Ryan McMullan Mama Roux gig to follow new release
Portaferry (Co. Down) native Ryan McMullan releases ‘Rebellion’ on 6.9.19 via AWAL Recordings, the latest single taken from his forthcoming album set for release in 2020. ‘Rebellion’… Read more »
The highly anticipated next Listening Sessions release is almost here!
The highly anticipated next Listening Sessions release is almost here and we can say it will be worth the wait! Drum & Bass is the order of… Read more »
Boat To Row release crowdfunded new album with launch party this October
Celebrated Birmingham folk outfit Boat To Row are set to launch their newest record ‘Rivers that Flow in Circles’ with an exclusive performance on Friday, October 18th… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide October 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for October 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »
Canada’s Poor Nameless Boy to play the Kitchen Garden, Birmingham this November
Canada’s Poor Nameless Boy will play the Kitchen Garden, Birmingham on Sunday 10th November – hot off the back of releasing his latest EP Wake Up Call to UK audiences on Friday… Read more »
Infinite Opera’s Halloween Besse at Digbrew
We are Infinite Opera, a non-profit opera company in Birmingham devoted to creating new operatic works which inspire new audiences to attend and enjoy opera. Our mission… Read more »
Early Years Music Project comes to Birmingham
Birmingham Forward Steps and a group of consortium partners has been awarded £149, 000 by Youth Music Charity to support music in the Early Years. Over the… Read more »
Birmingham’s Oldest Pub to celebrate 651st Birthday
Birmingham’s oldest pub is getting ready to celebrate turning 651 years old. The Old Crown, established in 1368, was the only building left standing after the Battle… Read more »
The Old Crown turns 651 years old!
After having to scrap our 650th birthday party we’re very excited to celebrate the old girls 651st. Join us as we celebrate all weekend with music, games… Read more »
Crow Black Chicken – Irish Rock Band play in the West Midlands
Crow Black Chicken will be playing at The Robin 2 in Bilston on Monday 30th September and Joe Joe Jim’s in Birmingham on Friday 11th October. Since forming in 2009, Crow Black Chicken have earned back-pats aplenty for… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide September 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for September 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »
National Album Day partners with Network Rail to launch Album Exhibition in Stations around the UK
A touring exhibition celebrating the sounds of Scotland, the North, the Midlands and London & the South is set to launch next month as part of the… Read more »
Violet Headline Show Birmingham
VIOLET + PHIL MADELEY + MYLES NEWMAN Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 Venue: O2 Academy3 Birmingham Doors: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Ages: Ages 8+ (Under 14s must be… Read more »
56th Anniversary of Rolling Stones Birmingham Debut to be celebrated 15th September
Satisfaction is guaranteed for Rolling Stones fans Sunday 15 September at King’s Heath’s mini festival featuring over 5 hours of Rolling Stones music to celebrate the 56th… Read more »
Moseley Record Fair Sunday 1st September 2019
Moseley Record Fair Sunday 1st September 2019 St. Columba Church Hall, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ Doors open at 1pm, ends at 5pm Two Rooms Cafe & DJs… Read more »
Erase and Refind your musical fun side at Digbeth Works Sept 21st
Join us at Digbeth Works Sept 21st for an evening of reminiscing to the mix tape era, DJ taking requests all night, from all music genres, rock,… Read more »
Felix Rabin – French Guitar Wonder returns to the UK this Autumn
Solid Entertainments is delighted to announce that Félix Rabin is revisiting our shores next month It’s great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring guitarists… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club to host first street party in over 3 years
For the first time in over 3 years, one of the UK’s most popular street food destinations, Digbeth Dining Club, are bringing back their famous street closure… Read more »
Jon Harris bringing alternative music to Brum!
Jon Harris has been DJ’ing since 1990. Through that first decade he was a resident at various nights at clubs such as The Que Club (The Bubble… Read more »
A whole lotta soul at The Night Owl Brunch
Celebrate the sunshine with our summer brunches! Those who know The Night Owl know we’re all about the soul. It’s in everything we do, from records we… Read more »
The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival ft Primal Scream and Mike Skinner
AEG Presents and Steven Knight Present, in association with Caryn Mandabach Productions and Endemol Shine Group Digbeth, Central Birmingham September 14th & 15th , 2019 An incredible, official… Read more »
Treppenwitz to play The Lamp Tavern 19th Oct
Event name: TreppenwitzDate: 19th OctoberPerformers: Matthew Aplin – piano Tom Riviere – bass Steve Hanley – drum Description: Treppenwitz is the meeting of three musicians: pianist Matthew… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide August 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for August 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »
Independent music festival Sonic Gun Weekender returns to The Castle and Falcon
Birmingham’s independent and intimate live music venue The Castle and Falcon is proud to host the Sonic Gun Weekender on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17…. Read more »
Sumosoundsystem present Raise the Ruth Fundraiser AUG 9th
SUMOSOUNDSYSTEM PRESENT RAISE THE RUTH FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 09/08/2019 HARE AND HOUNDS VENUE 2 Advance tickets available (£5+bf) Slightly more on the door, any and all further donations… Read more »
Eighth electronic music festival includes rare performances by Fiat Lux and Ultramarine
Ultramarine Friday 08 November 2019 and Fiat Lux Saturday 09 November 2019. Sunday 10 November 2019 will be a FREE event at The Blue Orange Theatre from 12.00 noon until 10.00… Read more »
Jake Bugg’s First Gig Comes to Jewellery Quarter Thursday 25th July, Acapella Bar
Acoustickle was Jake Bugg, Georgie Rose, Saint Raymond and Yazmin Lacey’s first gig. Thanks to Arts Council funding, the brand is venturing to renowned musical city, Birmingham,… Read more »
Laura Mvula heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving honorary doctorate from BCU
The acclaimed British singer and composer Laura Mvula has paid tribute to her family in a heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City… Read more »
Beer Central Festival Review
The first weekend in July saw the Beer Central Festival roll into Digbeth and I was invited to attend and check out the show, and what a… Read more »
Local band The Clause In Their Element!
