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

Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable will play The Rainbow Courtyard on Wednesday February 24th as part of an international tour.

First wave of Lunar Festival lineup announced

Lineup includes international and local acts.

Could Mystery Jets capture the magic they once had? As the first notes of ‘Telomere’ rang across the sold out room the answer was obvious.

Lineup includes Birmingham acts among the headliners.

Dry ice filled the stage as the opening chords to ‘Destroyer’ embraced the room and Parkway Drive emerged from the smoke.

Gabrielle Aplin graced the stage with a glamorous aura opening her set on a mellow note with the sweet melody of ‘Coming Home’.

The Welsh solo artist will play Birmingham on Friday March 11th

Bloc Party were joined by Drenge, Rat Boy and Bugzy Malone on 2016’s NME Awards Tour which closed in Birmingham.

The group will play the Actress & Bishop on Saturday March 5th.

The crowd treat Loyle Carner like an old friend who they are more than proud to see doing so well.