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news 

Genesis confirm reunion and Utilita Arena Birmingham gig – ticket info

March 4, 2020March 6, 2020 Richard Franks Arena Birmingham, Genesis, NIA, Phil Collins, Utility Arena Birmingham

Genesis have confirmed fans’ suspicions and will reunite for a series of UK & Ireland tour dates later this year,

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festivals news 

The Twang, Jaws and Swim Deep lead new Birmingham music festival lineup

February 4, 2020 Richard Franks Birmingham, Dead Wax, Digbeth, JAWS, Mama Roux's, O2 Institute, Sugarthief, Swim Deep, The Blinders, The Custard Factory, The Twang, Violet

Sonic Wave Festival, a new multi-venue music experience, takes over some of Digbeth’s biggest and brightest music venues this May

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nightlife 

Retro gaming arcade bar NQ64 opens in Birmingham

February 1, 2020February 2, 2020 Richard Franks Birmingham, Digbeth, NQ64

A brand new retro gaming bar has opened in Digbeth, and it’s a must-visit for fans of classic console and arcade games.

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hmv Birmingham Bullring store to stay open under new deal

January 17, 2020January 27, 2020 Richard Franks hmv

In a dramatic u-turn, hmv’s Birmingham Bullring store, along with five others, is set to stay open following showdown talks with landlords

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hmv set to close Birmingham, Merry Hill and Worcester stores

January 6, 2020January 17, 2020 Richard Franks Birmingham, hmv

Entertainment retailer hmv looks set to close a number of stores across the UK, with Birmingham Bullring, Merry Hill and Worcester branches affected

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Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon comes to Birmingham in 2020

December 17, 2019 Richard Franks The Kinks

Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, depicting the story of The Kinks, lands in Birmingham in December 2020

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film and tv 

Top Jessica Chastain films you should revisit

December 1, 2019December 4, 2019 Richard Franks

Films with Chastain in a supporting role, on the other hand, have raked in well over $2 billion (£1.56 billion)

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food and drink 

Digbeth Dining Club announces street food partnership with Aston Villa

November 22, 2019 Richard Franks Aston Villa, Digbeth, digbeth dining club

Football fans will soon be able to enjoy a very different match day food experience when they visit the Villa.

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Local alternative hip hop artist T8PES releases new video

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Richard Franks T8PES

There’s Always Tomorrow is a brutal trip down memory lane for Jimmy Davis aka T8PES, who is in the best form of his career so far

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Review: Feeder are electric at O2 Institute on Birmingham return

November 12, 2019November 14, 2019 Richard Franks Digbeth, Feeder, Novacub, O2 Institute

Feeder returned to Birmingham on Monday 11 November to promote their latest album Tallulah and perform the classics

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