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Counteract Reporter December 8, 2016 O2 Institute Birmingham, The Ramona Flowers, White Lies

Review: White Lies perform euphoric set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

Indie-rock band White Lies took to the stage at Birmingham’s charming O2 Institute on 29th November.

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Counteract Reporter December 5, 2016December 8, 2016 Bo Ningen, O2 Institute, Primal Scream

Review: Primal Scream take Birmingham’s O2 Institute on a nostalgia trip

Primal Scream’s Birmingham calling point is part of their 2016 album tour, marking the release of eleventh studio album Chaosmosis.

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Andrew Gutteridge November 30, 2016December 8, 2016 Agnes Obel, Birmingham Town Hall

Review: Agnes Obel plays to an appreciative audience in Birmingham

Danish Songwriter, Agnes Obel, delivers a set of multi-layered tracks and melody to the audience at Birmingham Town Hall.

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Richard Franks December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 Barclaycard Arena, Biffy Clyro, Brand New

Review: Biffy Clyro make a long-awaited return to Birmingham

Biffy Clyro stamp their mark on the second city with a mammoth 27-song set at the Barclaycard Arena on Wednesday December 7th, 2016

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Counteract Reporter December 3, 2016December 8, 2016 JAWS, The Rainbow Warehouse

Review: Birmingham band JAWS end their UK tour on home soil

Birmingham band, Jaws, end their UK tour with their performance at The Rainbow Warehouse.

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Counteract Reporter November 19, 2016December 5, 2016 Caravan Palace, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Geek x Vrv

Review: An energetic performance by Caravan Palace in Birmingham

Being regulars on the summer festival circuit, this band are well known for being able to captivate a crowd and this gig was no exception.

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Counteract Reporter December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 Goat Girl, Hare & Hounds, the lemon twigs

Review: The Lemon Twigs prove to be unparalleled show-masters

Despite having only just released their debut album, The Lemon Twigs perform as seasoned masters.

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Counteract Reporter December 2, 2016December 4, 2016 Frightened Rabbit, O2 Institute Birmingham, Paws

Review: Frightened Rabbit bring joyful set to a packed out O2 Institute

Scottish band, Frightened Rabbit, prove that their new material is among their very best at their recent O2 Institute gig.

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Counteract Reporter November 23, 2016December 4, 2016 Liberty Ship, Reverend and the Makers, The Copper Rooms

Review: Reverend & The Makers perform acoustic classics in Coventry

On 22nd November, Reverend and The Makers came to the Copper Rooms, Coventry to perform wholesome executions of familiar full-band tracks.

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Counteract Reporter December 1, 2016December 4, 2016 Airways, Nothing But Thieves, O2 Institute Birmingham, Vant

Review: Nothing But Thieves bring energetic show to Birmingham

The band have recently embarked on the UK leg of their hectic few months of worldwide shows, first appearing at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on Wednesday.