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The Blackbox Birmingham
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Blackbox is the latest casualty in the war on Birmingham’s independent culture

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 Luke Charnley Birmingham, Blackbox, comment, Digbeth, gentrification, independent, Lab11, Nightlife, The Rainbow Venues

With the closure of another Birmingham venue, it’s time to talk about gentrification, and how to combat its effects on city culture

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The best of Birmingham on Etsy.com

October 18, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, birmingham art, craft, create, etsy, independent, Independent Birmingham

The second city has always been known as an industrial town, but what about its craft? We look into the artsy side of Birmingham on etsy.com

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Sam Carter tour tickets
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Sam Carter announces show at Kings Heath’s Kitchen Garden Cafe

September 4, 2018February 10, 2019 Emily Doyle DIY, false lights, folk, folk rock, independent, indie folk, kings heath, roots, sam carter

Sam Carter, former BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Newcomer, is bringing his fingerpicking folk to Kings Heath this Autumn.

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  • What’s next for video games music? December 4, 2019
  • Film review: Slick murder mystery Knives Out is no Christmas turkey December 3, 2019
  • A brief overview of casinos in Birmingham December 2, 2019
  • Top Jessica Chastain films you should revisit December 1, 2019
  • Review: Mac DeMarco wows Brum with a visual display of oddity November 28, 2019
  • Hot Snakes to play the Hare & Hounds – get tickets here November 26, 2019
  • Feature: A definitive ranking of Scorsese’s deep well of films November 26, 2019
  • Review: Blanck Mass crushes the Hare & Hounds on new album tour November 26, 2019
  • Review: Calexico and Iron & Wine mesmerise Coventry November 22, 2019
  • Rosie Tee is back with her boldest single yet, ‘Wither’ November 22, 2019
  • Festival review: SHOUT Festival 2019 celebrates LGBTQ+ arts talent November 22, 2019
  • Soccer Mommy announces UK tour – get tickets here November 22, 2019
  • Digbeth Dining Club announces street food partnership with Aston Villa November 22, 2019
  • Brand new Latin American restaurant La Mariposa to open in Birmingham November 20, 2019
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