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The O2 Institute, Digbeth, Birmingham. (Formerly the hmv Institute and The Institute)

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Venue guide: O2 Institute, Birmingham

The O2 Institute (formerly the hmv Institute and The Institute) is a beautiful venue with a lot of history.

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

Newton Faulkner to bring new ‘Best Of’ collection to 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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Emily Doyle July 12, 2018July 31, 2018 alt rock, Grunge, Indie, indie rock, O2 Institute, pip blom, the breeders, The Institute, the pixies, throwing muses

Review: The Breeders treat fans to a career spanning set at the O2 Institute

The Breeders played a set of favourites old and new at the O2 Institute, with support from Dutch indie-rocker Pip Blom.

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Counteract Reporter January 7, 2016February 4, 2016 Alien Ant Farm, InMe, The Dirty Youth, The Institute

Review: Alien Ant Farm’s nostalgic O2 Institute show rolls back the years

Nothing could describe this set more than the word ‘fun’.

The Staves at the O2 Institute in Birmingham

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Counteract Reporter November 2, 2015November 3, 2015 Gabriel Rios, O2 Institute, O2 Institute Birmingham, The Institute, The Staves

Review: The Staves declare Birmingham their “winning city” in stunning live performance

Nooses, cups of tea and Lenny Henry; sister folk act, The Staves, bring the unexpected to their most recent show in Birmingham.

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Counteract Reporter January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 Hot Wax, Magic Door, One Trick Pony Club, Secret City Birmingham, The Institute, The Jekyll and Hyde

Five Birmingham nights you must attend

Birmingham is massive. And so is the list of options for nights out.

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Counteract Reporter March 27, 2014May 6, 2014 Circa Waves, Interpol, NME Awards Tour, Royal Blood, Temples, The Institute

Interpol + Temples + Royal Blood + Circa Waves, The Institute, Birmingham 25/03/14

The prestigious opening slot for this years tour was filled by Circa Waves, and, despite an early start, the four-piece

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Counteract Reporter April 23, 2014April 25, 2014 Dumb, JAWS, Juice, The Institute, The Magic Gang

Jaws + Dumb + The Magic Gang + Juice, The Institute, Birmingham 19/04/14

It was a joy to see Austin Williams of Swim Deep supporting his mates dancing around on stage to ‘Gold’, a passing of the baton if ever there was one.

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Counteract Reporter April 1, 2014April 17, 2014 Broken Hands, Elephantine, Howler, The Institute

Howler + Broken Hands + Elephantine, The Temple, The Institute, Birmingham 28/03/14

Minneapolis quartet Howler flaunted their dazzling surf-punk gait to fans at The Institute’s Temple, and they were not alone in terms of leaving an excellent impression behind.

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Counteract Reporter March 21, 2014March 24, 2014 Metronomy, The Institute, Virginia Wing

Metronomy + Virginia Wing, The Institute, Birmingham 21/03/14

The whole set up seemed in tune with their earlier records thanks to the retro appearance but the Love Letters art deco backdrop soon reminded everyone why Metronomy were back.

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