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

Review: The Lafontaines unleash their latest album on Birmingham

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

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

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

On April 27th, JAWS invaded the halls of O2 Institute Birmingham once again as part of their album release tour. Read our review, with photos, here.

Doncaster trio The Blinders return to Birmingham to conquer the O2 Institute, supported by Glasgow’s The Ninth Wave and locals The Clause.

Scottish rock stalwarts Idlewild are hitting the road in April and May, in support of forthcoming album Interview Music.

Charlie McGough spoke about the new direction for Doncaster/Manchester dark, alternative trio ahead of their Birmingham gig.

Reading based quartet Sundara Karma are currently on tour in celebration of their newest album Ulfilas’ Alphabet.