Review: Dinosaur Pile-Up impress a raucous Brummie crowd
Dinosaur Pile-Up play a powerhouse set to a loyal crowd, supported by Demob Happy + Fizzy Blood
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Reviews and photographs of some of the best events in music venues throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Review: Oh My God! It’s The Church at Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
An absolute riot of a show with top-notch acting and performing, people are soaked with sweat, smiles wide and hands still held high.
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Review: The Killers kick off world tour with buoyant Birmingham show
With the heavy guitar intro of Wonderful Wonderful, a screen displaying an image of scorched earth slowly rises to reveal drummer Ronnie Vannucci, Jr.
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Review: Weezer return to Birmingham and regain their place as kings
After 12 years away from Birmingham, Weezer prove why they’re the still the Kings of the sunshine melody.
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Review: Frank Iero & The Patience play a sincere set in Wolverhampton
Frank Iero wears his heart on his sleeve in an unapologetic set to an adoring crowd in The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
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Review: The Pigeon Detectives revisit their debut album in Birmingham
Pigeon Detectives energetic performance of debut album Wait For Me excites fans in Birmingham, despite Matt Bowman’s broken foot
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Review: Sleaford Mods bring the spirit of ’77 to Birmingham
Sleaford Mods ensured a punk revival during their short but anarchic set.
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Review: Declan McKenna plays energetic show at the O2 Institute
Declan McKenna takes to the stage in Birmingham, wowing adoring fans with his rock style and energetic set.
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Review: Kioko light up their hometown show at the O2 Academy
The self-described “multicultural reggae-pop” band bring energy and entertainment to the middle room at the Academy
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Review: The Lovely Eggs energise Sunday night in Birmingham
With their set at The Actress & Bishop, The Lovely Eggs proved why they’re well loved
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