Britain has long had a reputation as a country of high-profile cultural awards and prestigious ceremonies. It is here that awards such as the BAFTAs and the Brit Awards are presented. These are events watched by millions of viewers around the...
Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham is one of the city’s oldest and most famous cemeteries. It was opened in 1836 and became the first non-denominational burial ground in the UK, open to people of all faiths. Consequently, the cemetery quickly became...
British humour has long been a global phenomenon, recognised far beyond the borders of the UK. Its wit, irony, absurd plots and clever wordplay have shaped an entire cultural tradition—from the legendary Monty Python sketches to modern satirical shows on the...
Birmingham has a long and vibrant tradition of hosting concerts and various music shows. This history ranges from large-scale open-air festivals to chamber performances in theatre halls. The city has long established itself as one of the most important cultural centres...
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world. The deadly virus tested many areas of life, and the cultural industry was no exception. In the United Kingdom, the government imposed strict quarantine restrictions. All mass events were cancelled, theaters, concert venues,...
John Oliver is an Emmy and Writers Guild Award-winning comedian and writer. He is the host and producer of the HBO show "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," which has earned a host of prestigious awards, including 28 Emmys, seven Writers...
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world. The deadly virus tested many areas of life, and the cultural industry was no exception. In the United...
As is well known, the Jewish community in Birmingham has a rich and eventful history. This is partly due to its participation in the cultural, social...
If you happen to come across a saxophonist in Birmingham this July, don’t rush to get your change out—chances are, this isn’t a street musician trying to scrape together enough for a ticket home, but a performer at the Birmingham International...
Birmingham has a real love for festivals, although lately this love has come to resemble a long-distance relationship. Some of the city’s iconic festivals are gradually disappearing from the map—partly due to ‘budget cuts’ and partly for more mundane reasons. Others,...
Birmingham Photography Festival, the first of its kind. It has made it a point to showcase a wide range of talent. The event was organised by a creative trio of photographers - Fraser McGee, Beth Astington and Martin O'Callaghan. This team,...
Since 1976, the Spring and Autumn Fairs have brought businesses, brands, and buyers together at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Over the years, the fair has steadily established itself as the premier trade event for the gift, homeware, and fashion...
The city's popular annual Heritage Week is back in 2025 with the support of the Birmingham Museum Trust, the University of Birmingham and the National Trust, as well as Birmingham City Charity and the William A. Cadbury Charitable Trust. To find...
The Birmingham Literature Festival is a project of Writing West Midlands, a regional literary development agency that is a charitable organisation. The national portfolio organisation Arts Council England is also involved. It was these two companies that organised the last Birmingham...
Every year, thousands of Britons fall into the cunning traps set by modern fraudsters. From large cities such as Birmingham to the remotest corners of England,...
Benjamin Zephaniah was a poet, writer and activist whose voice has remained an important part of the British cultural landscape for decades. As one of the...
As is well known, the Jewish community in Birmingham has a rich and eventful history. This is partly due to its participation in the cultural, social and business life of the city. And, of course, people such as Oscar Deutsch. They...
Every year, thousands of Britons fall into the cunning traps set by modern fraudsters. From large cities such as Birmingham to the remotest corners of England, no one is immune to the possibility of being deceived. When asked how people can...
Benjamin Zephaniah was a poet, writer and activist whose voice has remained an important part of the British cultural landscape for decades. As one of the active participants in the dub poetry movement, a form of poetic recitation that emerged in...
He began playing the piano at the age of nine, making his stage debut just three years later with Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto. He has performed in many prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York, as...
George Edmonds, a well-known Birmingham lawyer and native of the city, who was famous primarily for his rebellious spirit, wanted to reform Birmingham through the law. The methods he proposed for this were quite radical. In 1819, he was accused of...
John Cadbury was born in Birmingham in 1801 and went on to found the Cadbury chocolate company, one of the most famous and beloved chocolate brands in the world. It all began in 1824 when he opened a small grocer's shop...
He began playing the piano at the age of nine, making his stage debut just three years later with Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto. He has performed...
If you happen to come across a saxophonist in Birmingham this July, don’t rush to get your change out—chances are, this isn’t a street musician trying to scrape together enough for a ticket home, but a performer at the Birmingham International...
Birmingham has a real love for festivals, although lately this love has come to resemble a long-distance relationship. Some of the city’s iconic festivals are gradually disappearing from the map—partly due to ‘budget cuts’ and partly for more mundane reasons. Others,...
Britain has long had a reputation as a country of high-profile cultural awards and prestigious ceremonies. It is here that awards such as the BAFTAs and the Brit Awards are presented. These are events watched by millions of viewers around the...
Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham is one of the city’s oldest and most famous cemeteries. It was opened in 1836 and became the first non-denominational burial ground in the UK, open to people of all faiths. Consequently, the cemetery quickly became...
British humour has long been a global phenomenon, recognised far beyond the borders of the UK. Its wit, irony, absurd plots and clever wordplay have shaped an entire cultural tradition—from the legendary Monty Python sketches to modern satirical shows on the...
Birmingham has a long and vibrant tradition of hosting concerts and various music shows. This history ranges from large-scale open-air festivals to chamber performances in theatre halls. The city has long established itself as one of the most important cultural centres...