Young people
Birmingham student crowdfunds over £7,000 towards her outstanding tuition fees
A Birmingham-based student at risk of terminating her studies due to outstanding tuition fees has raised over £7,000 through crowdfunding. International student Joanna Idowu, currently at Birmingham City University (BCU), said she was “grateful” for the donations from over 400 well-wishers.
Channel 4 revive student trainee programme for Joe Lycett late-night show
Channel 4 have today announced the return of the hugely successful Trainee Programme on the second series of Late Night Lycett, which returns this spring. Award-winning comedian Joe Lycett and Rumpus Media have joined forces with the broadcaster to offer West Midlands talent the chance to work in television.
Brum music foundation launches free workshops for wannabe rock stars
A Birmingham music foundation is launching free workshops for wannabe rock stars, to provide amateur musicians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a rock concert. Misfits Music Foundation is inviting music enthusiasts to join them in the Brum Rocks project, and participants don’t need any prior musical experience.
Birmingham ballet school shines in new photography campaign to mark 20 years
A prestigious Birmingham ballet school is celebrating 20 years by launching a new photography campaign championing some of its best and brightest. Last year, Elmhurst Ballet School celebrated its centenary, and the celebrations are continuing into 2024 as the school marks 20 years in its current home in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Birmingham Hippodrome opens applications for 2024 Young Advocates programme
Birmingham Hippodrome are recruiting people aged 14 – 22 for their 2024 Young Advocates programme. Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Advocates is a group of young people that, whilst on their own journey of learning and development, shape and influence the Hippodrome’s work with and for young people.
Legoland casts its magic over the world of Narnia with a mini version of the Winter Wonderland
Birmingham Rep and Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre have joined forces to create a magical mini-version of the stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, complete with its famous landmarks. Over two sets, the world of Narnia is portrayed through LEGO bricks, including the characters of Aslan, the White Witch, Mr Tumnus and…
Birmingham students in Gaza Ceasefire walkout as part of national protest action
Hundreds of Birmingham students walked out of classes today, demanding a ceasefire in Israel’s military bombardment of Gaza, which has killed over 10,000 people in the Palestinian territory, including around 4,000 children in under a month. Students at the University of Birmingham took part in a mass walkout before congregating for an impromptu rally on…
Birmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free school meals
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over “Labour’s refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children’s murals” at an asylum centre. Eddie O’Hara was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours in 2021 for his charity work and for…
Children’s author G.M. Linton to host Windrush storytelling event at Library of Birmingham
A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children’s book based on her parent’s Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend. Local writer G.M. Linton will be coming to the Library of Birmingham on Saturday 20 May for a free and inclusive event celebrating the 75th anniversary…
Coding, art, music & filmmaking: The Easter workshops on at Birmingham’s Apple store
Birmingham’s Apple store is offering free sessions to keep kids entertained this Easter, and learn new skills in the process. The ‘Today at Apple’ sessions – designed specifically with kids in mind – last one hour and offer the perfect excuse to try something new in between browsing for Easter gifts.