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Author: Kate Spree

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Review: George Ezra impresses at storytelling Birmingham show

March 18, 2019March 19, 2019 Kate Spree George Ezra, Resorts World Arena, Sigrid

On 17th March, George Ezra took thousands of fans on his songwriting journey with a sold out gig at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.

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ELIZA set to embark on a short tour of the UK this March

February 3, 2019February 5, 2019 Kate Spree eliza, eliza doolittle, Hare and Hounds

ELIZA – formerly Doolittle – will perform at Birmingham’s Hare & Hounds on the first night of her UK tour,

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George Ezra to play Birmingham on biggest UK tour to date

February 1, 2019February 22, 2019 Kate Spree George Ezra, Resorts World Arena, Sigrid

Bristol-born singer-songwriter George Ezra is set to play Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, on Sunday 17th March

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Aminé: Rising hip hop star to play new Digbeth venue

January 25, 2019January 31, 2019 Kate Spree aminé, Digbeth, The Mill

Rising hip star Aminé, is bringing his unique and creative verse to Birmingham with a once-in-a-lifetime gig at newly launched The Mill in Digbeth this February.

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Review: RAYE gives a heartfelt performance in Birmingham

November 2, 2018November 6, 2018 Kate Spree Birmingham, kara marni, O2 Academy 2, RAYE

RAYE hosts a night dedicated to female empowerment in Birmingham on the third night of her first ever UK tour, with support from Kara Marni.

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Review: Mr Eazi and Afro B party with CASA BACARDÍ in Birmingham

October 26, 2018October 30, 2018 Kate Spree afro b, afrobeat, bbc 1xtra, Birmingham, Digbeth, drake, j hus, london, mama roux, p montana, rinse fm, timma t

Afrobeats legends Mr Eazi and Afro B partied with the audience at Mama Roux’s on 25th October, at an exclusive event hosted by CASA BACARDÍ.

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RAYE to perform in Birmingham as part of her first ever UK tour

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Kate Spree mabel, O2 Academy Birmingham, RAYE, stefflon don

South London singer RAYE will play Birmingham on the third night of her first ever UK tour, following the success of single ‘Cigarette’.

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Review: Jorja Smith captivates sold-out crowd at homecoming gig

October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 Kate Spree Jaykae, Jorja Smith, mina rose, O2 Academy

Walsall-born singer songwriter Jorja Smith gave an enchanting performance at the O2 Academy on 13th October on her biggest UK tour to date.

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Mr Eazi to headline CASA BACARDÍ showcase in Birmingham

September 21, 2018February 10, 2019 Kate Spree Mama Roux's, Mr Eazi

Mr Eazi, will perform at Mama Roux’s at an exclusive CASA Bacardi event with support acts including Afro B, Timma T and P Montana.

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Review: The Fratellis win over an expectant Brummie crowd

March 28, 2018March 31, 2018 Kate Spree Black Pistol Fire, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, The Fratellis

It took some doing, but The Fratellis eventually won over a boisterous O2 Institute Birmingham crowd on Tuesday 27th March.

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