VIDEO: Birmingham organisations rally against racism
Local organisations Birmingham Unite Against Fascism and Stand Up to Racism have organised an anti-racism rally for tomorrow to oppose Pegida UK march on the same day. Former EDL leader Tommy Robinson...
View ArticleWATCH: Birmingham leaders want a city united against racism
Local leaders expressed disapproval of far-right group Pegida UK, ahead of tomorrow’s march in Birmingham. They made a pledge against racism at Birmingham Central Mosque. The event organised at...
View ArticleMULTIMEDIA: Travelling Russian priest serves in Birmingham church every week
Russian Arch-priest Michael Gogolev travels over 50,000 kilometres every year to serve communities in 3 big UK cities. One of these is the Russian community in Birmingham, now worshipping in a Catholic...
View ArticleLIVEBLOG: Art, tea and newspaper archives at BCU’s Art Tea Exhibition
Live updates from Art Tea Exhibition in Birmingham City University. Live Blog Art Tea Exhibition The post LIVEBLOG: Art, tea and newspaper archives at BCU’s Art Tea Exhibition appeared first on...
View ArticleHomebuilding and Renovating Show Attracts Thousands to NEC
DIY enthusiasts from across the nation descended on Birmingham between Thursday 14th and Sunday 17th April as the NEC held its annual Homebuilding and Renovating Show. Those who attended were able to...
View ArticleMultimedia: Exclusive interview with Birmingham singer Alex Huelar
Alex is a self-taught singer with an impressive new single soon to be released. Check out the special multimedia interactive version: The post Multimedia: Exclusive interview with Birmingham singer...
View ArticleLIVE: Birmingham’s local and PCC elections
Follow our live coverage of the local and PCC elections in Birmingham through our special liveblog below. You can also follow us on Twitter or Snapchat under the username @bhameastside Live Blog...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Birmingham digital tech shows growth
The digital technologies economy is growing at a rapid rate and contributing massively to the growth of the British economy. The recent release of the TechNation report created by Tech City and Nesta...
View ArticleAUDIO: Why Tokyo Toys came to Birmingham
Over the past few years the anime and manga scene has spread far beyond its Eastern origins. What began as a TV series created by Osamu Tezuka and continued by giants such as Studio Ghibli, has now...
View ArticleBirmingham City University retains top 100 ranking
The Complete Universities Guide has released its annual update of university and course rankings. Birmingham City University was ranked 88th last year but has since dropped seven places to 95 this...
View ArticleLIVE! Snapchat story from #CovStoryFest
Here’s our Snapcode to follow us on Snapchat! Follow our Snapchat account @bhameastside for updates throughout the day from the Coventry Storytelling Festival #CovStoryFest where scriptwriters,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Kingsman The Golden Circle films in Birmingham
The Kingsman Golden Circle has finished filming in Birmingham today. Find out more in this brief video: Colin and Mark,they sat together in the same car,too dark but still can see Colin waved goodbye...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Leanne O’Connor
The GAP Arts project recently opened its doors in the Jubilee Centre for young artists and creatives within Birmingham. The first exhibition titled Heart of the Matter has been considered as a great...
View ArticleVIDEO: Behind the scenes with Summer Loving Torture Party
We went behind the scenes as Summer Loving Torture Party filmed a live session at Birmingham City University’s Parkside studios. Summer Loving Torture Party (SLTP) are a five-piece alternative rock...
View ArticleAUDIO SLIDESHOW: Tasha Mackenzie on the future of cosplay
Cosplay is a Japanese term: a mixture of the English words costume and role-play. Coined by Nobuyuki Takahashu while attending a 1984 science fiction convention, it has since become a part of popular...
View ArticleLIVE: Silicon Canal launch technology paper
Live Blog Silicon Canal Launch Event live! The post LIVE: Silicon Canal launch technology paper appeared first on Birmingham Eastside.
View ArticleFACEBOOK LIVE: #EUref debate at Birmingham City University
We’re streaming the “Future of Europe” debate tonight on whether to stay or leave the EU LIVE on the Birmingham Eastside Facebook page. Chairing the debate is freelance journalist Frances Robinson,...
View ArticleAs it happened: The Future of Europe EU Referendum Debate
Picture Credit: Birmingham City University Birmingham Eastside brought live updates of “The Future of Europe” debate from 6.15pm today, where a panel from both ‘remain’ and ‘leave’ campaigns discussed...
View ArticleLIVE VIDEO: GAP Arts project launches #artsGAP crowdfunding campaign
The GAP Arts Project launched their #artsGAP crowdfunding campaign today. We were there to stream the event live on Periscope. Watch on #Periscope: @GAPArtsProject launches its crowd funder!!! #artsGAP...
View ArticleSheetal’s story: 19, married, and moving country
Sheetal spent the first 19 years of her life in India before getting married and moving to the UK. Within 6 years she would be helping to run a business and a home, while raising 2 children. This is...
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