{"performances":[{"event":"Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/new-st/2013/05/25/-/2013/05/27/cadbury-dairy-milk-marvellous-creations-travelling-funfair","date_range":"25 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations joyfully announces that its Travelling Funfair is set to arrive in Birmingham as it continues to bring a wondrous and new experience to families across the land, throughout the month of May. \r\n\r\nFollowing a successful opening event at Blenheim Palace, including a surprise visit by pop band Blue and a stop off at Manchester\u2019s Exchange Square, the Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair will touch down for a short, but magical time at the Birmingham Bullring on 25th -27th May. The experience boasts awe inspiring attractions influenced by the deliciously intriguing combination of ingredients in Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations, including scrumptious chewy jellies, curiously crackling popping candy and crunchy nut caramel. \r\n\r\nChocolate loving families across the country will get the chance to enjoy some wacky and wonderful games created especially by Cadbury Dairy Milk for this extraordinary Funfair.  Under the watchful eye and direction of a Joyville conductor, visitors can join the \u2018Jelly Orchestra\u2019, transform into a kangaroo in \u2018Cookie Crusher\u2019 and play \u2018Break the Mould\u2019 game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces found in Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations. As if this wasn\u2019t enough, families can surrender to even more joyful moments by taking part in \u2018Pop Catcher\u2019 and \u2018Hazelnut Fountain\u2019.  \r\n\r\nAside from having lots of marvellous, wacky amusement, visitors to the Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair will also be able to experience the sensational taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations for themselves. \r\n\r\nBirmingham (New Street) \r\n\tDates: 25th \u2013 27th May 2013 \r\n\tTimes: \t10am \u2013 8pm (Saturday) \r\n\t\t11am \u2013 7pm (Sunday & Monday) \r\n\tNo tickets required \r\n","venue":{"title":"New St","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/new-st"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Carnival Parade @ Victoria Square","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/victoria-square/2013/05/25/carnival-parade-victoria-square","date_range":"25 May 2013","description":"Launched from Victoria Square in Birmingham's city centre at 12 noon on Saturday 25th May 2013, the Carnival Parade route will be our best and most visible procession through the city ever!\r\n \r\nThis year it will wind its way down New Street, into High Street, Carrs Lane, Smallbrook Queensway and Hurst Street, before finally entering the main Pride Festival site.\r\n\r\n\r\nBirmingham Pride invites applications for the Carnival Parade from both walking groups and float entries. We will even consider other vehicle entries, with previous years featuring open top buses, classic cars and a fire engine! \r\n","venue":{"title":"Victoria Square","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/victoria-square"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Pride Main Stage","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-gay-village/2013/05/25/pride-main-stage","date_range":"25 May 2013","description":"PERFORMING: Bananarama, JLS, Lucy Spraggan, Paloma Faith, Rylan Clark, Stooshe, A*M*E, Angie Brown, Baby Blue, Baby D, Dave Pearce, Kitty Brucknell, Misha B, Norma Lewis, Platnum, Reconnected , Rozalla, S Club, The Cheeky Girls, The Mend and Tich","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Gay Village","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-gay-village"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Sunday Ramble","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/colmore-row/2013/05/26/sunday-ramble-all-day","date_range":"26 May 2013","description":"CITY OF BIRMINGHAM RAMBLERS\r\n\r\nOur Sunday rambles begin from Colmore Row (opposite Church Street) in Birmingham City Centre, where we board a specially booked coach to take us to the actual starting point of the walk. IMPORTANT: There are some Sundays during the year when there is no ramble.\r\n\r\nIn May and June we are walking in Shrawley Woods (Worcestershire), Lingen (Herefordshire), Mamble (Worcestershire), Ashbourne (Derbyshire), The Roaches (Staffordshire) and Rutland Round. \r\n\r\nThere is a charge (currently \u00a310) for the journey out and back, payable on the coach.\r\n\r\nThe departure time is usually 9am (though this may vary), and people are usually gathering at the coach stop from 8am onwards. We are usually back in Birmingham by early evening. Please consult the published programme for actual departure times.\r\n\r\nIn the event of an over-spill, members' cars can sometimes be used in addition to the coach, although since this can only be arranged on the day, latecomers may have to be left behind in such circumstances, so please arrive in good time. Seats on the coach cannot be pre-booked except on special occasions.