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23rd July, 2010Chris Tarrant next to be honoured on Walk of Stars
Radio and television presenter Chris Tarrant will be in Birmingham in August to be the next celebrity honoured on the city’s Walk of Stars. Chris will receive his star from on Thursday 5th August, at The Lord’s Taverner Eve of Edgbaston dinner at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Speaking earlier about the presentation ...
4th May, 2010Joan Armatrading awarded Broad Street Walk of Stars
Three times Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading received her much deserved Walk of Stars honour on Saturday night at Symphony Hall, Broad Street. In front of a sold out auditorium Joan received her star from the Lord Mayor’s Deputy, ...
21st April, 2010Joan Armatrading is our next addition to the Walk of Stars
Three times Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading will be on Broad Street, Birmingham in May where she will be the next celebrity to receive her much deserved Walk of Stars honour. Joan will receive the star from the Lord ...
25th March, 2010Beverley Knight honoured on Broad Street Walk of Stars
The UK’s queen of soul, Beverley Knight was on Broad Street on Saturday to be honoured on the city’s Walk of Stars. Beverley received her star infront of a crowd of 400 fans in Symphony Hall, where she also performed her latest single and previous hit, ‘Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda’. Speaking ...
12th March, 2010Send Beverley Knight your star congratulation messages
The UK’s queen of soul, Beverley Knight will be at Symphony Hall, Broad Street, on Saturday March 20th to be honoured on the city’s Walk of Stars. Beverley will receive her star and perform her latest single ‘Soul Survivor’ following a question and answer session hosted by Jo Russell from BRMB’s ...
10th March, 2010Beverley Knight on Broad Street Walk of Stars
The UK’s queen of soul, Beverley Knight will be on Broad Street, Birmingham later this month to be honoured on the city’s Walk of Stars. Beverley will receive her star from on Saturday the 20th March, at 11am on the stage of ...
4th January, 2010Lenny Henry honoured on Broad Street Walk of Stars
Dudley comedian, writer and actor Lenny Henry is the latest celebrity to be honoured on the Broad Street Walk of Stars. A crowd of 350 gathered at Jongleurs, Broad Street on Saturday to watch Lenny received his star from Birmingham Lord Mayor, ...
26th November, 2009A Cracker of a ‘Walk of Star’ this Christmas – Mr Lenny Henry!
Dudley comedian, writer and actor Lenny Henry will be on Broad Street, Birmingham next month to be honoured on the city’s Walk of Stars. Lenny will receive his star from Birmingham Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Wilkes whilst in the city headlining ‘Rock ...
23rd November, 2009Adrian Chiles wants a Walk of Star!
The latest celebrity to publicly state that they want to be honoured with a Broad Street Walk of Star is television personality Adrian Chiles. Previous admissions from Frank Skinner, Jamelia and Roy Wood show that the stars are now hot property with Birmingham celebs. Following his attendance at Saturdays Walk ...
23rd November, 2009Gary Newbon next on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Birmingham television personality Gary Newbon will be on Broad Street next month to be honoured by the city’s Walk of Stars. Gary, who has previously won three awards from the Royal Television Society, will be ...
23rd November, 2009Julie Walters on the Walk of Stars
Much-loved actress Julie Walters was on stage in Birmingham this week to be honoured by the city’s Walk of Stars. The BAFTA winner was welcomed by an audience of special guests at the city's Repertory Theatre (The REP) in Centenary Square ...
23rd November, 2009Ray Graydon humbled at Walk of Star accolade
Former Walsall FC Manager, Ray Graydon received a warm welcome at Bank’s Stadium during Saturday’s clash with Exeter City. Ray was present at the game to receive his Broad Street Walk of Star accolade after being voted on to the city’s ...
11th September, 2009Fans decide Ray Graydon is the man for the star
Earlier this month, the Broad Street Business Improvement District in conjunction with Walsall Football Club launched a public vote to decide which who would receive a coveted Walk of Star on Birmingham’s Broad Street. Nine Walsall legends, spanning the last seven decades, were nominated by the club and went head-to-head ...
