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Review: Foals storm a sold-out Digbeth Arena

June 16, 2019June 17, 2019 Richard Franks Digbeth, Digbeth Arena, Foals

Foals were back in Birmingham on June 15th and 16th for two sold-out nights at the outdoor Digbeth Arena

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Mac DeMarco to play Birmingham’s O2 Academy in November

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Ross Carley Mac DeMarco, O2 Academy

Mac DeMarco is set to return to Birmingham this November for his biggest date in the city yet, presented by This Is Tmrw.

Review: Julia Holter brings her brand of experimental pop to the Castle & Falcon

June 5, 2019June 8, 2019 Luke Charnley Birmingham Promoters, castle and falcon, field day, Jessie Reid, Julia Holter, This Is Tmrw

Los Angeles-based polymath Julia Holter aired much of her acclaimed 2018 release ‘Aviary’, backed by an enormous and varied band.

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Confidence Man to bring their signature blend of weird to the UK

June 4, 2019 Sophie Hack confidence man, Hare and Hounds, Tour

The Australian quartet of party-driven weirdos are back in the UK with the infectious indie dance beats this June.

Review: Snail Mail reigned supreme over an evening of ’90s slacker rock

June 4, 2019June 6, 2019 Blaise Radley Hare & Hounds, Liz Lawrence, Snail Mail

Increasingly infamous indie star Snail Mail returned to Birmingham to a rapt sell-out crowd at the Hare & Hounds, supported by Liz Lawrence.

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Review: Vistas raise the bar with sell-out Birmingham show

May 29, 2019June 1, 2019 Ross Carley Paris Youth Foundation, The Sunflower Lounge, Vistas

Supporting huge touring bands like Fatherson and Circa Waves just isn’t enough for the Edinburgh pop-rockers, Vistas.

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Odd Soul are returning to Birmingham for their biggest ever show

May 27, 2019May 29, 2019 Luke Charnley Birmingham, Hare & Hounds, Live, Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival, Odd Soul, Sorry Grace

Birmingham neo-soul sextet Odd Soul are set to warm up their high profile festival performance with a hometown headline show.

Review: Grunge veterans Alice in Chains don’t disappoint in Birmingham

May 25, 2019June 1, 2019 Sarah Staniforth Alice in Chains, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Live

Alice in Chains played a fantastic show to a massive crowd at Arena Birmingham on May 24th, with support from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

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Afrobeat superstar Femi Kuti to play Birmingham on forthcoming UK tour

May 23, 2019June 1, 2019 Richard Franks Femi Kuti, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Afrobeat sensation, and son of Fela Kuti, comes to Birmingham in June as part of his latest UK tour. Get tickets here.

DIY legend Calvin Johnson mesmerises crowd at Centrala

May 21, 2019 Maryam Snape Beat Happening, Calvin Johnson, Centrala, cherry pickles, ColdRice, Digbeth, Halo Benders, henrik appel, K Records, PNKSLM, The Moving Pictures

ColdRice legend Calvin Johnson makes a welcome live return with his first Birmingham show in 30 years.

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