Events BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts Search for: Search All eventsPerformanceLectures, Talks and WorkshopsCultural ProgrammeResearch 20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 24Feb Botanical Arts & Crafts Exhibition DatesSaturday 24 February (00:00) - Sunday 8 September 2024 (00:00)LocationWinterbourne House & Garden University of BirminghamDescriptionThis exhibition of botanical illustrations, paintings and crafts celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the BSBA. 30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April (08:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu. 1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome. 4Jul AI FUTURES: We Need 2 Tlk DatesThursday 4 July (10:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWe Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks explores public perceptions of AI and reflections on media and technology as outlined in the work of celebrated Jamaican-British academic and cultural theorist Professor Stuart Hall. 17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue 20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne. 24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s. 24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 25Jul Family Fun Day: Mad Science DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Thursday 25th July for a Family Fun Day with Mad Science. 25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds. 25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks. 3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects. 3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit. 3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival! 5Aug Museum Tours DatesMonday 5 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials. 6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials. 7Aug Family Fun Day: Wonders of the Ice Age DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Wednesday 7th August for a Family Fun Day about Wonders of the Ice Age. 7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work. 9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds. 14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic. 2Sep Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 September 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces. 6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research. 17Sep German Networking Meeting 2024 DatesTuesday 17 September 2024 (00:00)LocationUniverity of BirminghamDescriptionGerman Networking Meeting 2024 18Sep Education Excellence Conference 2024 DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (09:00-16:00)LocationTeaching and Learning BuildingDescriptionGenerative Futures in Higher Education: Navigating the Impact of AI on Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. Whilst the technologies are themselves not new, recent advances in the field have led to a new era where the way 18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power. 21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A 29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together! 4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi. 7Oct Museum Tours DatesMonday 7 October 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work. 11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware. 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre presents Mariam Rezaei, who will perform a turntable quartet for soloist, drawing on sound-worlds from her recent releases on Heat Crimes and Fractal Meat Cuts. 18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert 18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'. 25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3. 1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire. 2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton. 3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell. 4Nov Museum Tours DatesMonday 4 November 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums. 8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments. 15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century. 15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance. 20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole. 22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival. 23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas. 24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir. 29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert. 29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley. 30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music. 1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion. 2Dec Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum 4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas. 6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert. 6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs. 7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra. 8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso. 11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata. 12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree. 13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell. 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way. 20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne. 3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit. 17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic. 29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together! 4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi. 11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware. 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre presents Mariam Rezaei, who will perform a turntable quartet for soloist, drawing on sound-worlds from her recent releases on Heat Crimes and Fractal Meat Cuts. 18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert 18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'. 25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3. 1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire. 2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton. 3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell. 7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums. 8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments. 15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century. 15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance. 20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole. 22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival. 23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas. 24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir. 29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert. 29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley. 30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music. 1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion. 4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas. 6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert. 6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs. 7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra. 8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso. 11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata. 12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree. 13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell. 20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden. 17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue 24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s. 24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 25Jul Family Fun Day: Mad Science DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Thursday 25th July for a Family Fun Day with Mad Science. 25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds. 25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks. 3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects. 3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival! 6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials. 6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials. 7Aug Family Fun Day: Wonders of the Ice Age DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Wednesday 7th August for a Family Fun Day about Wonders of the Ice Age. 7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work. 9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds. 14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A. 4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body. 6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces. 6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research. 17Sep German Networking Meeting 2024 DatesTuesday 17 September 2024 (00:00)LocationUniverity of BirminghamDescriptionGerman Networking Meeting 2024 18Sep Education Excellence Conference 2024 DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (09:00-16:00)LocationTeaching and Learning BuildingDescriptionGenerative Futures in Higher Education: Navigating the Impact of AI on Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. Whilst the technologies are themselves not new, recent advances in the field have led to a new era where the way 18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power. 21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A 7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work. 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together! 4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi. 11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware. 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon! 12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre presents Mariam Rezaei, who will perform a turntable quartet for soloist, drawing on sound-worlds from her recent releases on Heat Crimes and Fractal Meat Cuts. 18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert 18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'. 25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3. 1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire. 2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton. 3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell. 7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums. 8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments. 15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century. 15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance. 20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole. 22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival. 23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas. 24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir. 29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert. 29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley. 30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music. 1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion. 4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas. 6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert. 6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs. 7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra. 8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso. 11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata. 12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree. 13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk. 14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell. 20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference 6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces. 17Sep German Networking Meeting 2024 DatesTuesday 17 September 2024 (00:00)LocationUniverity of BirminghamDescriptionGerman Networking Meeting 2024 8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine Arts
20May Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham DatesFriday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)LocationThroughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)DescriptionA History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
24Feb Botanical Arts & Crafts Exhibition DatesSaturday 24 February (00:00) - Sunday 8 September 2024 (00:00)LocationWinterbourne House & Garden University of BirminghamDescriptionThis exhibition of botanical illustrations, paintings and crafts celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the BSBA.
