IB Cultural Highlight Of The Month: Rite Of Spring

by Independent Birmingham Published:

We interrupt the usual food porn, glorious drinks and tales of the tastiest dishes in the city to bring you a taste of something different. We love to tell you...

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34 Reasons To Attend The Independent Birmingham Festival At The Bond This May

by Independent Birmingham Published:

FOODIES OF BIRMINGHAM, COME AND RUIN YOUR DIETS WITH US AT THE INDEPENDENT BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL! Following our previous four (sold out) Independent Birmingham festivals, we decided you guys needed another...

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Introducing The First Ever Independent Birmingham Awards!

by Independent Birmingham Published:

We’re delighted to announce that this September we are hosting the first ever Independent Birmingham Awards! Over the last 5 years Independent Birmingham has championed both the city of Birmingham,...

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Meet The Incredible Artists, Designers And Retailers At The Independent Birmingham Festival This May

by Independent Birmingham Published:

So far, we’ve talked a lot about the insane food and drink line-up that we’ve curated for The Independent Birmingham Festival At The Bond. And with good reason – it...

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The Best Things To Do This April In Birmingham

by Independent Birmingham Published:

The sun is finally shining again (well, kind of) and the blossom has returned to Oozells Square. It can mean only one thing… Spring has sprung. With the lighter days...

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Down With This Sort Of Thing: Controversy Season At MAC

by Independent Birmingham Published:

What makes a film controversial? What causes a TV show to be banned? Just how are movies given an age rating, and why? If you’ve ever pondered over any of...

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The Independent Birmingham Festival At The Bond Returns!

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Foodies of Birmingham: The Independent Birmingham Festival at The Bond returns this May and it’s set to be our greatest event yet! Following the huge success of the previous two...

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If You Go And See One Thing This March Make Sure It’s Kinky Boots At Birmingham Hippodrome

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Whilst it’s no secret that we here at IB love our food and drink (and love to bring you tales of the best food and drink in the city too),...

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The Best Things To Do This March In Birmingham

by Independent Birmingham Published:

We’ve enjoyed the pseudo-Spring in February and now March is upon us. Spring is in the air, with the promise of longer, warmer days to come and as the weather...

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The Best Things To Do This February In Birmingham

by Independent Birmingham Published:

And as the 112th day of January ended… February began. We joke, of course, but January does tend to feel endless. Endlessly dark, endlessly cold, endlessly trying to make those...

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If You Go To See One Thing This February Make It Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake At Birmingham Hippodrome

by Independent Birmingham Published:

It’s not all food porn, mouth-watering dishes and ridiculously dreamy looking drinks here at IB. We also like to hit you up with some of the best things to see...

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Celebrating 120 Years Of Birmingham Hippodrome: A Q&A With Fiona Allan

by Independent Birmingham Published:

2019 marks a rather significant milestone in the history of one of Birmingham’s longest standing independents. Birmingham Hippodrome has enjoyed a long and illustrious place in Birmingham’s independent and entertainment...

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