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The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has committed £256,000 towards the redevelopment of Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.

The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce a new partnership with King & McGaw to make its extensive photographic archive available around the world.

Coventry UK City of Culture Trust shares an update on preparations for its year of culture, which starts on 15 May 2021 and runs for 12 months.

A “world class” entertainment venue operator is soon to be appointed for the Civic Halls, City of Wolverhampton Council has announced. 

An interactive, digital record of Coventry featuring maps and photos charting the city’s history has been launched.

Warwickshire County Cricket Club Chief Executive Stuart Cain comments on today’s announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the roadmap for lifting the national lockdown and subsequent restrictions.

Wolverhampton will now host British Art Show 9 in January 2022 after new dates for the touring exhibition were announced by organisers after consultation with all the partner cities.

Culture Coventry Trust, which manages the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, has secured grant funding of £500,000 from Arts Council England and an additional £100,000

The first ever major exhibition in the UK devoted to the 2 Tone music sensation is to be held where it all began in the city of Coventry — and members of the public are being asked to contribute their own memorabilia and memories.

Eight Coventry residents who are passionate about their communities have been chosen for a new programme with Coventry City of Culture Trust and 64 Million Artists.