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Author: Danny Thompson

The Magic Gang UK Tour 2018
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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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Review: George Ezra gets fans dancing in the woods

July 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Danny Thompson Cannock Chase Forest, George Ezra, Shadowlark

George Ezra performs an entertaining set at Cannock Chase Forest, pleasing fans with new material and classics from his debut.

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Lauryn Hill UK Tour 2018
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Ms. Lauryn Hill to return to the West Midlands next Winter

June 12, 2018 Danny Thompson Arena Birmingham, Lauryn Hill

Former member of The Fugees, Lauryn Hill, brings her much loved debut solo album to Birmingham as part of the 20 year anniversary celebrations. Get your tickets here.

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Review: Jake Bugg’s acoustic tour stops off at the Warwick Arts Centre

March 9, 2018March 14, 2018 Danny Thompson Coventry, Georgie, Jake Bugg, Warwick Arts Centre

Settling in for a sit-down affair, Jake Bugg wows an audience both old and young with material from the full spectrum of his recording history

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Review: A stomping performance from Kasabian at Arena Birmingham

December 9, 2017December 14, 2017 Danny Thompson Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Kasabian

Kasabian closed their For Crying Out Loud tour with a double header at Arena Birmingham

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Review: JAWS given heroes welcome at stunning show in Birmingham

December 2, 2017October 30, 2018 Danny Thompson Birmingham, JAWS, Marsicans, O2 Institute Birmingham, Social Contract

After a long nationwide tour, Birmingham’s indie favourites returned to their birthplace to a raucous response

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Review: Tom Clarke leaves fans purring after acoustic show in Birmingham

November 27, 2017November 29, 2017 Danny Thompson Birmingham, Joe Dolman, O2 Institute Birmingham, Tom Clarke

With the crowd warmed up, and obviously in the mood for a party, Tom Clarke came on to the stage to James classic Sit Down booming out

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Tom Clarke on the music industry, Coventry and life after The Enemy

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017 Danny Thompson O2 Institute Birmingham, The Enemy, Tom Clarke

Lead singer of The Enemy, Tom Clarke, will embark on a small acoustic tour this month, including a date at

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Chas and Dave Tour 2018
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Chas and Dave to bring All Seasons Live tour to Wolverhampton

November 22, 2017February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson All Seasons Live, Chas and Dave, Wolverhampton Civic Hall

After a rocky year of health, Chas is back on tour with Dave to provide a classic evening of their instantly recognisable pop rock

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Fleet Foxes return to Wolverhampton this month

November 18, 2017February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson Fleet Foxes, Wolverhampton Civic Hall

The tour will also see Fleet Foxes play Manchester, London, Bexhill-On-Sea and Southampton

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