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Welcome to Birmingham Bulletin, with the latest news and events from Birmingham City Council.
It’s coming HOME! Head for an UNMISSABLE, SPECTACULAR, FREE evening out in Victoria Square on Wed 27 July!
Get set to PARTY, as, just ahead of the Games, the Queen's Baton arrives back with us in BRUM, bang in front of the Council House: following its 294 journey, right across the Commonwealth, our country, our region – and BRUM!
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This is Planet Earth – calling Brum! Games’ Opening Ceremony set to rock the WORLD!
Global superstars, Duran Duran, are revved up and ready to join other famous names – and emerging stars – to provide the soundtrack for an UNFORGETTABLE Opening Ceremony of the Games. Find out more – and possibly grab YOUR tickets HERE!
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Will YOU spot a Batonbearer where YOU live?
Ahead of the big Baton homecoming celebrations, DISCOVER if a Batonbearer will be out and about where YOU live. See the whole Queen’s Baton Relay route HERE.
Super-important Games PRIDE HOUSE in opens in BRUM
Birmingham is DETERMINED to have the most diverse Games EVER. It’s likely that as many as 50 openly-gay athletes will be taking part: a record, in itself. Athletes and support staff, often from places where they can face extreme discrimination, are being offered invaluable validation and support at Pride House.
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BBC Asian Network set to smash it at Smithfield with top FREE event!
Head for the Birmingham 2022 Festival, including at the Beacon Stage, on Tue 2 August, a BRILLIANT takeover by the BBC Asian Network. Enjoy an unforgettable day with some of the best Midlands DJs, artists and guest sets! EVERYONE welcome!
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JEWEL of a festival makes welcome return TOMORROW, Sat 23 July
GRAB a top day out where our INCREDIBLE Games medals were MADE! The JQ (Jewellery Quarter) Festival is back on Saturday: with live entertainment, tours, hands-on workshops, master classes – and plenty of food and drink!
No Outsiders Festival: Just Be YOU!
A FABULOUS and INCLUSIVE Family Festival invites all 3- to 10-year-olds, and their grown-ups, to a Fairy Dust Party: a playful, interactive adventure taking place 6-7 August at the Midlands Art Centre (MAC).
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Getting to the Games: it pays to PLAN!
Can’t WAIT to get to the Games? There’s some great Games travel planning info online: so take a breather, and find out more about access to every venue, public transport and parking before you go.
Whilst you are there: are YOU Games-ready?
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