Review: Stepping through the Magic Door on New Year’s Eve ’17
How did Magic Door deliver on the most hit-and-miss day of the year?
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Birmingham
Why attempting Dry January shouldn’t mean you abandon your local pub
January is notoriously the most difficult month in the hospitality calendar, so here are some other ways you can help
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Venue guide: The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham
This independent venue boats charm, character and genre-spanning performances
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The albums of 2017: Selected by Birmingham bands
Counteract asked the best bands coming out of Birmingham right now to select their album of the year, and expand on why exactly it’s their favourite.
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Interview: Wood and Nails talk 2017 and next year’s ‘Resolutions’
Birmingham alternative punks Wood and Nails, led by Paul Beaumont, spoke to Counteract about the successes they’ve had in 2017 and their new single ‘Resolutions’, set for release in January.
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15 of the best Birmingham gigs to look forward to in 2018
With a new year comes a run of more phenomenal gigs in Birmingham. Here is a rundown of 15 of the best gigs to book in 2018!
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Interview: Table Scraps talk Birmingham, touring and their new album Autonomy
Birmingham trio Table Scraps are possibly the best band to come out of the city since the mighty Black Sabbath, and are heralded as garage-punk heroes.
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Review: Kodaline’s rescheduled show sends shivers down the spine
Kodaline persevere through the icy weather to bring Birmingham a heartwarming and passionate set.
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Review: Good Charlotte induce widespread nostalgia at Birmingham show
With a dose of reminiscence amongst some more recent thrills, Good Charlotte suitably entertained a packed O2 Academy as a part of their nationwide tour
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Interview: Quinn talk 2017, their biggest ‘Crush’ and the future
Birmingham trio Quinn talk to Counteract about their latest EP, ‘Crush’, losing and gaining band members, loving gigging and their plans for the future.
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