The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
The UK social photography project Some Cities has launched a dedicated new image sharing website featuring over 40,000 photos of people, places and events taken in the UK city of Birmingham. The digital images, shared via the social media service Twitter or submitted directly to Some Cities by photographers of all abilities across the city,…
Kylie, whose new album “Kiss Me Once” is released today, announces the Kiss Me Once Tour. The tour will open here in the UK and will comprise of 31 shows in 15 countries – including 12dates in the UK and Ireland. Famous for her live shows, Kylie’s Kiss Me Once Tour will be true to…
Youngsters from across the city joined a diverse audience in a televised debate yesterday, as it was broadcast live from the Birmingham Central Mosque in Highgate. The 16-34 year-olds were participating in Free Speech – BBC Three’s fortnightly debate and discussion show hosted by Rick Edwards and Tina Daheley – where topics covered included youth disengagement, youth…
Following its hugely successful run in London’s West End, the hit Beatles show ‘Let It Be‘ arrives to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre as part of its UK tour, beginning this next week. Earlier this month, cast from the the hit show performed some of the Fab Four’s greatest hits in the city’s Victoria Square to publicise…
Hot off their arena tour with Avenged Sevenfold last year, Five Finger Death Punch are hitting Europe with their biggest headline tour yet and a sold-out Birmingham date. With six Revolver Golden God Award nominations, the band kick off their UK dates with a show at the Birmingham O2 Academy in March.
All four presenters from the new line-up of The Gadget Show will appear together on stage at the Gadget Show Live this April. Jason Bradbury, Rachel Riley, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley, plus some very special guests, will take part in 13 hour-long, tech-tastic performances in the 4,500 seater auditorium during the five-day event.
Following its hugely successful run in London’s West End, the hit Beatles show ‘Let It Be’ arrives to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre as part of its UK tour, beginning this month. To mark the occasion, cast from the the hit show performed some of the Fab Fours greatest hits in the city’s Victoria Square to publicise…
An array of young singers, musicians and spoken word artists took to the stage last night to showcase the best of Birmingham’s musical talent. The special Soul Sessions event was organised by dance, music and creative writing collaborative team Beatfreeks, in partnership with the Town Hall & Symphony Hall’s Project Soundlounge.
Teen pop sensation Elyar Fox has been announced to support The Wanted on their final UK tour next month, which includes a date at the Birmingham LG Arena. 18-year-old Elyar continues to make his mark on 2014, as he confirmed he will be supporting The Wanted, alongside pop-rock fourpiece The Vamps.