Blink-182 will be headlining their first UK arena tour in over eight years later this year, and have just announced their support acts.

After a triumphant year when Strictly trounced X Factor in the TV ratings, the live tour stopping off at Birmingham NIA last night had the feel of a victory parade.

It may have left our screens for another year, but the region is bracing itself for another dose of Strictly fever.

This March, survival expert Bear Grylls will be live on stage for the very first time at Birmingham’s NIA, with his live tour, Mud, Sweat and Tears.

Their screams have almost shattered the walls of every venue where their idols have performed.

It was party night at the NIA when boogie woogie king Jools Holland came to town with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and guests.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Harry Judd will join six other celebrity contestants when the show’s live tour hits Birmingham’s NIA next month.

Musician Jools Holland says his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will bring “an explosion of joy and excitement” to the stage at Birmingham’s NIA.

Celebrated comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be spending one of just two dates in the UK at the NIA, Birmingham, next spring.

The leader of Birmingham City Council today spoke of his “delight” at the £20 million revamp of the city’s NIA – as the first artist impression of the redevelopment was unveiled.