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Metronomy to tour highly new anticipated album across the UK

September 20, 2019 Sophie Hack Birmingham, Metronomy, O2 Institute, Squid

Metronomy are back with sickly sweet electronic beats, supported by math pop madness Squid this November.

Hot Chip ready for the floor again with new album and tour

August 21, 2019September 7, 2019 Andrew Gutteridge 2 Bears, About Group, All Points East, Bluedot, Cassius, EMI, Glastonbury Festival, Greco-Roman, James Murphy, Jon Coxon, LCD Soundsystem, Mercury Music Prize, Moshi Moshi Records, O2 Institute, Philippe Zdar, Phoenix, Raf Randell, Rodaidh McDonald, Saman Kesh, Spiritualized, The XX

In June, the London based five-piece released their critically acclaimed seventh studio album, ‘A Bathfull of Ecstasy’ which NME described as ‘a celebration of life in full technicolour’.

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Yonaka announce heavily anticipated UK tour dates

July 17, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, yonaka

A UK tour announcement from Yonaka couldn’t have come sooner following the recent release of debut album Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow.

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Acclaimed wordsmith Kate Tempest to perform at O2 Institute Birmingham

July 12, 2019July 24, 2019 Sarah Staniforth Kate Tempest, O2 Institute

Acclaimed English spoken word performer and musician Kate Tempest is set to embark upon a UK tour, including an O2 Institute Birmingham date

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Review: Ministry unleash the industrial rage of AmeriKKKant at the O2 Institute

July 5, 2019July 10, 2019 Giles Logan 3Teeth, deadfilmstar, Ministry, O2 Institute

Uncle Al Jourgensen brings his politically acid spiked Ministry to Birmingham for one of only four UK shows

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Britpop festival Star Shaped returns to Birmingham this September

July 1, 2019July 10, 2019 Richard Franks Britpop, Cast, dodgy, geneva, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, salad, Space, Starshaped Festival

Starshaped Festival comes to Birmingham this September, featuring the likes of Cast, Dodgy, Salad and Space

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The Futureheads to play debut album in Birmingham this December

June 23, 2019June 24, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Birmingham, O2 Institute, The Futureheads

Mackem four-piece The Futureheads are back after a lengthy hiatus, and return to the Midlands this coming December.

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Review: The Lafontaines unleash their latest album on Birmingham

June 19, 2019June 20, 2019 Cara Jackson Birmingham, gig review, Live, live music, Music, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham

The Lafontaines are back with one less band member and triple the mischief as the three-piece invade Birmingham on their headline tour.

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Review: Sam Fender smashes Birmingham’s O2 Institute

May 11, 2019May 16, 2019 Sophia Lega O2 Institute, Sam Fender

25-year-old Sam Fender plays a beautiful sold-out performance at Birmingham’s O2 Institute – he’ll be back in the city later this year

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Swervedriver to play O2 Institute Birmingham this month

May 3, 2019May 8, 2019 Richard Franks O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, Swervedriver

Oxford alt. rock legends Swervedriver head out on a UK tour this month – including a Birmingham date. Get tickets here.

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