Hutch Bring Dreamy Twang Pop & Psychedelic Spark to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Tuesday, 26th MayVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/hutch/the-sunflower-lounge/3620280 A vibrant night of psych pop colour, indie fuzz and genre bending chaos arrives at The Sunflower Lounge… Read more »
3 Week Countdown to Birmingham’s DanceOnArrival Summer Opening Festival
Over two venues and across three stages at Luna Springs and XOYO Birmingham – including the lush roof garden – 4,000 house music fans are set to… Read more »
Gig Preview: Darius Zaltash & Puma Theory Deliver a High Voltage Co Headline at The Victoria
Date: Friday, 29th May Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3598980 A charged night of electronic emotion, alt rock grit and emerging artist fire hits The Victoria… Read more »
THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) announces its 2026–27 Season: a year of artistic ambition, civic pride and musical breadth under Music Director Kazuki Yamada. The… Read more »
RawSound TV Launches Groundbreaking 24/7 Music Channel Championing Grassroots Artists
RawSound TV Launches Groundbreaking 24/7 Music Channel Championing Grassroots Artists Independent, volunteer-run platform RawSound TV unveils dedicated streaming service featuring live performances, acoustic sessions, and continuous music… Read more »
Common Goldfish Bring Psychedelic Warmth to Birmingham
Date: Thursday 21st MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/common-goldfish/the-victoria/3595694 A night of woozy psych groove, sharp tongued indie attitude and funk pop brightness lands at The Victoria on… Read more »
‘Everyting Shiny’ signals re-entry from cultural architect and hip hop primo Juice Aleem
Relentless streaming, Brexit fallout, celebrity p**dophiles, curated reality, digital personas, normalisation of racial slurs, neocolonialism, and even game show catchphrases – Juice Aleem takes aim at a… Read more »
Austel to play The Sunflower Lounge Wednesday 10th June as part of upcoming UK tour
Austel’s second album Mirror To Mine is due for release on 5th June – mixed by Grace Banks (English Teacher, Haim, Squid) and mastered by Katie Tavini (Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks,… Read more »
Celebrate Birmingham Pride with La Bellezza’s Pre-Pride Party
This Birmingham Pride, La Bellezza – Big Mamma’s much-loved Birmingham trattoria – is hosting a pre-Pride celebration designed to get partygoers into the spirit before the main event. On Saturday 23rd May from 10:00am, La… Read more »
Seb Lowe’s UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week
Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run…. Read more »
Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour
Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Having premiered in Birmingham in 2025,… Read more »
Damien Dempsey and The Wonder Stuff complete Moseley Folk 2026 line-up
Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and Black Country indie heroes The Wonder Stuff have been announced as the final additions to Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2026’s main… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… Read more »
Grassroots Festival returns on Sunday 3rd May Bank Holiday with La Dharma headlining and over 15 other local independent artists.
Live music lovers, this one’s for you. Grassroots Festival is returning to Birmingham’s The Night Owl on Sunday 3rd May, after its sell out year in 2025… Read more »
What’s on at The Night Owl Digbeth this May 2026!
Friday 1st May – Freakout Psych Night (with The Junipers) 8PM – 2AM Live Bands The Junipers & The Mystery People return with their psychedelic, garage and… Read more »
Street Food feast on the Mostly Jazz Festival menu
With tickets now officially limited, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has revealed their enticing food line-up. On the… Read more »
Apollo Junction Deliver Indie Anthems and Big Room Energy at The Victoria
Date: Friday 8th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/apollo-junction/the-victoria/3566664 A night of indie ambition and rising talent sparkle arrives at The Victoria on Friday, 8th May, as… Read more »
Industry Standard Unleash Their Surreal Punk Carnival at The Victoria
Date: Tuesday, 5th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/industry-standard/the-victoria/3619574 A wildly inventive night of alt rock theatre, indie punk bite and post grunge weight hits The Victoria on… Read more »
PINS Bring Their Post Punk Power to Actress & Bishop
Date: Thursday, 14th MayVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/pins/the-actress-and-bishop/3592663 A fierce, stylish and high energy night of post punk and indie experimentation arrives at Actress & Bishop… Read more »
Canned Pineapple Light Up The Victoria With Their Scuzz Pop Brilliance
Date: Wednesday 27th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/canned-pineapple/the-victoria/3612550 A mid week burst of alt rock colour arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday, 27th May, as Canned… Read more »
Manic Street Preachers & Suede announce co-headline UK arena tour + Birmingham show!
