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Magic Door - 5th birthday - 5 - credit Patrick Fleming

How did Magic Door deliver on the most hit-and-miss day of the year?

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December 21, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Violet bring psychedelic chaos to the Sunflower Lounge

Local acts bring tenacity and flare, but it’s midlands group Violet that send The Sunflower Lounge into a frenzy.

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December 20, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: The Prodigy tear up Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall

The Prodigy are a unique live beast, an enduring sinewy mass of homicidal pantomime, miss them at your peril.

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December 16, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Gleam pack a punch at memorable farewell show

Birmingham band Gleam call it a day as they play an impressively captivating set at the Sunflower Lounge.

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December 14, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Kodaline’s rescheduled show sends shivers down the spine

Kodaline persevere through the icy weather to bring Birmingham a heartwarming and passionate set.

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December 10, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds keep things spooky at the Sunflower Lounge

Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds play a sold out show at the Sunflower Lounge with support from Black Mekon and Rhino and the Ranters.

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December 2, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Good Charlotte induce widespread nostalgia at Birmingham show

With a dose of reminiscence amongst some more recent thrills, Good Charlotte suitably entertained a packed O2 Academy as a part of their nationwide tour

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December 7, 2017 Francis Smith

Review: Happy Mondays bring their Greatest Hits tour to Birmingham

Decades into their career, and after several reformations, the Madchester party animals show they still know how to ignite a night of dancing and debauchery