30Apr Case Study: Africanize DatesTuesday 30 April (08:30) - Friday 1 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionThis is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu.
1Jul Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image DatesMonday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)LocationMain Library AtriumDescriptionExhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome.
4Jul AI FUTURES: We Need 2 Tlk DatesThursday 4 July (10:00) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWe Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks explores public perceptions of AI and reflections on media and technology as outlined in the work of celebrated Jamaican-British academic and cultural theorist Professor Stuart Hall.
17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue
20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne.
24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s.
24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
25Jul Family Fun Day: Mad Science DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Thursday 25th July for a Family Fun Day with Mad Science.
25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds.
25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks.
3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects.
3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit.
3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival!
5Aug Museum Tours DatesMonday 5 August 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials.
6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials.
7Aug Family Fun Day: Wonders of the Ice Age DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Wednesday 7th August for a Family Fun Day about Wonders of the Ice Age.
7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work.
9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds.
14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic.
2Sep Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 September 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces.
6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research.
17Sep German Networking Meeting 2024 DatesTuesday 17 September 2024 (00:00)LocationUniverity of BirminghamDescriptionGerman Networking Meeting 2024
18Sep Education Excellence Conference 2024 DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (09:00-16:00)LocationTeaching and Learning BuildingDescriptionGenerative Futures in Higher Education: Navigating the Impact of AI on Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. Whilst the technologies are themselves not new, recent advances in the field have led to a new era where the way
18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power.
21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A
29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together!
4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi.
7Oct Museum Tours DatesMonday 7 October 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work.
11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware.
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre presents Mariam Rezaei, who will perform a turntable quartet for soloist, drawing on sound-worlds from her recent releases on Heat Crimes and Fractal Meat Cuts.
18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert
18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'.
25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3.
1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire.
2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton.
3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell.
4Nov Museum Tours DatesMonday 4 November 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums.
8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments.
15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century.
15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance.
20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole.
22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
2Dec Museum Tours DatesMonday 2 December 2024 (12:00-13:00)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us for Tours of the Museum
4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
20Jul Jazz in the Garden with Florence Joelle DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (19:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionJazz lovers rejoice! The Birmingham Jazz Festival is back for 2024 and with it a fabulous evening of entertainment at Winterbourne.
3Aug Murder on the Lawn DatesSaturday 3 August (18:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (18:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionGet ready for an evening of hilarity, as improv group Foghorn Unscripted tackle a quintessentially British whodunnit.
17Aug The Hound of the Baskervilles DatesSaturday 17 August 2024 (19:30)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionSherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 1900s classic.
29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together!
4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi.
11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware.
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre presents Mariam Rezaei, who will perform a turntable quartet for soloist, drawing on sound-worlds from her recent releases on Heat Crimes and Fractal Meat Cuts.
18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert
18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'.
25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3.
1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire.
2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton.
3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell.
7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums.
8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments.
15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century.
15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance.
20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole.
