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Author: Cara Jackson

steve hackett
news 

Steve Hackett to perform sensational show at Symphony Hall

November 5, 2019November 6, 2019 Cara Jackson Genesis, Steve Hackett

Former lead guitarist of Genesis, Steve Hackett, is currently on tour playing Selling England by the Pound in full.

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airways
live 

Review: Airways electrify Mama Roux’s with a captivating headline show

November 1, 2019 Cara Jackson

Airways returned to Birmingham on 30th October to play an astonishingly versatile set containing songs spanning their entire discography.

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royal republic
live 

Review: Royal Republic bring 80s-inspired extravaganza to Birmingham

October 28, 2019November 6, 2019 Cara Jackson O2 Academy, Royal Republic

Royal Republic stop by Birmingham’s O2 Academy2 with a parade of lights, bags of attitude and multiple peculiar facial expressions.

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Ludovico Einaudi Birmingham
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Review: Ludovico Einaudi returns with breathtaking Symphony Hall show

October 13, 2019October 18, 2019 Cara Jackson Ludovico Einaudi

Ludovico Einaudi once again provided his Birmingham fans with a stunning show – this time as part of his Seven Days Walking Tour.

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airways
touring 

Airways release new single ‘Out of Time’ ahead of UK tour

October 11, 2019October 5, 2019 Cara Jackson Airways, Birmingham, live music, Mama Roux's, wargasm

Airways have today (October 11) released a new single to get fans excited ahead of their forthcoming UK tour

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Ludovico Einaudi Birmingham
touring 

Ludovico Einaudi to grace Birmingham with elegant melodies this October

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, Ludovico Einaudi, Symphony Hall

Ludovico Einaudi is set to bring his entrancing euphonies to the Symphony Hall as he returns to Birmingham for the first time since 2016.

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touring 

Yonaka announce heavily anticipated UK tour dates

July 17, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, yonaka

A UK tour announcement from Yonaka couldn’t have come sooner following the recent release of debut album Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow.

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mallory knox
touring 

Mallory Knox announce elaborate run of intimate headline shows  

June 25, 2019July 10, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, Gig, Live, live music, Mallory Knox, O2 Academy, Tour

Mallory Knox prove that nothing can stand in their way as they announce a 24-date headline tour to accompany their self-titled album news.

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music touring 

The Midnight Beast plan nostalgia fest with 10 year anniversary tour

June 25, 2019August 14, 2019 Cara Jackson 02 Academy, Birmingham, Gig, Live, live music, The Midnight Beast, Tour

The nation’s favourite parody-producing boy band are back with a 10 year anniversary tour that nobody expected, scheduled for the end of the year.

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the lafontaines
live 

Review: The Lafontaines unleash their latest album on Birmingham

June 19, 2019June 20, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, gig review, Live, live music, Music, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham

The Lafontaines are back with one less band member and triple the mischief as the three-piece invade Birmingham on their headline tour.

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