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Richard Franks April 18, 2016July 19, 2019 Afterbloom, Birmingham Promoters, Black Sabbath, Boat To Row, Breeze, Capsule, Chartreuse, Cinema, Cut Glass Kings, Duran Duran, Editors, ELO, Faux Palms, Gleam, Godflesh, Hoopla Blue, Ignite Records, JAWS, Judas Priest, Juice, Luno, Mutes, Napalm Death, Ocean Colour Scene, Peace, Pleasure House, Polar Bear Records, Superfood, Swim Deep, Swordfish Records, The Beat, The Diskery, The Streets, The Twang, This Is Tmrw, UB40, Victories at Sea, Wood & Nails

22 reasons why Birmingham is great

From the bands to the food and Moseley to Digbeth, we’ve compiled 22 reasons why we think the city of Birmingham is great. We’re sure you’ll agree.

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.

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Samuel Lambeth May 19, 2016July 19, 2019 BBC Birmingham, BIrmingham Cathedral, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cannon Hill Park, Library of Birmingham, mac birmingham, Moseley Bog, One Trick Pony Club, Sutton Park, Symphony Hall, The Ikon Gallery, The Mailbox, Town Hall

10 great FREE things to see and do in Birmingham

We’ve compiled a list of 10 free things to see and do in Birmingham, all perfect for a bank holiday weekend, half term or if you’ve simply got no plans!

Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham

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Richard Franks May 23, 2016July 19, 2019 Cuban Embassy at the Bull's Head, Hare & Hounds, Independent Birmingham, Island Bar, mac birmingham, Sunflower Lounge, The Dark Horse, The Victoria

Save money at these music venues with an Independent Birmingham card

Did you know that the Independent Birmingham card can save you money at some of your favourite independent music venues in the city?

Yak at The Rainbow Courtyard in Birmingham

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Richard Franks May 24, 2016July 19, 2019 Hare & Hounds, O2 Institute, One Trick Pony Club, Suki10c, The Dark Horse, The Rainbow, The Sunflower Lounge

Meet the venues leading the way for new music in Birmingham

Whether local or playing in the city for the first time, these venues are partly responsible for helping you find out about some of your favourite musicians.