Tag archives for 2011
New music venue to open on site of old Birmingham Ballroom and Carling Academy
Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
A new entertainment venue is opening at the site of the old Carling Academy in Birmingham's Dale End. According to reports, the historic city centre building which has most recently housed…
10 photos of horror film duo Leigh Whannell and James Wan in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2018
James Wan and Leigh Whannell are a force to be reckoned with in modern-day horror filmmaking. Not only are they very good friends, but they're the minds behind the SAW…
Strictly winner Harry Judd to appear at Birmingham NIA
thisisbirmingham
December 19, 2011
After yet another stunning series, Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end and Saturday night’s fantastic finale saw Harry Judd crowned winner. He will join six of his fellow…
Hundreds to sleep out ‘so young people don’t have to…’
thisisbirmingham
December 1, 2011
Hundreds of fundraisers from across the city are to spend the night sleeping rough in a bid to raise awareness and much-needed cash for a local charity that works with and…
15,000 march on Birmingham in pension strike protest
thisisbirmingham
November 30, 2011
An estimated 15,000 people joined a public sector trade unions march through Birmingham this afternoon, despite the city council refusing to agree a route following a dispute over road closures. Thousands of…
Zombie Ball raises over £1,400 for city’s St Basils charity
thisisbirmingham
November 29, 2011
A Zombie Ball which took place at the Birmingham Ballroom last month has raised over £1,400 for homeless shelter charity St Basils, organisers announced today. Organised by Birmingham Zombies, the…
JLS complete stellar line up for BRMB Live 2011
thisisbirmingham
November 1, 2011
Following three weeks of teaser announcements, the brmb Live 2011 line-up has been revealed. Seven of music’s biggest stars will grace the stage at the LG Arena on 26 November,…
Cirque Éloize bring the urban circus to the urban jungle
thisisbirmingham
October 29, 2011
As the internationally acclaimed Cirque Éloize land in Birmingham, bringing with them their stunning circus performance and urban dance show iD, members of the Canadian-based troupe joined youngsters from the city in free circus skills…
COMPETITON: Win tickets to the Festive Gift Fair at the NEC
thisisbirmingham
October 25, 2011
The fantastic Festive Gift Fair returns to Birmingham’s NEC for the 16th year and we have teamed up with the organisers to offer you the chance to win tickets for…
COMPETITION: Win tickets to the Cycle Show at the NEC
thisisbirmingham
September 13, 2011
The Cycle Show is back for 2011, celebrating its 10th birthday this year at its new home at the NEC, Birmingham. With some of the world’s most desirable brands in…