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Author: Andrew Gutteridge

Fatboy Slim Arena Birmingham
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Perennial superstar DJ Fatboy Slim announces huge UK arena tour

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

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

September 5, 2018November 1, 2018 Andrew Gutteridge 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

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

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

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

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

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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Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, The Move
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A beginner’s guide to: The Move

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

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

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

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

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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Review: Freya Ridings captivates an attentive Sunflower Lounge

October 19, 2017October 25, 2017 Andrew Gutteridge Freya Ridings, The 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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Beyond the Tracks Festival Birmingham Orbital Leftfield
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Review: A triumphant opening day for Beyond The Tracks Festival 2017

September 16, 2017December 7, 2017 Andrew Gutteridge 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

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

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Touring: The Killers announce UK tour dates

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

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

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

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

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