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Birmingham venues including The Sunflower Lounge facing threat of imminent closure

July 24, 2020July 25, 2020 Richard Franks The Sunflower Lounge

As a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of grassroots music venues in and around Birmingham could be just ‘weeks away from closure’

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God Damn release new video and 2020 tour dates

November 8, 2019November 12, 2019 Richard Franks God Damn, The Sunflower Lounge

Dreamers is the Wolverhampton band’s first single since 2016 – and it’s a straight up banger.

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October 2019: 10 gigs in Birmingham for less than a tenner

October 1, 2019October 3, 2019 Sophie Hack cave girl, Centrala, Exhailers, FLARES, fruit tones, homeowner, leather party, Mutes, O2 Academy, only sun, shanghai blues, The Castle and Falcon, The Cosmics, The Night Owl, The Sunflower Lounge, The Victoria, Thyla, Violet

Forget the dreary weather and darker skies, Birmingham is alive and kicking with local and touring bands, and all for less than a tenner.

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Review: Bad Nerves exude confidence at energetic Birmingham show

September 27, 2019October 2, 2019 Ross Carley Bad Nerves, LOVEBITES, Sketch, SUE, The Sunflower Lounge

Thursday 26th September saw Bad Nerves exceed any and all expectations with a fast-paced, energy-stacked performance to a packed-out Sunflower Lounge.

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Garage rockers Bad Nerves to play The Sunflower Lounge

September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 Ross Carley Bad Nerves, sonic gun, The Sunflower Lounge

The slightly conspicuous and highly incognito stylings of Bad Nerves are set to grace Birmingham on September 26

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Meet the venues leading the way for new music in Birmingham

May 24, 2016July 19, 2019 Richard Franks Hare & Hounds, O2 Institute, One Trick Pony Club, Suki10c, The Dark Horse, The Rainbow, The Sunflower Lounge

Whether local or playing in the city for the first time, these venues are partly responsible for helping you find out about some of your favourite musicians.

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10 gigs in Birmingham this February for less than a tenner

January 29, 2018July 19, 2019 Sophie Hack castle and falcon, Hare and Hounds, Sunflower Lounge, The Asylum, The Sunflower Lounge

Ten gigs you need to be seen at, all for less than the price of a takeaway on the way home.

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10 gigs in Birmingham this May for less than a tenner

April 27, 2018July 19, 2019 Sophie Hack Bad Girlfriend, nilufer yanya, rascas, Sugarthief, The Bank Accounts, The Castle and Falcon, The Night Owl, The Sunflower Lounge

Brand new bangers from Birmingham natives, plus bands touring from across the continent. All these great gigs, all for less than a tenner.

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The Clause launch new single In My Element at The Sunflower Lounge

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Stephen Pennell The Clause, The Sunflower Lounge

The Clause launch their new single in triumphant style, proving that they’re the new kings of Birmingham’s indie scene

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Brummie post-punks Mutes detail new album, announce UK tour

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Luke Charnley Album, Guided by Voices, Mutes, My Bloody Valentine, The Sunflower Lounge, Tour

The enigmatic Mutes return from the studio with a new full length LP, ‘Pareidolia’, and a tour to go with it.

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