B:Music unveils August to October season
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has launched its new August to October programme for 2023 which includes comedy, live music, dance and spoken word on its two world-famous stages.
The new season showcases an array of performances at Town Hall and Symphony Hall.
From the talent of hundreds of teenage musicians in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain to the stunning stage adaptation of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, August sees a varied and exciting programme.
There is plenty of live music to choose from, with everything from the 169th British Open Brass Band Championships to Panjabi MC, widely recognised as the greatest British-Asian music export ever, gracing the Symphony Hall stage in September, and October sees the return of James Martin with his brand-new live tour, as well as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert.
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the Symphony Hall stage with his show An Evening with Anton Du Beke and Friends (29 October).
With his live band, guest singer Lance Ellington, and his dancers, audiences can expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance, and laughter. Anton will be performing some of his favourite songs and dances that have inspired his career.
Crazy for comedy? B:Music is providing the laughs this Autumn with a plethora of comedy A-listers to choose from. Stand-up stars including Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up (14 September), Kae Kurd: Kurd Immunity (22 September), Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man (8 October), Sophie McCartney: Tired and Tested (19 October), John Robins: Howl (28 October) and Jen Brister: The Optimist (30 October) will be taking to the Town Hall stage for the ultimate feelgood night out.
Now in its third year, B:JazzFest will take place at Symphony Hall from Monday 7 to Friday 11 August. Following on from the success of the festival over the last two years, the week of music will showcase an array of genres and includes performances from international touring artists to rising stars.
Join Thomas Trotter on a musical journey in a concert that celebrates a remarkable 40th anniversary as Birmingham City Organist with a typically captivating programme at Symphony Hall in October. Awarded The Queen 's Medal for Music in 2020, he is among the world 's most celebrated organists and has elevated the tradition of the virtuoso organist to new heights (6 October).
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The London Community Gospel Choir at Town Hall (9 September) in an event which will see this 'national treasure ' of a choir light up the stage in their known fashion with powerful vocals, exciting musical arrangements, and a high energy performance, showcasing their most popular songs and new collaborations. Experience the astoundingly epic music of cinema 's most spine-tingling moments performed live on the Symphony Hall stage by an orchestra and choir in Symphonic Universe, presented by BBC Radio 1 's Ali Plumb (1 October).
Bring the whole family to Town Hall in August to experience The Tiger Who Came to Tea (22-26 August). This delightful show is packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos.
