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"It’s only been three years since Mimi Webb released her first track, now she finds herself with a fully sold-out UK tou...
29/04/2023

"It’s only been three years since Mimi Webb released her first track, now she finds herself with a fully sold-out UK tour."

Mimi Webb proved herself as a true popstar in the making, check out our coverage of her Birmingham show below.

It’s only been three years since Mimi Webb released her first track, now she finds herself with a fully sold-out UK tour.

Summer is almost upon us, days are getting longer, beer gardens are starting to see traffic again, which can only mean o...
13/04/2023

Summer is almost upon us, days are getting longer, beer gardens are starting to see traffic again, which can only mean one thing, festival season. What better way to kick it into gear than a Sunday in Londons Brockwell Park for Cross the Tracks festival.



Summer is almost upon us, days are getting longer, beer gardens are starting to see traffic again, which can only mean one thing, festival season.

"The evening proved that Tim doesn’t have to choose between comedy or music, that he can master both with ease."Comedian...
28/03/2023

"The evening proved that Tim doesn’t have to choose between comedy or music, that he can master both with ease."

Comedian and musician Tim Heidecker brought his unique shoe to The Mill, check out our coverage.

The evening proved that Tim doesn’t have to choose between comedy or music, that he can master both with ease.

"Two hours and 37 songs later showed that they have no intention of slowing down anytime soon."PIXIES still bring the no...
27/03/2023

"Two hours and 37 songs later showed that they have no intention of slowing down anytime soon."

PIXIES still bring the noise, and their performance at the Forum Birmingham was no exception.


Two hours and 37 songs later showed that they have no intention of slowing down anytime soon.

"A completely sold-out tour without even a debut record out is and incredible feat."Olivia Dean proved why she is one to...
26/03/2023

"A completely sold-out tour without even a debut record out is and incredible feat."

Olivia Dean proved why she is one to watch with a standout performance at the O2 Institute Birmingham



A completely sold-out tour without even a debut record out is and incredible feat.

"The stage was their playground"Rocks brightest stars NOVA TWINS brought the noise to the O2 Academy Birmingham
26/03/2023

"The stage was their playground"

Rocks brightest stars NOVA TWINS brought the noise to the O2 Academy Birmingham

The stage was their playground

"Now on their return to the second city a full upstairs room at Dead Wax greeted them"Hotel Lux and SOUP! stopped by Dea...
26/03/2023

"Now on their return to the second city a full upstairs room at Dead Wax greeted them"

Hotel Lux and SOUP! stopped by Dead Wax for a raucous old evening

Now on their return to the second city a full upstairs room at Dead Wax greeted them

"It was time for her to give the UK a taste of the YESSIE tour"Jessie Reyez kicked 2023 into high gear with a star makin...
26/03/2023

"It was time for her to give the UK a taste of the YESSIE tour"

Jessie Reyez kicked 2023 into high gear with a star making performance at the O2 Institute Birmingham



It was time for her to give the UK a taste of the YESSIE tour

"GLU made his Birmingham debut with an intimate and unforgettable performance"A terrific night down at Muther's Studio c...
26/03/2023

"GLU made his Birmingham debut with an intimate and unforgettable performance"

A terrific night down at Muther's Studio courtesy of GLU

GLU made his Birmingham debut with an intimate and unforgettable performance

"Bringing all the UK’s major cities the party of year."Check out our coverage of the incredible Confidence Man at O2 Ins...
26/03/2023

"Bringing all the UK’s major cities the party of year."

Check out our coverage of the incredible Confidence Man at O2 Institute Birmingham

Bringing all the UK’s major cities the party of year.

"The long lineage of incredible Manchester bands has a new member, Working Mens Club."Check out our full coverage of Wor...
26/03/2023

"The long lineage of incredible Manchester bands has a new member, Working Mens Club."

Check out our full coverage of Working Men’s Club when they played The Mill

The long lineage of incredible Manachester Bands has a new member.

"The historic Drapers Hall building in Coventry has been given a new lease of life."A celebration of the historic Draper...
26/03/2023

"The historic Drapers Hall building in Coventry has been given a new lease of life."

A celebration of the historic Draper's Hall, with an incredible performance from Kansas Smitty and Duke Keats.

The historic Drapers Hall building in Coventry has been given a new lease of life.

"Foot stomping, theatrical, emotionally poignant"Those in attendance wont easily forget Future Islands set at the O2 Aca...
26/03/2023

"Foot stomping, theatrical, emotionally poignant"

Those in attendance wont easily forget Future Islands set at the O2 Academy Birmingham

Foot stomping, theatrical, emotionally poignant.

"Not even well justified train strikes could stop Maggie Rogers putting on an incredible vibrant show in Birmingham."Mag...
26/03/2023

"Not even well justified train strikes could stop Maggie Rogers putting on an incredible vibrant show in Birmingham."

Maggie Rogers gave Birmingham a night to remember. Check out our full coverage.

Not even well justified train strikes could stop Maggie Rogers putting on an incredible vibrant show in Birmingham.

"She treated Birmingham to an incredible show worthy of much bigger rooms"Tove Lo gave a performance worthy of pop royal...
20/11/2022

"She treated Birmingham to an incredible show worthy of much bigger rooms"

Tove Lo gave a performance worthy of pop royalty to the O2 Institute Birmingham. Check out our full coverage.

