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live 

Review: Superfood say farewell with emotional London show

April 23, 2019April 28, 2019 Holly Carter Bambino, Don't Say That, Superfood

Birmingham indie royalty, Superfood, say farewell with an explosive sell out show at London’s Scala on 22nd April

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band of the week 

Band of the Week 003: Argle Bargle

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 Holly Carter Argle Bargle, Band of the Week, Centrala, UoB

With lively brass, mad lyrics and infectious energy, unky nine-piece Argle Bargle are our third Band of the Week.

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touring 

Chartreuse to bring sweet sounds to the Hare & Hounds in December

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 Holly Carter Chartreuse, Hare & Hounds, Live, preview, Sunken, tour news

Local indie angels Chartreuse are set to light up the iconic Kings Heath venue with their first headline set

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news 

Digbeth Dining Club to devote whole day to Sunday roasts

November 7, 2018February 12, 2019 Holly Carter DDC, Digbeth, digbeth dining club, roast, street food, Sunday roast

Birmingham’s best street food extravaganza, Digbeth Dining Club, just got a whole lot better with its new Sunday Roast event

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Channel 4 snubs Birmingham for Leeds as home of new national HQ

October 31, 2018February 12, 2019 Holly Carter

Channel 4 have finally made a decision about the new location of their national HQ and two creative hubs, and it’s bad news for Birmingham.

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releases 

Mumford and Sons disappoint with new single ‘If I Say’

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Holly Carter Birmingham, Genting Arena, If I Say, Mumford and Sons, single review

The latest single from Mumford’s upcoming album feels trite and cliched in what is becoming an increasingly predictable disappointment.

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The Old Crown to open its doors for the homeless this Christmas

October 28, 2018February 12, 2019 Holly Carter christmas, independent pub, outreach, pub, The Old Crown

You now have even more reason to love Digbeth’s The Old Crown, as it plans to provide for the homeless and in need this festive season

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Review: Fickle Friends deliver tropical set at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

October 27, 2018October 30, 2018 Holly Carter Fickle Friends, FLARES, Marsicans, O2 Academy Birmingham

Brighton indie-pop up-and-comers Fickle Friends deliver palm-tree adorned joy at the flagship Birmingham venue.

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Brummie independent Wayland’s Yard starts ‘pay it forward’ scheme

October 26, 2018February 12, 2019 Holly Carter Independent Birmingham, independent coffee, Let's Feed Brum, Pay It Forward, Wayland's Yard

Business district favourite, Wayland’s Yard, is the latest independent coffee shop to help out those in need in our city.

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music 

New live music bar Acapella to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

October 24, 2018February 10, 2019 Holly Carter Bars, Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter, Live, live music, Music, Nightlife

Another one to add to our ever-growing list of amazing bars and clubs, Acapella is the newest bar to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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