\r\n\r\nSuitable clothing and foot-wear are essential. Members and guests should bring food and drink for the whole day and a change of foot-wear for the return coach journey. Lunch-time pub-stops are usual, but not guaranteed.\r\n\r\nWalks are roughly graded A,B or C as follows: \r\n A - 12 miles or more at a good pace with little emphasis on tea/coffee breaks etc\r\n B - 10 miles (on average) at a steady pace, with more emphasis on breaks and \"pauses to admire the view\".\r\n C - about 7 miles, walked at an easy pace with plenty of time to \"admire the view\".\r\n\r\nEach Sunday ramble usually contains the option of an \"A\" walk or a \"B\" walk, although not always a \"C\" walk. Again see the published programme for particulars\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n","venue":{"title":"Colmore Row","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/colmore-row"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Classic Car and Transport Show","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/05/26/-/2013/05/27/classic-car-and-transport-show","date_range":"26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"This Bank Holiday, enjoy over 600 Vintage and Classic Cars, American, Kit and Custom Cars, Motorcycles, Commercials, Club Stands, Autojumble and Tradestands as the Classic Car & Transport Show celebrates its 21st Anniversary at Ragley.\r\n\r\nWhilst here, also head down to Ragley Lake to enjoy family water sport activities and to the Lakeside Marquee for water zorbing.  Ragley\u2019s Adventure Wood with 3D maze and Woodland Walk will be open as will Ragley Hall and Ragley Gardens.","venue":{"title":"Ragley Hall","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ragley-hall"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Bank Holiday Weekend: Monstrous Monarch  ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/26/-/2013/05/27/bank-holiday-weekend-monstrous-monarch","date_range":"26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"Come and experience how Henry V111 lived. Meet the man himself!\r\n\r\nTry a spell in the stocks if you dare, see fantastic falconry and have a go at throwing a logget?\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/new-st/2013/05/25/-/2013/05/27/cadbury-dairy-milk-marvellous-creations-travelling-funfair","date_range":"25 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations joyfully announces that its Travelling Funfair is set to arrive in Birmingham as it continues to bring a wondrous and new experience to families across the land, throughout the month of May. \r\n\r\nFollowing a successful opening event at Blenheim Palace, including a surprise visit by pop band Blue and a stop off at Manchester\u2019s Exchange Square, the Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair will touch down for a short, but magical time at the Birmingham Bullring on 25th -27th May. The experience boasts awe inspiring attractions influenced by the deliciously intriguing combination of ingredients in Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations, including scrumptious chewy jellies, curiously crackling popping candy and crunchy nut caramel. \r\n\r\nChocolate loving families across the country will get the chance to enjoy some wacky and wonderful games created especially by Cadbury Dairy Milk for this extraordinary Funfair.  Under the watchful eye and direction of a Joyville conductor, visitors can join the \u2018Jelly Orchestra\u2019, transform into a kangaroo in \u2018Cookie Crusher\u2019 and play \u2018Break the Mould\u2019 game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces found in Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations. As if this wasn\u2019t enough, families can surrender to even more joyful moments by taking part in \u2018Pop Catcher\u2019 and \u2018Hazelnut Fountain\u2019.  \r\n\r\nAside from having lots of marvellous, wacky amusement, visitors to the Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair will also be able to experience the sensational taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations for themselves. \r\n\r\nBirmingham (New Street) \r\n\tDates: 25th \u2013 27th May 2013 \r\n\tTimes: \t10am \u2013 8pm (Saturday) \r\n\t\t11am \u2013 7pm (Sunday & Monday) \r\n\tNo tickets required \r\n","venue":{"title":"New St","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/new-st"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Classic Car and Transport Show","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/05/26/-/2013/05/27/classic-car-and-transport-show","date_range":"26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"This Bank Holiday, enjoy over 600 Vintage and Classic Cars, American, Kit and Custom Cars, Motorcycles, Commercials, Club Stands, Autojumble and Tradestands as the Classic Car & Transport Show celebrates its 21st Anniversary at Ragley.