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Declan Bowring March 16, 2019March 20, 2019 Beth Prior Collective, O2 Academy, The Wailers

Review: The Wailers bask in a warm Brummie glow

Bringing Exodus and Legend to Birmingham, the Wailers out-performed themselves and recieved a hero’s welcome.

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Kate Spree March 18, 2019March 19, 2019 George Ezra, Resorts World Arena, Sigrid

Review: George Ezra impresses at storytelling Birmingham show

On 17th March, George Ezra took thousands of fans on his songwriting journey with a sold out gig at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.

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Declan Bowring March 13, 2019March 18, 2019 Hare & Hounds, Lycio, Self Esteem

Review: Self Esteem hits the sweet spot in Birmingham

Sheffield’s Self Esteem played a wonderfully executed Birmingham set on March 12th, swaying carefully between layered pop and soulful acoustics.

sofa king

Sarah Staniforth March 9, 2019March 14, 2019 castle and falcon, Czafari, Kim's cold food company, slag mag, Sofa King, Sorry Grace

Review: Feminist fanzine Slag Mag launches at the Castle & Falcon

Brum fanzine Slag Mag kicks off on International Women’s Day with support from local talents Czafari, Sofa King and Sorry Grace

Youth Man

Emily Doyle March 10, 2019March 14, 2019 bas jan, Centrala, godspeed you peter andre, rattle, sarah farmer, supersonic festival, Youth Man

Review: Youth Man go out on a high at International Women’s Day gig

Supersonic Festival International Women’s Day party at Centrala couldn’t have been a more fitting send off for sex-punk heroes, Youth Man,

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Andrew Gutteridge March 10, 2019March 13, 2019 Freya Ridings, London Grammar, O2 Institute, Tori Amos, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Review: Freya Ridings exudes confidence at the O2 Institute

London singer-songwriter Freya Ridings played to a sold out crowd at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 9th March

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Declan Bowring March 3, 2019March 6, 2019 O2 Academy, Scott Bradlee, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Review: Postmodern Jukebox showcase vintage takes on modern hits

Queens, New York natives who found YouTube fame bring their rotating roster of talent and gumption to the West Midlands.

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Emily Doyle March 2, 2019March 5, 2019 Hole In The Head Gang, stuka, The Sunflower Lounge, You Dirty Blue

Review: You Dirty Blue launch new EP with triumphant Birmingham show

You Dirty Blue birthed their new EP Make Way For The Montage on March 1st at the Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham.

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Emily Doyle March 1, 2019March 4, 2019 Hare and Hounds, Table Scraps, The Cosmics

Review: Table Scraps are top-notch at SXSW fundraiser

Table Scraps were joined by The Cosmics at the Hare & Hounds to raise money for flights to SXSW in Texas this summer.

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Samuel Lambeth February 27, 2019March 1, 2019 Birmingham, Matt Maltese, O2 Institute, the lemon twigs

Review: The Lemon Twigs and Matt Maltese wow the O2 Institute

The Lemon Twigs return to Birmingham with a stunning set in support of latest album Go To School, with support from Matt Maltese.