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SEPTEMBER
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WHAT’S ON AT TOWN HALL SYMPHONY HALL RESIDENT ORCHESTRA
ASSOCIATE ARTISTS
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Ex Cathedra, Birmingham City Organist Thomas Trotter, Black Voices
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11AM
Sat 7
10:30AM Symphony Hall
167TH BRITISH OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS SOLD OUT The British Open is regarded not only as the oldest brass contest in the world, but also the most difficult title to win, presents the top British bands – including Cory, Black Dyke, Grimethorpe, Fairey and Fodens.
3PM
Town Hall
MALORIE BLACKMAN IN CONVERSATION Join legendary author Malorie Blackman as she introduces us to her long-awaited new novel Crossfire, the latest title in her ground-breaking Noughts & Crosses series.
Sun 8
2:30PM
Symphony Hall Stage
BRASS BAND GALA The most successful contesting bands in the world, Black Dyke Band and Cory Band are set to return to the Symphony Hall Stage.
Mon 9
7:30PM Symphony Hall
STEPHEN FRY - MYTHOS: A TRILOGY – GODS Stephen Fry divides his gripping tales of love and war, debauchery and revenge into three full-length shows as Gods takes us from primordial chaos to the creation of the dazzling Greek pantheon.
Tue 10
7:30PM Town Hall
THE VOICE OF THE MOODY BLUES - JUSTIN HAYWARD ALL THE WAY IN CONCERT LIMITED AVAILABILITY The possessor of one of the most recognisable voices in rock, Justin Hayward will be performing songs from his acclaimed solo albums – All The Way is the name of a recent compilation album - as well as Moody Blues favourites.
7:30PM
STEPHEN FRY - MYTHOS: A TRILOGY - HEROES Stephen Fry divides his gripping tales of love and war, debauchery and revenge into three full-length shows as Heroes recounts the escapades of Perseus, Heracles and Theseus.
Wed 11
Moseley Park
Symphony Hall
MOSELEY FOLK & ARTS FESTIVAL 2019 Moseley Folk & Arts Festival is set to return to the beautiful Moseley Park in 2019 from 30th August to 1st September. Every year people from across Birmingham and beyond flock to the park to witness a healthy mix of traditional, contemporary and downright experimental Folk, World and Roots music.
7:30PM Town Hall
LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT Last Podcast on the Left barrels headlong into all things horror — as hosts Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski cover dark subjects spanning Jeffrey Dahmer, werewolves, Jonestown, iconic hauntings, the history of war crimes, and more.
7:30PM Symphony Hall
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the entire film in High Definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the Czech National Symphony Orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live.
TOWN HALL SYMPHONY HALL’S REGGAE CHOIR FREE Join Carol Pemberton MBE and Celia Wickham-Anderson and learn how to sing classic reggae songs. Find out more at thsh.co.uk Every Friday, 6:30PM – 8:30PM.
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“HAVE PATIENCE, BE WHO YOU ARE, DON’T ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE DEFINED, GIVE THANKS AND EMBRACE THE CHANGE” DR LAURA MVULA
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The acclaimed British singer and composer Laura Mvula received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University at Symphony Hall this Summer. The music composition graduate and city native was conferred the honour marking her outstanding contribution to music before an audience of music and art graduates at the world-renowned Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Tuesday 23 July. After receiving the award by Birmingham City University Vice-Chancellor Philip Plowden, and following a warm welcome by the Chancellor Sir Lenny Henry, Ivor Novello award winner and former Alumna of the Year Dr Mvula took the opportunity to share a few words of wisdom with the University’s latest graduates, saying, “There’s no rush, despite the pressures and pace of our modern, millennial life. I urge you to have patience, be who you are, don’t allow yourself to be defined, give thanks and embrace the change.” In her acceptance speech, the ‘Sing to the Moon’ star referenced her musical journey to date and paid a tearful tribute to her parents and siblings, saying, “I was raised in a family of faith-led musicians – so music and truth were our everyday language. I was taught to embrace the excitement and turbulence of a creative musician’s life with the goal being to make music that was honest, innovative, from the heart.” Recognised as one of the brightest musical talents to emerge from the city in recent
years, following a place on the Brits Critic’s Choice Award shortlist Laura achieved mainstream global success in 2013 with the release of breakout single ‘Green Garden’ and debut album Sing to the Moon that year, landing her first of two Mercury Prize nominations. Crowned MOBO Best Female Act and Best R&B Act 2013, Birmingham City University Alumna of the Year in 2014, and Ivor Novello Album Award winner in 2017, the 32-year-old laid foundations for her career following her graduation from the prestigious Conservatoire as a member of Town Hall Symphony Hall’s associate artists, Black Voices and in the role as director of Lichfield Community Gospel Choir. The musician spoke candidly about losing out on a Brit Award (Best Female Solo Artist, 2014) to fellow pop star Ellie Goulding, as well as the stage fright she has faced in the past, by explaining, “There have been many times where I have had to find my way back to my foundation to begin again. Back to the Green Garden of Kings Heath, back to the practice room corridors, and back to this hall. It’s difficult to describe the depth of honour and thanks I feel to be conferred an Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.”
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Thu 12
7:30PM Symphony Hall
Sat 14
7:30PM
Symphony Hall
LAST NIGHT OF THE ROTARY PROMS 2019 This is the third time the Rotary Club of Birmingham has promoted “The Last Night of the Rotary Proms” with the CBSO, Anthony Inglis and one of the great Welsh Choirs providing two and a half hours of orchestral and choral entertainment to match the best anywhere.