\r\n\r\nWhilst here, also head down to Ragley Lake to enjoy family water sport activities and to the Lakeside Marquee for water zorbing.  Ragley\u2019s Adventure Wood with 3D maze and Woodland Walk will be open as will Ragley Hall and Ragley Gardens.","venue":{"title":"Ragley Hall","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ragley-hall"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Bank Holiday Weekend: Monstrous Monarch  ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/26/-/2013/05/27/bank-holiday-weekend-monstrous-monarch","date_range":"26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"Come and experience how Henry V111 lived. Meet the man himself!\r\n\r\nTry a spell in the stocks if you dare, see fantastic falconry and have a go at throwing a logget?\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lord Mayor's Show @ Chamberlain Square","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/chamberlain-square/2013/05/27/lord-mayor-s-show-chamberlain-square","date_range":"27 May 2013","description":"Bank Holiday fun for all the family! Take tea with the Lord Mayor\u2026 enjoy the sounds and fashions of the swinging 60s live\u2026 and children can enjoy a host of great activities.\r\n\r\nThe annual introduction of the new Lord Mayor Councillor Mike Leddy to the city and a fond farewell to the outgoing Lord Mayor Councillor John Lines. The Lord Mayor\u2019s Show is a highlight of Birmingham\u2019s civic calendar.","venue":{"title":"Chamberlain Square","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/chamberlain-square"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lord Mayor's Show @ Victoria Square","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/victoria-square/2013/05/27/lord-mayor-s-show-victoria-square","date_range":"27 May 2013","description":"Bank Holiday fun for all the family! Take tea with the Lord Mayor\u2026 enjoy the sounds and fashions of the swinging 60s live\u2026 and children can enjoy a host of great activities.\r\n\r\nThe annual introduction of the new Lord Mayor Councillor Mike Leddy to the city and a fond farewell to the outgoing Lord Mayor Councillor John Lines. The Lord Mayor\u2019s Show is a highlight of Birmingham\u2019s civic calendar.","venue":{"title":"Victoria Square","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/victoria-square"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/new-st/2013/05/25/-/2013/05/27/cadbury-dairy-milk-marvellous-creations-travelling-funfair","date_range":"25 May 2013 - 27 May 2013","description":"Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations joyfully announces that its Travelling Funfair is set to arrive in Birmingham as it continues to bring a wondrous and new experience to families across the land, throughout the month of May. \r\n\r\nFollowing a successful opening event at Blenheim Palace, including a surprise visit by pop band Blue and a stop off at Manchester\u2019s Exchange Square, the Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair will touch down for a short, but magical time at the Birmingham Bullring on 25th -27th May. The experience boasts awe inspiring attractions influenced by the deliciously intriguing combination of ingredients in Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations, including scrumptious chewy jellies, curiously crackling popping candy and crunchy nut caramel. \r\n\r\nChocolate loving families across the country will get the chance to enjoy some wacky and wonderful games created especially by Cadbury Dairy Milk for this extraordinary Funfair.  Under the watchful eye and direction of a Joyville conductor, visitors can join the \u2018Jelly Orchestra\u2019, transform into a kangaroo in \u2018Cookie Crusher\u2019 and play \u2018Break the Mould\u2019 game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces found in Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations. As if this wasn\u2019t enough, families can surrender to even more joyful moments by taking part in \u2018Pop Catcher\u2019 and \u2018Hazelnut Fountain\u2019.  \r\n\r\nAside from having lots of marvellous, wacky amusement, visitors to the Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair will also be able to experience the sensational taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations for themselves. \r\n\r\nBirmingham (New Street) \r\n\tDates: 25th \u2013 27th May 2013 \r\n\tTimes: \t10am \u2013 8pm (Saturday) \r\n\t\t11am \u2013 7pm (Sunday & Monday) \r\n\tNo tickets required \r\n","venue":{"title":"New St","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/new-st"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Experience Bell Ringing!","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/millennium-point/2013/05/29/experience-bell-ringing","date_range":"29 May 2013","description":"For 2 days,  the Charmborough Ring is coming to Birmingham. Ever considered taking part in church bell ringing? Or perhaps you've never considered it, but simply are curious to see what happens.