001 | International Day of Birmingham: What's got us feeling bullish about Brum?

Become a Brumbassador and carry on the conversation. -- Welcome to the first ever episode of Brumbassadors: Why Birmingham Means Business - the podcast championing Birmingham, brought to you by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and Steam House. In this first episode, the GBCC's CEO Henrietta Brealey is joined by Stuart Cain, chief executive at Edgbaston Stadium, and Alex Nicholson-Evans, city curator director behind Birmingham Light Festival, Birmingham Restaurant Festival and the new Birmingham Jewellery Biennial. Ahead of International Day of Birmingham on 24 September, Stuart and Alex share what's got them feeling bullish about the city right now - from the Jewellery Quarter's Worldcraft City status to Edgbaston's Ashes 2027 preparations and Birmingham's food scene. They also set out a simple call to action for every listener - share what you love about Birmingham and challenge anyone talking the city down. In this episode: What International Day of Birmingham is, where it came from, and what's on for 24 September What's got Stuart and Alex feeling bullish about Birmingham right now Birmingham's World Craft City status for jewellery and the new Jewellery Biennial Edgbaston's Ashes preparations and the new Radisson RED hotel Snack time - top picks from Birmingham's food scene -- More from Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sign up to the Greater Birmingham Business News daily newsletter. Follow on LinkedIn and Instagram. More from STEAMhouse Visit the STEAMhouse website. Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.