She treated Birmingham to an incredible show worthy of much bigger rooms.

"It was clear that this wasn’t just a victory lap, but the start of the next part of their career."TheEnemy gave and inc...
09/11/2022

"It was clear that this wasn’t just a victory lap, but the start of the next part of their career."

TheEnemy gave and incredible hometown show supported by The Clause, check out our full coverage below.

It was clear that this wasn’t just a victory lap, but the start of the next part of their career.

"Two bands with incredible live acts had left their mark on the crowd."Sports Team and FAT DOG gave explosive performanc...
08/11/2022

"Two bands with incredible live acts had left their mark on the crowd."

Sports Team and FAT DOG gave explosive performances in Birmingham, check out our full coverage below.

Two bands with incredible live acts had left their mark on the crowd.

"For those that did obey were treated to a diverse line up headlined by the ever-reliable Frank and his band"Frank Turne...
01/11/2022

"For those that did obey were treated to a diverse line up headlined by the ever-reliable Frank and his band"

Frank Turner headlined an incredible line up a the hmv Empire Coventry , check out our coverage

For those that did obey were treated to a diverse line up headlined by the ever-reliable Frank and his band.

"A move down from arenas to the O2 Academy offered a chance to see him up close and personal, and that’s exactly what th...
19/10/2022

"A move down from arenas to the O2 Academy offered a chance to see him up close and personal, and that’s exactly what this sold-out crowd wanted."

We checked out Morrisseys triumphant return to the O2 Academy Birmingham

A move down from arenas to the O2 Academy offered a chance to see him up close and personal, and that’s exactly what this sold-out crowd wanted.

"A tight performance from Matt and the band, supported by a true folk-pop rising star."Check out our coverage of when Ma...
06/10/2022

"A tight performance from Matt and the band, supported by a true folk-pop rising star."

Check out our coverage of when Matt Maltese and Sophie May visited Mama Roux

A tight performance from Matt and the band, supported by a true folk-pop rising star.

"A sold out crowd were packed into the Institute’s second room for a night of sweet soul music"Durand Jones & The Indica...
03/10/2022

"A sold out crowd were packed into the Institute’s second room for a night of sweet soul music"

Durand Jones & The Indications and Oracle Sisters put on an incredible show when they visited Birmingham, read all about it.

They proved themselves as a band that has mastered the soul sound, it will be fascinating to see what they master next.

"It was business as usual for this stop on the Serpentina tour"Check out our coverage of the incredible BANKS and Maeve
27/09/2022

"It was business as usual for this stop on the Serpentina tour"

Check out our coverage of the incredible BANKS and Maeve

It was business as usual for this stop on the Serpentina tour.

"Coventry headliners, Birmingham headliners, Candid keep proving themselves as an act not to miss."Candid played a kille...
23/09/2022

"Coventry headliners, Birmingham headliners, Candid keep proving themselves as an act not to miss."

Candid played a killer sold out show at the O2 Institute with Paradise Circus and Chasers, check out our full coverage of the night.


Coventry headliners, Birmingham headliners, Candid keep proving themselves as an act not to miss.

Hot off the back of her 4th album SERPENTINA, BANKS is bringing the SERPENTINA TOUR to UK shores next week.
10/09/2022

Hot off the back of her 4th album SERPENTINA, BANKS is bringing the SERPENTINA TOUR to UK shores next week.

If you’re reading this, it’s too late. A stacked line up headlined by Coventry golden boys Candid has already sold out t...
05/09/2022

If you’re reading this, it’s too late. A stacked line up headlined by Coventry golden boys Candid has already sold out the O2 Institute this Saturday.

Check out our spotlight for this weekends mega gig featuring Chasers Paradise Circus

If your reading this, it’s too late. A stacked line up headlined by Coventry golden boys Candid has already sold out the O2 Institute this Saturday.

Next week sees the return of Arcade Fire to Birmingham after 4 long years following the universally acclaimed “excellent...
25/08/2022

Next week sees the return of Arcade Fire to Birmingham after 4 long years following the universally acclaimed “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker) WE.

"What the night proved is that he didn’t need a band, just a guitar and a microphone to provide a truly memorable show"S...
25/08/2022

"What the night proved is that he didn’t need a band, just a guitar and a microphone to provide a truly memorable show"

South Londons Jamie T played a special acoustic show at the hmv Empire Coventry, check out our full coverage.

What the night proved is that he didn’t need a band, just a guitar and a microphone to provide a truly memorable show.

After an all conquering Glastobury set, Jamie T is treating the fans to a run of acoustic album release shows to celebra...
19/07/2022

After an all conquering Glastobury set, Jamie T is treating the fans to a run of acoustic album release shows to celebrate the release of his hotly awaited new album ‘The Theory of Whatever’.

After an all conquering Glastobury set, Jamie T is treating the fans to a run of acoustic album release shows to celebrate the release of his hotly awaited new album ‘The Theory of Whatever’. Begin…

"Rock and Roll ain’t dead, it’s just been living in LA for a while."Glam rockers The Struts put on one hell of a show at...
18/07/2022

"Rock and Roll ain’t dead, it’s just been living in LA for a while."

Glam rockers The Struts put on one hell of a show at the O2 Institute Birmingham, and we were there to check it out.

Rock and Roll ain’t dead, it’s just been living in LA for a while.

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