Music News

Information on the live music events, music news, DJ nights and band reviews for Birmingham.

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 »

Stars On The Menu At Beer Central

Carters of Moseley’s Brad Carter completes the food offering for the Midlands first Beer Central Festival We Are Beer, the team behind the Bristol, London and Edinburgh… Read more »

Culture Feast 2019

BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY ARTS NETWORK IS PROUD TO PRESENT CULTURE FEAST June – July 2019 A FIVE COURSE MENU OF BIRMINGHAM’S CONTEMPORARY ARTS Six of Birmingham’s arts organisations… Read more »

Delia Derbyshire Collaborator David Vorhaus In Fifty Years Celebration At Electronic Music Festival

The Seventh Wave presents: White Noise – a Fifty Years Celebration of An Electric Storm & Other Sonic Adventures Voyd – live set / White Noise –… Read more »

Mark Daly UK Tour visits Brum!

Mark Daly released his single ‘ Without You ‘ on the 26th of April 2019. This single is the third release from his debut solo album ‘When… Read more »

Story of The Que Club revealed through new heritage project.

Story of The Que Club revealed through new heritage project.

The story of legendary UK music venue The Que Club, which hosted global superstars, opera performances, punk all-dayers and underground dance events during its lifetime, is to… Read more »

A Beer Central Special Brummie Brew for Festival!

A Beer Central Special Brummie Brew for Festival!

Grapevine was recently invited a very special open day at Dig Brew Co. where the guys at Beer Central Festival had gathered together some of the region’s… Read more »

Don Letts returns to Brum for Bank Holiday Carnival

One of the most influential people in British music, known for bringing reggae to the masses, Don Letts is returning the Birmingham this May Bank Holiday. After… Read more »

Capsule Six now 4

After forming, writing, rehearsing and starting to gig in 2018 Capsule Six have now become a four piece as Sarah has joined them to add some additional… Read more »

The Ripieno Players celebrate Lieder composer Clara Schumann at Medicine

Born in Leipzig in 1819, Clara Schumann lived a unique life as a virtuoso pianist and composer, earning a name for herself as one of the foremost… Read more »

Music For A Jilted Generation at The Monastery 17th May

On March 4th March was a day that left a whole lot of people heartbroken when the news of Keith Flint passing away broke. Although he took… Read more »

Exclusive Om Unit gig

Om Unit, Friday 10th of May at the Dark Horse Moseley – Free Entry It’s with great pleasure we are able to bring a real pioneer of electronic… Read more »

Motown 60th Anniversary Celebration Tour by Junior Walker’s All Star Band

Direct from Detroit – Junior Walker’s All Star Band will be celebrating the record label Motown’s 60th Anniversary with an intimate Birmingham show. The nine-piece, brass-heavy soul… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide May 2019

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for May 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

The Big Birmingham Soul night takes over Town Hall

The Big Birmingham Soul night takes over Town Hall

Soul and retro nightclub The Night Owl have announced the return of their Big Birmingham Soul Night for 2019. Based on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, The Night… Read more »

Little Cavalier Festival 2019 – The Flapper

After the success of last years event at The Flapper in May, we’ve decided to bring Little Cavalier Festival back for another year over May 25th & 26thThis… Read more »

Rum Runner DJ Shaun Williams celebrates 40th anniversary of legendary jazz-funk nights!

ORIGINAL Rum Runner DJ Shaun Williams celebrates 40th anniversary of Birmingham’s legendary jazz-funk nights with special event at The Leinster Suite on 5th May. The Rum Runner nightclub has a well-documented legacy as a hub… Read more »

An evening with Alan McGee in Birmingham

Live discussion with the man who discovered Oasis and Co-Founded Creation Records Oasis. One of the biggest bands to come out of the UK, the Britpop five… Read more »

Birmingham band return with contemplative single ‘Chasing Ghosts’

Ever since forming in 2016, Paper Buoys have had a simple ethos – to make music with an agenda, distilling the vitriol of the everyman. You may… Read more »

11 Shows to Celebrate Digbeth Arena’s 1st Birthday!

The outdoor Birmingham venue will celebrate its 1st birthday with 11 spectacular shows across various weekends this summer. Following the success of its first year, Digbeth Arena… Read more »

Ticket Release for Black Sabbath 50 Years Exhibition!

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 26 JUNE – 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 It’s an honour to be a part of the Home of Metal. I am just a… Read more »

Soul, ska, rock and roll and more this Easter at The Night Owl

Soul, ska, rock and roll and more this Easter at The Night Owl

What could be better than a long weekend off work? Maybe cramming it with rock and roll and Britpop tributes, brand new ska acts and the best… Read more »

Post Paradise 17 at Centrala 24th April

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its third season, they have created a centre… Read more »

Renaissance Birmingham Part II Solomun, BLANCAh at The Mill

The legendary Renaissance brand returns to Birmingham’s The Mill on Friday 17 May with one of the world’s leading DJs, Solomun, playing a very special 3-hour set… Read more »

The Move’s Trevor Burton to be honoured at this year’s Birmingham Music Awards  

A true Birmingham rock legend is set to receive a coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the Birmingham Music Awards on Thursday 16th May. Trevor Burton, co-founder of… Read more »

Oh My God! It’s The Church play Castle & Falcon 17th May

*This show is a rescheduled show. The original date was 22/11/18. All tickets from this date are valid for this new date* The Lord works in mysterious… Read more »

PCRL – The Reunion at Digbeth Works 21st April!

