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Author: Ross Carley

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Brian Wilson to bring good vibrations to the Symphony Hall this June

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Ross Carley Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Brian Wilson, Symphony Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham

Music legend Brian Wilson, best known for his work as a lead member of the Beach Boys, is returning to Birmingham this June

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Review: Cage the Elephant tear the roof off at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

February 21, 2020February 28, 2020 Ross Carley Cage The Elephant, O2 Academy, Post Animal, SWMRS

Alt-rock legends Cage the Elephant performed a killer set at the O2 Academy on February 20, with support from Post Animal and SWMRS

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Review: VANT give yet another inspired performance in Birmingham

January 26, 2020February 2, 2020 Ross Carley castle and falcon, Kanvas, Magnetic Spacemen, Vant

VANT returned to Birmingham with a phenomenal performance at the Castle & Falcon on 25th January 2020 – read our review here

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VANT announce eight-date UK tour – get tickets here

January 5, 2020January 6, 2020 Ross Carley Conceived in the Sky, Mattie Vant, Vant

Mattie Vant’s newly-reformed musical project returns to Birmingham this January on an eight-date UK tour

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Review: The Libertines serenade Birmingham at the O2 Academy

December 15, 2019December 16, 2019 Ross Carley Dan Lyons, Ed Cosens, O2 Academy, The Libertines, whenyoung

14th December at Birmingham’s O2 Academy saw an imperfect line-up saved by a profound performance from noughties legends, The Libertines

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Review: Mac DeMarco wows Brum with a visual display of oddity

November 28, 2019December 4, 2019 Ross Carley Hoopla Blue, Los Bitchos, Mac DeMarco, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Wednesday 27th November saw Mac DeMarco do anything and everything but freak out the neighbourhood

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Review: The Amazons shine on triumphant return to Birmingham

November 11, 2019 Ross Carley Demob Happy, Future Dust Tour, O2 Academy, The Amazons, The Mysterines

Reading rockers The Amazons dazzled an enormous and energetic crowd at the O2 Academy on November 8th, with support from Demob Happy.

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Rex Orange County adds second Birmingham date to UK tour

October 14, 2019 Ross Carley O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham, Rex Orange County

Rex Orange County has added a second Birmingham date to his November UK tour. He’ll now play two nights at the O2 Academy.

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Review: Bad Nerves exude confidence at energetic Birmingham show

September 27, 2019October 2, 2019 Ross Carley Bad Nerves, LOVEBITES, Sketch, SUE, The Sunflower Lounge

Thursday 26th September saw Bad Nerves exceed any and all expectations with a fast-paced, energy-stacked performance to a packed-out Sunflower Lounge.

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Robert Craig Oulton debuts new music video for ‘Pretend I Was Dreaming’

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Ross Carley Robert Craig Oulton

‘Pretend I Was Dreaming’ broke through into the world back on June 1st and the slightly shoegaze, indie solo-artist has now dropped the video

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