BOM (Birmingham Open Media) has announced the purchase of 120 - 122 Great Barr Street in Digbeth Birmingham for its future, permanent home.

BOM has bought this prominently located freehold property outright - which is situated next to Digbeth Loc Studios. The building purchase ensures BOM’s long-term presence in the city and positions BOM at the heart of Digbeth’s thriving creative industries.

With extensive renovations planned, BOM will sensitively restore this original Victorian seed mill, which sits directly on the Grand Union Canal towpath. One of the last remaining pieces of Victorian architecture in Digbeth, the refurbishment will bring the building up to date and fully accessible as a future-facing hub for immersive production and creative digital skills.

The building purchase marks a significant point in BOM’s expansion, 11 years since their inception. The move will enable the organisation to scale up its impact through impactful learning programmes reaching underserved young people and adults, supplying a diverse talent pipeline for the region’s creative industries.

Situated in Digbeth, BOM’s new home places it alongside artist run spaces like Grand Union Studios, who recently acquired Junction Works as their new permanent home on Fazeley Street, and future content hubs such as BBC and Digbeth Loc Studios.

Works are expected to complete in time for BOM’s relocation to Digbeth in late 2027. The purchase was made possible through financial support from the Community Ownership Fund and Community Infrastructure Levy funding from Birmingham City Council.

To keep up to date and for further information visit: bom.org.uk