22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
20Feb Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on DatesMonday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)LocationWinterbourne House and GardenDescriptionFind out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
17Jul Creative Planting Design – Horticulture Masterclass DatesWednesday 17 July 2024 (10:30-15:00)LocationWinterbourne House and Garden - University of BirminghamDescriptionPlants are at the heart of our gardens; this workshop will help you to explore a range of plants to create year-round interest in a garden.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
20Jul BSL exhibition tour – Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of The Barber Institute of Fine Art's exhibition, Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue
24Jul Tenement Jazz Band DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (12:00-14:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionDon't miss this unforgettable afternoon of music steeped in the resilience and creativity of the 1930s.
24Jul Lunchtime Talk with Emily Hazell DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Emily Hazell, Director of Horticulture at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as they share unique horticultural perspectives on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
24Jul Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 24 July 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
25Jul Family Fun Day: Mad Science DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Thursday 25th July for a Family Fun Day with Mad Science.
25Jul Jazz for families DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (11:00-12:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionJoin us for a special jazz concert for little ears. Enjoy a relaxed performance where children can learn about instruments and enjoy new sounds.
25Jul AI FUTURES: Opening Up DatesThursday 25 July 2024 (18:00-20:00)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionOpening Up is an evening of talks, exhibitions and creative workshops hosted by The Exchange and Ikon to launch their collaborative exhibition, We Need 2 Tlk by Exodus Crooks.
3Aug Riso Printing with Juneau Projects | Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 4 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionBe inspired by the diverse shapes and forms of plants as you create vibrant Risograph Prints with the artist duo Juneau Projects.
3Aug Barber Family Festival DatesSaturday 3 August (11:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionConnect with art through nature and play. This August families are taking over the Barber Institute for our second free Family Festival!
6Aug Beautiful Botanicals | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionExplore plant forms, imagining and constructing your own hybrid creations using all kinds of scrap materials.
6Aug Weave Through the Landscape | Barber Family Festival DatesTuesday 6 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin artist Ruth Turnbull for relaxed and open-ended exploration of recycled and natural materials.
7Aug Family Fun Day: Wonders of the Ice Age DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationLapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)DescriptionJoin us on Wednesday 7th August for a Family Fun Day about Wonders of the Ice Age.
7Aug Lunchtime talk | Studio Practice with Beverley Bennett DatesWednesday 7 August 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionIn response to the Barber's exhibition 'Claudette Johnson: Darker Than Blue' join artist-filmmaker Beverley Bennett as she reflects upon her own drawing practice and relationship with Johnson's work.
9Aug Seed Structures with Woodland Tribe | Barber Family Festival DatesFriday 9 August (10:00) - Sunday 11 August 2024 (16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionWoodland Tribe are back at the Barber this summer to construct another extraordinary play space! Families are invited to co-create a new structure in our outdoor space, inspired by the millions of forms of seeds.
14Aug Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 14 August 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
4Sep Lunchtime talk with Professor Jeremy Pritchard DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin Professor Jeremy Pritchard, Professor of Life Sciences Education, as they share unique perspectives and insight on the exhibition The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A.
4Sep Staff and students workshop| Life drawing with Queer Draw Brum DatesWednesday 4 September 2024 (14:00-16:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber Institute and Queer Draw Brum for a series of relaxed and inclusive life-drawing sessions celebrating the body.
6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces.
6Sep Artist Talk: Claudette Johnson DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionHear from exhibiting artists Claudette Johnson and Trevor Mathison in conversation with Beverley Bennett and Professor Dorothy Price as they reflect upon their exhibition, artistic practice and wider research.
17Sep German Networking Meeting 2024 DatesTuesday 17 September 2024 (00:00)LocationUniverity of BirminghamDescriptionGerman Networking Meeting 2024
18Sep Education Excellence Conference 2024 DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (09:00-16:00)LocationTeaching and Learning BuildingDescriptionGenerative Futures in Higher Education: Navigating the Impact of AI on Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. Whilst the technologies are themselves not new, recent advances in the field have led to a new era where the way
18Sep Lunchtime talk | Exhibition introduction – Women in Power DatesWednesday 18 September 2024 (13:00-13:30)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin the Barber's Coin Curator, Dr. Maria Vrij for an exhibition introduction of the coin exhibition Women in Power.
