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80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig

He’s witnessed Elton John’s legendary tantrums first-hand and Chesney Hawkes is one of his best friends. Nik Kershaw has done very well for himself; especially considering he claims he had ‘no idea’ what he was getting into when he released his first single.

Birmingham Weekender: Weekend event begins with Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performance in New Street Station

Birmingham Weekender has begun with a performance from The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at New Street Station.

Intimate shows, forgotten club nights, electric opening shows and more: Fun facts you didn't know about Birmingham's O2 Academy and Institute

Here in the Midlands we are lucky to have not one, but two O2 venues - the Academy and the Institute.

Bowling For Soup set to play Birmingham

Following a solo tour from vocalist Jaret Reddick, Bowling For Soup are set to rock Birmingham's O2 Academy next year.

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Dining Out

Festive craft ale festival coming to Birmingham

A Christmas beer festival is being planned by a Birmingham city centre craft ale bar and cafe.

Sedgley charity beer festival organisers hope for new drinks record

Organisers of Sedgley's annual charity beer festival hope to beat last year's record of 5,000 drinks being sold in just 17 hours.

Food review: Revolution, Stafford

When the going gets tough, the tough need to let off some steam and enjoy a much-needed night out. Lisa Williams eats, drinks and gets merry. . .

Try craft beers and cocktails at Arena Theatre festival

A Wolverhampton theatre is staging its first bottled craft beer festival next month.

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Peaky Blinders: Producers tease new series with brand new promo photo

Producers of Peaky Blinders have released a brand new promo photo for the eagerly-anticipated upcoming fourth season.

Top Gun screening at RAF Cosford sold out

Top Gun is winging its way to RAF Cosford – and the airbase today declared the event a sell-out.

Keeping mum on sex of Dudley Zoo newbie

It’s tough being in the outside world. This yellow-breasted capuchin has been holding on to its mother for dear life since being born a month ago today at Dudley Zoo. It is the latest baby to be produced by 10-year-old parents Holly and Willow, and it is proving a big hit with staff and visitors.

Bridgnorth buggies take centre stage at Kingsman world premiere

From Halle Berry and Colin Firth to Kyle Minogue and Channing Tatum – some of the biggest names in showbiz were at the premiere of the new Kingsman film this week.

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Coriolanus, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford - review with pictures

Beverley Knight, Suzanne Shaw, Matt Slack and more celebrate the launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's Cinderella - with pictures

The Pitmen Painters, The New Vic theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme - review with pictures

James Bond's gun fetches £4,300 at Dudley auction

Editors, Slowdive, Peter Hook & The Light, Nadine Shah: Day Three at Birmingham’s Beyond The Tracks Festival - with pictures

Ocean Colour Scene, Maximo Park, The Coral, The Twang: Day two at Birmingham’s Beyond The Tracks festival - with pictures

Theatre & Comedy

Tram-a-lama-ding-dong: Barbara Nice, Lorraine Bowen and Figs In Wigs set to entertain in pop-up Birmingham show

It will be a tram journey like no other when a comedian, singing star and dance group get on board this weekend.

Coriolanus, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford - review with pictures

This politically charged age offers up endless opportunities for theatre directors to rework the classics, and this Shakespearean tragedy presents more than most.

Andy Parsons, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre - review

Currently touring the country on his Peak Bull**** tour, Andy Parsons brought the tour to Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre last night.

Dido Queen of Carthage, Swan Theatre, Stratford - review

Chipo Chung plays the doomed Queen Dido in Christopher Marlowe's play of love and betrayal. This is the African actor's first season at Stratford and it must not be her last.

