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Birmingham AIDS and HIV Memorial to be unveiled during special remembrance service
Rangzeb Hussain
November 30, 2022
People from across the West Midlands will gather on World AIDS Day tomorrow to celebrate the unveiling of a new monument and to take part in a service of remembrance,…
Mural celebrates community spirit in “forgotten” area of Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
November 24, 2022
A marginalised and forgotten urban area in Druids Heath has been brightened up with a large scale mural that promotes community spirit, hope and solidarity. Birmingham street artist and curator…
A free family-friendly street culture and art festival is coming to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 15, 2022
A popular Birmingham street culture and art festival is taking place this month to showcase arts and dance performances, including workshops, with some of the best street food in the…
REVIEW: Fame – next generation of Midlands’ stars glow in iconic 1980’s musical
Rangzeb Hussain
August 25, 2022
The annual Stage Experience at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre returns after a two year absence - due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions - with a sparkling youth production of Fame. The best young…
Award-winning British Muslim female cricketer honoured with a mural in Small Heath
Rangzeb Hussain
July 20, 2022
A stunning mural honouring British Muslim female cricket player Abtaha Maqsood has been unveiled at a primary school in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The gigantic mural - measuring…
Calls for temporary rainbow decoration of Hippodrome Square to be made permanent
Rangzeb Hussain
June 26, 2022
After plans for a £ new look for a flagship section of Birmingham's Southside district fell through, the area has been temporarily decked out in rainbow colours which have led to people asking…
Birmingham artist’s Hippodrome show to highlight spirituality, love and unity
Rangzeb Hussain
June 25, 2022
A Birmingham artist is putting together a spiritual show which will be unveiled at The Hippodrome as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. Award-winning artist Mohammed Ali, who hails from…
From the Maasai Mara to Birmingham – artist Raphael Mazzucco unveils new exhibition
Rangzeb Hussain
June 11, 2022
Internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Raphael Mazzucco proudly unveils his latest exhibition called Grass Roots at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham. The Canadian creator, who has homes in Lebanon and…
Birmingham community turn bus stops into stained-glass art galleries across Handsworth
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022
Seven new bus stops lining Birmingham’s busy Soho Road have been converted into art galleries to celebrate the area’s diverse communities and history. China Plate Theatre artist Nilupa Yasmin has…
New Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in…