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Legendary two-tone outfit The Specials have announced a new album and tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

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Ocean Colour Scene announce a series of throwback Christmas shows

November 2, 2018November 7, 2018 Maryam Snape Martha Reeves, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, O2 Academy Birmingham, Ocean Colour Scene

Birmingham’s indie heroes Ocean Colour Scene have announced a string of Christmas shows with support from Martha Reeves and The Vandellas.

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Review: Fickle Friends deliver tropical set at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

October 27, 2018October 30, 2018 Holly Carter Fickle Friends, FLARES, Marsicans, O2 Academy Birmingham

Brighton indie-pop up-and-comers Fickle Friends deliver palm-tree adorned joy at the flagship Birmingham venue.

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Review: Editors storm a sold out O2 Academy with hits new and old

October 20, 2018October 23, 2018 Joseph Lockley Birmingham, Editors, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham, Talos

Editors took to the stage at the O2 Academy Birmingham on Friday night, delivering a collection of singles new and old. Support from Talos.

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RAYE to perform in Birmingham as part of her first ever UK tour

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Kate Spree mabel, O2 Academy Birmingham, RAYE, stefflon don

South London singer RAYE will play Birmingham on the third night of her first ever UK tour, following the success of single ‘Cigarette’.

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Courtney Barnett to bring introspective hits to Birmingham next month

October 13, 2018October 26, 2018 Aisling Bruce Courtney Barnett, O2 Academy Birmingham

Melborne-native Courtney Barnett to visit Birmingham as part of a UK headline tour following the release of new album.

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Richard Ashcroft to play Birmingham on 2019 UK tour

October 6, 2018October 9, 2018 Richard Franks O2 Academy Birmingham, Richard Ashcroft

Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft announces a UK tour for April/May 2019, which includes a date at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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Kaiser Chiefs announce new album and Birmingham date on UK tour

September 18, 2018October 15, 2018 Declan Bowring Kaiser Chiefs, O2 Academy Birmingham

Kaiser Chiefs are set to bring their latest, as-of-yet untitled album KC7 to more audiences with a huge UK tour early next year.

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Review: Shiiine On brings 90s nostalgia to Birmingham

September 9, 2018November 13, 2018 Richard Franks Bentley Rhythm Ace, Birmingham, Cast, Embrace, Genting Arena, Glasvegas, Happy mondays, Ivory Wave, Jim Bob, O2 Academy Birmingham, Orbital, Shed Seven, Shiiine On, Steve Lamacq, The Haçienda

Shiiine On – a one day celebration of 90s alternative and dance culture – came to Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Saturday 8th September armed with three rooms of legendary music.

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Infamous grunge rock progenitors Melvins to play Birmingham in October

August 5, 2018October 18, 2018 Giles Logan Jon Spencer, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Melvins

Ahead of the release of their latest studio album, Washington-natives the Melvins will be playing a European tour, including Birmingham.

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