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Sky VIP lounge coming to Utilita Arena Birmingham

A Sky VIP lounge is coming to Utilita Arena - launch date here

Theatre shows in Birmingham 2023 (Photo - alphaspirit - stock.adobe.com)
Theatre shows in Birmingham 2023 (Photo - alphaspirit - stock.adobe.com)

World Theatre Day: 17 shows in and around Birmingham

Joe Lycett
Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett’s Birmingham dream about David Beckham

Birmingham concerts for 2023 - the big gigs coming to the big venues

Steven Knight
Steven Knight

Ten famous writers who went to school in and around Birmingham

Alison Hammond starred in the third season of Big Brother in 2002. She’s pictured here with PJ Ellis, who is also from Brum (Pic:Getty)
Alison Hammond starred in the third season of Big Brother in 2002. She’s pictured here with PJ Ellis, who is also from Brum (Pic:Getty)

Birmingham’s 11 reality television stars: where are they now?

Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena
Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena

Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena nominated for Bafta awards

British actor and screenwriter Sir Lenny Henry (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
British actor and screenwriter Sir Lenny Henry (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

These 8 richest comedians from Birmingham & the West Midlands

Steven Knight is working on the screenplay of a new film for Disney and LucasFilm (Photo - Getty Images)
Steven Knight is working on the screenplay of a new film for Disney and LucasFilm (Photo - Getty Images)

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write new film for Disney

The arcade
The arcade

New F1 simulation Arcade on track to open this year in Birmingham

Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders (Photo: BBC)
Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders (Photo: BBC)

Cillian Murphy receives first BAFTA nomination for Peaky Blinders

Steven Knight and Cllr Jayne Francis at the Digbeth Loc. Studios
Steven Knight and Cllr Jayne Francis at the Digbeth Loc. Studios

Stephen Knight’s Digbeth Loc studio: opening date, jobs & more

Brett Anderson of Suede. Photo by David Jackson
Brett Anderson of Suede. Photo by David Jackson

Review: Suede ignite Symphony Hall in thrilling style

Stewart Lee and Sir Lenny Henry
Stewart Lee and Sir Lenny Henry

9 famous comedians who went to school in and around Birmingham

(L-R) Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, and John Taylor of Duran Duran (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
(L-R) Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, and John Taylor of Duran Duran (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

The real reason behind Duran Duran’s split in the 1980s

ZZ Top founder Billy F Gibbons
ZZ Top founder Billy F Gibbons

ZZ Top star Billy F Gibbons to perform at a small venue in Birmingham

Birmingham arts and culture sector to get £9mn boost (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Birmingham arts and culture sector to get £9mn boost (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

10 Birmingham arts organisations to benefit from £9m council funding

Jayden Hanley (Photo - BBC Media Centre)
Jayden Hanley (Photo - BBC Media Centre)

Everything to know about Phoenix Rise star Jayden Hanley

Perrie and Matt, the show’s creators
Perrie and Matt, the show’s creators

Creators & cast of Phoenix Rise discuss new West Mids BBC school drama

(L-R) Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
(L-R) Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Stevie Nicks shares tearful tribute to best friend Christine McVie

Crufts 2023: 14 photos of pooches & Best in Show finalists announced

Tom Grennan on stage at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, March 10, 2023. Photo by David Jackson.
Tom Grennan on stage at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, March 10, 2023. Photo by David Jackson.

