Birmingham Festival 23 came to a momentous close yesterday evening with a finale that featured a host of the city’s finest established and emerging music, poetry, and spoken word talent in B:Music’s Next Track.

The packed 10-day programme catered for all ages and interests, with each day beginning with welcoming participatory activities, including a regular morning slot hosted by Games Mascot Perry.

Back-to-back live and on-screen events and activities throughout each day included projects commissioned through the Made In Brum open call for community groups; and each evening a performance strand of Twilight Takeovers featured new partnerships, collectives and artists creatively collaborating to bring each day to a fabulous close.

The daily 6pm Power Hour, a range of fun easy-to-follow workouts, proved to be extremely popular with audiences grooving and moving to Bhangra, Drum n Bass, Afro-beats and Grime. On the main stage music, dance and performances filled each day with a dazzling array of talent that reflected the many cultures and interests of the city.

For more information, visit: birminghamfestival23.co.uk