled in the wake of global Coronavirus threat
Paul Stringer
March 9, 2020
The UK's biggest photography and video show of the year, set to take place in Birmingham, has been postponed due to the escalation of the virus COVID-19 in Europe. The…
VIDEO: Birmingham premiere screening of new BBC One drama Noughts + Crosses
Staff Reporter
March 3, 2020
Salman Mirza reports from the exclusive Birmingham premiere screening of new BBC drama Noughts + Crosses, written by Malorie Blackman, which will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer…
Moseley Road Baths gala pool to reopen with free art exhibition
Rangzeb Hussain
March 1, 2020
One of Birmingham’s architectural gems, Moseley Road Baths, in Balsall Heath, is reopening the doors of the Gala Pool to the community to showcase its first ever art exhibition. From…
Rapper Kano invites local talent to drop bars in Birmingham booth this weekend
Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
Brummies are being invited to show off their rap skills this weekend, in a bid to win the chance of studio time with British rapper, songwriter and actor Kano - and…
Former BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist enlisted to teach media skills to refugees and migrants
Staff Reporter
February 17, 2020
An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop in Birmingham next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share…
Broadway hit Waitress sets dates for Birmingham theatre run
Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
Smash hit Broadway and West End musical Waitress will come to Birmingham Hippodrome next spring. Based on the 2007 movie written by Adrienne Shelley, the production is accompanied by music and…
New music venue to open on site of old Birmingham Ballroom and Carling Academy
Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
A new entertainment venue is opening at the site of the old Carling Academy in Birmingham's Dale End. According to reports, the historic city centre building which has most recently housed…
INTERVIEW: Social media sensation Charity Shop Sue – when will she return to Bulwell?
Ben House
February 12, 2020
For those of you who have been living under a rock, Charity Shop Sue is a new staple in British comedy, having swept Twitter and YouTube users by storm this…
Immersive live arts and music event launching in Moseley
Rangzeb Hussain
January 30, 2020
An exciting live art event combining music, art and food comes to the Moseley School of Art this Sunday. SoulFire Sundays is curated by Mohammed Ali, founder of Soul City Arts,…
Chat show host and Drag Race judge Alan Carr to bring new UK live comedy tour to Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020
Comedian and chat show host Alan Carr is heading to Birmingham this Autumn for a show where he'll be musing upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful. It's…