Interview: Getting Wavy with the Sum Cellar Crew
Ahead of their third birthday bash, we sat down with the innovative team behind Sum Cellar, one of Birmingham’s most consistently heavyweight dance music nights
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10 European festivals in 2018 with tickets under £150
From France to Finland and Serbia to Spain, here are some of the best European festivals in 2018 you should definitely look in to attending!
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Video premiere: Alex Ohm – Retreat
Following a successful year of writing and performing, 2018 sees local singer-songwriter, Alex Ohm, start the way he means to go on.
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Why attempting Dry January shouldn’t mean you abandon your local pub
January is notoriously the most difficult month in the hospitality calendar, so here are some other ways you can help
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The albums of 2017: Selected by Birmingham bands
Counteract asked the best bands coming out of Birmingham right now to select their album of the year, and expand on why exactly it’s their favourite.
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15 of the best Birmingham gigs to look forward to in 2018
With a new year comes a run of more phenomenal gigs in Birmingham. Here is a rundown of 15 of the best gigs to book in 2018!
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Our guide to the best New Year’s Eve 2017 events in Birmingham
Where you need to be when the clock strikes twelve; including ticket details
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Exclusive: Birmingham bands including Swim Deep, Jaws + Ekkah share their top festival tips
Don’t move a muscle without reading what advice some of our favourite Birmingham bands have to offer about heading to the land of the festivals…
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Glastonbury Festival: A beginner’s guide
This year’s Glastonbury Festival is headlined by Florence and the Machine, Kanye West and The Who.
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Clubs, drugs and revoking licences – we need to talk
Birmingham City Council has revoked The Rainbow Venues’ license, sparking new debate on venue safety, the war on drugs, and the future of club culture.
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