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Aisling Bruce June 15, 2019July 24, 2019 birmingham shopping, gift, Independent Birmingham

A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

Whether you’re after fine wine, cheese, homeware or ethical beauty products, Birmingham’s buzzing independents have got you covered.

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Sophie Hack July 2, 2019July 22, 2019 all seeing eyes, aufbau principle, beholden tangerine, Black Mekon, Bryony Williams, cherry pickles, deaf balloons, deaths door, Die Das Der, Exhailers, flake, George Pannell, ghum, hare and honds, headwired, kendo nagasaki, krook nootz, Mutes, P.E.T., Sam Lambeth, Sunflower Lounge, The Assist, The Victoria

July 2019: 10 gigs in Birmingham for less than a tenner

Glaston-who? You can keep your pyramid stages, muddy trenches and overpriced hot dogs, we’ve got a thriving music scene in Birmingham that is bursting at the seams with talent, all for less than a shower token in a field.

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Stephen Pennell November 26, 2018July 21, 2019 Lady Leshurr

The rise of Lady Leshurr – from Kingshurst Youth Club to the MOBOs and beyond

Lady Leshurr’s rise has been meteoric – win after win after win, courtesy of a series of releases overflowing with clever and witty wordplay.

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Stephen Pennell July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 JAWS

Jaws unveil Brooklyn Beckham directed video for End of the World

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Brooklyn Beckham really has directed the new Jaws video.

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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.

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Counteract Reporter June 5, 2016July 19, 2019 1565 at Park Regis, Boston Tea Party, Cafe Opus, Cherry Reds, Edwardian Tea Rooms, Faculty, Jake's Coffee Box, Java Lounge, Saint Kitchen, Six Eight Cafe, The Old Crown, Tilt, Urban Coffee Company, Yorks

14 of the best places to grab a coffee in Birmingham

In a bid to celebrate this almighty drink, we’ve rounded up our favourite spots in the city to grab a cuppa.