Two of the UK’s most pioneering and celebrated bands Manic Street Preachers and Suede have today announced a co-headline tour of some of the UK’s biggest arenas… Read more »
Ryland Caravan 2026 Indie legends The House of Love and Michael Head join the line-up for MAC’s one-day music festival
Sat 6 June 2026 | Doors open 3.30pm | Tickets from £39.95 | All ages Enjoy a brilliant line-up of Indie legends at this year’s unique, boutique… Read more »
Birmingham Museums unveils summer seasonal programme on theme of discovery: for immediate release
Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce its new seasonal programme on the theme of discovery, inviting audiences of all ages to explore music, creativity, science and history… Read more »
Submotion Orchestra Embark on UK Tour Alongside Album Release
8 years after their last LP Kites, Submotion Orchestra return on May 8th with their long awaited sixth studio album, the remarkable Passed Me By. A deeply personal journey into memory, creativity,… Read more »
Eric Chenaux embarking on live UK dates in support of Delights Of My Life
Eric Chenaux On Tour in UK and Canada This Spring Chenaux plays UK solo shows 28 April to 03 May ending in London at Café OTO Chenaux… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM BACH CHOIR make A Date With Shakespeare (Jul 4, Bridgnorth)
For their first concert in the Shropshire town in three years, A Date With Shakespeare: Songs and Elizabeth I sees the esteemed West Midlands choir perform a selection of… Read more »
Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season
B:Music, the Birmingham-based music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has unveiled its Summer 2026 programme, bringing a vibrant mix of comedy, live music, dance and… Read more »
Harvington History Festival 2026 (22-26 July) – full line-up announced
After a sell-out 2025, Harvington History Festival returns from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 July 2026 for five days of historical deep dives, surprising revelations, accidental deaths… Read more »
Krooked Tongue Ignite Actress & Bishop With Their Dark, Dynamic Alt Rock
Date: Friday 8th MayVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/krooked-tongue/actress-and-bishop/3514673 A night of heavy grooves, snarling riffs and rising UK talent hits Actress & Bishop… Read more »
KEELEY – Out On Tour In The UK This April/May – Including Wolverhampton
“Contains enough vivid psych-rock/shoegaze bangers to trigger an early Guy Fawkes night. 4/5 stars” – The Irish Times “…a musical memoir honouring teenage German backpacker Inga Maria… Read more »
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – 20-date UK Tour – The Future Is Vintage
Postmodern Jukebox — the internationally acclaimed music collective famed for their signature time-twisting style, transforming some of our most loved songs into dazzling vintage masterpieces — are… Read more »
Music and community at heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer
– One of the UK’s newest vinyl specialists is to mark its first Record Store Day 2026 on Saturday 18 April – Slow Century Records will present exclusive offers and a full day… Read more »
Apache Indian makes Guest Appearance at Birmingham Rum Festival
Birmingham Rum Festival is turning up the heat this summer with a full-on tropical throwback as 90’s legend, Apache Indian, lands in Moseley for a seriously feel-good… Read more »
Support from KM Foundation transforms futures of young musicians in London and Birmingham
A powerful scholarship programme funded by the KM Foundation is already changing the trajectory of some of the UK’s most talented young musicians, providing life-changing opportunities that… Read more »
Felicette, Trust Club & Sinews Bring a Triple Hit of Alternative Energy to The Victoria
Date: Friday 22nd MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/felicette-trust-club-sinews/the-victoria/3595692 A three band feast of grunge pop, slacker rock and post hardcore lands at The Victoria on Friday 22nd May,… Read more »
Supersonic 2026 is fast approaching! Taking place in Digbeth 25th & 26th April
2026 will see Supersonic Festival return for a joyful limited edition event taking place in Digbeth, Birmingham on the 25th and 26th of April. Tickets are now onsale. This year’s… Read more »
Acclaimed Canadian folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette will be coming to Birmingham on May 6th
Acclaimed Canadian folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette will be coming to the UK this Spring. The shows immediately follow the release of the ‘Deluxe Edition’ of her fourth… Read more »
COURTEENERS Announce ‘God Bless The Band’ Best Of Album & Huge November 2026 UK Arena Tour
Courteeners have announced details of God Bless The Band, the very best of Courteeners, brand-new single The Luckiest Man Alive and a huge arena tour celebrating the band’s phenomenal 20-year career…. Read more »
Music Themed Brunches coming to The Night Owl this Summer!
Do you know your Specials from your Beat, your George Michael from Boy George, your Four Tops from your Temptations? If you do and you also enjoy… Read more »
Olivier award winner ‘CASSIDY JANSON sings CAROLE KING’ announces Spring 2026 UK tour coming to BIRMINGHAM – Crescent on Sunday 3rd May.
Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The… Read more »
Album announced and second single ‘Stand Up’ released from Sylvia musical
ZooNation Records announce ‘Sylvia – The Essentials’ album, set for release on 5 May, containing 14 selected tracks from Sylvia the musical starring Beverley Knight and releases second single ‘Stand Up’. Produced by Grammy award winner Martin Terefe,… Read more »
The Slates share new single today ahead of UK tour!
The Slates have been stepping up big time already in 2026, playing shows with Crystal Tides, The Clause and The Lilacs, as well as hitting New York for the first time at the New Colossus Festival. But… Read more »
SPRING kick off their debut UK tour in Birmingham
SPRING are kicking off their first UK tour in April, starting on the 19th at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham, in support of their second single “Bones”, releasing… Read more »
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival
With just a week to go to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival the countdown has begun, make sure you’ve got your tickets to this biannual… Read more »
PREYRS Bring Their Fierce, Gothic Alt Rock to The Victoria
Date: Thursday, 7th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/preyrs/the-victoria/3592963 A thunderous night of dark alt rock, melodic heaviness and rising Midlands metal hits The Victoria on… Read more »
Sunflower Thieves headline Centrala
Date: Thursday, 30th AprilVenue: Centrala, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/sunflower-thieves/centrala/3566638 A tender, harmony rich evening awaits at Centrala as Sunflower Thieves headline on Thursday, 30th April, joined by… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – April 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 4th April Chicks Dig Jerks: The Jackets @ The Night Owl HEAVENPHETAMINE | LEON TRIMBLE | EPHEMERA @ Centrala… Read more »
Katacombs Brings Her Atmospheric, Cross Continental Alt Folk to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Sunday 26th AprilVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/katacombs/the-sunflower-lounge/3569541 A spellbinding Sunday evening awaits as Katacombs headlines The Sunflower Lounge on 26th April, with… Read more »
ELO’s silver electric cello donated to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
The instrument joins the Richard Tandy memorabilia collection, which was given to RBC last year and is now housed in the Richard Tandy Production Suite. The suite features instruments… Read more »
GENEVIÈVE RACETTE – Canadian folk-pop artist comes to BIRMINGHAM – 6 May
The shows immediately follow the release of the ‘Deluxe Edition’ of her fourth album ‘Golden’, which was released earlier this year to warm praise.Catch Racette at the… Read more »