Roll Through The City
Written by Girl Skate Mag
The Birmingham skate community has been growing fast, but suitable spaces for roller skating have always been few and far between. Street skating fills that gap in a way nothing else can, it brings people together, keeps the culture moving and opens the door for anyone curious enough to strap on a pair of skates and join in. We spoke to Soph about what went into making this one happen.
Behind The Skate
@sophxskates and @kwaane — better known as Silva, owner of @silvasessionz — teamed up to host a community street skate through the heart of Birmingham. Starting at the Library of Birmingham, the group rolled through the city, out to Cannon Hill Park, and looped back again.
Photo by @snipedbykim
Why It Mattered
Street skating in Birmingham was genuinely thriving in 2022 and 2023. Skaters of all levels out on the city streets, building connections, staying active, and welcoming newcomers with open arms. This event was about bringing that energy back, and creating more opportunities for the community to connect as the scene continues to grow.
More beginner skaters are joining every month, and events like this are exactly what they need, a safe, welcoming space to roll alongside more experienced skaters and feel part of something real.
The Turnout
So many people showed up. The streets were packed with wheels and good energy, exactly what Birmingham had been waiting for. It was a reminder of just how strong this community is when it comes together.
Girl Skate Mag didn't make the main skate, but later that evening they were spotted right outside the Library of Birmingham “A huge group jamming and rolling round and round in front of one of the city's most iconic buildings. We stopped briefly to watch, and it was a beautiful sight. A beautiful evening, great vibes, skaters just doing what they love out in the open. One of those moments you don't forget.”
Photo by @snipedbykim
Fuelled By Wingstop
A massive thank you to Wingstop for sponsoring the event and providing food for the skate community on the day. Events like this only happen when businesses show up for the people and Wingstop did exactly that.
Birmingham's skate scene is alive and rolling. If you missed this one, make sure you're following the right people because this won't be the last time the streets come alive.