Birmingham buzz band Swim Deep are headlining at the city’s oldest music venue. Emerging from the ‘B-town’ scene alongside friends and fellow bands Peace and JAWS, the four-piece psych-rock and beach grunge outfit have seen support from NME, as well as airplay on national stations including 6Music, Radio 1 and XFM.

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Jamie Oliver and Alex James once again host their family food and music festival at James’ idyllic farm. The Big Feastival features some of the UK’s finest chefs and food producers along with sets from top bands such as Rizzle Kicks, Lianne La Havas and Basement Jaxx. With oodles of exciting things for little people like a vintage funfair, big top and high jinx with CBeebies Justin Fletcher, this is a real feel good family affair.

Visit: www.thebigfeastival.com

This is your chance to perform in front of judges from the music and entertainment industry including National Radio BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM, Choice FM, regional press, celebrity judges and record labels. There are over £50,000 worth of prizes and a chance to perform in front of a packed out crowd within The O2 in London.

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The Championship returns to Nailcote Hall to once again play host to a huge array of big names from the world of golf and well-known celebrities from the world of television, sport and the media.

Visit www.nailcotehall.co.uk

Southside has teamed up with West Midlands group Tai Chi Stuff to offer free classes to visitors to the district. Classes will be held on Monday – Friday 12:45 – 1:30pm in the centre of the Arcadian. Sessions will be headed up by Tai Chi Stuff chief instructor Steve Jones and training partner Keith Leonard.

Visit www.enjoysouthside.co.uk

Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra became one of the world’s best known and greatest recording bands releasing a huge list of hit records including the legendary Mr Blue Sky. Come and celebrate one of Brum’s finest with the incredible ELO Experience.

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Now running for its third year, the Summer School offers young people the opportunity to develop and share their theatre skills over an intensive week of workshops and rehearsals. Open to anyone aged eight – 16 years.

Visit www.belgrade.co.uk

Leading cultivated plant conservation charity, Plant Heritage, is celebrating its 35^th birthday by showcasing 35 stunning National Collections in support of the charity’s work. As part of its celebrations, the National Collection of Sanguisorba in Baginton will be opening to visitors.

Visit www.plantheritage.com

Heartbreak Productions perform Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic in Packwood’s glorious Yew Garden, bring a picnic and booking essential.

Visit  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/packwood-house

Featuring around 250 exhibitors from across the UK, Europe and America this is Britain’s largest vetted and datelined antiques fair. It is a major international event for all collectors, with prices from less than £10 to more than £100,000.

Visit www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk