Reviews

It’s clear from the get-go that The Joy Formidable’s aim tonight is to have fun.

March 4, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Foxes plays intimate show at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

Louisa Rose Allen, popularly known as the experimental-pop singer-song writer Foxes, takes a trip to the charmingly intimate O2 Institute in Birmingham.

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March 23, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Birmingham plays host to The 1975’s biggest show to date

Excitement bubbled through Barclaycard Arena as it filled with an anticipated crowd eagerly awaiting The 1975’s biggest headline show to date.

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April 2, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Years and Years show their worth on debut arena tour

Years and Years’ career has truly rocketed, from gaining initial recognition last year to becoming the fully fledged successful pop stars they are today.

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February 24, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Walk The Moon bring infectious pop to Birmingham

Walk The Moon’s overwhelmingly enthusiastic energy and focus on pure happiness running through all of their work is at its best in a live setting.

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February 16, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Parkway Drive shake the O2 Academy to its core

Dry ice filled the stage as the opening chords to ‘Destroyer’ embraced the room and Parkway Drive emerged from the smoke.

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February 19, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Mystery Jets stun a sold-out O2 Institute

Could Mystery Jets capture the magic they once had? As the first notes of ‘Telomere’ rang across the sold out room the answer was obvious.

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March 22, 2016 Francis Smith

Review: Ellie Goulding brings intensified show to Birmingham

Following an angelic introduction and intensified build up, Ellie Goulding emerged onto the stage surrounded by dancers and cloaked by shining gold curtains.