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Edgbaston Village launches first ever Open Weekend showcasing music, food and lifestyle fare
Calthorpe Estates is giving visitors a flavour of what Edgbaston Village has to offer at the first ever Open Weekend. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September from 10am until late, people are invited to enjoy special events, demonstrations and discounts at an array of bars, restaurants, shops and attractions in and around the Village…
New street art High Vis Fest coming to the Custard Factory next month
It should come as no surprise that the new owners of The Custard Factory, Oval Real Estate, are keen to get things moving and get this iconic Birmingham building – at the very heart of Digbeth – back on it’s feet again and living up to its potential. First up is a new street art, dance, music…
OPINION | A walk down the aisle… with social media
Will you consider a walk down the aisle… with social media? I recently got married. Yay! Hurrah! And all those other things!
REVIEW: Ding dong! Ping Pong! Serve opens in Birmingham!
Serve is a new venue that has opened in the prime location of Temple Row in Birmingham, its USP is food, drink and… Ping Pong! We went to the VIP opening to see how this works.
Jamelia to present ‘Black Girl Bible’ at intimate Birmingham book event
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 authors to discuss their work ‘Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible‘, a long-awaited and highly anticipated “guide to life for a generation of…
Here’s the winners of the WMPCC Outstanding Citizen Awards 2018
Community heroes from across the West Midlands were honoured in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Outstanding Citizens Awards. The awards are in their 6th year, with nominations taken from the community and providing an opportunity to celebrate the untold stories of those who volunteer, campaign or take part in acts of extraordinary bravery.
Sutton Coldfield Food Festival brings foodie feast to Royal Town
Foodies of Sutton Coldfield and beyond will be delighted to learn that the first Sutton Coldfield Food Festival is coming to the Royal Town this summer. The inaugural event, which is set to take place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June, will see the town filled with over 75 culinary delights from pop-up restaurants,…
Bollywood conference explores representations of gender, sexuality, religion, caste and age
Academics from India, France, New Zealand and the US will be flying into the UK this week, as Birmingham City University hosts a symposium exploring representation within Bollywood. Taking place on Thursday 31 May and organised by the University’s Birmingham School of Media, Representation in Bollywood will explore a range of contemporary depictions of different…
Courtney Act and Jake Shears in Birmingham rush for Kylie Minogue’s birthday bash
Drag royalty Courtney Act landed in Brum just in time for Birmingham Pride celebrations this weekend, but had to dash immediately after her performance so she could make music superstar Kylie Minogue’s big birthday bash in London. In an exclusive interview with I Am Birmingham, Courtney revealed that not only was she racing against time yesterday,…
Plans for new dog-friendly Birmingham bar sets tails wagging
A trendy new bar in Birmingham city centre is set to welcome friends, families and dogs alike, bringing a new craft beer offering to the city. The Head of Steam will open on Temple Street, Somerset House, where it will create 35 new job opportunities, and host some of Birmingham’s local brewed beers, including Birmingham…