Birmingham festive guide pick? XOYO reveals five-night winter takeover
XOYO Birmingham is not easing into Christmas or whispering into the New Year. From Boxing Day through to New Year’s Day, the Digbeth institution rolls out a… Read more »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival announces first artists for 2026 line-up
Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026 in the tranquil surroundings of Moseley Park, Birmingham, the just-confirmed acts are The Dead South, Johnny and Lillie Flynn and Josuha… Read more »
Indiana Jones and the Raiders Of The Lost Ark – Live In Concert – 2026 UK Tour Announced
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™Live in Concert, featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score, will be performed live to the film on a UK tour… Read more »
Toyah’s Christmas Party announced for December 2026 UK Tour – Liverpool, Sunderland, London, Birmingham
Get ready for a sparkling seasonal celebration as music icon Toyah Willcox brings her electrifying Christmas Party to the stage. With dates in Liverpool, Sunderland, London and… Read more »
The Assist release ‘Divorced For Christmas’ today!
If you spin a classic Christmas playlist, you’ll find almost every song celebrates the wonders of the season. But for most of us, Christmas just isn’t that… Read more »
Howling Bells – Hear/watch new track ‘Chimera’ – UK Tour announced – New album ‘Strange Life’ out 13 February
Howling Bells have recently announced the release of ‘Strange Life‘, their first album in over 12 years, on the 13th February 2026 via Nude Records. Today, they release a new album… Read more »
Squeeze release second track from highly anticipated 2026 album Trixies
Squeeze continue to pull back the curtain into the intriguing world of Trixies with the release of the second song from one of 2026’s most anticipated albums. Their first… Read more »
The Lost Notes – 4.2.26. Live at Birmingham Symphony Hall (JBPS)
Just a couple of gigs left to see out a wonderful 2025 (Scrag End Folk Club on 7.12.25. then rounding things off at The Red Lion Folk Club,… Read more »
Dan Whitehouse + Jasmine Gardosi (Sun 7 Dec, Symphony Hall, Bham)
Black Country songwriter Dan Whitehouse returns to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Sunday 7 December 2025 for a very special end-of-year performance. For one night only, Dan has… Read more »
From Grassroots to Glory! This Feeling By The Sea 2026 is on sale now
This Feeling By The Sea is becoming an institution: a weekend escape for indie-rock devotees to see the scene’s biggest new talents and essential next wave in action,… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – December 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 3rd December All My Circuits 9 Live Music ft. AMC 9: Plants Heal & Davies/Sanders @ pan… Read more »
The Enemy share new single & video
The Enemy’s current resurgence has seen them sell out their entire UK autumn headline shows, a run of ten dates in which the electrifying reactions that they have received has… Read more »
THE BUTTON FACTORY UNVEILS FESTIVE EVENTS LINE-UP FOR CHRISTMAS 2025
Jewellery Quarter hotspot, The Button Factory, has officially launched its Christmas 2025 events programme, promising a packed season of celebrations, entertainment, and festive experiences Known for its… Read more »
Forum Digbeth unveils The Annexe in a bold expansion doubling venue capacity to 4000
Website | Instagram | Press Assets One of Birmingham’s leading live music and cultural destinations, Forum Digbeth, has announced a major expansion that will double its capacity from 2,000 to 4,000 with the addition… Read more »
Scottish music legends THE PROCLAIMERS announce extensive 2026 UK tour
Scottish music legends The Proclaimers have announced a string of major 2026 live dates across the UK, beginning with a series of theatre shows in June & July before… Read more »
Birmingham Bach Choir: FREE traditional Christmas service (Sun 14 Dec 2025)
With Christmas approaching, Birmingham Bach Choir head to the historic St. Alban’s Church, Birmingham, on Sunday 14 December 2025, for their annual free Nine Lessons and Carols…. Read more »
Sludgy chaos at The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Saturday, 20th DecemberVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/dredge-zilch-sideborg-hipflask-virgins/the-sunflower-lounge/3539444 Iconic Birmingham grassroots music venue The Sunflower Lounge hosts a night of raw energy and… Read more »
XOYO Birmingham Returns To Independent Roots & Previous Owner
Birmingham’s leading live music venue, XOYO Birmingham, is to return to its independent roots after being acquired by the newly-formed Propaganda Independent Venues. Propaganda’s Dan Ickowitz-Seidler, along… Read more »
STEREOPHONICSSET TO KICK OFF DECEMBER 2025 UK ARENA TOUR
Hot off the back of a hugely successful summer run of outdoor and stadium gigs that saw Stereophonics play to over 500,000 fans across the UK and Europe, today the… Read more »
FATBOY SLIM ANNOUNCED AS FOREST LIVE HEADLINER FOR SHOWS AT FORESTRY ENGLAND VENUES IN JUNE 2026
Fatboy Slim today announces headline shows for Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concerts presented with Cuffe & Taylor. The renowned DJ, musician and producer will be playing at the stunning Forestry… Read more »
Squeeze announce Birmingham Utilita Arena date on 2026 Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career, which includes a performance at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena… Read more »
Playback Creates launches with Homegrown: A landmark programme powering the next wave of South Asian music talent in the UK
Playback Creates is a bold new platform for South Asian creativity, and Homegrown is its flagship talent development programme for emerging music artists across Wolverhampton and the… Read more »
The Clause – Number 1 Independent Album UK Charts
They’ve done it! Birmingham’s new indie-rock heroes The Clause have catapulted straight to #1 on the Official Independent Albums Chart with their debut album ‘Victim of a… Read more »
Sixth edition of the Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition to be held in Birmingham
The Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) are pleased to announce that the competition’s sixth edition with be taking place from… Read more »
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii Unleash Their Forbidden Zone at The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Friday, 5th DecemberVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/erotic-secrets-of-pompeii/the-sunflower-lounge/3481339 Prepare for a night of sonic surrealism as Erotic Secrets of Pompeii headline The Sunflower… Read more »
