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Andrew Gutteridge September 17, 2018February 13, 2019 Arena Birmingham, fatboy slim

Perennial superstar DJ Fatboy Slim announces huge UK arena tour

With an ever expanding list of chart toppers, Norman Cook is heading out on a tour of the UK’s biggest venues, including Arena Birmingham.

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Andrew Gutteridge September 5, 2018November 1, 2018 Bob Dylan, ELO, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Ringo Starr, Roy Orbison, Roy Wood, The Beatles, The Idle Race, The Move, The Travelling Wilburys, Tom Petty, Wizzard

A beginner’s guide to: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)

From the ashes of The Move, the Electric Light Orchestra took the psychedelic sonic experiments of late 60s Beatles and added lush orchestration.

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Andrew Gutteridge July 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Nina Persson, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Cardigans

The Cardigans will play Gran Turismo in full as part of upcoming UK Tour

Swedish indie rockers The Cardigans have announced a 20th anniversary tour for their 1998 album Gran Turismo, including a date in Birmingham.

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Andrew Gutteridge February 8, 2018February 13, 2018 Absolute Radio, Birmingham Town Hall, Rag'n'Bone Man

Review: Rag‘n‘Bone Man impresses at intimate Town Hall show

2017 Brit-award-winning Rory Graham aka Rag’n’Bone Man played an intimate performance hosted by Absolute Radio for 600 lucky competition winners.

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Andrew Gutteridge January 2, 2018March 1, 2019 Amen Corner, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Jeff Lynne's ELO, pink floyd, Roy Wood, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Move, The Nice

A beginner’s guide to: The Move

A home grown band shaped by Bowie and styled on The Who, that became the forerunners of Glam Rock.

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Andrew Gutteridge November 7, 2017November 9, 2017 Genting Arena, The Killers

Review: The Killers kick off world tour with buoyant Birmingham show

With the heavy guitar intro of Wonderful Wonderful, a screen displaying an image of scorched earth slowly rises to reveal drummer Ronnie Vannucci, Jr.

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Andrew Gutteridge October 19, 2017October 25, 2017 Freya Ridings, The Sunflower Lounge

Review: Freya Ridings captivates an attentive Sunflower Lounge

Freya Ridings came to The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on her debut headline tour and stunned the audience with her beautiful vocals.

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Andrew Gutteridge September 16, 2017December 7, 2017 Beyond The Tracks, Deano Ferrino, Eastside City Park, Faithless, Higher Intelligence Agency, Jagwar Ma, Jukes of Hazard, Leftfield, Leftfoot, Magic Door, Orbital, Pixx, Sister Bliss

Review: A triumphant opening day for Beyond The Tracks Festival 2017

Day one saw the likes of Faithless, Jagwar Ma and Orbital take to the Birmingham festival stage.

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Andrew Gutteridge July 12, 2017 Genting Arena Birmingham, The Killers

Touring: The Killers announce UK tour dates

Fresh from wowing festival goers with a secret gig on the John Peel Stage at this year’s sunny Glastonbury Festival

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Andrew Gutteridge June 29, 2017July 4, 2017 Mama Roux's, The Hungry Ghosts, The Warlocks, Violet

Review: L.A’s The Warlocks bring their sorcery to Mama Roux’s

L.A’s The Warlocks bring their heady mix of 60’s influences to Mama Roux’s.