When we talk about Birmingham and music, it is very easy to talk about the big names. Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne. Duran Duran. UB40. And we should. These artists have played a huge part in Birmingham's musical history, and their stories deserve to be told and celebrated. But when I think about the Birmingham Music Museum, I don't want it to be a museum that only tells the stories of people who became famous. Because Birmingham's music story is much bigger than that. There i

When people talk about music cities, certain places usually come to mind. Liverpool, Manchester and London are often mentioned, and quite rightly. They have incredible musical histories and have produced artists and sounds that have travelled all over the world. But what about Birmingham? For me, Birmingham should be right up there with them. This is a city that has produced some extraordinary music and some extraordinary musicians. It is a city that has been home to differen

I have lived in Birmingham my whole life, and like a lot of people who call this city home, I have seen how much music is part of Birmingham’s identity. I’ve always been interested in people and their stories, and I think that is a big part of why the idea of a Birmingham Music Museum has stayed with me. Music has a way of connecting people. It can take you back to a particular time, a particular place, or a particular person, and sometimes a song can bring back a memory tha