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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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10 of the best female urban musicians in the West Midlands right now

February 8, 2017July 19, 2019 Stephen Pennell Affie Jam, Call Me Unique, Elektric, Jorja Smith, Kezia Soul, Lady Sanity, Mahalia, Namiwa Jazz, SicNis, TrueMendous

Black female musical success is a long-standing Birmingham tradition of course, and many people of a certain age can reel off the household names.

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releases 

Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

November 28, 2018November 29, 2018 Maryam Snape 02 Institute, Birmingham, Calvin Harris, Covers, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, EP, Jorja Smith, Kioko, Post Malone, Preditah, sbtv

Local reggae juggernaut Kioko delivers sleek renditions of current chart music on their ‘Covers’ EP, adding their well-known stylistic flair and charm

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Review: Jorja Smith captivates sold-out crowd at homecoming gig

October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 Kate Spree Jaykae, Jorja Smith, mina rose, O2 Academy

Walsall-born singer songwriter Jorja Smith gave an enchanting performance at the O2 Academy on 13th October on her biggest UK tour to date.

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Jorja Smith to headline O2 Academy in October

March 23, 2018September 23, 2018 Kate Spree Jorja Smith, O2 Academy Birmingham, Walsall

Walsall-born RnB singer songwriter Jorja Smith is set to headline the O2 Academy on Saturday 13th October

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