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Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon comes to Birmingham in 2020

Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, depicting the story of The Kinks, lands in Birmingham in December 2020

Birmingham’s favourite Swamp Dwellers Swampmeat Family Band have released a new single ‘A Present For Me’ in aid of homeless charity Crisis.

14th December at Birmingham’s O2 Academy saw an imperfect line-up saved by a profound performance from noughties legends, The Libertines

Marriage might be the name of the game in Noah Baumbach’s ironically titled Netflix release, but it’s focused on the mechanics of divorce.

Lovable London lads Counterfeit revealed their soft sides as they broke down their emotional barriers with a raw final performance of 2019.

Sunderland slayers The Futureheads make a welcome return to Birmingham with a set celebrating their debut album.

Hot Snakes were joined by Nottingham’s Rattle at the Hare & Hounds on December 10, for local promoters This Is Tmrw and Supersonic

American sludge band Torche played an intimate gig at Birmingham’s Mama Roux’s with support from shoegaze outfit Slow Crush

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If you like your rappers with something worthwhile to spit, Lady Sanity should be on your playlist.