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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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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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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Review: Alien Ant Farm’s nostalgic O2 Institute show rolls back the years
Nothing could describe this set more than the word ‘fun’.
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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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Five Birmingham nights you must attend
Birmingham is massive. And so is the list of options for nights out.
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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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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.
Read moreHowler + 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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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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