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Woven Skull 2018
news 

Woven Skull promise “haunted woods and burning bogs” at Centrala show

October 16, 2018 Emily Doyle Comments Off on Woven Skull promise “haunted woods and burning bogs” at Centrala show
paul-cherry-2
news 

Paul Cherry set to bring Chicago alt/psych to Birmingham

October 11, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Paul Cherry set to bring Chicago alt/psych to Birmingham
Peaky Blinders bar The Garrison
news 

Secret Peaky Blinders bar opens in town – and it’s not where you’d expect

October 10, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Secret Peaky Blinders bar opens in town – and it’s not where you’d expect
Giorgio Moroder : Daft Punk
news 

Giorgio Moroder announces his first live tour – at the age of 78

October 10, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Giorgio Moroder announces his first live tour – at the age of 78
The 1975 bring their enormous UK tour to Birmingham next year
touring 

The 1975 bring their enormous UK tour to Birmingham next year

October 15, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on The 1975 bring their enormous UK tour to Birmingham next year
Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release
touring 

Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release

October 13, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release
courtney-barnett-41_JM
touring 

Courtney Barnett to bring introspective hits to Birmingham next month

October 13, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off on Courtney Barnett to bring introspective hits to Birmingham next month
Stephen Malkmus UK Tour 2018
touring 

Stephen Malkmus to ‘Sparkle Hard’ in Birmingham this month

October 9, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Stephen Malkmus to ‘Sparkle Hard’ in Birmingham this month
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live 

Review: Jorja Smith captivates sold-out crowd at homecoming gig

October 14, 2018 Kate Spree Comments Off on Review: Jorja Smith captivates sold-out crowd at homecoming gig
Sugarthief_The_Castle_And_Falcon_Birmingham-2
live 

Review: Sugarthief sweet talk Birmingham at epic homecoming gig

October 13, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: Sugarthief sweet talk Birmingham at epic homecoming gig
Ross From Friends UK Tour
live 

Review: Ross From Friends shakes up the Hare & Hounds

October 12, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on Review: Ross From Friends shakes up the Hare & Hounds
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live 

Review: Boy Azooga perform studio perfect set at The Castle & Falcon

October 11, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Review: Boy Azooga perform studio perfect set at The Castle & Falcon
Seven of the best Halloween events in Birmingham
*birmingham* 

Seven of the best Halloween events in Birmingham

October 17, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Seven of the best Halloween events in Birmingham
Digbeth Birmingham
*birmingham* 

An ode to Digbeth: Birmingham’s gritty creative quarter

October 13, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on An ode to Digbeth: Birmingham’s gritty creative quarter
Birmingham’s best parks and gardens
*birmingham* 

Birmingham’s best parks and gardens

October 12, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Birmingham’s best parks and gardens
Digbeth graffiti
*birmingham* 

Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood

October 10, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood
Peace - Harry Koisser Birmingham Interview – Counteract
features interview 

Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands

October 3, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands
Fargo Village Coventry
features 

We spent the day at FarGo Village – Coventry’s mini Custard Factory

September 20, 2018 Kieran Raza Comments Off on We spent the day at FarGo Village – Coventry’s mini Custard Factory

news

Woven Skull 2018
news 

Woven Skull promise “haunted woods and burning bogs” at Centrala show

October 16, 2018 Emily Doyle Comments Off on Woven Skull promise “haunted woods and burning bogs” at Centrala show

Co. Leitrim prog-folk three-piece Woven Skull have announced a show at Centrala, with support from elusive local noise-rockers Squalor Fan.

paul-cherry-2
news 

Paul Cherry set to bring Chicago alt/psych to Birmingham

October 11, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Paul Cherry set to bring Chicago alt/psych to Birmingham
Peaky Blinders bar The Garrison
news 

Secret Peaky Blinders bar opens in town – and it’s not where you’d expect

October 10, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Secret Peaky Blinders bar opens in town – and it’s not where you’d expect
Giorgio Moroder : Daft Punk
news 

Giorgio Moroder announces his first live tour – at the age of 78

October 10, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Giorgio Moroder announces his first live tour – at the age of 78
parquet-courts-future-days
news 

Parquet Courts to play new Digbeth weekender Future Days

October 8, 2018 Emily Doyle Comments Off on Parquet Courts to play new Digbeth weekender Future Days

live

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live 

Review: Jorja Smith captivates sold-out crowd at homecoming gig

October 14, 2018 Kate Spree Comments Off on Review: Jorja Smith captivates sold-out crowd at homecoming gig

Walsall-born singer songwriter Jorja Smith gave an enchanting performance at the O2 Academy on 13th October on her biggest UK tour to date.