*Press release In My Element, symbolises and embodies the culture we have experienced in night life within Birmingham and around the UK. It takes influences from many… Read more »
Digbeth soul and retro club announces first ever festival
Birmingham’s award winning soul and retro nightclub The Night Owl is hosting its first ever festival this summer, themed around the famous Woodstock festival. The American music… Read more »
One of the UK’s most exciting and ground-breaking bands are back with anthemic new single ‘It’s Just a Dream Away’
Birmingham / Walsall band The Assist are back with a jaw-dropping reflection on aims and ambition, ‘Just a Dream Away’. The four-piece – one of the stapes of… Read more »
What’s on at 1000 Trades This July!
Sound check… one, two Pioneering live music and DJ sets from some of Birmingham’s best, music is the beating heart of 1000 Trades. See more on Facebook. FRIDAY 5… Read more »
New Capsule Six Gig Date at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath
New gig date: Wednesday 31st July 2019 at The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath Doors 7pm until 11.00pm, tickets £4 in advance and available from Skiddle Part of… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide July 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for July 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »
Birmingham rockers The Lizards are slithering back into the slipstream with the synth-driven rocker ‘Astroboy’
BBC Radio 1 backed rockers The Lizards are slithering back into the slipstream with the synth-driven rocker ‘Astroboy’. One of the West Midlands’ most thrilling and thunderous groups, the… Read more »
Birmingham’s Paper Buoys to release soaring new single ‘Time Won’t Wait’
Fresh off the back of their most recent single ‘Chasing Ghosts’, Birmingham quartet Paper Buoys offer up another wistful winner in the shape of new track ‘Time… Read more »
Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler launch blockbuster Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham
Visual spectacle featuring over 1,000 items celebrating the iconic band and their fans The show forms part of a season of exhibitions, which celebrate Birmingham and the… Read more »
Listening Sessions at the Dark Horse 29th June
After the huge success of our debut with the mighty Om Unit at the Dark Horse, we are back at Moseley’s best music venue with a host… Read more »
Post-PARADISE 19 at Centrala
Date: 28.06.2019 Time: 8pm Price: 5_GBP / PWYC Place: Centrala, Unit 4 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley Street, B5 5RT Birmingham Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music series… Read more »
UK’s only specialist soul and retro music venue celebrates fourth birthday this July!
The UK’s only specialist soul and retro nightclub and music venue celebrates four years of good people, great dancing and even better soul music on Friday, July… Read more »
Quadrophenia The Album Live! Comes to Birmingham
The Who’s masterpiece rock opera album, Quadrophenia, has been brought to life and recreated for the theatre stage by international eight-piece band – The Goldhawks, who will… Read more »
NOT NORMAL NOT OK campaign challenging sexual assault in city’s music venues.
Working directly with live music venues, promoters, West Midlands Police, and the Birmingham based Rape & Sexual Violence Project (RSVP), NOT NORMAL NOT OK has launched a… Read more »
St Patrick’s Festival Birmingham launches cultural calendar with Irish folk giants The Chieftains
50 years of music celebrated with an evening of pipers, dancers, choral singers and more at the city’s historic Grade-I listed Town Hall – the band’s only… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide June 2019
Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for June 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »
Le Freak at The Night Owl Wins Best Club Night
Birmingham’s premier disco, funk, soul and boogie night Le Freak at Digbeth’s The Night Owl has been officially awarded Birmingham’s best club night in the Birmingham Music… Read more »
Blues Caravan 2019 – Three Musicians on a Mission at The Robin 2
Introducing “Blues Caravan 2019” featuring: Katarina Pejak (Serbia), Ina Forsman (Finland) and Ally Venable(USA) The Blues Caravan keeps on rolling with an extensive international tour that includes four dates in the UK this September…. Read more »
The Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall 2019
Foodies of Birmingham: The Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall returns this July and it’s set to be their greatest event yet! Following the huge success of… Read more »
Henry’s Blueshouse Events
Henry’s Blueshouse was started in 1968 by Big Bear Records founder Jim Simpson and became a stepping stone to fame by dozens of bands including Status Quo, Jethro… Read more »
Events at Level 25 Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill
Level25 is set to provide Birmingham’s soundtrack to summer with an all-new live music events programme that brings together some of the finest musicians and entertainers from… Read more »