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Dave brings his ‘Psychodrama’ tour to some pretty big venues across the UK & Ireland this April & May – tickets on sale Thursday 28th February at 9am

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Bob Marley’s legendary band The Wailers to play O2 Academy next month

February 11, 2019February 27, 2019 Declan Bowring O2 Academy Birmingham, The Wailers

Honouring the legacy of Bob Marley, The Wailers are returning to the UK circuit, including a night at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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Review: Synth-pop shines on with Chvrches at the O2 Academy

February 10, 2019February 12, 2019 Declan Bowring CHVRCHES, lets eat grandma, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Scottish three-piece electro band Chvrches return to Birmingham’s O2 Academy and storm through the show with latest album ‘Love Is Dead’.

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Review: The triumphant return of The Wombats to Birmingham

February 1, 2019February 4, 2019 Ben Wheatley Blaenavon, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Night Café, The Wombats

The Wombats stormed to supremacy as their biggest ever tour rolled into Birmingham’s O2 Academy on January 31st.

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Review: Mastodon bring blood and thunder to Birmingham’s O2 Academy

January 23, 2019January 29, 2019 Joseph Lockley kvelertak, Mastodon, Mutoid Man, O2 Academy Birmingham

Looming like fearsome titans on the foggy stage, Mastodon conjured bolts of crushing metal and melody to impress an awestruck Birmingham crowd.

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Review: The Streets storm through boisterous Birmingham homecoming

January 20, 2019January 22, 2019 Millie Finn Mike Skinner, murkage dave, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Manor, The Streets

Local legend Mike Skinner retuned for three homecoming shows over the weekend, with Friday night’s set kicking off with Turn The Page and ending with a dislocated shoulder.

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Liverpudlian stalwarts The Wombats set for biggest UK tour yet

January 3, 2019 Ben Wheatley Blaenavon, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Night Café, The Wombats

Fresh off a successful 2018, The Wombats will be heading out on a UK tour in support of their album, Beautiful People Will Ruin Our Lives.

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Troye Sivan to bring his Bloom Tour to the UK in 2019

December 5, 2018December 6, 2018 Ben Wheatley O2 Academy Birmingham, Troye Sivan

Internet sensation & LGBT icon Troye Sivan brings his global Bloom Tour to British shores this February in support of his second studio album.

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Manic Street Preachers to play This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours in full on UK tour

November 11, 2018December 2, 2018 Joseph Lockley Manic Street Preachers, O2 Academy Birmingham

Manic Street Preachers are to embark on a 20th anniversary tour of their classic album This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours. Tickets available now.

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The Specials announce new album and 2019 tour dates

November 2, 2018November 5, 2018 Maryam Snape O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Specials

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

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