Declan Bowring, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food | Travel - Page 2 of 5

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

scott bradlee's postmodern jukebox

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

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox set to swing into Birmingham

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

the wailers

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

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

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

Newton_Faulkner_o2_Institure_Birmiingham-8

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

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

HEADER_Chvrches_O2_Academy_Birmingham_03

Declan Bowring February 10, 2019February 12, 2019 CHVRCHES, lets eat grandma, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Review: Synth-pop shines on with Chvrches at the O2 Academy

Scottish three-piece electro band Chvrches return to Birmingham’s O2 Academy and storm through the show with latest album ‘Love Is Dead’.

releases reviews

Declan Bowring November 19, 2018November 18, 2018 2018, Birmingham, Delta, Mumford & Sons, Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers, Tour

Mumford and Sons bring back the banjos and layer on the heartbreak on atmospheric ‘Delta’

Mumford and Sons’ fourth full-length returns them to their banjo-strumming halcyon days, with added atmospheric flare.

HEADER_Florence_And_The_Machine_Genting_Arena_Birmingham_4

Declan Bowring November 17, 2018February 10, 2019 Florence + The Machine, Genting Arena, Wet

Review: Florence + The Machine play mythical, transcendent set at Genting Arena

South London baroque-pop band Florence + The Machine return to Genting Arena, Birmingham on their ‘High As Hope’ UK tour.

Years & Years UK Tour 2018

Declan Bowring November 3, 2018November 5, 2018 Arena Birmingham, Years & Years, Years and Years

Synth-pop trio Years and Years to play Birmingham show this month

The London pro-LGBT+ trio return to the UK tour circuit after the successful release of their most recent record, Palo Santo.

HEADER_CaroEmerald_SymphonyHall_Birmingham_1

Declan Bowring October 31, 2018November 6, 2018 Caro Emerald, Loren Nine, Symphony Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham, Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Review: Caro Emerald swings into Symphony Hall with explosive pop-jazz

Dutch singer Caro Emerald thrills concert audience at her tenth visit to the Symphony Hall, Birmingham, with support provided by Loren Nine.

Declan Bowring October 28, 2018July 19, 2019 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Eastside Projects, Jewellery Quarter, The Ikon Gallery, ThinkTank

The best of Birmingham’s museums and art galleries

Hate the outdoors but still want a day out? Here is our guide to the best museums and art galleries Birmingham has to offer.

Header_Gary_Numan_O2_Institute_Birmingham-3

Declan Bowring October 23, 2018October 24, 2018 Birmingham, Gary Numan, My Chemical Romance, Savage: Live at Brixton Academy, Symphony Hall, The Fallen

Review: Gary Numan’s ‘The Fallen’ EP offers an extension of his recent, goth-tinged output

Goth-pop protégée Gary Numan makes a modest return with a new EP, a more accessible turn than his last album.