Music News

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

The most authentic live Queen tribute band in the world to play Castle and Falcon

The most authentic live Queen tribute band in the world, ‘Flash: A Tribute to Queen’ to play Birmingham’s Castle & Falcon on Saturday 19th January. For almost… Read more »

Birmingham Gig Guide January 2019

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

Ikon Events Diary November 2018 – February 2019

Ikon Events Diary November 2018 – February 2019

All events take place at Ikon Gallery unless otherwise stated. All events can be booked online at ikon-gallery.org unless indicated otherwise. Alternatively please call Ikon on 0121… Read more »

Roll up, roll up! The Rock and Roll Circus is coming to Digbeth

Roll up, roll up! The Rock and Roll Circus is coming to Digbeth

Birmingham’s best soul and retro nightclub The Night Owl is channelling their love for The Rolling Stones and the circus for a night of rock and roll… Read more »

The UK’s biggest street food destination DDC is closing off its best ever year in STYLE!

The UK’s biggest street food destination Digbeth Dining Club is closing off its best ever year in STYLE! Expect a full four-venue takeover from the following: Spotlight:… Read more »

Jump aboard the time traveling funk bus for Major Flaphard’s Psychedelic New Years Eve party at The Plough!

Jump aboard the time traveling funk bus for Major Flaphard’s Psychedelic New Years Eve party. Take a trip to swinging 60’s with Dj’s, complementary welcome drink, shisha… Read more »

Iconic indie disco rave returns to Digbeth

This Friday December 7th, legendary indie disco rave House of Jealous Lovers returns at the brand new Digbeth hotspot 104. After a brief hiatus, House of Jealous… Read more »

Birmingham Gig Guide December, Xmas & NYE 2018

Our Birmingham live music & DJ guide for December, Christmas and New Years Eve, offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters… Read more »

Lauryn Hill at Arena Birmingham by Rhiannon Storer

‘As we all know, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill came out in 1998. So you’re either from that era or your parents are,’ said Hill’s DJ Reborn… Read more »

Dark Corner Disco presents Don Carlos at The Hare & Hounds

For our Festive party, Dark Corner Disco are proud to bring to Birmingham for the first time a legend amongst the original Italian deep house music masters… Read more »

Lions Of Dissent Announce New Single and Biggest Hometown Show Yet!

Cosmic Wolverhampton septet Lions of Dissent return with new single Turn up the Struggle, released via Lion Rebel Recordings on November 30th. The new material will follow up… Read more »

The Surrenders Unplugged at Actress & Bishop review

The Surrenders Unplugged at Actress & Bishop review

It’s a cold late October night and myself and a mate are headed to The Actress & Bishop music pub. I know the Actress well and was… Read more »

Bored in Birmingham? Do Something Different

If you’re looking for things to do in the night time or the day, sometimes it’s hard to find fresh ideas, especially in your own city. Whether… Read more »

GRUNGEMAS PARTY with You Want Fox at The Flapper 15th Dec

Nat Bite Music presents a ‘GRUNGEMAS PARTY’ spectacular! With live music and a tailor-made playlist for all your grunge, alternative and 90s needs. Featuring: YOU WANT FOX… Read more »

Tom Misch Gig at O2 Academy Review by Rhiannon Storer

“You should come south of the river – this is where it all starts.” And maybe he’s right. The Dulwich- born guitarist is celebrating what has been… Read more »

10 Years Of OUR HOUSE at The Engine Room Digbeth!

10 Years Of OUR HOUSE As we are celebrating 10 years this year we thought we’d throw an intimate little party. Taking over The Engine Room in… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music and DJ Guide November 2018

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

The Specials Announce Encore 40th Anniversary Tour 2019

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time have announced a 31-date European and UK tour in support of their just… Read more »

World record attempt at The Mill, Digbeth

A whole night of Toto’s hit song Africa is coming to The Mill this December. Strap in for a night of everyone’s favourite hit to raise money… Read more »

Aziz and Goldfinger Gig at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath

Stone Roses and Ian Brown guitarist Aziz Ibrahim and Winachi Tribe’s Inder Goldfinger will be marking a significant point in their careers when they celebrate 20 years… Read more »

The rising stars of 2018 are performing live this Autumn at one of Birmingham’s best independent venues

The rising stars of 2018 are performing live this Autumn at one of Birmingham’s best independent venues

Some of the biggest names rising to fame are soon to play Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon, including Girli, The Blinders, Sam Fender, Estrons and more. After… Read more »

Brum Label City Volts Records to release West Loop Chicago ep Vol 1

New project alert for this experienced West Midlands duo with a deep history from playing Hammond organ for Robert Plant, releasing 12”s on MAW’s Kenlou Records and… Read more »

Synth Remix celebrates the Pioneering Women of Electronic Music in new UK Tour

In November 2018, _REMIX will tour their latest night, Synth Remix. Featuring live performances and DJ sets, Synth Remix will celebrate the extraordinary innovation of female electronic… Read more »

Bacardi Rum Announces New Dates for Casa Bacardi Live Shows

Yungen, Konshens and Mr Eazi to headline gigs in key UK cities BACARDÍ rum kicks off gig season by announcing an autumn tour for its CASA BACARDÍ… Read more »

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music Number Six

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music Number Six

Sixth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance, a room for… Read more »

Voyage Presents Skream Open to Close Sun 21st Oct

Voyage Events presents: Skream ‘Open to Close’ at Next Door Birmingham. After the last hugely successful, sold out show – the man is back. An intimate ‘back-to-basics’ day party orchestrated… Read more »

Local heroes High Horses release debut album Wade in the Shallows

Local heroes High Horses release debut album Wade in the Shallows

From busking the streets to festival stages, local heroes High Horses release debut album ‘Wade in the Shallows’ Fresh from a summer of festival appearances including Moseley… Read more »

The Mill Digbeth Opens Its Doors!

