Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

CBSO keeps Andris Nelsons until 2014

The Latvian conductor's contract is extended after a triumphant first season.

15 July 2009 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Plans revealed for the new Library of Birmingham

Mecanoo's design wraps the building in metal rings, with roof gardens looking out over the city.

3 April 2009 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Julie Walters to get a star on the Walk of Stars

The Smethwick-born actress follows Ozzy Osbourne, Jasper Carrott and Noddy Holder.

7 October 2008 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Seven architects shortlisted for the new city library

Foster and Partners and OMA are among the names chosen from more than 100 entries.

27 March 2008 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Jewellery Quarter should bid for World Heritage status, report says

The quarter still makes 40 per cent of the UK's jewellery and has the world's largest Assay Office.

15 January 2008 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Noddy Holder gets his Walk of Stars honour

The Slade singer is presented with his star on a canal boat during the Christmas light parade.

9 December 2007 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Town Hall reopens after 11 years

A £35 million restoration brings music back to the 1834 hall in Victoria Square.

4 October 2007 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Jasper Carrott gets his star on Broad Street

The Acocks Green comedian is presented with his star in front of 10,000 people at ArtsFest.

16 September 2007 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Ozzy Osbourne honoured with a star on Broad Street

"I am really honoured," the Aston-born Black Sabbath singer told the crowd.

7 July 2007 · Source: Wikipedia

Arts and Culture

Black Sabbath enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Aston band are inducted in New York, seven years after Ozzy turned down a nomination.

14 March 2006 · Source: Wikipedia