Sugarthief_The_Castle_And_Falcon_Birmingham-2
live 

Review: Sugarthief sweet talk Birmingham at epic homecoming gig

October 13, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: Sugarthief sweet talk Birmingham at epic homecoming gig
Ross From Friends UK Tour
live 

Review: Ross From Friends shakes up the Hare & Hounds

October 12, 2018 Joseph Lockley Comments Off on Review: Ross From Friends shakes up the Hare & Hounds
HEADER_Boy_Azooga_Castle_And_Falcon_Birmingham_4
live 

Review: Boy Azooga perform studio perfect set at The Castle & Falcon

October 11, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Review: Boy Azooga perform studio perfect set at The Castle & Falcon
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live 

Review: Jeff Lynne’s ELO impress at interstellar homecoming

October 11, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Review: Jeff Lynne’s ELO impress at interstellar homecoming

birmingham

Seven of the best Halloween events in Birmingham
*birmingham* 

Seven of the best Halloween events in Birmingham

October 17, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Seven of the best Halloween events in Birmingham

A round up of some of the freakiest Halloween events in Birmingham, because who said Halloween is just for kids?

Digbeth Birmingham
*birmingham* 

An ode to Digbeth: Birmingham’s gritty creative quarter

October 13, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on An ode to Digbeth: Birmingham’s gritty creative quarter
Birmingham’s best parks and gardens
*birmingham* 

Birmingham’s best parks and gardens

October 12, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Birmingham’s best parks and gardens
Digbeth graffiti
*birmingham* 

Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood

October 10, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood
Digbeth Oktoberfest
*birmingham* 

Digbeth’s Oktoberfest is bigger, better and more Bavarian than ever

October 2, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Digbeth’s Oktoberfest is bigger, better and more Bavarian than ever

touring

The 1975 bring their enormous UK tour to Birmingham next year
touring 

The 1975 bring their enormous UK tour to Birmingham next year

October 15, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on The 1975 bring their enormous UK tour to Birmingham next year

Mancunian pop-rockers The 1975 are bringing their new record to Birmingham as part of their biggest tour to date

Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release
touring 

Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release

October 13, 2018 Holly Carter Comments Off on Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release
courtney-barnett-41_JM
touring 

Courtney Barnett to bring introspective hits to Birmingham next month

October 13, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off on Courtney Barnett to bring introspective hits to Birmingham next month
Stephen Malkmus UK Tour 2018
touring 

Stephen Malkmus to ‘Sparkle Hard’ in Birmingham this month

October 9, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Stephen Malkmus to ‘Sparkle Hard’ in Birmingham this month
Bloxx UK Tour 2018
touring 

Alt-rock band Bloxx to play Birmingham on their biggest headline tour yet

October 8, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Alt-rock band Bloxx to play Birmingham on their biggest headline tour yet

interview

The Ting Tings
interview 

Interview: The Ting Tings on their ten-year career and new album release

October 11, 2018 Declan Bowring Comments Off on Interview: The Ting Tings on their ten-year career and new album release

It’s 2018. The Ting Tings have been bending genres, ripping up rule books and diligently crafting away for a decade now.

Peace - Harry Koisser Birmingham Interview – Counteract
features interview 

Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands

October 3, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Interview: Harry Koisser reflects on Kindness, Peace and the Madlands
Echo Beach
interview 

Interview: Echo Beach! bring the sunshine on ‘She’

September 18, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Interview: Echo Beach! bring the sunshine on ‘She’
Ivory_Wave_The_Sunflower_Lounge_Birmingham_HEADER_2
features interview 

Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date

August 31, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Interview: Ivory Wave discuss their biggest gig to date
Sorry_Grace_The_Sunflower_Lounge_Birmingham_1
interview 

Interview: Sorry Grace discuss climbing to the peak of ‘Mount Pleasant’

August 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Interview: Sorry Grace discuss climbing to the peak of ‘Mount Pleasant’

look

Photos: Shiiine On Festival’s one-dayer in Birmingham
features look 

Photos: Shiiine On Festival’s one-dayer in Birmingham

September 9, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on Photos: Shiiine On Festival’s one-dayer in Birmingham

Shiiine On condensed their successful Butlin’s Minehead weekender into a Birmingham one-dayer on Saturday 8th September.

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look 

Photos: The Twang’s annual hometown Christmas show

December 28, 2017 Richard Franks Comments Off on Photos: The Twang’s annual hometown Christmas show
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look 

Photos: Liam Gallagher’s epic return to Birmingham

December 13, 2017 Richard Franks Comments Off on Photos: Liam Gallagher’s epic return to Birmingham
Crowd at Made Festival, Birmingham
festivals look 

Can you spot yourself in our crowd shots from Made Festival?

July 31, 2017 Richard Franks Comments Off on Can you spot yourself in our crowd shots from Made Festival?
Richard Ashcroft/The Verve, Barclaycard Arena Birmingham UK England 2017
look 

Photos: Richard Ashcroft + Black Grape at Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham

April 21, 2017 Richard Franks Comments Off on Photos: Richard Ashcroft + Black Grape at Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
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