17th August, 2009Gil Merrick wins BCFC Walk of Stars vote
A fortnight ago the Broad Street Business Improvement District launched a public vote to decide which Birmingham City FC legend would receive a coveted Walk of Star honour on Birmingham’s Broad Street. Eight great players were nominated by the club and nine days of public voting on the Walk of ...
6th August, 2009Birmingham City Football Club to join Broad Street Walk of Stars
The Broad Street Walk of Stars is all about football this summer and now you can vote for a Birmingham City player to be honoured with a star. Following May’s presentations to Aston Villa’s European Cup Winning Team of ’82 and West Bromwich Albion’s Tony ‘Bomber’ Brown, voting for the Birmingham ...
30th June, 2009Frank Skinner is next for a star!
Following the Walk of Star presentation to Baggies legend, Tony Brown, the Walk of Stars is now set to honour Baggies super fan, Frank Skinner, this August 1st. Stand-up comedian and television personality, Frank was born in Sandwell General House in 1957 and grew up in Oldbury. Speaking about his ...
18th May, 2009West Bromwich Albion’s Tony ‘Bomber’ Brown presented with Broad Street Walk of Star
Half time of the West Bromwich Albion v Liver pool clash saw Tony Brown presented with his Broad Street Walk of Stars honour. ...
11th May, 2009Fans decide Tony Brown is the man for the star
Earlier this month the Broad Street Business Improvement District in conjunction with West Bromwich Albion launched a public vote to decide which who would receive a coveted Walk of Star on Birmingham’s Broad Street. ...
5th May, 2009Aston Villa’s European Cup Winning Team of ’82 presented with Broad Street Walk of Star
Last night saw members of the European Cup Winning Team of ’82 presented with their Broad Street Walk of Stars honour during the half-time interval of Aston Villa’s 1-0 victory against Hull. ...
28th April, 2009Jonathan Greening speaks about his Walk of Star nomination
Jonathan Greening says he is honoured to have made the Albion shortlist for the Broad Street Walk of Stars - and claims the poll has sparked plenty of banter at the club's training ground!...
16th April, 2009West Bromwich Albion next to be celebrated on Walk of Stars
Following last months announcement that this summer the Broad Street Walk of Stars was to focus on the West Midlands world-class football clubs the voting for the West Bromwich Albion player is launched today. ...
26th March, 2009We’re all about football this summer!
The Broad Street Walk of Stars is all about football this summer! Birmingham and the West Midlands are home to a number of ...
13th March, 2009Jamelia wants a Walk of Star
Speaking to Heart FM’s Ed James, Jamelia has admitted that she wants to be included on the Broad Street Walk of Stars, Birmingham. During the interview, to be aired ...
8th December, 2008Tony Iommi set in stone
Another star to grace Broad Street is rock legend Tony Iommi the Black Sabbath guitarist. Tony was given a hero’s welcome by the rock fans that bravely showed their loyalty by standing out in the rain in ...
7th November, 2008Tony Iommi rocks onto the Walk of Star’s this November 23rd
Fresh on the heels of Julie Walter’s accepting the offer of a star (date to be confirmed), the Broad Street Business Improvement District is delighted to announce that Heaven and Hell guitarist, founding member of Black Sabbath, Grammy Award winner and king of heavy metal Tony Iommi will ...
7th October, 2008Julie Walters accepts offer of Walk of Star accolade
Fresh on the heels of ‘The Archers’ and Norman Painting accepting their Walk of Star accolades the Broad Street Business Improvement District is thrilled to announce that Oscar nominated and BAFTA winning actress Julie Walters CBE has accepted the honour of being awarded with a star on the ...
12th August, 2008The Archers’ and Norman Painting (Phil Archer) to be celebrated on Broad Street
The Broad Street Business Improvement District is delighted to announce that their next TWO ‘Walk of Star’ accolades will be presented to the cast and crew of BBC Radio Four’s ‘The Archers’ and cast member, Norman Painting, ...
