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Richard Franks October 6, 2018October 9, 2018 O2 Academy Birmingham, Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft to play Birmingham on 2019 UK tour

Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft announces a UK tour for April/May 2019, which includes a date at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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Richard Franks October 5, 2018October 9, 2018 Birmingham, Digbeth, Julian Casablancas, The Mill, The Strokes, The Voidz

Julian Casablancas’ band The Voidz to play Birmingham show

Masterminded by The Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas, The Voidz return rejuvenated with their boldly adventurous new album ‘Virtue’.

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Richard Franks September 20, 2018February 12, 2019 Mr Egg, Snobs, Snobs Nightclub

Brummie revellers can now buy Snobs and Mr Egg pin badges

Lovers of sticky dance floors, regret and legendary takeaways can now show off their allegiances with pride, thanks to a new set of pin badges.

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Richard Franks September 19, 2018 Boy Azooga, Brain Food, Man of Moon, The Castle & Falcon

Boy Azooga to play Birmingham on forthcoming UK tour – get tickets here

Following the release of their debut LP 1, 2 Kung Fu! in June, Boy Azooga will hit the road this October.

food and drink

Richard Franks September 18, 2018July 19, 2019 Bars, Birmingham, Kongs, Kongs Birmingham

Retro 1980s arcade gaming bar Kongs to open in Birmingham

Situated on the site of former nightclub Chameleon, Kongs will bring 80s & 90s retro arcade games, craft beer, food and late night DJs to Birmingham later this year.

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Richard Franks September 12, 2018February 12, 2019 Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne admits he didn’t enjoy Black Sabbath reunion

Ozzy Osbourne has been speaking following the announcement of his ‘No More Tours 2’ tour, which comes to Birmingham’s Genting Arena in February.

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Richard Franks September 9, 2018November 13, 2018 Bentley Rhythm Ace, Birmingham, Cast, Embrace, Genting Arena, Glasvegas, Happy mondays, Ivory Wave, Jim Bob, O2 Academy Birmingham, Orbital, Shed Seven, Shiiine On, Steve Lamacq, The Haçienda

Review: Shiiine On brings 90s nostalgia to Birmingham

Shiiine On – a one day celebration of 90s alternative and dance culture – came to Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Saturday 8th September armed with three rooms of legendary music.

music

Richard Franks September 6, 2018February 10, 2019 Birmingham, Digbeth, Rainbow Warehouse, The Mill, The Rainbow Venues

Birmingham’s newest venue, The Mill, announces opening date

Digbeth’s newest venue, The Mill, announces its opening date as it prepares to welcome an eclectic array of international acts in the coming months.

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Richard Franks September 5, 2018September 22, 2018 The Blinders, The Castle & Falcon

The Blinders to hit the road on massive 22 date autumn UK tour

We’ve seen some massive tours in our time, but this one The Blinders are set to embark on is right up there…

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Richard Franks September 5, 2018February 10, 2019 Hare & Hounds, Major Parkinson

Major Parkinson to play debut UK show in Birmingham

Birmingham music fans will have the first opportunity to see extraordinary Norwegian band Major Parkinson, with their debut UK gig set to take place at the Hare & Hounds later this month.