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Author: Declan Bowring

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The 15 greatest British and Irish video games

November 10, 2022 Declan Bowring

Here is a list of video games that are providing Irish and British players with great experience and fun.

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What makes a good sportsbook betting app?

March 10, 2022March 22, 2022 Declan Bowring

The gambling industry is changing to meet the increased demand brought about by recent rule changes in the United States

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The Most Popular US TV Projects 2021

November 17, 2021 Declan Bowring

If you don’t know what to do on your weekend, you can start watching TV series and movies that have recently gained incredible popularity in the USA.

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Review: KT Tunstall rocks glitzy Town Hall show

March 21, 2019March 26, 2019 Declan Bowring Belinda Carlisle, Birmingham Town Hall, Cyndi Lauper, KT Tunstall, Laurel, Ram-Jam, Town Hall

The ‘Suddenly I See’ hitmaker returns with a solid comeback to Birmingham’s most prestigious music venue. The result is chaotic fun.

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Review: The Wailers bask in a warm Brummie glow

March 16, 2019March 20, 2019 Declan Bowring Beth Prior Collective, O2 Academy, The Wailers

Bringing Exodus and Legend to Birmingham, the Wailers out-performed themselves and recieved a hero’s welcome.

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‘The Best Of Newton Faulkner … So Far’ recaps the last decade of the singer-songwriter’s career

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 Declan Bowring Best Of, Blackstreet, Dua Lipa, Kate Nash, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Newton Faulkner, Queen, Rusted Root

Newton Faulkner drops his first ‘Best Of’ compilation, tracking his journey as a songwriter over the last ten years.

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Review: Self Esteem hits the sweet spot in Birmingham

March 13, 2019March 18, 2019 Declan Bowring Hare & Hounds, Lycio, Self Esteem

Sheffield’s Self Esteem played a wonderfully executed Birmingham set on March 12th, swaying carefully between layered pop and soulful acoustics. 

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Self Esteem to bring her debut album ‘Compliments Please’ to Birmingham

March 9, 2019 Declan Bowring Hare & Hounds, Self Esteem

Gloriously quirky newcomer to the UK’s pop scene, Self Esteem, takes her album Compliments Please on tour this month

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Review: Postmodern Jukebox showcase vintage takes on modern hits

March 3, 2019March 6, 2019 Declan Bowring O2 Academy, Scott Bradlee, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Queens, New York natives who found YouTube fame bring their rotating roster of talent and gumption to the West Midlands.

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MARINA set to return to the stage with six UK shows this April/May

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Declan Bowring MARINA, Marina and the Diamonds, Marina Diamandis, O2 Academy

Formally Marina + The Diamonds, stronger force MARINA returns to UK stages for an exciting round of shows this summer

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