Solihull Arts Complex

Get ready for an eclectic mix of entertainment, spectacular performances, and fun for all the family at Solihull Shines! 

The fundraising variety performance shines a light on the best young musicians and performers that Solihull has to offer. 

Award-nominated independent filmmaker and digital artist Nicola Prestage will be compere for the event.

Audiences can expect to enjoy music from the fantastically fun and friendly Pop Voices Youth Choir, and be entertained by the multi-award-winning performing arts school Born2Sing, along with a host of other acts. The full line-up includes:

• Japmeh Kaur Gujral (Birmingham Young Poet Laureate)
• Solihull On Stage (performing a sneak peek of their upcoming show 'The Little Mermaid')
• Pop Voices Youth Choir
• Born2Sing
• West Midlands Circus Centre, Young Aerialists
• The Core Youth Theatre
• Hadija Brittain (Solo dance performance, fusing ballroom & latin with hip hop)
• Say What?! (Theatre group for 7-13 year olds from newly arrived communities)

Those who pick up VIP tickets will also be treated to pop-up poetry on demand from poet Emily Holtom, who has a unique skill of writing bespoke poems live in response to people, places, and conversations.

The event is hosted by the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie, to celebrate her year in office and raise money for the three Mayoral charities: Cameron Grant Memorial Trust, Newlands Bishop Farm and OVOS (Our Voice, Our Services). 

VIP ticket option includes access to the Courtyard Gallery from 6pm, with exclusive pre-show entertainment, grazing boards and a complimentary drink on arrival; access to the show from 7pm; alongside a dessert platter and a complimentary drink during the interval.