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Alice Cooper returns to Birmingham this October with an all-new show

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 Emily Doyle alice cooper, Birmingham, halestorm, Live, mc50, Resorts World Arena, The Stranglers

Alice Cooper is coming to Resorts World Arena this October, with support from The Stranglers and Wayne Kramer’s MC50.

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Deerhunter are making their long-awaited return to the UK this Autumn

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Luke Charnley Bradford Cox, Deerhunter, Digbeth, Live, The Crossing

Cult psych band Deerhunter are bringing their latest record across the pond this autumn, including a rare Birmingham show.

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Review: The Lafontaines unleash their latest album on Birmingham

June 19, 2019June 20, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, gig review, Live, live music, Music, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham

The Lafontaines are back with one less band member and triple the mischief as the three-piece invade Birmingham on their headline tour.

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Review: Grunge veterans Alice in Chains don’t disappoint in Birmingham

May 25, 2019June 1, 2019 Sarah Staniforth Alice in Chains, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Live

Alice in Chains played a fantastic show to a massive crowd at Arena Birmingham on May 24th, with support from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

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Odd Soul are returning to Birmingham for their biggest ever show

May 27, 2019May 29, 2019 Luke Charnley Birmingham, Hare & Hounds, Live, Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival, Odd Soul, Sorry Grace

Birmingham neo-soul sextet Odd Soul are set to warm up their high profile festival performance with a hometown headline show.

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Review: Fuzzy Sun brighten up Monday night with infectious melodies

May 21, 2019 Millie Finn Birmingham, Bono, Fuzzy Sun, Hare and Hounds, Inhaler, Live, Tame Impala, U2

Fuzzy Sun provide a warm start to the week with a fantastic set of indie-funk bangers at the Hare & Hounds. Inhaler provide support.

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‘In the Que’ set to celebrate the history of legendary Birmingham venue

May 20, 2019 Luke Charnley Birmingham, Blur, David Bowie, Heritage, Live, National Lottery, Nightlife, Pulp, Shed Seven, The Que Club

In the Que will digitally archive the storied history of The Que Club in a year long project featuring a number of key figures.

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Swim Deep announce Sunflower Lounge residency

May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 Luke Charnley B-Town, Live, Peace, sonic gun, Sugarthief, Swim Deep, The Sunflower Lounge, Wolf Alice

B-Town wonders Swim Deep are set to return to Birmingham for a run of intimate shows at the legendary Birmingham venue this summer.

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Pale Waves to embark on another autumn UK tour

April 26, 2019May 8, 2019 Sophia Lega academy, Birmingham, Dirty Hit, Jamie Oborne, Live, Pale Waves, The 1975

Manchunian alternative band Pale Waves are returning to the Midlands as part of their Autumn UK Tour.

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Zealous New Zealand group The Beths to embark on UK tour

March 27, 2019March 31, 2019 Sophie Hack Hare and Hounds, Live, the beths, touring

New Zealand indie pop-punk outfit The Beths are embarking on a UK tour, with more tickets released for their gig in Birmingham.

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