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Jack Whitehall Stood Up Tour
news 

Jack Whitehall announces Birmingham dates on Stood Up tour

February 19, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Jack Whitehall announces Birmingham dates on Stood Up tour
chateau impney hill climb
news 

Over £500m of classic cars and supercars set for Chateau Impney Hill Climb

February 19, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Over £500m of classic cars and supercars set for Chateau Impney Hill Climb
Dishoom Birmingham
food and drink 

Popular Bombay café Dishoom to open in Birmingham later this year

February 10, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Popular Bombay café Dishoom to open in Birmingham later this year
The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
food and drink 

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
If Beale Street Could Talk Film Header
film and tv 

Film review: If Beale Street Could Talk is a lyrical ode to black love

February 17, 2019 Blaise Radley Comments Off on Film review: If Beale Street Could Talk is a lyrical ode to black love
Tolkien 2019 Trailer
film and tv 

Middle Earth looms large in the first trailer for biographical drama Tolkien

February 13, 2019 Blaise Radley Comments Off on Middle Earth looms large in the first trailer for biographical drama Tolkien
Lady Sanity
*birmingham* 

Not Safe For Work: the next wave of Birmingham MCs ready to rise

February 12, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on Not Safe For Work: the next wave of Birmingham MCs ready to rise
11 records every Brummie should own
*birmingham* 

11 records every Brummie should own

February 5, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on 11 records every Brummie should own
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live 

Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set

February 16, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set
Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour
live 

Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour

February 15, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour
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live 

Review: Another Sky reach dizzying heights at the Hare & Hounds

February 14, 2019 Andrew Gutteridge Comments Off on Review: Another Sky reach dizzying heights at the Hare & Hounds
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Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

February 14, 2019 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute
duran duran
features 

A beginner’s guide to: Duran Duran

February 1, 2019 Andrew Gutteridge Comments Off on A beginner’s guide to: Duran Duran
A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues
features 

A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues

November 2, 2018 Andrew Gutteridge Comments Off on A beginner’s guide to: The Moody Blues
Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run
music touring 

Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run

February 19, 2019 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run
Yonaka_The_02_Academy_Birmingham (8)
touring 

Yonaka announce run of UK headline dates in support of debut album

February 17, 2019 Ross Carley Comments Off on Yonaka announce run of UK headline dates in support of debut album
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touring 

Fontaines D.C. announce debut album and winter UK tour

February 15, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Fontaines D.C. announce debut album and winter UK tour
Judge Jules
touring 

‘Judge Jules: Live’ to recreate classic anthems with 10-piece live band

February 13, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on ‘Judge Jules: Live’ to recreate classic anthems with 10-piece live band

news

Jack Whitehall Stood Up Tour
news 

Jack Whitehall announces Birmingham dates on Stood Up tour

February 19, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Jack Whitehall announces Birmingham dates on Stood Up tour

Jack Whitehall announces his biggest ever UK tour – with two dates in Birmingham planned for this November

chateau impney hill climb
news 

Over £500m of classic cars and supercars set for Chateau Impney Hill Climb

February 19, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Over £500m of classic cars and supercars set for Chateau Impney Hill Climb
alto comedy
news 

Alto Comedy announces its first night of female led stand-up

February 15, 2019 Emily Doyle Comments Off on Alto Comedy announces its first night of female led stand-up
castle & falcon moseley
news 

Moseley music venue to host the ultimate Whitney Houston club night

February 14, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Moseley music venue to host the ultimate Whitney Houston club night
Hot Tub Cinema Birmingham
news 

There’s a Hot Tub Cinema coming to Birmingham this summer

February 13, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on There’s a Hot Tub Cinema coming to Birmingham this summer

live reviews

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live 

Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set

February 16, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: The Lemonheads perform bittersweet and brilliant Birmingham set

Evan Dando and The Lemonheads returned to Birmingham, performing old classics and new cuts from covers album Varshons II.

Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour
live 

Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour

February 15, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on Review: Ms Banks commands the stage at the #HotSauceTour
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live 

Review: Another Sky reach dizzying heights at the Hare & Hounds

February 14, 2019 Andrew Gutteridge Comments Off on Review: Another Sky reach dizzying heights at the Hare & Hounds
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live 

Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

February 14, 2019 Ben Wheatley Comments Off on Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute
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live 

Review: The Amazons work their black magic at The Hare and Hounds

February 14, 2019 Ross Carley Comments Off on Review: The Amazons work their black magic at The Hare and Hounds

birmingham

Lady Sanity
*birmingham* 

Not Safe For Work: the next wave of Birmingham MCs ready to rise

February 12, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on Not Safe For Work: the next wave of Birmingham MCs ready to rise

There’s a new wave of incredible Birmingham rap on the come up, and there’s a danger it could become a tsunami.

11 records every Brummie should own
*birmingham* 

11 records every Brummie should own

February 5, 2019 Stephen Pennell Comments Off on 11 records every Brummie should own
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*birmingham* 

10 gigs in Birmingham this February for less than a tenner

January 30, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this February for less than a tenner
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*birmingham* 

10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner

January 1, 2019 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this January for less than a tenner
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*birmingham* 

10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

December 1, 2018 Sophie Hack Comments Off on 10 gigs in Birmingham this December for less than a tenner

on tour

Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run
music touring 

Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run

February 19, 2019 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run

Los Angeles polymath Julia Holter brings her ‘Aviary’ tour to the UK this summer, including an intimate Birmingham show.

Yonaka_The_02_Academy_Birmingham (8)
touring 

Yonaka announce run of UK headline dates in support of debut album

February 17, 2019 Ross Carley Comments Off on Yonaka announce run of UK headline dates in support of debut album
Fontaines_DC_O2_Institute_Birmingham_3
touring 

Fontaines D.C. announce debut album and winter UK tour

February 15, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Fontaines D.C. announce debut album and winter UK tour
Judge Jules
touring 

‘Judge Jules: Live’ to recreate classic anthems with 10-piece live band

February 13, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on ‘Judge Jules: Live’ to recreate classic anthems with 10-piece live band
Idlewild UK Tour 2019
touring 

Scottish rockers Idlewild to take new album ‘Interview Music’ on UK tour

February 12, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Scottish rockers Idlewild to take new album ‘Interview Music’ on UK tour

food and drink

Dishoom Birmingham
food and drink 

Popular Bombay café Dishoom to open in Birmingham later this year

February 10, 2019 Richard Franks Comments Off on Popular Bombay café Dishoom to open in Birmingham later this year

Irani café Dishoom, with seven branches across the UK in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, set to open in Birmingham later in 2019

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
food and drink 

The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham
Old Crown Sunday Roast
food and drink 

The very best places for a Sunday lunch in Birmingham

November 4, 2018 Richard Franks Comments Off on The very best places for a Sunday lunch in Birmingham
The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham
food and drink 

The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham

October 31, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham
7 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham
food and drink 

7 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham

October 25, 2018 Aisling Bruce Comments Off on 7 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham

releases

THE SPECIALS ENCORE
releases 

Review: Two-tone heroes The Specials return with important new album Encore

February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson Comments Off on Review: Two-tone heroes The Specials return with important new album Encore

Encore is filled with smart social commentary, tackling issues such as racism, Britain’s political uncertainty and sexism.

Review: Sam Hollis ponders If Ever, Could You Imagine? on great new LP
releases reviews 

Review: Sam Hollis ponders If Ever, Could You Imagine? on great new LP

January 24, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: Sam Hollis ponders If Ever, Could You Imagine? on great new LP
Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’
releases 

Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Comments Off on Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’
Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
releases 

Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

December 2, 2018 Luke Charnley Comments Off on Review: The 1975 reach ambitious new heights on ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’
The Clause
releases 

Review: The Clause ponder ‘Where Are You Now?’ on thrilling new single

November 30, 2018 Samuel Lambeth Comments Off on Review: The Clause ponder ‘Where Are You Now?’ on thrilling new single
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