PCRL – The Reunion at Digbeth Works 21st April!

A great night of friendship, music, reuniting old friends, and making new! Tickets are £6 – more on door on the evening.We are selling to capacity –… Read more »

Beer Central Announces Music Line-Up ft The Kaiser Chief Djs and DJ Yoda!

The Kaiser Chief DJs, DJ Yoda, Hip Hop Karaoke and Ultimate Power complete the music offering for the Midlands first Beer Central Festival- We Are Beer, the… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout ft Jamie Rodigan, 21st April

The Reggae Caribbean Coookout returns the Water Front, Brierley Hill, 21st April 2019, 12pm – 6pm. This event has become so popular with food selling out we… Read more »

Local Musician Announces New Album and Worldwide Synchronisation Deal

Cannock songwriter Neal Sawyer is proud to announce the release of his debut solo album, ‘Ballads of the Mortal’, which will be available to buy on the… Read more »

Bloodstock Open Air Fest 2019 – All You Need To Know Guide!

Bloodstock veterans and first-time guests.. Prepare yourselves for a hell of an experience, in the flaming pits of Catton Park, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, where we will… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide April 2019

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for April 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

The seminal Hott Date is back this Easter Sunday

The seminal Hott Date is back this Easter Sunday

This upcoming Easter Sunday will see a cavalry of Birmingham’s best bands and DJs join forces for the Hottest date in the calendar. Hott Date, the party… Read more »

Keston Cobblers Club Birmingham concert 3.4.19

This spring, KESTON COBBLERS CLUB go back to their roots with their self-produced fourth album Siren, featuring the beautifully crafted folk sound with hook-laden melodies for which… Read more »

The Night Owl will start their Saturday soul, disco and Britpop brunches this April

The Night Owl will start their Saturday soul, disco and Britpop brunches this April

For the first time ever, soul and retro nightclub The Night Owl are hosting brunch events with street food traders, bottomless drinks for the first hour and… Read more »

Listening Sessions and Mystic Brew: Aver & Move 78, Joe Corfield at Centrala 18th April 2019

This event is going to be something special, we have Aver and his band Move 78 coming over from Berlin to perform in Birmingham as part of… Read more »

Besse. Infinite Opera Beer Opera at Digbrew

Besse. Infinite Opera Beer Opera at Digbrew

We are excited to announce the second installment of Infinite Opera’s operatic trilogy ‘Besse’ we are hosting at our brewery and taproom throughout March, April and May…. Read more »

Sax and vocal maestro in Birmingham 22nd March

New Album By Multi-Talented Saxophonist. ‘Love Kim x’ is the new album from saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher. A genuinely diverse body of work showcasing multiple styles… Read more »

St Patrick’s Parade and Festival, Birmingham 2019!

St Patrick’s Parade and Festival, Birmingham 2019!

What’s the craic? Any plans for Sunday the 17th of March? It’s St Patrick’s Day folks!! You know what this means…We paint the town green!! Make sure… Read more »

Tribute & Tunes at Park Regis

Join us at Park Regis Birmingham for an unforgettable Tribute Night with Michael Bublé and friends in our amazing Level 16 Sky Gallery Suite which has 360-degree views… Read more »

Morrissey, Marr and Smiths night at Eden Bar Marquee!

Morrissey, Marr and Smiths night at Eden Bar Marquee!

PANIC ON THE STREETS OF BIRMINGHAM – Friendly, charming atmosphere playing Morrissey Marr’s solo work plus The Smiths and a pre Panic Influences of… DJ Set. Doors… Read more »

Listening Sessions showcase returns to Hare & Hounds Kings Heath

Listening Sessions showcase returns to Hare & Hounds Kings Heath for the March instalment! Listening Sessions is at the heart of the underground electronic music scene in… Read more »

Birmingham Gig Guide March 2019

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for March 2019, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

SIGRID announces headline UK tour

Sigrid announces her biggest headline tour to date commencing in November 2019, performing at London’s Eventim Apollo and 3Arena in Dublin, alongside huge regional venues. The Norwegian pop star is set to… Read more »

Birmingham’s Oldest Pub to bring back its Guinness Village for St. Patrick’s Day – And This Time A Jameson’s Beer Garden Too.

Birmingham’s Oldest Pub to bring back its Guinness Village for St. Patrick’s Day – And This Time A Jameson’s Beer Garden Too.

Birmingham’s oldest Irish pub The Old Crown are bringing back their Guinness Village by popular demand in time for their annual week long St. Patrick’s Celebration. Based… Read more »

New Music and Arts Zine Slag Mag to launch on International Women’s Day

On March 8th, Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon will be hosting the launch party of a brand new arts and music project in Birmingham, Slag Mag. Slag… Read more »

Birmingham’s Rosie Tee Announces New Release Chambers EP With Launch Event!

Birmingham’s flourishing composer/performer Rosie Tee announces the release of her highly-anticipated Chambers EP.  With her sound dubbed ‘a distinctive brand of grown-up art pop’ by The Unsigned Guide, this new… Read more »

Chloe Foy BBC One To Watch 2019 at The Victoria, 12th April

This Spring Chloe Foy is set to embark on her debut UK tour, playing 11-dates over 21 days in April. Starting in London on the 4th, Chloe… Read more »

Capsule Six – intergalactic funky psychedelia live at The Actress and Bishop!

After forming, writing, rehearsing and starting to gig in 2018 Capsule Six are back with more live dates and writing new material, together with their first digital… Read more »