The Mill Digbeth Opens Its Doors!

The Mill, a new 1600 capacity live music and events space opened in Digbeth, Birmingham over the weekend; 3 days which saw almost 4000 revellers cross the threshold.  Located… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music and DJ Guide October 2018

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

Don Letts to bring the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival to Birmingham

One of the driving forces bringing reggae music to the masses, and arguably one of many influential people in British music, Don Letts is bringing the spirit… Read more »

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

– Norman Jay MBE, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Heavy Beat Brass Band, 45 Live ft Boca 45 and Pete Isaac, Jon Moore (Coldcut, Ninja Tune) and more… Read more »

Word.Play.Live. A unique event with music and fiction

Word.Play.Live – World Premiere of a new piece of writing by acclaimed novelist Alison Jean Lester. “Talking about Lily May”  A powerful but playful story of love, music and… Read more »

New Multi Purpose Venue The Mill Announces Autumn Launch Date

This autumn a new destination for music and events opens in Digbeth, Birmingham. The Mill, an eagerly-anticipated multi-purpose space, which will showcase an eclectic programme from multi-genre live music… Read more »

The Kings Heath Street Festival September 9th from 11am

The Kings Heath Street Festival September 9th from 11am

The Kings Heath Business Improvement District (Kings Heath BID) are pleased to announce an end-of-summer bonanza with the return of the much loved Kings Heath Street Festival. The vibrant area of… Read more »

Bad Girlfriend EP launch at Cafe Artum

Bad Girlfriend EP 3 Part 3 is here! -3PM Doors, £3- Continuing with the theme of taking our show to Birmingham’s top independent venues, we bring you… Read more »

Birmingham Live Music & DJ Guide September 2018

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

Moseley Record Fair Sunday 2nd September

Moseley Record Fair Sunday 2nd September 2018 St. Columba Church Hall, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ Doors open at 1pm, ends at 5pm Two Rooms Cafe & DJs… Read more »

Wolfgang Flur from Kraftwerk to play Castle and Falcon

One of the pioneers of electronic music, Wolfgang Flur, is embarking on a UK wide tour, coming to Moseley’s The Castle and Falcon in September. The german… Read more »

Young Birmingham chef helps the homeless

Young Birmingham chef helps the homeless

A talented young Birmingham chef is launching a music event to help fund meals for the homeless. Former UCB student Isadora Gavillet, 21, has launched a charity… Read more »

Lions of Dissent present video to accompany new vinyl release

HONEY FROM HELL Lions of Dissent present beautifully brutal video to accompany new vinyl release After a busy summer of activity, including headlining Birmingham’s well renowned Hott… Read more »

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year – bigger, better and more bavarian than before! Fancy a trip to Germany this winter? Seasonal Markets and the team… Read more »

Lethal Bizzle, 50 Cent and G Unit to play Arena Birmingham 18th Sept

Earlier this year, one of the biggest names in rap, 50 Cent announced his return to the UK for three arena shows in September with G Unit,celebrating the 15th anniversary of… Read more »

Three days, 21 bands, one Sonic Gun Weekender

Three days, 21 bands, one Sonic Gun Weekender

Sonic Gun Concerts presents an out of this world three day event of the best in local live music, DJ’s, street food, craft beer and cocktails. The… Read more »

Jailbird brings an evening of cool beats, fresh eats & cocktail treats!

Welcome to Jailbird, Birmingham’s only New York seafood & steak restaurant and cocktail lounge. Whether you do business or crave pleasure, you’re free to impress, romance, entertain… Read more »

The Old Crown Celebrates 650 Years of Service

The Old Crown Celebrates 650 Years of Service

Birmingham’s oldest pub The Old Crown celebrates 650 years in the making, with six days of live music, tours, quizzes and birthday parties. Situated on Digbeth High… Read more »

Festival of Audacity Invades The City!

This September, Free Radical is bringing Festival of Audacity, a free, three-day extravaganza occupying unusual spaces across Birmingham. It will be celebrating the best of national and… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide August 2018

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

Weekend Live Music at 1565 Bar + Happy Hour!

Park Regis are now bringing you Live Music every Friday. Why not enjoy a chilled out Friday night up above the city hustle and bustle. The performance… Read more »

The Birchfield Jazz Festival returns for 2018

Following an incredibly successful launch in 2017, this celebratory weekend of free live music returns in 2018 at St Mary’s Church in Handsworth, Birmingham, and you’re invited!… Read more »

Writing With Noise is a one-day experimental music workshop

Writing With Noise is a one-day workshop featuring writer Frances Morgan and saxophonist Rachel Musson that focuses on experimental writing about experimental music. Participants will engage with… Read more »