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Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Album, Birmingham, Encore, Horace Painter, Jerry Dammers, Lynval Golding, single, ska, terry hall, The Specials, Torp Larsen, two-tone

Ska and 2 Tone legends The Specials return with brand new single ‘Vote for Me’, ahead of the release of their brand new album Encore in February 2019.

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The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018February 7, 2019 Rhiannon Davies Bars, ghetto golf, Lane7, Old Joint Stock Theatre, SERVE, SFMQ, Sounds Familiar Music Quiz, The Mocking Bird Cinema and Kitchen, Tilt

From golf, pinpong to independent theatre, here at Counteract we have curated a list of the most alternative drinking experiences in Brum.

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Review: Tom Misch delivers an electrifying evening of unforgettable music

November 13, 2018November 19, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Tom Misch, Yussef Dayes, Yussef Kamal, Zak Abel

With support from Yussef Dayes and a band full of talented musicians, Tom Misch delivered an electrifying evening of high quality music.

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Review: Dashboard Confessional make an anticipated return to Birmingham

November 12, 2018November 19, 2018 Rhiannon Davies black foxxes, Dashboard Confessional, The Mill

Dashboard Confessional return to Birmingham on their Crooked Shadows tour, their first release in 8 years, with support from Black Foxxes.

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Resident Stories: Bournville – more than just Cadbury World

November 10, 2018November 12, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Bournville, Cadbury World, Kafenion, Leverton and Halls, Resident Stories, Selly Manor

Rich in history, glorious in all seasons, and home of the best chocolate in the world, we take a look at the quaint village of Bournville.

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The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham

October 31, 2018February 7, 2019 Rhiannon Davies brunch, cafe, coffee, Independent Birmingham, independent coffee

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!

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Review: Bloxx incite chaos at wild Sunflower Lounge Birmingham gig

October 30, 2018November 1, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Bloxx, Lilleburn, nth cave, The Sunflower Lounge, Vistas

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

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Review: Emma Blackery ensured a Sunday night to remember in Digbeth

October 22, 2018October 28, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Dusky Grey, Emma Blackery, Lily Alhberg, O2 Academy

YouTuber turned popstar Emma Blackery delivered a spectacular performance at the O2 Institute in Birmingham as part of her ‘Villains’ tour.

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Alt-rock band Bloxx to play Birmingham on their biggest headline tour yet

October 8, 2018October 9, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Bloxx, The Sunflower Lounge

Four-piece, female fronted, indie rock band from Uxbridge will come to Birmingham this October as part of their biggest headline tour yet.

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Review: Tom Clarke ignites Hare & Hounds with trip down memory lane

September 19, 2018October 15, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Conor O'Rourke, Hare and Hounds, The Enemy, Tom Clarke, Wood and Nails

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke kicked off his 2018 tour at the Hare & Hounds, delivering a passionate performance of old classics and new material.

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