Major UK Festival Cancelled for 2026 Amid Organisational Challenges, Promises Return in 2027 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 caister festival norfolk cancellation organisers committee music community events 2027 The popular Caister Festival, a cherished seaside event on the Norfolk coast that draws over 8,000 visitors annually, has been cancelled for 2026. The organisers announced the cancellation on Friday, citing an ongoing … Read More
Licensing Decision Looms for New Smethwick Restaurant Amid Police Concerns Saturday, February 7, 2026 smethwick ghanaian restaurant licensing police fireservice westmidlands council safety music The future of Kotoburaba, a new Ghanaian restaurant in Claremont Road, Cape Hill, Smethwick, is set to be determined at an upcoming licensing hearing following objections from regional emergency services. Sandwell Council’s … Read More
Boogie Lights Express: A Musical Party Steam Train Returns to the West Midlands Sunday, February 1, 2026 steamtrain music party severnvalleyrailway kidderminster ledlights family dancing singalong event Get ready for a one-of-a-kind musical journey aboard the Boogie Lights Express, coming back to the Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster—just a 45-minute trip from Birmingham city centre. This unforgettable event offers a … Read More
‘Dreams come true’ for Birmingham singer ROZZZQWEEN after TikTok success Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham rozzzqween tiktok mlk music empowerment resilience bbc streaming soulful Birmingham singer Roselyn Mugabe, known professionally as ROZZZQWEEN, is fast becoming a rising star after being named one of BBC Introducing’s Ones to Watch for 2026. This recognition shines a spotlight on her emerging … Read More
Birmingham’s Picture & Pint: A Bar Like No Other in England Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham pictureandpint bar community hospitality photography cotteridge cheers localart music Picture & Pint, which opened its doors in December 2024, has quickly earned a reputation as Birmingham’s most distinctive bar. Situated in Cotteridge, this one-of-a-kind venue combines the warmth of a traditional pub with … Read More
Birmingham’s Subside Bar Pledges No Price Hikes Amidst Reopening Rumours Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham subside bar reopening prices metal music digbeth refurbishment covid Subside Bar, a staple in Birmingham’s Digbeth music scene, has addressed circulating rumours about drink price increases ahead of its reopening. The bar, currently closed for a major refurbishment, was scheduled to reopen on … Read More