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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Birmingham Festival Choral Society Oratorio Competition usually features young performers. These are mostly students studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Through the oratorio...
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...
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...
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...