When my husband told me he had bought tickets to see The Rock Orchestra, I was highly intrigued. I spent my teen years adoring bands like Apocalyptica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Lacuna Coil, so I was already well-versed in melodic rock and metal. Since my teenage years are now way behind me, I wasn’t at all upset to see a fully seated gig—our knees were genuinely thankful for that! They opened the night with breathtaking renditions of "Klara Stjärnor" and […]
Halloween season is well and truly here, and this year we headed into the woods for something a little different at Panic Scream Park in the West Midlands. Described as the UK’s newest scare park, Panic is within easy reach of Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Warwick and Stratford. Unlike many scare attractions which are built inside warehouses or large indoor spaces, Panic takes place in the woods, making the natural environment part of the experience. And after experiencing it for ourselves […]
“The two-hour documentary film saw academic experts, actors, and directors explore how radical ideas were forged during periods of intense economic and social struggle in America—and how eugenicist thinking left a chilling impact from the 1960s onward. Director Robert Schmitt was presented with the “Innovator of Horror” award by Xavier Mendik, producer of the documentary Scum of the Earth: Creating America’s Rural Communities of Horror (2026). We also had the opportunity to chat with fellow horror experts and academics to […]
DURAN DURAN – THE HOMECOMING Utilita Arena, Birmingham 20th October 2026 Well, Birmingham… what a night! Last night your very own DJ PORK PIE had the absolute pleasure of seeing Duran Duran back on home turf at the Utilita Arena, and what a show it was. A packed-out arena, a few thousand memories, and one of Britain’s greatest bands reminding us exactly why they’ve stood the test of time. First up, Pigeon! What a brilliant opening act. A five-piece band […]
Iconic British pop-soul duo Lighthouse Family have announced a monumental return with a UK and Ireland tour celebrating their debut album Ocean Drive and all their greatest hits. Throughout March 2027, the tour will see the duo revisit Ocean Drive alongside fan favourites from across their celebrated catalogue, with dates at venues throughout the UK and Ireland including The London Palladium and Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall. With soulful vocals, uplifting melodies and heartfelt songwriting, Lighthouse Family became one of Britain’s most […]
BRUMSIDE RADIO · LIVE REVIEW Westlife 25th Anniversary Tour 2026Utilita Arena Birmingham | Friday 16 October 2026 A two-hour arena party built on big vocals, shared memories and a finale to remember. Brumside Radio were delighted to be invited to the Utilita Arena for the opening night of Westlife’s Birmingham run. The tour celebrates 25 years since the group first toured together in 2001, and the band returned to a city they clearly love with a thank-you to the fans […]
POPSTARS REUNITED: HEAR’SAY AND LIBERTY X ANNOUNCE MONUMENTAL 2027 ARENA TOUR HEADLINING BIRMINGHAM’S BP PULSE LIVE BIRMINGHAM, UK – The ultimate noughties pop showdown is officially happening! Twenty-five years after capturing the hearts of the nation, reality TV pioneers Hear’Say and Liberty X are joining forces for their first-ever co-headlining arena tour. The highly anticipated "Popstars: The Originals" tour will make an explosive stop in the West Midlands, taking over Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE. Fans who register for Popstars: The […]
AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER, POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES BRING PROFESSIONAL PANTO TO THE OLD REP THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS CHRISTMAS Birmingham audiences are invited to get ready for a tale as old as time as Polka Dot Pantomimes in partnership with The Old Rep, Birmingham proudly presents the venue’s first ever professional pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, running from 21 November to 31 December. Tickets for this year’s spectacular Christmas show are already in great demand and advance bookings are indicating […]
