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Concerts & Events

Looking for new musical experiences? Join us for concerts filled with never before heard pieces, cosy events with composers, and beautifully intense soundscapes. Made in Birmingham, performed worldwide. Make new musical connections, and experience something out of the ordinary with BCMG.

Blind Tom and AI: Exploring Music and Subjectivity

Blind Tom and AI: Exploring Music and Subjectivity

George Lewis discusses robots, slavery and music in a free public lecture at the University of Birmingham ahead of the UK premiere of "...and other spirits" Read more

Start: 19th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

End: 19th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 14th May, 2026

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Location: The Dome Room, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT

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Still Life

Still Life

A propulsive summer concert blending rural and urban life with Sound Investment premieres by Katherine Balch and George Lewis. Read more

Start: 21st June, 2026 at 4:30pm

End: 21st June, 2026 at 6:00pm

Published: 12th December, 2025

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Location: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

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BCMG Young Composers at Winterbourne

BCMG Young Composers at Winterbourne

Discover new compositions by young talents aged 11-14, performed by Colette Overdijk and Charlotte Skinner. Read more

Start: 5th July, 2026 at 3:00pm

End: 5th July, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 13th May, 2026

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Location: Winterbourne Gardens, 58 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham, B152RT

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Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Pianist John Reid activates Angela de la Cruz’s Upright Piano at Ikon Gallery. A rare chance to hear the sculpture as a playable instrument. Read more

Start: 18th July, 2026 at 2:30pm

End: 18th July, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th May, 2026

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Location: IKON Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Birmingham, B1 2HS

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Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Pianist John Reid activates Angela de la Cruz’s Upright Piano at Ikon Gallery. A rare chance to hear the sculpture as a playable instrument. Read more

Start: 28th August, 2026 at 2:30pm

End: 28th August, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th May, 2026

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Location: IKON Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Birmingham, B1 2HS

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Cycle the Score

Cycle the Score

Experience Birmingham in motion with this unique musical journey on two wheels. Bring your bike. Bring your curiosity. And be part of the performance. Read more

Start: 20th September, 2026 at 3:00pm

End: 20th September, 2026 at 6:30pm

Published: 9th June, 2026

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Location: Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH

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The Relatives

The Relatives

What remains of a family whose home keeps disappearing? Ground-breaking visual technology meets live opera in Berlin. Read more

Start: 8th November, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 8th November, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 1st May, 2026

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Location: Tischlerei — Deutsche Oper Berlin, Zillestraße 63, Berlin, 10585

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Listen Imagine Compose Primary Teacher Twilight - Autumn 2026

Listen Imagine Compose Primary Teacher Twilight - Autumn 2026

Join BCMG for a fun and practical twilight CPD session exploring composing in the primary school classroom as part of our Listen Imagine Compose Primary project. Read more

Start: 12th November, 2026 at 4:00pm

End: 12th November, 2026 at 6:00pm

Published: 15th April, 2026

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Location: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

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    Free, creative and fun music workshops for children in School Years 3 - 6 (ages 7 - 11). All welcome, whether you play a musical instrument or not.

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    Join us in exploring the connections between nature and humankind in the enchanting TREE Concert. Expect eco-friendly treats, insights from composers, and a dramatic performance from our amazing ensemble. Featuring the world premiere of Christian Mason’s new Sound Investment commission and the textural Concertini by Helmut Lachenmann.

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    As the nights get darker and longer, we spend more time under the stars than any other time of the year. Join Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in the stunning new Symphony Hall foyer for an evening of nocturnal music this November.

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