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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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New live music bar Acapella to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

October 24, 2018October 28, 2018 Holly Carter Bars, Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter, Live, live music, Music, Nightlife

Another one to add to our ever-growing list of amazing bars and clubs, Acapella is the newest bar to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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Clubs, drugs and revoking licences – we need to talk

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Kristian Birch-Hurst Birmingham, Birmingham City Council, Club Culture, Clubbing, Dance Music, Digbeth, Nightlife, The Rainbow Venues, West Midlands

Birmingham City Council has revoked The Rainbow Venues’ license, sparking new debate on venue safety, the war on drugs, and the future of club culture.