\r\n\r\nCome along and have a go! \r\n\r\nAlso, on the afternoon of the 29th May, there will be an attempt by some expert bell ringers to ring the Charmborough ring bells for the longest time ever, non-stop! Pop by to see how they are doing!","venue":{"title":"Millennium Point","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/millennium-point"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Speed Dating Birmingham, Ages 26-38","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-vaults-newhall-street/2013/05/30/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-26-38","date_range":"30 May 2013","description":"This is our classic Speed Dating event where you will have around 15-20 dates each lasting between 3 and 5 minutes. Please arrive promptly for registration where you will be checked in, given your Datecard and name badge. Then when everyone arrives you spend approximately two hours of fun chatting and dating. There will usually be a 15 minute break half way through the evening to refresh your drinks etc.\r\nPlaces at our Speed Dating events are limited and often sell out quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment!\r\n\r\nThe Vaults is a place to relax and unwind. Our chic eatery and debonair lounge bar boasts private booths and metropolitan vibes infused with local contemporary art. Occupying the vaulted underpinnings of an imposing Victorian building our surroundings are certainly distinctive and ultimately relaxing. Art and photography blend with signature exposed brickwork, bespoke furniture, polished wooden flooring and a dusky autumnal colour palette.","venue":{"title":"The Vaults, Newhall Street","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-vaults-newhall-street"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Moseley Arts Market","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/05/31/moseley-arts-market","date_range":"31 May 2013","description":"\r\nMoseley Arts Market is back in Colmore Business District for three markets in 2013. Visit this superb market and meet talented local and visiting designers and makers. The high quality handmade products on offer include photography, illustration, glass and wood products and textiles.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Open Afternoon at the MCC","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/museum-collections-centre/2013/05/31/open-afternoon-at-the-mcc","date_range":"31 May 2013","description":"Your chance to take a look behind the scenes at our monthly open afternoon. 1.30 - 3.30pm. Free but reservations are required.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Museum Collections Centre","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/museum-collections-centre"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"The Vale Festival","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-vale/2013/06/01/the-vale-festival","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"VALEFEST IS COMING to kickstart your summer!\r\n\r\nVale Festival is charitable, ethical and eco-friendly. For the last 8 years it has been hosted and organised by students at the University of Birmingham. All of our proceeds go directly to charity. This year the Vale Festival is showcasing a plethora of music for the mind to fundraise for Students Against Depression and Young Minds.\r\n\r\nAfter consulting the oracle, we were advised to place four huge stacks of speakers into the all-new Beats Around the Bush arena: creating a surround sound of bass to blow your mind.\r\n\r\nHowever, if you\u2019re not a bass junkie, then you will still be more than spoilt for choice! You will be treated to sweet melodies and gentle acoustics from a range of solo and group acts down at the Lakeside tent. Then, when you\u2019re feeling a bit more adventurous, you can wander over to the Forest Edge, where you can skank to reggae, ska, and all round wicked tunes. It will be filled to the brim with amazing beats that will definitely get you jumping.\r\n\r\nNot only will there be all of this, but our huge main stage will be hosting a magnificent range of big-bands and acts to keep you captivated all day. Now, The Vale Festival committee will not be satisfied until we have totally taken over and entertained you for every minute of our 14-hour festival extravaganza! There will also be theatre shows, films, workshops, comedy acts and much, much more to get involved in.\r\n\r\nNot only do you get 10 and a half hours of fun, frills and frolicking in the sun to the best of the Midlands talent; Hot Club De Swing and Jam Tidy will be hosting our epic after-party in Bar One for those who want to keep dancing into the night.