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INTERVIEW: Aja on Birmingham Pride, her Drag Race elimination and choking on burritos!
Joshua Williams
June 9, 2019
Prior to her debut performance on the Birmingham Pride main stage, I Am Birmingham caught up with RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar and recording artist Aja to talk about her first…
IN PICTURES: Singer-songwriter Rhys Lewis
Staff Reporter
June 4, 2019
Singer-songwriter Rhys Lewis is a musician who released his EP 'In Between Minds'. The musician embarked on his first UK and Ireland tour in November 2019. (more…)
Singer Rhys Lewis announces his first ever UK & Ireland tour including Birmingham date
Staff Reporter
June 1, 2019
Following his European tour earlier this month and sold out London show at Omeara, Rhys Lewis has announced a huge UK and Ireland tour for November 2019 including a Birmingham date…
Adults living with Dyslexia: The silent struggle
Fahima Khatun
May 20, 2019
It’s estimated 1 in 10 people in the UK have some degree of dyslexia. Throughout school, they are the kids that have extra time in exams or are in a…
Birmingham artist Xhosa Cole wins BBC Young Jazz Musician
Staff Reporter
November 26, 2018
Birmingham-born and bred Saxophonist Xhosa Cole won this year’s BBC Young Jazz Musician over the weekend for what has been described as an incredibly “heartfelt” performance. The 22-year-old from Handsworth, Birmingham,…
Jamelia confirmed as 40th person to be honoured on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Staff Reporter
September 1, 2018
Brummie music star Jamelia will become the next person to be honoured on the city's prestigious Walk of Stars later this week. British recording artist, actress and television presenter Jamelia -…
Jamelia to present ‘Black Girl Bible’ at intimate Birmingham book event
Nikki Bi
July 17, 2018
Birmingham music star and television presenter Jamelia will be discussing all things 'Black Girls Bible' with writers Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené in Digbeth next week. The musician will be joining the…
Punjabi mega-star Harbhajan Mann to launch new World Tour in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 7, 2018
International Punjabi folk singer, actor and film producer Harbhajan Mann will be performing in Birmingham this spring, the launch pad for a special new world tour. The internationally acclaimed musician behind 17 hit…
How a Birmingham lad used Calisthenics to shape up within months
Staff Reporter
January 7, 2018
Brummie Jacob John is quite the expert at more advanced Calisthenics, which is basically types of exercises that test, push and build a person's physical strength using body weight. For most, this…
BLOG | Celebrating the life of Prince in Birmingham
Vimal Korpal
June 9, 2016
The life and music of Prince is being celebrated in Birmingham (Photograph: Kevin Doody) A Life & Birthday Celebration! marks the legacy of Prince by taking the audience on a kaleidoscope…