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Counteract Reporter April 18, 2016April 29, 2016 Cast, Modern Minds, O2 Academy Birmingham

Review: Cast create nostalgia at Birmingham’s O2 Academy2

Cast created nostalgia which took hold of the tightly packed crowds, who were warmed through by the familiar nineties classics.

Macklemore, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham

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Counteract Reporter April 28, 2016 Barclaycard Arena, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Raury

Review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis showcase latest release at Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena

The duo performed tracks from debut LP The Heist and latest release, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made including ‘Thrift Shop’ and ‘Downtown’.

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Louise Spears April 28, 2016 Black Mekon, Hare & Hounds, Killer Wave, The King Khan & BBQ Show, The Swampmeat Family Band

Review: The King Khan & BBQ Show bring raucous garage rock to Birmingham

It’s nights like these that it makes you proud to be from Birmingham. If you’ve not yet been to a Killer Wave show – don’t make the mistake of missing their next one.

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Kieran Raza April 24, 2016April 26, 2016 Astrid S, O2 Institute Birmingham, Trove Sivan

Internet sensation Troye Sivan performs an impressive set at sold-out O2 Institute

An hour before the doors have even opened, thousands of teens have already lined up around the block eagerly anticipating Internet pop star Troye Sivan.

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Maryam Snape April 18, 2016April 19, 2016 O2 Institute, the kills

The Kills unveil ‘Heart of a Dog’ video and UK tour dates – including Birmingham

Cool as f*ck indie rockers The Kills have announced a UK tour alongside a brand new video for single ‘Heart of a Dog’, taken from their forthcoming release.

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Counteract Reporter April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 False Grails, Faux Palms, Health and Efficiency, Hoopla Blue, Repeat of Last Week, Stryx Gallery, Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam, The Bank Accounts, The Terror Watts, This Is Tmrw, Venkman, Weird On Purpose

Review: Nine live bands help launch new Birmingham record label, Weird On Purpose

The gig’s inconspicuous location was a fitting reflection of the Birmingham music scene itself – unknown to most but well-appreciated by those who do know.