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Biffy Clyro to play huge outdoor show in Birmingham – ticket info

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Richard Franks Biffy Clyro, Digbeth, Digbeth Arena

Scottish rock stalwarts Biffy Clyro will play a rare outdoor show in Birmingham this October, with a date pencilled in

Idles, Jade Bird and Dave head up 2019 AIM Independent Awards shortlist

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 Richard Franks AIM Independent Awards, Christine and the Queens, Dave, Fontaines DC, Idles, Jorja Smith

Cult political punk band Idles and English singer-songwriter Jade Bird head up this year’s AIM Independent Awards shortlist, with four and three nominations respectively

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food and drink

American-style pancake shop Stickie Fingers to open in Digbeth

July 24, 2019 Richard Franks Digbeth, Stickie Fingers, The Custard Factory

Birmingham’s latest opening Stickie Fingers will be a hit with fans of pancakes, crepes, smoothies and waffle pops

nightlife

Flight Club hits the spot in Birmingham on opening weekend

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Richard Franks Flight Club

Birmingham’s latest late-night games bar opened over the weekend of July 19-21 and it’s had rave reviews already. Let’s play darts!

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news

HuffPost School of Journalism to launch in Birmingham this year

July 18, 2019 Richard Franks bcu, Birmingham City university, journalism

The centre within the University’s School of Media will pioneer innovative ways to teach the next generation of journalists

nightlife

Snobs boss to open two more bars in Birmingham city centre

July 17, 2019July 22, 2019 Richard Franks Bars, Birmingham, Nightlife, Snobs

Snobs owner Wayne Tracey has taken over two bars on Colmore Row in Birmingham, with plans to open the first this August bank holiday

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live

In photos: The Specials at Coventry Cathedral Ruins

July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 Richard Franks 2-tone, Coventry, coventry cathedral, Coventry Cathedral Ruins, ska, The Specials

The Specials are back in their home city of Coventry for four very special nights under the backdrop of the stunning Coventry Cathedral Ruins

food and drink

Real ale bar supporting local charities to open in Birmingham

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Richard Franks

The Good Intent pledges to open in Birmingham and donate all profits to local charities and good causes – support

touring

Lime Cordiale set to bring Inappropriate Behaviour to Birmingham

July 6, 2019July 10, 2019 Richard Franks Lime Cordiale, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Aussie band Lime Cordiale head out on their debut UK tour this month – get tickets here

festivals

Britpop festival Star Shaped returns to Birmingham this September

July 1, 2019July 10, 2019 Richard Franks Britpop, Cast, dodgy, geneva, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, salad, Space, Starshaped Festival

Starshaped Festival comes to Birmingham this September, featuring the likes of Cast, Dodgy, Salad and Space

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