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Birmingham · Midlands · On tour

Entertainment that actually works.

Birmingham’s leading LGBTQ+ events company. Quizz nights, BeatsBingo, karaoke and corporate events, plus honest consulting for venues when the numbers aren’t adding up.

What we do

Four ways we get a room going.

Quizz, Bingo, Karaoke, Corporate — each built for your room, your crowd and your culture.

Quizz Nights

From Speedquizzes and traditional pub Quizzes to themed nights on anything from Pokemon to Taylor Swift — if it’s a ‘Thing’ it can be a quiz.

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From Speedquizzes and Traditional pub Quizzes, to Themed Quizzes on subjects as weird and broad as Pokemon to Taylor Swift, if it’s a ‘Thing’ it can be turned into a quiz. Yes we have also written a quiz on UK pensions law and implementation for a corporate client.

Our interactive quiz nights bring teams of all ages together, giving a balanced and fun night out — which is guaranteed to bring out the competitive streak in everyone.

So if you’re wanting something new for your venue, build the work social, or even something to keep your wedding guests occupied whilst the photos are being taken, get in touch today.

BeatsBingo

The next generation of Music Bingo — everyone plays from 8 to 108, any theme, no musical knowledge needed.

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The next generation of Music Bingo is here and everyone can play from 8 to 108. Pick a theme for your rounds or leave it in our capable hands to choose the tracks to get you singing and winning. From pop classics, reggae and show tunes to Eurovision and Halloween Spook-tacular tracks, we have a huge library of videos to use and make it an event to remember. BeatsBingo is really accessible, needs no musical knowledge and the rules are so simple you’ll be wondering why you haven’t done it before.

So if you need a Showtunes night at the launch of your new production, a 1950 and 60s knees up or a Taylor Swift special, we have you covered.

Karaoke

You either love it or hate it — until Krys gets the room going, in the right key or deliberately wrong.

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You’re either a person who loves it or hates it (or at least hates it until someone murders a track you love and you know you can do it so much better — perhaps after a glass of wine). Don’t worry if people are shy to start, Krys will always get them going, sometimes in the right key, sometimes deliberately in the wrong key — if your night is getting the same semi-pro singers hogging the mic — as it’s about the participation not the quality.

1000s of songs available, across all the musical genres and no banned songs lists, unless the venue insists there is to be absolutely no Barbie Girl or Wonderwall. We host it, you sing it, we give you applause. Whilst we can’t always make you sound amazing, and like your heroes, we do try.

So if you are a pub wanting a new night, a care home wanting to help the residents with something different, get in touch.

Corporate Events

Christmas parties, team building, product launches. Nothing off the shelf — your culture and brand, shining through.

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Getting the right culture in a business is hard work. We know, Krys specialised in that for many years. So if you are stuck with working out what to do for the work Christmas Party? Got a team building day or night and need something to help people let off steam at the end of the day? Want to launch a new product and celebrate the amazing work of your team? We can build you the perfect fun session you need, nothing is off the shelf, and we always ensure your culture and brand shines.

Events diary

What’s on — and try a round on us.

Real nights running right now. Plus a five-question taste of the quiz format on the right.

One-off 2026-04-21

Quiz Cover Night

Next: 7:30pm

The Rose Villa Tavern, Jewellery Quarter

£3 per person

Krys covering the regular quiz host at The Rose Villa. Just turn up and play — no booking needed, teams of any size welcome.

Just turn up
Weekly every Wednesday

The Maddest Quizz Night in the JQ

Next: 7:30pm

Temper & Brown, Jewellery Quarter

£3 per person

Teams of up to six — solo players very welcome (and you don't have to share the prizes). Bar tabs and more up for grabs. You'll need the SpeedQuizzing app to play, but don't panic — Krys will get you set up before the fun starts.

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Monthly last Tuesday of month

Birmingham's Only Football SpeedQuiz

Next: 8pm

Temper & Brown, Jewellery Quarter

£3 per person

The football knowledge quiz for people who actually know their stuff. SpeedQuizzing format — fast rounds, live scoring, loud atmosphere.

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Areas served

Birmingham base. Midlands-first. Further when the gig’s right.

We cover Birmingham and the wider Midlands as standard, with regular bookings across the region. We also travel further afield for the right gig.

  • Birmingham
  • West Bromwich
  • Walsall
  • Wolverhampton
  • Coventry
  • Hinckley
  • Leicester
  • London

Outside these areas? Just ask.

Consulting

Sometimes the entertainment is sorted, but the business needs work.

Customer numbers dropping off, events that used to pack the place now barely filling half the room, staff who seem to change every few weeks, or finances that just don’t make sense.

Most venue problems aren’t actually about the venue itself — they’re about understanding customers and operational alignment.

Ready to have an honest conversation about your venue?

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  1. Analyse what’s actually happening

    Not what you think is happening, but what the numbers and customer behaviour really tell you.

