News from 2012

I was privileged to be invited to the Willisau Jazz Festival recently and was able to enjoy a great mix of music in a lovely small Swiss town in the Emmental cheese producing area. The festival has been going since 1975 and the programming…

BIRMINGHAM’S LEADING MUSIC VENUES ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW JAZZ, FOLK, WORLD AND ROOTS SEASON • Most extensive programme of music from around the world at THSH to date • International artists include Nigel Kennedy, Joan Armatrading, Wayne…

As you’ve probably noticed, 2012 is a pretty special year for the country. Fittingly, it’s also the year we celebrated Symphony Hall’s 21st Anniversary. The Learn & Join In team, never ones to miss out on a celebration, decided to add…

ASTOUNDING BEAUTY OF NATURAL WORLD WILL BE BROUGHT TO LIFE ON SCREEN AND STAGE AT SYMPHONY HALL BBC WORLDWIDE PRESENTS PLANET EARTH IN CONCERT SYMPHONY HALL BIRMINGHAM 7.30PM THURSDAY 13 / 7.30PM FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2012 £15.00 / £25.00…

Jazzlines held the first of two Summer Jazz gigs in Piccolinos in Oozells Square, Brindleyplace last Friday. The session took place inside as a result of the threat of rain, but a good crowd were made to feel very welcome by the…

• International artists include Wayne Shorter and Jack DeJohnette • New vocal jazz series curated by Sara Colman • The Impossible Gentlemen, Ken Vandermark and Soweto Kinch feature in Jazzlines around the city • New free series at…

The UK Independence Party is to stage its 2012 Annual Conference in Birmingham from 20 – 22 September. The city is expected to host 900 delegates across the three-day conference, contributing over £800,000 to the local economy. The…

Jazzlines is proud to be announcing a strong autumn programme that confirms Birmingham’s status as a leading city for jazz. The season contains the impressive mix and variety with both big international names and up-and-coming young…