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Review: Liam Gallagher plays Oasis heavy set in Birmingham

November 13, 2019November 19, 2019 Danny Thompson Arena Birmingham, Liam Gallagher, Oasis

Former Oasis frontman played a set bursting with Oasis classics, with the occasional solo track thrown in for good measure

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Bon Iver to play Birmingham as part of huge 2020 European tour

October 23, 2019 Danny Thompson Arena Birmingham, Bon Iver

The Justin Vernon-lead act, best known for songs ‘Skinny Love’ and ‘Flume’, will tour in support of fourth album i,i

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Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher returns to Birmingham

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Danny Thompson Arena Birmingham, DMA's, Liam Gallagher, Miles Kane

Britpop legend will play thirteen-date tour across the UK and Ireland this November – with some huge support acts

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Circa Waves pledge a promise to festival goers ahead of Coombe Weekender set

July 30, 2019July 31, 2019 Danny Thompson Circa Waves, coombe weekender, Coventry

Liverpool indie band talk enjoying festival season, pianos, Coventry and getting fans hot and sweaty when playing hit-filled sets

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Coventry’s Coombe Weekender announces huge initial festival line-up

April 27, 2019June 25, 2019 Danny Thompson coombe weekender, Coventry, The Libertines

Coventry’s Coombe Weekender has been announced with some huge acts set to play the UK City of Culture for 2021

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Villagers announce intimate Birmingham show – get tickets here

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Danny Thompson Birmingham, Hare & Hounds, Villagers

Irish band Villagers bring their uniquely ethereal sound to intimate surroundings in the West Midlands this June.

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

February 10, 2019July 11, 2019 Danny Thompson Coventry Cathedral Ruins, The Specials

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

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We’ll Live & Die in These Towns brings the hits of The Enemy to Coventry

October 2, 2018February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson Coventry, The Enemy, Tom Clarke

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke becomes Musical Director for the world premiere of Geoff Thompson’s Coventry-inspired play, running from 29 September – 20 October.

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Review: The Magic Gang enthral a youthful crowd with a snappy set

September 23, 2018October 15, 2018 Danny Thompson Drip Gloss, O2 Institue, Spector, The Magic Gang

Brighton four-piece The Magic Gang got a youthful and willing crowd up and bouncing at Digbeth’s O2 Institute

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Brighton boys The Magic Gang to open their huge tour in Birmingham

September 3, 2018September 5, 2018 Danny Thompson Birmingham, O2 Institute, The Magic Gang

Hot up and comers The Magic Gang are set to open their tour in Birmingham, with support coming from Spector and Drip Gloss.

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