Unlocking the West Midlands’ Night-Time Economy: Insights from the Live Music Mapping Project new report
The West Midlands is home to a thriving cultural scene. From live music venues and theatres to bustling bars and…
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Banning the Beat? Busking Regulation Across Cities in Light of Birmingham’s 2025 Crackdown
In August 2025, Birmingham City Council introduced a sweeping Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that effectively bans all busking in…
Rhythm Resilience: Birmingham’s Live Music Scene Fights Back Amidst Pandemic Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the live music scene in Birmingham, UK, with venues across the city…
Level Up – Midlands music industry workshop
We are excited to summarise the enlightening “Level Up Midlands Music Industry Workshop” that unfolded on 13th October 2023, at…
Who is Who? An overview of Key Players in the Birmingham Music Ecosystem
“From authorities responsible for regulation and support (public authorities) to organisations representing the interests of the music industry (non-state actors),…
BLMP – Birmingham Music Venue Map
About the map The BLMP Birmingham Music Venue Map (v1.0) was launched on Monday 1st June 2020. You can view…
