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Richard Franks May 21, 2016February 10, 2019 british sea power, Goodnight Lenin, Hare & Hounds, Krankenhaus

British Sea Power’s legendary Krankenhaus clubnight to make its Birmingham debut

Already making waves in Brighton, Krankenhaus follows the band’s Club Sea Power events held back in the early 00s, before British Sea Power shot to fame.

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Richard Franks May 21, 2016 Delamere, Diet Cig, Dot to Dot Festival, EKKAH, Eyre Llew, Little Bribes, New Carnival, Night Beats, Pale Waves, Rat Boy, Spring King

10 acts you need to see at Dot To Dot Festival 2016

We love this year’s line-up so much that we’ve put together a list of 10 artists you should probably check out.

The Fratellis at the University of Warwick Copper Rooms

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Richard Franks May 18, 2016 O2 Institute Birmingham, The Fratellis

The Fratellis to mark 10th anniversary of debut album Costello Music with winter UK tour

The record, which features the likes of ‘Chelsea Dagger’, ‘Whistle for the Choir’ and ‘Flathead’ will be aired in full for the first time on the tour, which kicks off in Nottingham.

Birmingham's Carling Academy on Dale End

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Richard Franks May 18, 2016July 19, 2019 Carling Academy

See photos from inside Birmingham’s derelict Carling Academy

On Thursday July 7 2011, Counteract was lucky to be invited down to Birmingham’s famous Dale End music venue during its refurbishment to have a chat, a look around, and to take some photos; the first since 2009.

Billy Talent at the O2 Institute in Birmingham

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Richard Franks May 14, 2016May 14, 2016 Billy Talent, O2 Institute

Billy Talent announce fifth album & autumn UK tour – stream new track ‘Afraid of Heights’ here

Billy Talent have revealed details of the follow-up to 2012’s Dead Silence and announced their first UK tour in over four years.

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Richard Franks May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 LCKD

Premiere: Listen to the debut track from new Birmingham band, LCKD

LCKD have been causing quite a stir in Birmingham over the last few months – and not just only for what their band name means.

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Richard Franks May 2, 2016February 10, 2019 Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival drafts in Birmingham company APS to manufacture 200,000 reusable steel cups

Hockley-based manufacturing company APS have been drafted in by Michael Eavis and co. to help launch the sustainable pint cups for this year’s festival.

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Richard Franks April 21, 2016July 26, 2019 40 St Pauls, Bacchus Bar, Cherry Reds, Gas Street Social, Island Bar, Post Office Vaults, Prince of Wales, Suds n Duds, The Botanist, The Bureau, The Church Inn, The Cosy Club, The Jekyll & Hyde, The Launderette, The Lost & Found, The Plough, The Victoria, Tilt Birmingham

17 of the best vintage and quirky bars in Birmingham

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to drink pre-gig or want to just wind down after a long week, any of these quirky Brum bars should tickle your fancy.