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.facebook.com/valefestival\r\n\r\nx","venue":{"title":"The Vale","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-vale"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Remember This","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/mac/2013/06/01/-/2013/06/01/remember-this","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"Remember This is a project about identity which explores what it means to be a Refugee or Immigrant in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nThis event will present the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants through the use of visuals, drama, dance and creative writing. \r\n\r\nCome along and join us at the Hub in mac on Sat 1st June to celebrate culture and creativity.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tAn interactive and Immersive display of the participant\u2019s work including live performances\r\n\u2022\tA display of African dance from Rwanda performed by Birmingham New Communities Network\r\n\u2022\tA chance to take part in half an hour long drama based workshops facilitated by members of CATHOUSE Theatre Company. These workshops will offer members of the public an insight into the process of the project and how we reached the final product.\r\n(Available at the Weston Studio at the following times 2.30pm, 3.10pm, 3.50pm. No booking required)\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Company is currently running an exciting community project working with members of the Refugee and Immigrant community in Birmingham. The project is called Remember This and focuses primarily on the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nCATHOUSE have been working closely with Karis Neighbour Scheme in Ladywood and Birmingham New Communities Network in Handsworth. The project has been running workshops since January which focus on on storytelling through different mediums such as drama, dance and creative writing.\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Comapany are proud to be funded by Birmingham City University and o2ThinkBig","venue":{"title":"mac","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/mac"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Remember This","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/mac/2013/06/01/-/2013/06/01/remember-this","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"Remember This is a project about identity which explores what it means to be a Refugee or Immigrant in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nThis event will present the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants through the use of visuals, drama, dance and creative writing. \r\n\r\nCome along and join us at the Hub in mac on Sat 1st June to celebrate culture and creativity.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tAn interactive and Immersive display of the participant\u2019s work including live performances\r\n\u2022\tA display of African dance from Rwanda performed by Birmingham New Communities Network\r\n\u2022\tA chance to take part in half an hour long drama based workshops facilitated by members of CATHOUSE Theatre Company. These workshops will offer members of the public an insight into the process of the project and how we reached the final product.\r\n(Available at the Weston Studio at the following times 2.30pm, 3.10pm, 3.50pm. No booking required)\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Company is currently running an exciting community project working with members of the Refugee and Immigrant community in Birmingham. The project is called Remember This and focuses primarily on the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nCATHOUSE have been working closely with Karis Neighbour Scheme in Ladywood and Birmingham New Communities Network in Handsworth. The project has been running workshops since January which focus on on storytelling through different mediums such as drama, dance and creative writing.\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Comapany are proud to be funded by Birmingham City University and o2ThinkBig","venue":{"title":"mac","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/mac"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Remember This","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/mac/2013/06/01/-/2013/06/01/remember-this","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"Remember This is a project about identity which explores what it means to be a Refugee or Immigrant in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nThis event will present the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants through the use of visuals, drama, dance and creative writing. \r\n\r\nCome along and join us at the Hub in mac on Sat 1st June to celebrate culture and creativity.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tAn interactive and Immersive display of the participant\u2019s work including live performances\r\n\u2022\tA display of African dance from Rwanda performed by Birmingham New Communities Network\r\n\u2022\tA chance to take part in half an hour long drama based workshops facilitated by members of CATHOUSE Theatre Company. These workshops will offer members of the public an insight into the process of the project and how we reached the final product.