“Purpose Is Important” – How the AIM Academy helped blossom a young rapper’s career
El-Naqib performing onstage. Credit: Zach El-Naqib Not many people get the opportunity to learn arts…
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With all of the COVID restrictions nearly coming to an end, now is the ideal…
The Forgotten Arts Festival coming to Birmingham
Third-year Birmingham City University Media Studies students are to live stream an online arts festival…
Reopening of arts and culture sector in Birmingham
Birmingham’s cultural sector has been hugely impacted by the pandemic. But it has been given…
Top Comedians for Cancer Research Fundraiser by BCU student
Top American comedian Carmen Lynch; and Leicester funny man Tharun Chelley are set to take part in an online fundraising gig for Cancer Research UK next Friday evening (April 9th).
Who was best dressed at the 2021 Grammys?
Although this year’s award season has looked slightly different no thanks to Covid-19, celebrities still…
How did two men from the West Midlands end up teaching Japanese drumming online in the pandemic?
From left: James Barrow and Michael de Groot.Source: Taiko West. Two men from the West…
WATCH: DAME and Shai Brides on live music in lockdown
Birmingham Eastside spoke to DAME and Shai Brides, two up and coming bands from Birmingham on possible venue closures, performing in lockdown and the importance of live music to the city of Birmingham.
LISTEN: Exclusive interview with Poet Laureate for Birmingham Casey Bailey
Poet Laureate for Birmingham Casey Bailey on the thriving Birmingham poetry scene, his charity work and his undying love for the city he proudly calls home.
Overcome lockdown boredom with these venues streaming online
With a third national lockdown in 2021 and all theatres, cinemas, and other recreational venues…