21Sep BSL exhibition tour – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A DatesSaturday 21 September 2024 (13:00-15:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionJoin deaf artist Olivier Jamin for this British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Barber's current exhibition – The Hidden Lives of Plants: Botanical Illustrations from the V&A
7Oct True Voyage is Return DatesMonday 7 October (09:30) - Saturday 2 November 2024 (16:30)LocationThe Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DRDescriptionWriter Philip Holyman will transform the Exchange into a hub for new writing from Birmingham and the Black Country, with writers of all levels of experience invited to contribute to an anthology of brand new work.
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
29Sep Sing and Play day DatesSunday 29 September 2024 (10:30-17:30)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin University Music for a day of joyful music-making to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you are new to us or returning after the summer break, we can't wait to start making music together!
4Oct Ariel Lanyi - piano DatesFriday 4 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOur first Barber Lunchtime Concert of 24/25 welcomes award-winning, Young Classical Artist Trust pianist Ariel Lanyi.
11Oct Timothy Ridout - viola | Jonathan Ware - piano DatesFriday 11 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist and Borletti-Buitoni Trust fellow, Timothy Ridout performs the first of this season's Barber Lunchtime BBC Radio 3 New Generation Partnership Concerts with pianist Jonathan Ware.
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (11:00-12:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct Groove onto the Moon! DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (14:00-15:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFor this Barber Family Concert, strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling musical experience of Groove onto the Moon!
12Oct BEASTdome feat. Mariam Rezaei DatesSaturday 12 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre presents Mariam Rezaei, who will perform a turntable quartet for soloist, drawing on sound-worlds from her recent releases on Heat Crimes and Fractal Meat Cuts.
18Oct Marie-Christine Zupancic - flute | Daniel Browell - piano DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMarie-Christine Zupancic, Section Leader Flute of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and flautist with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, takes centre stage as a recitalist in this Barber Lunchtime Concert
18Oct Rosie Tee feat. Sekine Quartet DatesFriday 18 October 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionRosie Tee draws on her Polish roots and folk music past to craft songs from fragments of electronica, jazz, psych, and avant-pop. This concert features music from Tee's mini-album 'Night Creature'.
25Oct James Atkinson - baritone | Hamish Brown - piano DatesFriday 25 October 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin BBC New Generation Artist, baritone James Atkinson, and pianist Hamish Brown, as we continue our 24/25 partnership with BBC Radio 3.
1Nov Songs of Love and Dance of Death - Lecture Recital DatesFriday 1 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionPianist, author, lecturer, and all-round virtuoso, Kenneth Hamilton offers another of his perennially popular lecture-recitals, featuring thrilling highlights from the Romantic virtuoso repertoire.
2Nov Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha - soprano | Joseph Middleton - piano DatesSaturday 2 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescription2021 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha launches our 24/25 Barber Evening Concert season with pianist and University of Birmingham alumnus Joseph Middleton.
3Nov Birmingham University Liturgical Choir - Evensong DatesSunday 3 November 2024 (16:00-17:00)LocationCoventry CathedralDescriptionBirmingham University Liturgical Choir make a return to Coventry Cathedral for Evensong under the direction of Dr Paul Rodmell.
7Nov Paul Dunmall Quartet DatesThursday 7 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTDE/Fizzle are in collaboration with BEAST to present a world-class quartet led by saxophonist Paul Dunmall featuring Percy Pursglove on trumpet, Oli Brice on double bass, and Mark Sanders on drums.
8Nov Newe Vialles - Ex Tempore DatesFriday 8 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert featuring fantasias, dances, and divisions by Christopher Simpson, John Jenkins, William Young, Benjamin Hely, and others, played on two spectacular and historically-important instruments.
15Nov Lumas Winds DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWinners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas Winds have been hailed as 'effervescent' and 'illuminating'. Join them for a programme of wind quintet music from the twentieth century.
15Nov Septura DatesFriday 15 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSeptura brings together the very best brass players in the UK. This evening, hear their prowess in an eclectic programme ranging from ragtime to the renaissance.
