The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
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.
British soul singer Beverley Knight MBE said she’s “thrilled” after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University today. The graduation ceremony took place at Symphony Hall, and the much-loved singer was handed her Honorary Doctorate from university chancellor Sir Lenny Henry.
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been practising art for around forty years, is being recognised for her influential contributions to the Black British art movement and her exploration of race, gender, and…
Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council, UK Athletics has confirmed. The facility will be situated on the redeveloped Alexander Stadium campus, helping cement the site’s Commonwealth Games legacy.
A powerful new documentary, which is to be screened during the Birmingham 2022 Festival, will showcase the untold stories of migrant women from the Commonwealth who made their home in Birmingham. The deeply moving tales reveal the trials and tribulations – including the horrors of racism and sexism – suffered by the women as they…
Centenary Square was transformed into a grand stage for Wondrous Stories, a spectacular open-air show to kick-off the Birmingham 2022 Festival this evening. The one-hour live experience had everything from stunning visual displays, groups of dancers from across the region representing the very best of Birmingham’s diversity, a huge neon-lit globe rising from the ground with acrobats…
Images have been revealed of a new memorial planned for Wednesfield which commemorates the bravery of 19th century Sikh soldiers. Guru Nanak Gurdwara commissioned Black Country sculptor Luke Perry to develop the Saragarhi Monument on land close to the temple in Well Lane, with the City of Wolverhampton Council agreeing to the transfer of land for the…
Spoken word artist Tarik Ross-Cameron has developed his craft over the years and now delivers creative workshops and programmes to other young individuals. A performance poet, writer and facilitator, Tarik is an Associate at city arts collective Beatfreeks and a Development Coordinator at Punch Records. We caught up with him to find out more about his…
Birmingham’s iconic Selfridges building is to get a dramatic new look as it undergoes a makeover. The city landmark will be enveloped in a bold eye-catching pink and black wrap while the original design is cleaned and repainted.
A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city’s skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka Gent48) painted the gigantic mural over the past few days and the final touches will be applied on Friday as the mural is unveiled to…