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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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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.