\r\n(Available at the Weston Studio at the following times 2.30pm, 3.10pm, 3.50pm. No booking required)\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Company is currently running an exciting community project working with members of the Refugee and Immigrant community in Birmingham. The project is called Remember This and focuses primarily on the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nCATHOUSE have been working closely with Karis Neighbour Scheme in Ladywood and Birmingham New Communities Network in Handsworth. The project has been running workshops since January which focus on on storytelling through different mediums such as drama, dance and creative writing.\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Comapany are proud to be funded by Birmingham City University and o2ThinkBig","venue":{"title":"mac","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/mac"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Remember This","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/mac/2013/06/01/-/2013/06/01/remember-this","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"Remember This is a project about identity which explores what it means to be a Refugee or Immigrant in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nThis event will present the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants through the use of visuals, drama, dance and creative writing. \r\n\r\nCome along and join us at the Hub in mac on Sat 1st June to celebrate culture and creativity.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tAn interactive and Immersive display of the participant\u2019s work including live performances\r\n\u2022\tA display of African dance from Rwanda performed by Birmingham New Communities Network\r\n\u2022\tA chance to take part in half an hour long drama based workshops facilitated by members of CATHOUSE Theatre Company. These workshops will offer members of the public an insight into the process of the project and how we reached the final product.\r\n(Available at the Weston Studio at the following times 2.30pm, 3.10pm, 3.50pm. No booking required)\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Company is currently running an exciting community project working with members of the Refugee and Immigrant community in Birmingham. The project is called Remember This and focuses primarily on the stories and memories of Refugees and Immigrants in Birmingham today. \r\n\r\nCATHOUSE have been working closely with Karis Neighbour Scheme in Ladywood and Birmingham New Communities Network in Handsworth. The project has been running workshops since January which focus on on storytelling through different mediums such as drama, dance and creative writing.\r\n\r\nCATHOUSE Theatre Comapany are proud to be funded by Birmingham City University and o2ThinkBig","venue":{"title":"mac","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/mac"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Sunday Ramble","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/colmore-row/2013/06/02/sunday-ramble","date_range":" 2 Jun 2013","description":"CITY OF BIRMINGHAM RAMBLERS\r\n\r\nOur Sunday rambles begin from Colmore Row (opposite Church Street) in Birmingham City Centre, where we board a specially booked coach to take us to the actual starting point of the walk. IMPORTANT: There are some Sundays during the year when there is no ramble.\r\n\r\nIn May and June we are walking in Shrawley Woods (Worcestershire), Lingen (Herefordshire), Mamble (Worcestershire), Ashbourne (Derbyshire), The Roaches (Staffordshire) and Rutland Round. \r\n\r\nThere is a charge (currently \u00a310) for the journey out and back, payable on the coach.\r\n\r\nThe departure time is usually 9am (though this may vary), and people are usually gathering at the coach stop from 8am onwards. We are usually back in Birmingham by early evening. Please consult the published programme for actual departure times.\r\n\r\nIn the event of an over-spill, members' cars can sometimes be used in addition to the coach, although since this can only be arranged on the day, latecomers may have to be left behind in such circumstances, so please arrive in good time. Seats on the coach cannot be pre-booked except on special occasions.\r\n\r\nSuitable clothing and foot-wear are essential. Members and guests should bring food and drink for the whole day and a change of foot-wear for the return coach journey. Lunch-time pub-stops are usual, but not guaranteed.\r\n\r\nWalks are roughly graded A,B or C as follows: \r\n A - 12 miles or more at a good pace with little emphasis on tea/coffee breaks etc\r\n B - 10 miles (on average) at a steady pace, with more emphasis on breaks and \"pauses to admire the view\".\r\n C - about 7 miles, walked at an easy pace with plenty of time to \"admire the view\".