Entertainment News

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, few artists possess the enduring influence and innovative spirit of Paul Weller.

Judges have been announced for the return of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s South Asian dance competition, JUST NAACH, which will be held on Sunday 15 September at 5pm.

British Youth Musical Theatre (BYMT) present a brand-new musical exploring community and what it is to belong.

Ethara has announced that Global hip-hop icon Eminem will perform at the 16th edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The BBC's director general has apologised to Strictly Come Dancing contestants after complaints of abusive behaviour on the show.

Hot off the back of a UK arena tour, and sell-out date at Wembley this year, Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds* confirms he'll be putting his vocal weight towards battling the Martian invasion, as he announces he's joining the cast of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds** The Spirit of Man Tour 2025. 

Propstore, one of the world’s leading film and TV memorabilia companies, has announced that its second Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction of 2024 will be held this August in Los Angeles.

Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, where the show received rave reviews and nightly standing ovations, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce further venues for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical ‘Mary Poppins’.

Global pop sensation Benson Boone has expanded his Fireworks & Rollerblades World Tour with new dates across Europe and the UK.

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is thrilled to welcome the celebrated composer David Lowe for a rare glimpse beyond the TV screen with his show ‘Secrets behind the TV theme’ on Thursday 25th July.

Multi award-winning writer and performer Katie Arnstein, went back to her former secondary school in a bid to inspire pupils in drama as part of her role as a Lichfield Festival Associate Artist.

Kelly Lee Owens has releases ‘Love You Got’ - the first taste of her highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Dreamstate’ - via dh2.

The National Theatre have announced the cast for the internationally acclaimed production of ‘War Horse’, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026.

A male voice choir from Birmingham has emerged victorious in the 2024 Midlands Choir of the Year competition organised by Lichfield Festival. 

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer of the new docuseries ‘Courtois: The Return of the Number 1’ which will retrace the career of Real Madrid's award-winning goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois and chronicle the epic overcoming that he has had to face in one year.

Birmingham Weekender is BACK this summer, Friday 23 – Monday 26 August, with free amazing performances, fantastical installations, pop up experiences and new commissions from a host of regional, national and international companies.