29th July, 2008Murray Walker “Beyond My Wildest Dreams”
Birmingham-born Formula One legend Murray Walker said it was “beyond his wildest dreams” to have his name added to the Broad Street’s Walk of Stars. Along with Ozzy osbourne Jasper Carrott and Noddy holder Broad ...
23rd April, 2008Broad Street Is All ‘Go Go Go’ As Murray Walker is Announced
The world’s most famous iconic star of Formula 1 Racing is set to be honoured by his home city and join the exclusive Walk of Stars on Broad Street in Birmingham this summer. Murray Walker ...
15th February, 2008Latest
The Broad Street Walk Of Stars, Birmingham has been entered into the 'Centre Initiative of the Year' category and will be judged alongside other short-listed entries from Plymouth , Larne, Manchester and Wood Green. Last years Entry, Style Birmingham, won both the overall regional award and category award ...
20th January, 20082008 SET FOR MORE CELEBRATIONS
2008 is already shaping up to be a big year for the Broad Street Walk Of Stars, with The Archers, Duran Duran, and UB40 all leading the way to be the next inductees to the Walk of Stars. Broad Street Walk Of Stars has already recieved ...
9th December, 2007NODDY GET’S HIS STAR
Broad Street was buzzing once more as Christmas came early for Noddy Holder. Noddy became the third inductee on Birmingham's own Walk of Star's on Broad Street. Noddy told the thousands of fans who braved the cold it was an honour as it was ...
19th August, 2007NEW NOMINATIONS ADDED BY PUBLIC DEMAND!
Since the Walk of Stars website was launched in May 2007 there have been over 3,000 nominations by the public for stars they would like to see put up for the public vote. The top most requested names have now been added. Bill Bohanna, ...
20th July, 2007JASPER CARROTT TO BE THE NEXT STAR
Jasper Carrott has accepted the honour of being the next star on the Broad Street Walk of Stars, Birmingham. He will be presented with his star by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor ...
13th July, 2007View the Ozzy Video Now!
8th July, 2007NEXT STAR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON
We will be soon announcing the second star to be inducted onto the Broad Street Walk of Stars. Keep checking the site for the news.
7th July, 2007OZZY’S STAR NOW INSTALLED ON BROAD STREET
Due to the thousands of fans that attended Ozzy Osbourne's induction ceremony, it just wasn't possible to reveal the star within the Broad Street pavement on the day. However at 0600 hours on the 7th July 2007, ...
7th July, 2007OZZY COMES HOME TO BE OUR FIRST STAR
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne triumphantly returned to his home city on 6th July to be honoured with the first star on the Birmingham Walk of ...
16th June, 2007Ozzy’s Coming Home - July 6th 2007 3pm - 4.30pm
Ozzy Osbourne will be the first star to be inducted on to the Birmingham Walk of Stars, Broad Street on Friday July 6th 2007. The event will take place in front of the International Convention Centre on Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham City Centre. The event is free ...
16th June, 2007Ozzy Poster Campaign set for launch
In support of Ozzy's Osbourne's homecoming on July 6th to receive the first star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars, Broad Street and to play a much anticipated gig at the NIA, a massive poster campaign will be launched next week. Two high profile ...
26th May, 2007BIRMINGHAM WALK OF STARS MAKING GLOBAL NEWS
The Birmingham Walk of Stars has made headlines throughout the world, with media enquiries being received from across the globe. The website has received over 200,000 hits within a week of launch and was recently chosen by Steve Wright's Radio 2 Show as their 'Website of the Day'. The ...
26th May, 2007New stars added to vote list by public demand
Due to overwhelming demand five more nominations have been added to the Walk of Stars voting page. Sir Cliff Richard OBE, Noddy Holder, Tony Hancock, The Archers and Tiswas are all now available for public vote. Further nominations will be added ...
17th May, 2007Ozzy Osbourne to be the first star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars
The Broad Street Business Improvement District is pleased to announce that Ozzy Osbourne will be the first star to be inducted on to the Birmingham Walk of Stars, Broad Street on the 6th July. Click here to download the full press release. ...