  2. Identify the gaps

    Where your operation isn’t matching what your customers actually want.

  3. Create practical solutions

    That work with your budget, your staff, and your venue’s reality.

  4. Plan sustainable growth

    That doesn’t rely on you working 80-hour weeks forever.

Testimonials

People we’ve made smile.

The venue staff and our regulars loved the night. Turning up on time, fully prepared and totally engaging — it was a breath of fresh air.

Jamie Venue

We love coming to your quiz nights each week. Nobody else would even think of doing a round on Greggs and Deluxe Paint colours.

Alex Regular guest

Absolute pleasure working with Krys. His technical know-how for troubleshooting issues is amazing — fixing problems we had been told just couldn’t be fixed.

Rae Consulting client

Gallery

Every photo, every caption, straight from the nights we’ve actually done.

150 Quizz Night Winners - Here are some of our teams
150 Quizz Night Winners - Here are some of our teams
Are you Quizzing — Join Krys and win
Are you Quizzing — Join Krys and win
Beat Bingo Winners - Beers, Cash and food prizes up for grabs
Beat Bingo Winners - Beers, Cash and food prizes up for grabs
Banging out the Tunes at Karaoke
Banging out the Tunes at Karaoke
Bringing the fun at Corporate Events
Bringing the fun at Corporate Events
They won the Jackpot Night £250 top prize
They won the Jackpot Night £250 top prize
Karaoke can be scary when you realise the high notes are coming
Karaoke can be scary when you realise the high notes are coming
Yes we allow Wonderwall - it gets the crowd singing off key too
Yes we allow Wonderwall - it gets the crowd singing off key too
Sometimes the Boss has to DJ too
Sometimes the Boss has to DJ too
Beat Bingo Winners
Beat Bingo Winners
150 Quizz Night Winners - Here are some of our teams
150 Quizz Night Winners - Here are some of our teams
Are you Quizzing — Join Krys and win
Are you Quizzing — Join Krys and win
Beat Bingo Winners - Beers, Cash and food prizes up for grabs
Beat Bingo Winners - Beers, Cash and food prizes up for grabs
Banging out the Tunes at Karaoke
Banging out the Tunes at Karaoke
Bringing the fun at Corporate Events
Bringing the fun at Corporate Events
They won the Jackpot Night £250 top prize
They won the Jackpot Night £250 top prize
Karaoke can be scary when you realise the high notes are coming
Karaoke can be scary when you realise the high notes are coming
Yes we allow Wonderwall - it gets the crowd singing off key too
Yes we allow Wonderwall - it gets the crowd singing off key too
Sometimes the Boss has to DJ too
Sometimes the Boss has to DJ too
Beat Bingo Winners
Beat Bingo Winners

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New writing, roughly fortnightly.

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FAQs

Quick answers to common questions.

How much do your quiz nights cost?

It depends on what you need. A weekly pub quiz is a different beast to a corporate night with custom content, branded materials and a full sound setup. Rather than throw a number at you that doesn’t mean anything, just get in touch and I’ll give you a straight answer based on what you’re actually after. No faff, no hard sell.

What equipment do you bring?

We come with everything — microphones, mixer, the works. Most of the time we just plug in and get going with whatever the venue already has. If I’m not sure your setup will do the trick, I’ll pop in before the night for a quick look. The last thing any of us wants is to be untangling cables while your punters are already three rounds in.

Do you travel outside Birmingham?

Yes, and we do it regularly. West Brom, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Hinckley, Leicester — and sometimes London when the right gig comes up. Further afield than that, just ask. Travel charges may apply depending on where you are, but it’s rarely a dealbreaker.

Can you do custom content?

Yes. Company trivia, local knowledge rounds, themed nights, industry-specific questions — all of it. I’ve written rounds about Greggs menu items and Deluxe Paint colour palettes. If it exists, it can be a quiz round. Venues with a regular night tend to get a bit of that local flavour built in over time anyway.

How far ahead do I need to book?

Two to four weeks gives us the best chance of making it work, especially for weekends. That said, I do take last-minute bookings when I’m free — worth asking rather than assuming. Rush bookings after 10pm carry an additional charge, just so you know upfront.

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About

Mostly me behind the mic.

Krys is the founder — bright red hair, big grin, and even bigger energy — hosting Wednesday nights at Temper & Brown. Since 2020, DotAltEvents has served pubs, bars and venues across the Midlands and beyond. Music taste ranges from bluesy jazz to K-pop.

Mostly me behind the mic, with a trusted pool of casuals I can call on when a gig needs more hands. No corporate middlemen, no agency mark-ups — just the person you’ll actually get on the night.

Birmingham’s leading LGBTQ+ events company — creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels comfortable enough to actually enjoy themselves.

Krys Barron, founder and host
Founded
2020
Years running
6
Service areas
8
Events hosted and counting
284

Ready for a night that actually lands?

Pick whichever way in works for you.