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Scottish-rockers Vistas to play near-sold out Sunflower Lounge

April 9, 2019April 10, 2019 Ross Carley Birmingham, Bloxx, Circa Waves, Fatherson, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, Paris Youth Foundation, The Night Café, The Sunflower Lounge, Tour, Vistas

Vistas are set to embark on a May/June UK tour – including a date here at Birmingham’s Sunflower Lounge – in support of their EP ‘Hello’.

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Review: The Zutons return with triumphant Birmingham gig

March 27, 2019March 31, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Birmingham, O2 Institute, Rock, The Zutons

The Scouse sonic merchants are back, playing debut album …Who Killed The Zutons? from start to finish, as well as a few other hits.

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Review: Freya Ridings exudes confidence at the O2 Institute

March 10, 2019March 13, 2019 Andrew Gutteridge Freya Ridings, London Grammar, O2 Institute, Tori Amos, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

London singer-songwriter Freya Ridings played to a sold out crowd at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 9th March

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Review: The Lemon Twigs and Matt Maltese wow the O2 Institute

February 27, 2019March 1, 2019 Samuel Lambeth Birmingham, Matt Maltese, O2 Institute, the lemon twigs

The Lemon Twigs return to Birmingham with a stunning set in support of latest album Go To School, with support from Matt Maltese.

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Industrial legends Ministry bring their European tour to the UK in July

February 25, 2019February 28, 2019 Giles Logan Al Jourgensen, Ministry, O2 Institute

Ministry play four UK dates in July as part of their extensive 2019 European tour – tickets are on sale now.

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Stereolab announce new world tour that hits the UK in June

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 Giles Logan O2 Institute, Stereolab

Stereolab announce several remastered reissues and an extensive world tour, their first since 2009. [amazon bestseller=”dre beats”] The sophisticated analogue

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Review: The Clause impress at phenomenal sold-out Birmingham show

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 Ross Carley Birmingham, Glass Ceilings, Here Casino, Kanvas, la dharma, O2 Institute, O2 Institute 2, The Clause

The Clause conquered the O2 Institute2 in Birmingham on 23rd February, with a humongous sold-out show backed by four local supports

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Review: Hippo Campus showcase alt-pop brilliance in Birmingham

February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 Ross Carley Birmingham, Hippo Campus, Lauran Hibberd, O2 Institute

Hippo Campus hopped across the pond to play Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 18th February, with support from Lauran Hibberd.

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Review: White Denim deliver gargantuan set at Birmingham’s O2 Institute

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 Counteract Reporter BC Camplight, Birmingham, O2 Institute, White Denim

White Denim return to Birmingham to deliver a staggering two-hour set at the O2 Institute, with support from BC Camplight.

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Newton Faulkner to bring new ‘Best Of’ collection to Birmingham

February 10, 2019February 13, 2019 Declan Bowring 02 Institute, Birmingham Institute, HMV Institute, Institute, Newton Faulkner, O2 Institute, The Institute, The Institute Birmingham

Newton Faulkner is returning to Birmingham this April with his new The Very Best Of (So Far) collection, celebrating his biggest hits and favourite songs to play live.

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