The British entertainment industry offers a wealth of opportunities for talent to shine, and Jamelia has proven her versatility across various fields. She has made her mark as a model, actress, and TV presenter, but it’s her phenomenal career as an...
Actors captivate us with their performances on stage and screen, making us laugh, cry, think, and feel. Some, thanks to their sheer talent and skill, achieve immense success and become true movie stars. Felicity Jones is one of the most recognisable...
One of Birmingham's most notable figures, Neville Chamberlain, etched his name in history by becoming the Prime Minister of Great Britain. His success in business paved the way for a career in public service and, eventually, politics. Chamberlain was not only...
Black Sabbath are a legendary British rock band that pioneered the musical subgenre of heavy metal and were instrumental in the development of doom metal and other styles. The musicians drew their inspiration from blues-rock but took it in a much...
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...
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,...
The Birmingham Festival Choral Society Oratorio Competition usually features young performers. These are mostly students studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Through the oratorio competition, young people get to know stage life in practice, gain invaluable experience of live performances in...
Birmingham is a city with a rich history and culture, home to a large and diverse population from all over the world, particularly India. A vibrant expression of the British-Indian identity can be seen in their cinema, which is instantly recognisable....
The annual Birmingham Christmas Market, which runs for several weeks in the lead-up to Christmas, has become a much-loved highlight for residents and visitors alike. Sprawling from Victoria Square and along New Street, this huge market is the perfect place to...
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...
In a world where music is a core part of our cultural fabric, the UK Bhangra Music Awards stands out as a unique event, celebrating the genre's infectious rhythms and offering a deeper dive into its distinctive style. The ceremony has...
A font is a complete set of letters that form a unified stylistic and compositional system for setting text. Historically, they were created by engravers and typographers with a specific purpose and artistic vision in mind. John Baskerville, for example, created...
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...
James and Oliver Phelps are the talented British actors who shot to global fame playing the mischievous red-headed twins, George and Fred, in the Harry Potter films. Much like their on-screen counterparts – the pranksters and co-owners of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes...
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...
Joseph Chamberlain, a British statesman renowned for his commitment to social reform, had a hugely successful political career thanks to his powerful rhetoric, strong moral compass, and genuine concern for public welfare. He was one of the most influential figures in...
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...
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,...