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Idles, Jade Bird and Dave head up 2019 AIM Independent Awards shortlist

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 Richard Franks AIM Independent Awards, Christine and the Queens, Dave, Fontaines DC, Idles, Jorja Smith

Cult political punk band Idles and English singer-songwriter Jade Bird head up this year’s AIM Independent Awards shortlist, with four and three nominations respectively

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Birmingham artist Foka Wolf goes viral after fake Tory homelessness ad

July 21, 2019July 24, 2019 Luke Charnley art, Birmingham, Foka Wolf, london, News

Foka Wolf’s satirical Conservative Party advertisment gained significant traction after being mistaken for a genuine party pledge.

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Doves to headline new Birmingham festival at Perry Park

April 17, 2019July 22, 2019 Richard Franks Birmingham, doves, inner city live, Perry Park

Legendary Manchester band Doves will play their only West Midlands date of 2019 at a brand new one-day festival for Birmingham this July

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Digbeth’s Oktoberfest is bigger, better and more Bavarian than ever

October 2, 2018July 19, 2019 Sophie Hack bavarian, Beer, Custard Factory, Digbeth, german, oktoberfest, old crown

Now in its fourth annual year, the Digbeth Oktoberfest promises more food, more entertainment and even more beer than before.

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Anteros are set to embark on an extensive UK tour this spring

February 25, 2019July 19, 2019 Ross Carley Annie Mac, Anteros, Birmingham, Jack Saunders, Mama Roux's, Radio X, Red Faces

London four-piece Anteros are setting off around the UK this April, with support from Sheffield trio RedFaces.

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Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood

October 10, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, Digbeth, Independent Birmingham

Home to independent shops, cafes and warehouse spaces galore, Birmingham’s creative quarter tops Sunday Times list of coolest neighbourhoods

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HuffPost School of Journalism to launch in Birmingham this year

July 18, 2019 Richard Franks bcu, Birmingham City university, journalism

The centre within the University’s School of Media will pioneer innovative ways to teach the next generation of journalists

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The Clause launch new single In My Element at The Sunflower Lounge

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Stephen Pennell The Clause, The Sunflower Lounge

The Clause launch their new single in triumphant style, proving that they’re the new kings of Birmingham’s indie scene

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The Jacksons & Burt Bacharach amongst Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul 2019 lineup

January 31, 2019July 10, 2019 Richard Franks Burt Bacharach, Khruangbin, Moseley, Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul, The Brand New Heavies, The Jacksons

Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival’s tenth anniversary lineup is out – and it’s arguably their strongest yet

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Pivotal music conference will return to Birmingham for its second year

June 29, 2019 Luke Charnley conference, Jewellery Quarter, music industry, Pivotal

International music conference Pivotal returns to Birmingham for its second year, featuring an international body of music industry experts.

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