Events
University of Birmingham backs the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bid
Birmingham 2022 today announced its partnership with University of Birmingham for its official 2022 Commonwealth Games bid. University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading sporting universities, where sport takes centre stage. Its reputation for providing a world-class training environment on its Edgbaston campus attracted Team Jamaica for its preparation camp ahead of the…
BBC drama star to attend Refugee Week screening in city
To mark Refugee Week and World Refugee Day, the Impact Hub will be screening BBC drama film ‘Moving On’, with actor Antonio Aakeel taking part in a Q&A. Refugee Week takes place between 19th – 25th June, and celebrates the stories and contributions of refugees around the world.
Corbyn gives passionate cry for change to thousands of supporters in Birmingham
“They underestimated us and the campaign we would mount!” rallied Corbyn during the end of his intense, heartfelt speech to unite the masses in voting for Labour. Few would disagree with the statement, considering the dramatic rise of Corbyn in the polls during the election campaign. Thousands of citizens came out in their droves to…
Calls to defend city’s Muslim community at vigil for London terror victims
A vigil has been held in Birmingham city centre in tribute to the 7 people who lost their lives during the London Bridge terror attack on Saturday. Placards bearing messages of unity were held at the gathering in High Street outside the Bullring, as speakers reflected on the weekend’s tragic events.
Stars to grace catwalk for charity as Elite Fashion Show returns to Birmingham
When you think fashion, you often think of Paris, Milan or even London, but all eyes will be on Birmingham this summer when models take to the catwalk on Sunday 25th June for the third annual Elite Fashion Show. Growing year on year, the prestigious event has attracted some of the world’s finest up-and-coming designers, as it raises thousands of pounds…
Queer Question Time in Birmingham ahead of General Election 2017
At a time when the country is more divided than ever, the forthcoming general election is likely to be one of the most heated for a generation. Next week’s Queer Question Time at Birmingham Repertory Theatre will provide members of the LGBT community with the chance to put their questions to candidates from the main…
Leicester Pride announces Union J as headline act for 2017
Boy band Union J will headline Leicester Pride 2017 on Saturday 2nd September at Victoria Park. The band have had four UK Top 10 singles since their appearance on X Factor and appeared in the summer blockbuster film Kick-Ass 2. They will perform all their hit singles including “You got it all” and “Carry you”.
YouTubers Syndicate, Yogscast and MumboJumbo join Birmingham Insomnia60 line-up
Insomnia60, the UK’s largest gaming festival, which runs over the Easter bank holiday weekend, will see the most star-studded lineup in its 17-year history grace the stage at the NEC in Birmingham, as YouTube superstars Syndicate, Yogscast and MumboJumbo, with a combined fanbase of nearly 20 million people, will be meeting fans and enjoying the…
Birmingham mosque responds to EDL with “Best of British” tea party
When members of the Birmingham Central Mosque heard the English Defence League was coming to their beloved city to very likely moan about Muslims not integrating enough, they could think of no better way to respond to such divisive rhetoric than to host a Great British Tea Party. Complete with ‘Union Jack’ bunting, tea and cakes,…
Birmingham residents to feed homeless during EDL visit to city
Residents from across Birmingham will be uniting on Saturday for a show of community spirit, providing food, clothes, live music and free haircuts for the homeless in the city. On the day the far-right English Defence League (EDL) demonstrate in the city centre, members of Birmingham’s diverse communities are pledging to come together to show a…