Birmingham Hospital Radio celebrates 70 years at Herbert’s Yard
Free entry to the BHBN anniversary roadshow from 6pm to 11pm tonight (Tuesday, August 16)
It’s 70 years since Birmingham Hospital Radio first began broadcasting to patients on wards across the city.
It all began at the back of the New Inns a pub in Moseley in 1952 with the aim of keeping patients at the Yardley Green Sanatorium (now part of Heartlands Hospital) entertained with live football and cricket commentaries.
The pub has since shut but BHBN is still going strong and is celebrating its seventh decade at Herbert’s Yard in Longbridge this evening (Tuesday, August 16).
Entry is free and there’s live music - you can see the line up below - and you can meet the presenters. And with this event being a Digbeth Dining Club venue there will be plenty of delicious street food to treat yourself to as well - Middle Easter favourites from Cleopatra’s Kitchen and mouthwatering desserts from Urban Cheesecake will be on offer.
What’s the line up?
Biddy Ronnelle: Amerciana singer-songwriter from Derbyshire who’s achieved several top 10 country music chart hits.
Natalie Shay: Indie pop artist from North London, labelled one of the UK’s hottest emerging talents
Lilijan Rose: Singer songwriter from Solihull who has appeared on BBC Music Introducing and won two World Songwriting Awards.
Neil Tildesley: AKA The Goodfella – your number one choice for Rat Pack and Swing classics.
Pressley Lewis: Talented 13 year old singer songwriter from Derbyshire who released his debut single in 2021.
How to get there
Address: Herberts Yard, 49 Austin Way, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2QR – In the heart of Longbridge Retail Park
Parking: Longbridge Retail Park allows up to 3 hours for free. Alternatively there’s a multi-story beside M&S
Nearest train station: Longbridge
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