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Birmingham Social Media Cafe | May 2011
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May 27, 2011
The Birmingham Social Media Cafe returned today following an absence in April due to numerous bank holidays. The event was packed out as regular and debut faces took to new…
City Comic Con Goes Prehistoric for 2011!
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May 17, 2011
Birmingham Comic Con 2011 BC, the city's newly revamped graphic novel convention, will be adopting a Prehistoric theme for it’s inaugural outing on Saturday 27th August. Brought to you by the very…
Charlie Simpson to play Birmingham O2 Academy
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May 16, 2011
Following his London solo debut this month, Fightstar frontman Charlie Simpson is heading to Birmingham as part of a six-date regional UK tour. The former Busted vocalist and lead guitarist will be bringing his…
George Michael announces Birmingham date
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May 11, 2011
George Michael is bringing his 'Symphonica' tour to BirminghamIt's the news his millions of fans across the world have been hoping for. This summer George Michael makes his eagerly awaited…
Thousands join BRMB Walkathon 2011
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May 9, 2011
Around 10,000 fundraisers participated in the BRMB Walkathon yesterday, already raising over £414,000 for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Individuals, friends and families braved the intense heat and occasional winds along the 26-mile…
Mischief and mayhem as ‘Avenue Q’ checks-in…
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May 1, 2011
After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award winning Avenue Q can be seen at…
Fundraisers abseil down city’s Mailbox
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April 16, 2011
Brave fundraisers abseiled 131 feet down the city's Mailbox building today to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Young and old alike donned helmets, gloves and harnesses as they completed…
Horror writers James Wan and Leigh Whannell in Birmingham
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April 11, 2011
Horror writers James Wan and Leigh Whannell, the creative team behind the Saw film franchise, were signing posters for their latest horror smash Insidious at Birmingham's Forbidden Planet store this evening. As…
COMPETITION: Win British Basketball Playoff Final Tickets!
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April 11, 2011
The biggest event in British basketball is returning to Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena (NIA) as the British Basketball League (BBL) Championship Final takes place on Saturday 30th April, 2011. The…
Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2011
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March 14, 2011
The world's third largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations were held in Birmingham this weekend as over 85,000 people came out to recognise the city's Irish heritage. The event included a parade…