Review: Tom Grennan kicks off UK tour with alt-pop masterclass at the Utilita

Joe Lycett
Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett weighs in on Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day suspension

Celebrity chef Glynn Purnell and Poppy O’Toole
Celebrity chef Glynn Purnell and Poppy O’Toole

Six famous chefs who went to school in and around Birmingham

Frank Sinatra - photo from Birmingham’s Rep Theatre
Frank Sinatra - photo from Birmingham’s Rep Theatre

World premiere of Frank Sinatra: The Musical to be held in Birmingham

Joe Lycett
Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett describes how he ‘single-handedly’ brought down Liz Truss

(L-R) Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, and John Taylor of Duran Duran (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
(L-R) Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, and John Taylor of Duran Duran (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

What Simon Le Bon says is key to Duran Duran’s longevity

Sophie Rundle. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Sophie Rundle. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Sophie Rundle on whether she’ll star in new Peaky Blinders film

Self Esteem headlining the O2 Institute in Birmingham on Thursday, March 1. Photo by David Jackson.
Self Esteem headlining the O2 Institute in Birmingham on Thursday, March 1. Photo by David Jackson.

Self Esteem headlined a sold-out show at Birmingham’s O2 Institute last night

Self Esteem headlining the O2 Institute in Birmingham on Thursday, March 1. Photo by David Jackson
Self Esteem headlining the O2 Institute in Birmingham on Thursday, March 1. Photo by David Jackson

'Self Esteem harnesses the emancipatory power of pop like no one else'

Phoenix Rise filmed in the West Midlands
Phoenix Rise filmed in the West Midlands

BBC hosting red carpet for Phoenix Rise preview - how to get tickets

Shrek the Musical is coming to The Alexandra Birmingham
Shrek the Musical is coming to The Alexandra Birmingham

Shrek the Musical at Alexandra Theatre Birmingham: Casting announced

23 things Birmingham gave the world including revolutionary inventions

Tommy Shelby (CILLIAN MURPHY). Picture: PA Photo/BBC/Caryn Mandabach Productions Ltd./Robert Viglasky.
Tommy Shelby (CILLIAN MURPHY). Picture: PA Photo/BBC/Caryn Mandabach Productions Ltd./Robert Viglasky.

Peaky Blinders film: everything we know on release date, cast & more

Paul Weller (Photo by Matt Kent/Getty Images)
Paul Weller (Photo by Matt Kent/Getty Images)

Paul Weller announces special guest for Cannock Chase Forest Live 2023

Noele Gordon’s exit from the ITV drama Crossroad caused off-screen drama for producers. (Credit: Getty Images)
Noele Gordon’s exit from the ITV drama Crossroad caused off-screen drama for producers. (Credit: Getty Images)

17 people who made us love Birmingham more

Peaky Blinders still (Image: Caryn Mandabach Productions)
Peaky Blinders still (Image: Caryn Mandabach Productions)

Is a Peaky Blinders theme park coming to Birmingham?

Jack Hopewell and the company of the North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar
Jack Hopewell and the company of the North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar the musical is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome

Joe Lycett (Getty Images)
Joe Lycett (Getty Images)

Here’s why Joe Lycett & Harry Styles are nominated for a LGBT Award

Radio 6 Music Festival 2023: West Midlanders react to where the festival is taking place (Photo - Unsplash)
Radio 6 Music Festival 2023: West Midlanders react to where the festival is taking place (Photo - Unsplash)

Radio 6 Music Festival is headed to Manchester & not everyone is happy

University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham

Eight singers and rock stars who studied at university in Birmingham

Joe Lycett (Photo: Joe Lycett / Twitter)
Joe Lycett (Photo: Joe Lycett / Twitter)

Joe Lycett announced as favourite to enter popular UK show

Top Stories on BirminghamWorld

King Charles III (L) chats with staff as he arrives for a visit to the new European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
King Charles III (L) chats with staff as he arrives for a visit to the new European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

King Charles III Coronation in Brum: Big screen, street parties & more

Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.
Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.

Alison Hammond blackmail claims: police update on arrest

From left - Jay Alam, Glynn Purnell, George Cambridge, Andreas Antona, Tobias Reutt and Baabzi Miah. Photo by David Fawbert Photography.
From left - Jay Alam, Glynn Purnell, George Cambridge, Andreas Antona, Tobias Reutt and Baabzi Miah. Photo by David Fawbert Photography.

5 ways to eat food from Michelin star chefs not paying premium prices