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

Hippo Campus hopped across the pond to play Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 18th February, with support from Lauran Hibberd.

Julia Holter adds two UK headline shows to her European run

Los Angeles polymath Julia Holter brings her ‘Aviary’ tour to the UK this summer, including an intimate Birmingham show.

Jack Whitehall announces his biggest ever UK tour – with two dates in Birmingham planned for this November

20,000 motorsport fanatics to descend on the luxury, Grade II listed Chateau Impney Hotel & Exhibition Centre in Droitwich Spa

Brighton alt-pop-rock quartet Yonaka have announced a run of UK headline dates – including a date in Birmingham

In his follow up to Moonlight, Barry Jenkins shows the breadth of his craft with an achingly nuanced adaptation of the James Baldwin novel.

Evan Dando and The Lemonheads returned to Birmingham, performing old classics and new cuts from covers album Varshons II.

Dublin post punk newcomers Fontaines D.C. have announced details of their long awaited debut album, along with their biggest UK tour to date

Alto Comedy is Birmingham’s brand-new quarterly comedy night led by women, launching this March at Centrala in Digbeth

Rising star Ms Banks commanded her crowd at Digbeth’s Mama Roux as part of Chicken Shop Date’s Hot Sauce Tour.