INTERNATIONAL IRISH VOCAL SENSATION THE SHAMROCKS ANNOUNCE DEBUT TOUR
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to Birmingham as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour next autumn. After wowing audiences across… Read more »
CBSO Bringing the light celebration
This winter, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) will illuminate Birmingham’s Symphony Hall with Bringing the Light – a remarkable celebration of music, culture and community, featuring three… Read more »
With just one week to go until their 25th anniversary UK & Irish tour, WHEATUS announce original band member to rejoin for this run of live shows
With a number of venues already sold out and just one week to go until Wheatus kick-off their much anticipated 25th anniversary UK & Irish tour, the much-loved New York band… Read more »
Niall McNamee Headlines Castle & Falcon
Date: Friday, 5th DecemberVenue: The Castle & Falcon, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/niall-mcnamee/the-castle-and-falcon/3384123 Irish singer-songwriter and actor Niall McNamee headlines The Castle & Falcon this December as… Read more »
IST IST – Out On Tour in the UK This Autumn, including Birmingham Date
Due for release on Friday 6th February, the record will be their fifth full-length studio album, and arrives on the heels of last year’s acclaimed Top 30 effort ‘Light… Read more »
Steady Habits Brings Americana Warmth to The Victoria
Date: Tuesday, 18th NovemberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/steady-habits/the-victoria/3465274 Alt-country outfit Steady Habits headline The Victoria on 18th November, led by New England-born songwriter Sean… Read more »
Nouvelle Vague – perform in Birmingham next week
Hitting the road for a major worldwide tour in 2025, Nouvelle Vague will embark on a stretch of UK shows throughout November. With 16 UK live dates… Read more »
Bug Teeth Headline The Victoria
Date: Thursday, 27th NovemberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/bug-teeth/the-victoria/3480222 Bug Teeth take the spotlight at The Victoria on Thursday, 27th November, bringing their genre-blurring sound… Read more »
Dan Whitehouse & Jasmine Gardosi > Symphony Hall gig+ festive single
Black Country songwriter Dan Whitehouse returns to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Sunday 7 December 2025 for a very special end-of-year performance. For one night only, Dan has… Read more »
BETTY BOO – UK Hip-Hop Icon On Tour This November and December, including Birmingham
After a summer spent on the road, Betty Boo has announced another run of tour dates in major cities across the UK and Ireland this winter. To… Read more »
B Festive this Christmas and New Year at Town Hall and Symphony Hall
The shop windows are twinkling, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is buzzing, and the festive parties are in the diary- now let B:Music add the perfect finishing touch… Read more »
Bad Nerves Headline Tour to Kick Off 18th November
To kick off their UK headline tour, Bad Nerves – the “bastard child of a Ramones/Strokes one-night stand” – announce their new single ‘Loner’, a fierce, 59-second blast… Read more »
CHAMELEONS – On Tour in the UK This November, including Birmingham Date
Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 – CHAMELEONS – are ecstatic to announce a new run of… Read more »
B Music Welcomed European Concert Hall Organisation Directors to Birmingham
Between Tuesday 4 and Friday 7 November, B:Music proudly hosted the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) Directors’ meeting, led by B:Music Chief Executive Nick Reed. Cultural leaders… Read more »
Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise ‘world of mythical adventures’ at Birmingham live show next week
Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall are promising a live ‘world of mythical adventures’ at their new run of UK shows in November. The… Read more »
THE TWANG – On Tour This December including Birmingham Date
Brummie indie-rockers The Twang have spent their last four winters out on the road, and this year is no exception. Kicking off at Patti Pavilion in Swansea… Read more »
The Cuban Embassy Celebrates a Decade as Birmingham’s Home of Latin Spirit
The Cuban Embassy in Moseley will mark its 10th anniversary with a spectacular all-night fiesta. Since opening in 2015, the venue has become a local cornerstone for… Read more »
Northern Soul Orchestrated UK Tour Returns in 2026
Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – November 2025!
All the best original live music across Birmingham every month! 4th November The Dharma Chain @ The Victoria 5th November Fievel Is Glauque + Blue Bendy @… Read more »
Reaching out to music lovers of Birmingham – Hejira, at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath – Sunday 7 December
“They came to listen because they love Joni Mitchell, but they went away loving Hejira.” – Jazzwise Hejira is a project that has rapidly blossomed from an initial ‘one-off gig’… Read more »
BECKY HILL ANNOUNCED AS LATEST FOREST LIVE HEADLINER FOR FORESTRY ENGLAND CANNOCK CHASE IN JUNE 2026
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced dance queen Becky Hill as the latest headliner for its 2026 shows. Following an incredible… Read more »
Rock DJ and mental health nurse opens record store in West Midlands
www.slowcenturyrecords.com | www.instagram.com/slow_century_records After two decades supporting others as a mental health nurse and community leader – and with a parallel career in the Midlands rock and metal scene… Read more »
The Publics Headline The Victoria
Date: Wednesday, 19th NovemberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors Open: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/the-publics/the-victoria/3385514 Mansfield’s The Publics headline The Victoria this November, delivering a night of high-energy indie rock built… Read more »
BMusic Welcomes European Concert Hall Organisation Directors to Birmingham
Between Tuesday 4 and Friday 7 November, B:Music will proudly host the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) Director’s meeting, led by B:Music Chief Executive Nick Reed. Concert… Read more »
Music cinema event of the year – André Rieu’s Christmas Concert comes to over 500 cinemas across the UK from 6th December incl. across Birmingham – ‘André Rieu: Merry Christmas’
This December, the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen. For two unforgettable days only –… Read more »