B:Music

From the moment you book your tickets our team make sure you’re going to have the BEST experience in our iconic venues, Town Hall & Symphony Hall. With over 800 events a year ranging from a guitar and mic in B:Eats at lunchtime to internationally renown orchestras, through Strictly stars, top tier stand-up comedians and films with live music, to new talent, global musicians and everything in between – it’s not easy to show audiences what to expect. Thanks to Oli Loughran for capturing some of the moments showing that Great Nights Out start with B:Music!

“That’s when I started to see what music can do. It’s a lifestyle. That’s what this place showed me. It showed me that music is more than just listening. It’s love. It’s appreciation. It’s communication. It’s learning. I thank God for the team at B:Music. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here right now. I wouldn’t have had this opportunity." We spoke with Tawananyasha Riley Mamvura, one of the recipients of our B:Music Scholarship, a few days after he and his fellow B:and Together Jazz and Gospel band members took over the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space. Read more about Riley's story and how the B:Music Scholarship has helped further his journey into music: https://lnkd.in/e7J3sYjv ✍🏽 Lerah Mae L. Barcenilla 📷 Ibi Keita

B:Music and PRS Foundation present a collaboration between nu-jazz duo BIGHEADMODE (Robbie & Ewan Moore) and Plumm, a distinguished multi-instrumentalist bandleader based in South London. Together, they have sculpted a captivating suite inspired by the legendary Midlands band, Black Sabbath. The PRS Foundation & B:Music Commission is a unique funded talent development opportunity for Midlands based music creators to develop a new piece of collaborative work. The project aims to showcase two different styles of music coming together, allowing two different audiences to interact and explore sounds they may normally not encounter in a single performance. BIGHEADMODE describe their sound as “1970’s celestial, jazz fusion sounding, groove laced jam, reminiscent of Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi with flashes of J Dilla and Kruangbin.” Plumm, fiercely proud of her Welsh heritage, creates mood driven soundscapes through her rich vocals to create a sound unlike any other. Using an eclectic range of sounds, both from instruments and vocally, Plumm is inspired by the late greats of David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin. This seamless fusion intertwines BIGHEADMODE's ethereal, jazz-infused grooves reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi, with echoes of J Dilla and Kruangbin, alongside Plumm's soulful, atmospheric soundscapes inspired by musical luminaries like David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, and Janis Joplin. This musical journey signifies a remarkable exploration into uncharted territories while paying homage to the enduring legacy of Black Sabbath. Watch their video and see details of their exciting upcoming gig here https://lnkd.in/epHqxGUG

It’s Carers Week! We’re so proud to work with midland mencap to provide unpaid carers with opportunities to reconnect with their love for music.

We’re delighted that our Women in Music programme has been accepted as a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner, supported by PPL! Women in Music is a three-year talent and career development programme for female emerging artists aged 16-25 in Birmingham, playing a range of musical genres, initially Jazz and Heavy Rock, and facing a range of challenges to progress their careers. From performance and networking opportunities to skills and career development workshops, this programme will support women working in a male dominated industry that is largely characterised by self-employment. Participants will be supported by B:Music to record, perform and promote their compositions and arrangements, as well as being signposted to appropriate opportunities, agents, management and record companies to support them in their progression to becoming viable and successful artists.

🎶 Join the B:Music Team! 🎶 🎤 Programme and Events Assistant Wanted! 🎸 Every year, B:Music 🎷 hosts over 800 concerts and events, showcasing the best in jazz, folk, world, roots, classical, rock, and pop 🎻 to over half a million enthusiastic fans! 🌟 As our Programme and Events Assistant, you'll: ✨ Liaise with promoters, programmers, and departments ✨ Ensure top-notch service for clients and customers ✨ Support the programming team with administration, logistics, and scheduling across all our performance spaces 🎭 Ready to be part of the magic? Apply now! 🎉 Closing date is Friday 28th June 2024 (midday) and the interviews will be held on 8th July 2024 Full details: https://lnkd.in/eSMnXaHj

🎶 Calling all passionate and experienced choir leaders! 🎶 Are you ready to take the reins of one of the country's most renowned workplace choirs? Look no further! Originally born from the acclaimed BBC Two TV Show "The Choir; Sing While You Work" in 2013, the Birmingham City Council Choir has captivated audiences nationwide, including Heads of State and Royalty. Now, as part of B:Music, this choir is poised for an exciting new chapter in a new home. See this and other jobs at https://lnkd.in/eSMnXaHj #artsjobs #birminghamjobs #choir

This powerful image, titled Rise Up, was taken at Symphony Hall by Jason Sheldon (Junction 10 Photography), and was shortlisted for the Zeitgeist award at the inaugural Music Photography Awards in 2022. It’s a poignant reminder of a time when the lack of live music made many realise how vital it is to our lives This photo will take pride of place in the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards exhibition opening tomorrow in B:Eats Symphony Hall. Come and explore some of the amazing images on show from 13 May to 14 June.

We host over 800 events each year in support of our mission to inspire a love of live music through performance, participation and learning. The success of these events rely on the B:rilliant B:Music team - could you B:e part of the team? https://lnkd.in/eSMnXaHj #birminghamjobs #talentdevelopment #SymphonyHall

B:Music is delighted to announce details of a new collaboration with Abbey Road Studios and its annual Music Photography Awards. The month-long programme of activity is centred around an exhibition from the winning and shortlisted images from Abbey Road’s 2023 Music Photography Awards, alongside a series of masterclasses, live music, panel discussions and more. Check out the news on the B:Music website for details of the exhibition and events planned from Monday 13 May to Friday 14 June! https://lnkd.in/e3eTaMpb #whatsonbirmingham #birminghamwhatson #musicphotography #AbbeyRoadStudios