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Sophia Lega March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Bombay Bicycle Club, Coasts, Conor Schofield, Gethin Pearson, JAWS, Peace, The Cure, Title Fight

Album review: JAWS blossom on new album The Ceiling

Birmingham’s young indie boys are all grown up. Their third album, ‘The Ceiling’, sees them blossom into a fully-fledged rock act.

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Sophia Lega February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 O2 Institute, Sam Fender

Sam Fender sells out his UK tour ahead of the launch of his debut record

24-year-old talent, Sam Fender, is set to perform on his biggest UK tour, ahead of the release of his first album, ‘Madness’.

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Sophia Lega February 8, 2019February 9, 2019 O2 Institute, Sundara Karma

Talented youngsters Sundara Karma announce a nine-date UK tour

Berkshire’s Sundara Karma, are due to tour the UK in May in support of their upcoming second album, including a date in Birmingham.

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Sophia Lega January 23, 2019January 31, 2019 Frank Turner, Grace Petrie, jimmy eat world

Review: Frank Turner surfs his way through impressive Birmingham set

Turner kicked off his seven-date UK tour in Birmingham with support coming from Grace Petrie and Jimmy Eat World.

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Sophia Lega December 15, 2018December 17, 2018 Frank Turner, jimmy eat world

Folk artist Frank Turner set for a string of arena shows on spring tour

Following the success of his latest release, indie-folk artist Frank Turner is set to kick off his January 2019 tour in Birmingham.

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Sophia Lega December 13, 2018December 15, 2018 Circa Waves

Circa Waves return to Birmingham as part of their spring 2019 Tour

Ahead of the release of their third album, What’s It Like Over There?, the Liverpool rockers are set to tour the whole of the UK.

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Sophia Lega December 10, 2018December 19, 2018 Catch Fire, Luke Rainsford, The Sunflower Lounge, Wurlitzer

Review: Luke Rainsford masters an emotive set at hometown gig

23 year old local singer-songwriter Luke Rainsford ended his year on a high with a breathtaking performance at The Sunflower Lounge on Sunday 9th December.

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Sophia Lega November 20, 2018February 10, 2019 Luke Rainsford, The Sunflower Lounge

Local solo artist Luke Rainsford to play Sunflower Lounge show

As the year draws to a close, 23 year old local lad Luke Rainsford will be headlining The Sunflower Lounge on 9th December.

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Sophia Lega June 27, 2018July 6, 2018 mass house, Phil Madeley, Sugarthief, The Flapper, Violet

Review: Birmingham’s Sugarthief steal hearts at The Flapper

Local boys Sugarthief played an intimate show at canalside venue The Flapper in celebration of the much loved Birmingham venue

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Sophia Lega June 25, 2018July 9, 2018 O2 Institute Birmingham, Pale Waves

Pale Waves to play Birmingham on autumn UK tour

Indie-pop band from Manchester, Pale Waves, have announce a UK and Ireland Tour with dates in September and October later this year.