Sun 15
12PM
Town Hall
PCA MIDLANDS An association for bodybuilding and fitness – one that puts the athletes first – has been formed with the primary goal: the evolution of physical culture.
STEPHEN FRY - MYTHOS: A TRILOGY - MEN Stephen Fry divides his gripping tales of love and war, debauchery and revenge into three full-length shows as Men plunges us into the heat of the Trojan War – and Odysseus’s treacherous journey back home.
7:30PM Symphony Hall
HOZIER SOLD OUT Hozier, who first rose to prominence following the release of his globally successful, triple platinum single Take Me To Church, will embark on a UK & European tour with one of the stops at Symphony Hall this September. Following the release of his new album, Wasteland, Baby!, this tour will see the Irish musician perform some of his records old and new.
Tue 17
7:30PM Symphony Hall
BIRMINGHAM CLASSICAL PRESENT BRITTEN-SHOSTAKOVICH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Two great 20th century composers and a friendship that crossed cultures are the inspiration behind this superb new multinational orchestra, tonight making their UK premier.
Thu 19
7:30PM
Town Hall
TAPE FACE New Jokes, New Props, Same Tape. After storming into America and being seen by 51 million people online, TAPE FACE lands back on UK soil and hits the road. Grab a ticket and prepare for another storm.
Fri 20
7PM
Hare & Hounds
JAZZLINES PRESENT THEON CROSS Leftfoot & Town Hall Symphony Hall’s Jazzlines team up once again to bring you Theon Cross at Hare & Hounds, a London based Tuba player and composer and is one of the key components of the city’s thriving young jazz scene.
7:30PM
Symphony Hall
BRADLEY WIGGINS: AN EVENING WITH Join Britain’s most decorated Olympian Sir Bradley Wiggins as he tours theatres throughout the UK with his insightful and at times hilarious live show.
4:30PM
Town Hall
GOSPEL XPLOSION AWARDS Gospel Xplosion announces their 4th prestigious Gospel Xplosion Awards 2019. The awards ceremony celebrates Gospel Artists worldwide and Media Publicist here in the UK.
Sat 21
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Sun 22
7:30PM Town Hall
Mon 23
7:30PM
Town Hall
RICHARD DAWKINS Should we believe in God? Do we need God in order to explain the existence of the universe? Do we need God in order to be good? Join Richard Dawkins as he helps us rethink the Big Questions, and challenges us all, young and old, to understand how our world came into being.
Tue 24
7:30PM
Symphony Hall
KEANE SOLD OUT After months of speculation, Keane, one of Britain’s most beloved bands are back with a brand new album out featuring the powerful first single The Way I Feel.
Wed 25
7:30PM Town Hall
AVERAGE WHITE BAND ‘PERSON TO PERSON TOUR’ SOLD OUT AWB: One of the top Soul, R & B, and Funk groups, first known for the timeless instrumental hit Pick Up the Pieces.
Thu 26
7:30PM Symphony Hall
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENT A CHILD OF OUR TIME Michael Tippett’s A Child of our Time is Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla’s personal choice of masterpiece to open our new season: a true classic, with worldclass performers.
Fri 27
7:30PM
Symphony Hall
ANT MIDDLETON - MIND OVER MUSCLE SOLD OUT Born in Portsmouth and raised in rural France, Ant Middleton set his sights on a career in the armed forces and didn’t stop striving until he achieved his goal. A brand new show for 2019 from the star of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins!
Sat 28
7PM
Symphony Hall
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENT SHEKU PLAYS ELGAR British music spans centuries as well as continents, and today Mirga and the CBSO embark on a truly fantastic adventure in time and space – featuring Midlands-born cello superstar Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Elgar’s hugely popular Cello Concerto.
7:30PM
Town Hall
PENGUIN CAFÉ Penguin Cafe was founded in 2009 by Arthur Jeffes, following in the footsteps of his father, Simon Jeffes of the iconic Penguin Cafe Orchestra.
Sun 29
7:30PM
Town Hall
HAPPY MUM, HAPPY BABY: LIVE Following the success of her first live event; Author, Podcaster, Presenter, YouTuber, Mother, Wife - Giovanna Fletcher has announced her first ever Happy Mum, Happy Baby UK tour.
Mon 30
1PM
Town Hall
LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT – THOMAS TROTTER Hope and glory: Birmingham City Organist Thomas Trotter launches the season with a great British celebration.
PAUL SIMON’S GRACELAND PERFORMED BY THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR The London African Gospel Choir will perform the classic Paul Simon album Graceland in full live on stage.
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Town Hall Symphony Hall have launched a major capital project – Making an Entrance. This transformation of the foyers in Symphony Hall will provide local, regional and national communities with a musical hub, boasting brand-new spaces for informal performances, along with improved bars, increased seating, refurbished toilets and accessible toilets on every level plus a brand-new city cafÊ. During your forthcoming visits to Symphony Hall, as the work takes place, please be aware that there will be reduced foyer space. Nevertheless, we remain committed to providing you with a first-class experience throughout your visit. You will still be able to enter the venue from The ICC mall, access bars and pre-order interval drinks and access toilets. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you to our world-class concert hall.