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Performing Arts

Neon Night Run 2017

When? 22 Sep

Where? Himley Hall and Park

Arts & Culture

Bourbon Heritage Month :: An Evening With Michter's Whiskey

When? 22 Sep

Where? The Wellington

Music & Nightlife

Bluebird (plus Darren Smith) - free live music at the GA

When? 22 Sep

Where? Gunmakers Arms pub

Performing Arts

Willenhall Salsa Class

When? 23 Sep

Where? Chart Centre,

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Bridgnorth buggies take centre stage at Kingsman world premiere

Peaky Blinders: Producers tease new series with brand new promo photo

80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig

Tram-a-lama-ding-dong: Barbara Nice, Lorraine Bowen and Figs In Wigs set to entertain in pop-up Birmingham show

Coriolanus, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford - review with pictures

Birmingham Weekender: Weekend event begins with Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performance in New Street Station

Intimate shows, forgotten club nights, electric opening shows and more: Fun facts you didn't know about Birmingham's O2 Academy and Institute

Top Gun screening at RAF Cosford sold out

Neon Night Run 2017

As a Tiger in the Jungle

4th Cannock Chase Real Ale & Cider Festival

Bourbon Heritage Month :: An Evening With Michter's Whiskey

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Beverley Knight, Suzanne Shaw, Matt Slack and more celebrate the launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's Cinderella - with pictures

Key scenes in Kingsman: The Golden Circle filmed in Birmingham

Jack and the Beanstalk: The cast talk as the Countdown begins for Wolverhampton Grand panto - with video

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Beverley Knight teams up with Amber Riley and Cassidy Janson to form new musical supergroup

Beverley Knight, Suzanne Shaw, Matt Slack and more celebrate the launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's Cinderella - with pictures

Key scenes in Kingsman: The Golden Circle filmed in Birmingham

Jack and the Beanstalk: The cast talk as the Countdown begins for Wolverhampton Grand panto - with video

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Beverley Knight teams up with Amber Riley and Cassidy Janson to form new musical supergroup

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Intimate shows, forgotten club nights, electric opening shows and more: Fun facts you didn't know about Birmingham's O2 Academy and Institute

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Top gins from the Midlands and further afield - tried and tested

Bloodstock Festival: Top acts not to miss

Take the entire Wolves in Wolves tour in just 12 minutes - with video

HelloWorld!: Seven reasons you won't want to miss this show in Birmingham

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Bridgnorth buggies take centre stage at Kingsman world premiere

Peaky Blinders: Producers tease new series with brand new promo photo

80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig

Tram-a-lama-ding-dong: Barbara Nice, Lorraine Bowen and Figs In Wigs set to entertain in pop-up Birmingham show

Coriolanus, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford - review with pictures

Birmingham Weekender: Weekend event begins with Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performance in New Street Station

Intimate shows, forgotten club nights, electric opening shows and more: Fun facts you didn't know about Birmingham's O2 Academy and Institute

Top Gun screening at RAF Cosford sold out

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Neon Night Run 2017

As a Tiger in the Jungle

4th Cannock Chase Real Ale & Cider Festival

Bourbon Heritage Month :: An Evening With Michter's Whiskey

Editor's Picks

Beverley Knight, Suzanne Shaw, Matt Slack and more celebrate the launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's Cinderella - with pictures

Key scenes in Kingsman: The Golden Circle filmed in Birmingham

Jack and the Beanstalk: The cast talk as the Countdown begins for Wolverhampton Grand panto - with video

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Beverley Knight teams up with Amber Riley and Cassidy Janson to form new musical supergroup

Beverley Knight, Suzanne Shaw, Matt Slack and more celebrate the launch of Birmingham Hippodrome's Cinderella - with pictures

Key scenes in Kingsman: The Golden Circle filmed in Birmingham

Jack and the Beanstalk: The cast talk as the Countdown begins for Wolverhampton Grand panto - with video

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Beverley Knight teams up with Amber Riley and Cassidy Janson to form new musical supergroup

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Intimate shows, forgotten club nights, electric opening shows and more: Fun facts you didn't know about Birmingham's O2 Academy and Institute

Gareth Gates looks forward to playing Wolverhampton Grand panto's Jack - interview

Top gins from the Midlands and further afield - tried and tested

Bloodstock Festival: Top acts not to miss

Take the entire Wolves in Wolves tour in just 12 minutes - with video

HelloWorld!: Seven reasons you won't want to miss this show in Birmingham

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