Spoken word performer Jamie Chapman has recorded protest track 'Taught from a Textbook'
A local youngster has penned a poetical protest track criticising the government’s out-of-touch approach to young people in Britain.
Jamie Chapman, from Birmingham, has created a music video portraying a bleak view of his home city as he reflects on how current education policies are negatively affecting the future prospects of students. Read the rest of this entry »
Example brings his UK tour to the Birmingham NIA in May
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Example after Changed The Way You Kiss Me held the No.1 position in the UK charts, and now Example is to perform at the NIA as part of his first ever headline arena tour.
Changed The Way You Kiss Me beat rock giants Coldplay to the top selling over 500K copies, it is now certified gold and ranked as one of the biggest selling singles of the year. His later single Stay Awake also topped the charts. Read the rest of this entry »
Cirque du Soleil Alegria is showing at the Birmingham NIA this week
This week, the Birmingham NIA is playing host to one of the most dynamic, awe-inspiring, and downright spectacular circus troupes in the world of the performing arts.
Cirque Du Soleil, the world-renowned entertainment giant, brings you Alegría, arguably their most successful and popular show. Read the rest of this entry »
Frank Turner will be playing Wolves Civic in November
Following last Friday’s massive sold out headline show at London Wembley Arena; Frank Turner will embark on a full 18-date UK tour in November and December, with a show at the Wolverhampton Civic.
To coincide with Record Store Day on 21st April Frank has also released a specially limited edition 7’ vinyl of his new AA single ‘I Still Believe’ and ‘Somebody To Love’. Read the rest of this entry »
David Cassidy will be joined by Smokie, Leo Sayer and Hot Chocolate in Birmingham
We’ve seen some of the biggest stars of the 20th Century make comebacks in recent years and the latest of which sees not one, but four, legends all team up for a night of nostalgia.
The 2012 Once In A Lifetime Tour will see David Cassidy, Leo Sayer, Hot Chocolate and Smokie all return to the scene when they visit the LG Arena in November. Read the rest of this entry »
Jamie Chapman attends the launch of tech-fest Gadget Show Live in Birmingham (Photo: ChapperzTV)
As the UK’s biggest five-day consumer electronics event gets underway at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, we team up with ChapperzTV to cover the Gadget Show Live 2012 .
Taking place at the NEC from 11-15 April 2012, the event is based on the popular Channel Five TV show and is widely recognised as the best place to see, try and buy the latest consumer technology. With a sold-out forthcoming weekend, this year is set to be the biggest show yet. Read the rest of this entry »
Star Randy Couture (third from left) will be at the NEC for 'The MMA Show Live'
It has been confirmed that star of The Expendables and former 6-time UFC Champion Randy Couture will be attending Europe’s biggest ever MMA fan expo in Birmingham next month.
Randy Couture and the current UFC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson have replaced Carlos Condit and Rashad Evans at The MMA Show Live being held on May 12th and 13th at The NEC in Birmingham. Read the rest of this entry »
Diversity get 'digitized' at the LG Arena in Birmingham. (Photo: Sarmad Qusai)
The British street-dance troupe Diversity became a household name after their dynamic, acrobatic and humorous performances on the 2009 Britain’s Got Talent TV show.
This Easter, they hit the Birmingham LG Arena to remind us all that whilst their similarities make them strong, their differences make them stronger. Although, having a bunch of kick-ass dance moves, spectacular CGI and scorching pyrotechnics also helps! Read the rest of this entry »
Gadget Show: World Tour presenter Pollyanna Woodward is back in Birmingham
As one of the newest members of the team, 29-year-old Pollyanna Woodward has proved she’s more than just a pretty face following her debut on Channel 5′s The Gadget Show.
Having joined the telly tech team in 2010, she’s recently completed filming the show’s 17th series which sees her teamed up with original presenter Jason Bradbury for a revamped programme entitled The Gadget Show: World Tour. Read the rest of this entry »
JLS play their third 2012 tour date at the Birmingham LG Arena this month
Undoubtedly the UK’s biggest pop group, JLS are nothing short of a phenomenon. With their new single Proud rocketing up the charts and raising money and awareness for Sport Relief 2012, they’ve set out on their 4th Dimension UK Tour, playing the Birmingham LG Arena again on Tuesday 17th April following their two sold out dates in March.
Proud is set to be another hit from Oritsé, Marvin, Aston and JB who have already notched up eight top ten singles including five number ones, four MOBO Awards, two BRIT Awards and sold over 6 million records in the UK. Read the rest of this entry »