20Nov Rebecca Wing presents: HERITAGE DatesWednesday 20 November 2024 (17:00-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe first Foyer Jazz Gig of this year welcomes Rebecca Wing, whose suite of original music will take you through a journey of memory and understanding of what makes us whole.
22Nov Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites DatesFriday 22 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate the latest exhibition at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, with a musical feast from Oxford International Song Festival.
23Nov Birmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices DatesSaturday 23 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBirmingham University Singers and University Upper Voices infuse the Elgar Concert Hall with a toasty programme of seasonal music all under the direction of Bob Chilcott and Mariana Rosas.
24Nov Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSunday 24 November 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom show tunes to movie themes, Broadway showstoppers to disco hits, this Sunday afternoon concert brings together musicians from across the University in our Wind Band and Saxophone Choir.
29Nov Elisabeth Brauß - piano DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBBC New Generation Artist & Pianist Elisabeth Brauß joins us for a Barber Lunchtime Concert.
29Nov Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir DatesFriday 29 November 2024 (19:30-21:15)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir present a variety of music, conducted by students Gemma Fletcher and William Ashley.
30Nov CHURCH IN THE WILD - Odd Priest and University Jazz Orchestra DatesSaturday 30 November 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionReisz 'Odd Priest' Amos is a multidisciplined artist from Birmingham, collaborating with the University Jazz Orchestra featuring newly commissioned arrangements of Odd Priest's original music.
1Dec Verdi's Requiem - University Chorus and The Elgar Scholars DatesSunday 1 December 2024 (15:00-16:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome University of Birmingham alumni soloists, along with The Elgar Scholars, to perform Verdi's epic requiem mass with the University Chorus, presented in an arrangement for two pianos, organ, and percussion.
4Dec University Carol Service - University Upper Voices DatesWednesday 4 December 2024 (18:15-19:30)LocationThe Great Hall - Aston WebbDescriptionThe University invites you to attend the annual University Carol Service in The Great Hall, with music from the University Upper Voices choir, conducted by Mariana Rosas.
6Dec Clipper Erickson - piano DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionClipper Erickson presents music by Coleridge-Taylor, Price, and Gershwin in this Barber Lunchtime Concert.
6Dec University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 6 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band give their first performance under the baton of their new musical director, Stephen Kane, in this joint concert with our student-led, unauditioned chamber choirs.
7Dec Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSaturday 7 December 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the University's Symphony Orchestra for all the bombast and romance of Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni, alongside intimate gems by our student-conducted String Orchestra.
8Dec Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 8 December 2024 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAll roads lead to Rome, they say - so join us on the Appian Way this afternoon as we delve into Respighi's masterpiece, alongside familiar favourites from blockbusters The Godfather and Cinema Paradiso.
11Dec University Camerata DatesWednesday 11 December 2024 (19:30-20:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWith music from Purcell to Laura Mvula, renaissance to contemporary, join us in celebrating the hard work of the students on the choral conducting programme as they conduct the University Camerata.
12Dec University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 12 December 2024 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital as part of the final-year assessment for her music degree.
13Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesFriday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec 'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project DatesSaturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionGospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14Dec Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells DatesSaturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)LocationSt Michael's Church - Tenbury WellsDescriptionBirmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
20Jul Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history DatesSaturday 20 July 2024 (09:30-17:00)LocationBirmingham B15 2RT, University of Birmingham 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Winterbourne House and GardenDescriptionCentre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
6Sep Barber Takeover | Stuart Hall Archive Project – Conjunctures DatesFriday 6 September 2024 (12:00-17:00)LocationThe Barber Institute of Fine ArtsDescriptionA day of film, music and collaboration. Professor Patricia Noxolo and Dr Rita Gayle from the Stuart Hall Archive Project are taking over the Barber's spaces.
17Sep German Networking Meeting 2024 DatesTuesday 17 September 2024 (00:00)LocationUniverity of BirminghamDescriptionGerman Networking Meeting 2024
8Jan Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25 DatesWednesday 8 January (00:00) - Thursday 9 January 2025 (00:00)LocationAlan Walters Building, Arts Building, University of BirminghamDescriptionPolitical Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2024-25
22Jan Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025 DatesWednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)LocationEdgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RSDescriptionThe Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.