Month: June 2022
Black Sabbath’s heavy metal bench used by global debt-climate protesters
30th June 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson
Global debt and climate protesters this week decided to use the famous Black Sabbath ‘heavy metal’ bench on Westside to highlight their ...Read more
Boating Parade floats through Westside to celebrate Commonwealth Games
29th June 2022 - News / by Danielle Robinson
Scores of barges and other boats took part in a special Boating Parade on Westside’s canals at the weekend to celebrate this summer’s Co...Read more
Westside BID’s barrister wins pavement licence for Broad Street bar
- News / by Tony Collins
A popular Irish bar on Broad Street is to embrace street culture this summer after Westside BID commissioned a top barrister to help the...Read more
REVIEW: Yes! Rockers finally delight fans in delayed return to Westside
28th June 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
A packed Symphony Hall audience gave a series of standing ovations as fans finally welcomed rock band Yes to the music venue after two y...Read more
The buses are back and carrying passengers again on Westside’s Broad Street
27th June 2022 - Olley's Oracles / by WSBadmin
After nearly five years of disruption from the Metro tram extension, the good old omnibus is back in town. Westside business leader MIKE...Read more
Birmingham florist launches campaign to ‘whistle-in’ the city’s Commonwealth Games
- News / by Steve Dyson
A Birmingham florist is launching his campaign to persuade thousands of people to whistle-in the launch of the Commonwealth Games in the...Read more
Veteran rock band Yes to play on Westside in honour of drummer who died last month
22nd June 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson
It’s been rescheduled twice because of Covid-19, but finally the progressive rock band Yes are to take the stage at Birmingham’s Symphon...Read more
Fresh plants provide boost to businesses on Sheepcote Street
21st June 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
A set of three planters on a Westside street have been given a vibrant new lease of life. The cast-iron plant tubs on Sheepcote Stree...Read more
Birmingham Jazz Festival programme to be officially launched on Westside
20th June 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
The official programme for the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival will be launched at the Velvet Music Rooms at 7pm tomor...Read more