\r\n\r\nEach Sunday ramble usually contains the option of an \"A\" walk or a \"B\" walk, although not always a \"C\" walk. Again see the published programme for particulars\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n","venue":{"title":"Colmore Row","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/colmore-row"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Monster Trail","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail","date_range":"25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013","description":"Who knows what\u2019s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself\r\n","venue":{"title":"Avoncroft Museum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Museum Collections Centre Open Day","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/museum-collections-centre/2013/06/02/museum-collections-centre-open-day","date_range":" 2 Jun 2013","description":"The Museum Collections Centre will be having a big summer open day with lots of family fun. Come and have a look behind the scenes and see thousands of different objects - from cars to sculptures!\r\n","venue":{"title":"Museum Collections Centre","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/museum-collections-centre"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Afternoon Play Boardgames","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/06/02/afternoon-play-boardgames","date_range":" 2 Jun 2013","description":"Afternoon Play is a casual monthly board game meet up on the first Sunday of the month. Those who like the thought of spending a lazy Sunday afternoon with tea, cakes and games are very welcome to come join us.\r\n\r\nPeople usually bring along a range of games, and you're welcome to bring along your game of choice. Although we're selling this as a board game afternoon, if there is anything else you're keen to play (safely) within the confines of a coffee shop then we'd love to give it a go.\r\n\r\nDue to the increasing popularity of the event, we will now be playing games at both Urban Coffee (30 Church Street) and Coffee Lounge (10-11 Navigation Street).","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Afternoon Play Boardgames","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/coffee-lounge/2013/06/02/afternoon-play-boardgames","date_range":" 2 Jun 2013","description":"Afternoon Play is a casual monthly board game meet up on the first Sunday of the month. Those who like the thought of spending a lazy Sunday afternoon with tea, cakes and games are very welcome to come join us.\r\n\r\nPeople usually bring along a range of games, and you're welcome to bring along your game of choice. Although we're selling this as a board game afternoon, if there is anything else you're keen to play (safely) within the confines of a coffee shop then we'd love to give it a go.\r\n\r\nDue to the increasing popularity of the event, we will now be playing games at both Urban Coffee (30 Church Street) and Coffee Lounge (10-11 Navigation Street).","venue":{"title":"Coffee Lounge","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/coffee-lounge"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Volunteer Centre Marketplace ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/bvsc/2013/06/03/-/2013/06/06/volunteer-centre-marketplace","date_range":" 3 Jun 2013 -  6 Jun 2013","description":"The Volunteer Centre will be transformed into a marketplace during Volunteers Week (3-7 June) where you can shop for new opportunities. \r\nSeveral businesses from around Birmingham will be showcasing their volunteering opportunities and giving you the chance to get involved. This is a great way for you to meet with businesses and discuss what they have to offer. There are endless benefits to volunteering which could boost your CV, gain skills or simply just give you the satisfaction of helping others. If you are interested, pop into the Volunteer Centre and find out more about Volunteers\u2019 Week and volunteering opportunities.\r\n","venue":{"title":"BVSC","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/bvsc"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Volunteer Centre Marketplace ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/bvsc/2013/06/03/-/2013/06/06/volunteer-centre-marketplace","date_range":" 3 Jun 2013 -  6 Jun 2013","description":"The Volunteer Centre will be transformed into a marketplace during Volunteers Week (3-7 June) where you can shop for new opportunities. \r\nSeveral businesses from around Birmingham will be showcasing their volunteering opportunities and giving you the chance to get involved. This is a great way for you to meet with businesses and discuss what they have to offer. There are endless benefits to volunteering which could boost your CV, gain skills or simply just give you the satisfaction of helping others. If you are interested, pop into the Volunteer Centre and find out more about Volunteers\u2019 Week and volunteering opportunities.\r\n","venue":{"title":"BVSC","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/bvsc"},"genre":{"title":"Community","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/community"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."}]}