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Reach peak summer vibes with Anderson .Paak’s only UK headline show

The man with a flair for hip-hop bops, LA nights-tinged R&B loungers and offbeat punctuation placement is coming to the UK this summer.

Aussie band Lime Cordiale head out on their debut UK tour this month – get tickets here

Following a sellout Hare & Hounds show, The Amazons are set to return to Birmingham as part of their ‘Future Dust’ tour later this year.

Mallory Knox prove that nothing can stand in their way as they announce a 24-date headline tour to accompany their self-titled album news.

Renowned rock band The Libertines have happily announced a nine-date tour across the UK – including a show at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

Two of the live circuit’s most exciting bands, Shed Seven and The Twang, join forces for a mammoth UK tour this autumn.

Mac DeMarco is set to return to Birmingham this November for his biggest date in the city yet, presented by This Is Tmrw.

American ska-punk legends The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are back and are coming to Birmingham for the first time since 2002!

Afrobeat sensation, and son of Fela Kuti, comes to Birmingham in June as part of his latest UK tour. Get tickets here.

Boston legends Pixies will play Birmingham O2 Academy this autumn, in support of their forthcoming seventh studio album.