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

Shed Seven and The Twang to hit the road this autumn

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.

Verve songsmith and solo troubadour Richard Ashcroft stunned a sold-out O2 Academy Birmingham with a career-spanning set

Bringing Exodus and Legend to Birmingham, the Wailers out-performed themselves and recieved a hero’s welcome.

Bloc Party add a long-awaited Midlands date to their Silent Alarm tour, where they’ll play their debut album in full

Queens, New York natives who found YouTube fame bring their rotating roster of talent and gumption to the West Midlands.