Declan Bowring, Author at Counteract – News | Music | Film

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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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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox set to swing into Birmingham

February 15, 2019February 24, 2019 Declan Bowring O2 Academy, Scott Bradlee, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Cancelled by the Beast of The East in March last year, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) is finally swinging back into Birmingham’s O2 Academy this March

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Bob Marley’s legendary band The Wailers to play O2 Academy next month

February 11, 2019February 27, 2019 Declan Bowring O2 Academy Birmingham, The Wailers

Honouring the legacy of Bob Marley, The Wailers are returning to the UK circuit, including a night at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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Newton Faulkner to bring new ‘Best Of’ collection to Birmingham

February 10, 2019February 13, 2019 Declan Bowring 02 Institute, Birmingham Institute, HMV Institute, Institute, Newton Faulkner, O2 Institute, The Institute, The Institute Birmingham

Newton Faulkner is returning to Birmingham this April with his new The Very Best Of (So Far) collection, celebrating his biggest hits and favourite songs to play live.

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