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Richard Franks January 16, 2017February 10, 2019 Arena Birmingham, Electric Light Orchestra, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Jeff Lynne's ELO

Jeff Lynne’s ELO add THIRD Birmingham date to 2018 UK arena tour

Due to unprecedented demand, a second date has been added in Birmingham for Jeff Lynne’s ELO as Lynne returns to the city for two special homecoming shows.

The Wytches headlining All Years Leaving at the Hare & Hounds in Birmingham

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Richard Franks January 13, 2017February 10, 2019 The Sunflower Lounge, The Wytches

The Wytches to play intimate Independent Venue Week show in Birmingham

The Wytches take a step back from headlining much bigger venues to play a 120 cap. in Birmingham.

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Richard Franks January 11, 2017 The Clause

Premiere: Listen to The Clause’s new single, ‘Golden Age’

Their latest single, Golden Age follows last year’s Shut Me Out, which received great feedback online.

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Richard Franks January 5, 2017February 10, 2019 laura mvula

Laura Mvula & Casio’s Action In Music initiative to hold pop-up event at the Bullring

Casio will be bringing their Action In Music initiative to Birmingham from January 9th for a week-long pop up event at the Bullring.

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Richard Franks January 5, 2017

This local artist sketches at gigs and produces pretty cool zines with them

While some of you may be waving your phones in the air to capture your favourite songs, one local artist takes a different approach.

Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham

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Richard Franks December 23, 2016February 10, 2019 Hare & Hounds

House of Jealous Lovers to take over the Hare & Hounds this Boxing Day

If you didn’t already know, Boxing Day at the Hare & Hounds is a sure-fire tradition.

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Richard Franks December 21, 2016February 10, 2019 Glastonbury Festival

Michael Eavis: Glastonbury Festival may move to the Midlands in 2019

Glastonbury Festival founder has sparked excitement with comments surrounding 2019’s event – and it may be popping up near Birmingham

Barry Hyde Futureheads 2017 tour dates UK Birmingham Ort Cafe

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Richard Franks December 19, 2016February 10, 2019 Barry Hyde, ORT Cafe, The Futureheads

Futureheads frontman Barry Hyde to bring solo show to Birmingham

Futureheads frontman Barry Hyde, responsible for some of the biggest indie hits of the 00s, will be coming to Birmingham for an exclusive Counteract show in February.