The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Members from migrant communities are being invited to take part in a media empowerment course to help them achieve better representation in local media. Working closely with local journalists and editors, West Midlands residents from migrant backgrounds can learn about how journalism works, what makes a good community story and how to pitch these stories…
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Birmingham next year. The award-winning show will open in the city on Tuesday 22 October at the Birmingham Hippodrome theatre next Autumn.
Stoptober starts today, with thousands across the country looking to ‘split up’ with smoking from 1st October. Public Health England is calling on friends, family and colleagues to support those looking to quit this year. Research shows that friends and family are key when it comes to quitting, with 2 in 3 Stoptober participants highlighting…
Football legend Eric Cantona is heading to Birmingham next week to meet fans and enjoy a Parisian style burlesque-themed night near Broad Street. Fans have the chance to enjoy a three-course dinner and an evening of Moulin Rouge inspired entertainment as soccer supremo Cantona regales them with tales of his career at Manchester United and beyond.
Having earnt a reputation as one of the fiercest live artists around for her multi-octave voice and sky high heels, Jessie J is bringing her Heartbeat Tour to 12 cities across the country – kicking off her UK dates at the O2 Academy Birmingham. It’s been a whirlwind of a year so far for Jessie…