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REVIEW: Midnight Train to Georgia – an enchanting tribute to Gladys Knight
Rangzeb Hussain
July 7, 2022
For one night only The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham hosted an incredible tribute to Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul. The legendary singer's music was brought to passionate life in…
REVIEW: Guys and Dolls – Birmingham and Midland Operatic Society charms audience
Rangzeb Hussain
June 29, 2022
The witty Broadway musical Guys and Dolls comes to The Alexandra theatre in a bright and sizzling new production by a 136-year-old Birmingham musical theatre company. The show - often…
REVIEW: Lord of the Dance – stunning show sparkles in 25th anniversary tour in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
June 17, 2022
Michael Flatley’s worldwide smash-hit show Lord of the Dance, which has delighted over 60 million people around the world, comes to Birmingham for a 25th anniversary tour. The phenomenally successful…
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…
Beverley Knight honoured with lifetime achievement award at MBCC Awards
Denise James
November 19, 2019
West Midlands soulstress Beverley Knight has been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement accolade at the Midlands Community and Business Awards in Birmingham. Local stars and community members came together to celebrate local personalities and…
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…
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…
REVIEW: R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill grace Birmingham
Denise James
September 28, 2019
R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill graced the stage at the O2 Academy in Birmingham last week. If you love R&B music, it would be a sin to not know…
‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ – an opera once banned by Stalin is to be performed in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 7, 2019
Birmingham Opera Company, the internationally acclaimed company led by Graham Vick CBE, is unveiling ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ - a work once banned by Stalin - as its 50th project…