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Review: The Magic Gang enthral a youthful crowd with a snappy set

Brighton four-piece The Magic Gang got a youthful and willing crowd up and bouncing at Digbeth’s O2 Institute

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke kicked off his 2018 tour at the Hare & Hounds, delivering a passionate performance of old classics and new material.

Walsall-born singer songwriter Jorja Smith gave an enchanting performance at the O2 Academy on 13th October on her biggest UK tour to date.

As the pounding ‘Meat Is Murder’ reverberates around the arena, a sense of tension fills the air.

Midlands based shoegaze band Violet reinvent their indie/grunge inspirations with the powerful new single ‘Heaven Adores You’.

Birmingham’s earnest – and inebriated – rockers Wood and Nails return with sublime new single ‘Lights Out’, set for release in November.

Former Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney ended a twelve year absence from Birmingham last night with a 40-song, 50-year-spanning set.

Anna Calvi mesmerised Birmingham’s Town Hall with a set of anthemic art rock. Support came from PINS’ Sophie Galpin & Youth Man’s Kaila Whyte.

Birmingham’s sultry rockers The Taboo Club bring their sax-drenched delights to The Victoria, with support from Liquid Cheeks and Lilac Noise.

(Sandy) Alex G took to the stage at the Hare and Hounds last Tuesday, with support from London grunge rockers Sorry.