Reviews

Both enigmatic, both unique, both distinctive, Brodka and Beth Orton managed to put on a fun a whimsical evening of music.

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October 2, 2016 Counteract Reporter

Review: Jamie T strikes a chord with excitable Birmingham crowd

Tonight may have just felt like a typical rainy night in Birmingham to most, but for 3000 Jamie T fans, the atmosphere inside of our O2 Academy could not have been anymore different.

The Magic Gang | O2 Institute Birmingham UK tour tickets

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October 2, 2016 Counteract Reporter

Review: The Magic Gang give boisterous Birmingham crowd a night to remember

After watching their showing tonight at the O2 Institute, it is no surprise really as to why the almighty Warner Bros. Records have recently picked up The Magic Gang.

Blossoms, O2 Institute Birmingham, UK tour 2016

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September 24, 2016 Counteract Reporter

Review: Blossoms kick off UK tour with sold-out show at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

From performing here to 50 people two years ago to selling out the main room on Friday night, the only question is if when they next perform in Birmingham, will it be an arena?

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September 18, 2016 Counteract Reporter

Review: The Enemy bid farewell in emotional Coventry homecoming

The Enemy played the first of three shows at The Empire, Coventry as part of their farewell tour, following ten years and four studio albums.

John J Presley | Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

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September 15, 2016 Louise Spears

Review: John J Presley tops three band bill of Birmingham brilliance

Three of Birmingham’s most talented bands deliver a night of ferociousness and intensity with a delectable amount of dark undertone thrown in for good measure.

Thee MVPs | The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

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September 16, 2016 Emily Doyle

Review: Thee MVPs’ short, sharp fuzz resonates with Sunflower crowd

Frontman Wyatt gurns his way through the setlist, a mixture of old and new tracks including 2015’s satisfyingly Weezer-esque ‘Edgar’, as well as punchy summer anthem ‘Big Pussy’.