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YouTube sensation Emma Blackery comes to Birmingham this October as part of a UK Tour, following the release of her debut album, Villains, later this August.

Chvrches at the O2 Academy in Birmingham

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CHVRCHES to play Birmingham on 2019 UK tour

July 17, 2018July 18, 2018 Declan Bowring CHVRCHES, O2 Academy

Electro-pop trio Chvrches have announced a UK tour which will run throughout February 2019, including a stop-off at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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Nothing But Thieves continue their ‘Broken Machine’ tour in the UK

June 21, 2018June 20, 2018 Sophia Lega Nothing But Thieves, O2 Academy

The southend boys Nothing But Thieves are set to continue a string of shows later this year in the UK after their release of their album ‘Broken Machine’ last year.

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Jack White to bring world tour to Birmingham

June 17, 2018 Emily Doyle alt rock, blues, blues rock, boarding house reach, dead weather, experimental, garage rock, Jack White, jazz rock, O2 Academy, raconteurs, white stripes

Jack White is set to perform in Birmingham this autumn in support of his new release, Boarding House Reach.

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Swedish duo First Aid Kit to play Birmingham on their next UK Tour

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018 Sophia Lega First Aid Kit, O2 Academy

Swedish sisters and folk duo First Aid Kit are due to start their UK tour later this year, including a date at Birmingham’s O2 Academy.

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The Brian Jonestown Massacre to bring their world tour to Birmingham

May 30, 2018May 31, 2018 Emily Doyle brian jonestown massacre, O2 Academy

Promising two new albums in 2018, The Brian Jonestown Massacre are coming to Birmingham this October as part of the European leg of their tour

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Black Honey announce October UK tour

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 Richard Franks black honey, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Following their recent return with magnificent new single ‘Bad Friends’, Black Honey – the UK’s most loved upcoming indie band – have announced a massive autumn UK headline tour.