Francis Smith, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food

The independent coffee shop scene in ever-growing, and Birmingham is proud to host some of the best in the UK. Here are our favourites!

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

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.

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

The acclaimed songwriter has announced a one-off stop in Birmingham to support comeback record ‘Noonday Dream’.

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

Alt-rock band Bloxx continue their biggest headline tour to date, with support from Lilleburn, Nth Cave, and stand-outs Vistas.

As they prepare for their biggest headline show to date, Brum baggy boys Ivory Wave have one simple mission – to be the best.

New Zealand’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra arrive in Birmingham for a psychedelic funfair at the O2 Institute, with support from Yuno.

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

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