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

AMIGO THE DEVIL | acclaimed US singer-songwriter & band on tour in the UK with Frank Turner from 1st April | the album ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’ out now

Acclaimed US dark folk singer-songwriter Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) returns to the UK with his full band next week to commence a run of fourteen shows with… Read more »

Madness Announce ‘Hits Parade’ 2025 UK Arena Tour + Birmingham show

One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness have today announced ‘Hits Parade’ a major UK arena tour for December 2025. Kicking things off at Sheffield… Read more »

HENGE – UK Dates This Spring To Celebrate New Album ‘Journey to Voltus B’ – Birmingham Date

ATTENTION HUMANS!  Cult heroes – HENGE – are back with the release of their fourth album ‘Journey to Voltus B’, which they are taking out on the… Read more »

Candlelight Spring Arrives in Birmingham to celebrate the arrival of the new season

Candlelight® Spring, the special edition of Fever’s multisensory concerts, arrives in Birmingham to celebrate the arrival of the new season. During the spring months, Birmingham Cathedral hosts exclusive concerts adorned… Read more »

FREYA BEER – To Tour with Dr John Cooper Clarke + Announces Headline Dates

A poet, fashionista, and reputed singer-songwriter in a realm of her own, this Spring, she will be heading out for a series of solo shows nationwide, while… Read more »

PALE BLUE EYES – Embark Upon UK Tour This April – New Place Out Now

‘New Place’, the third studio album from Pale Blue Eyes, is out now. The band will embark upon a UK tour this April.  Earlier this month, Pale… Read more »

Duke Special @ Birmingham, Hare and Hounds – April 13th

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop returns with a raw, intimate new mini album, ‘Live From The House Of I Don’t Know’, set for release… Read more »

Robin Trower – 18 May – Birmingham, Town Hall

The legendary Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of a brand-new studio album, Come And Find Me. The record will be released on 16 May via Provogue and you can listen to… Read more »

Britpop legend to DJ intimate Birmingham club

The Night Owl, Digbeth, is thrilled to host the Official Ocean Colour Scene Aftershow, featuring an exclusive DJ set from the legendary Steve Cradock! A true Birmingham… Read more »

Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Square on 28th March with a Fiesta of Flavours and Late-Night Vibes 

After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday 28th March from… Read more »

I’m Losing It! Live! at Centrala fundraising for Cancer Research UK

I’m Losing It! Live! concert event at Centrala on 5th April, fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Join the editors of I’m Losing It and friends to celebrate… Read more »

The Terminator Live – Birmingham date – Iconic film brought to life in concert for the very first time in the UK

One of the most iconic films of all-time, The Terminator, will be brought to life in concert for the very first time in the UK for a 4-date… Read more »

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS – May & June 2025 UK Tour Dates coming to WOLVERHAMPTON – Wulfrun on Saturday 31st May!

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in… Read more »

MADE Festival And Weird Science Kick Off Huge Summer Series With Fish56Octagon

Birmingham’s biggest and best festival, MADE Festival has teamed up with renowned West Midlands promoters Weird Science to launch a new summer series of festival-style daytime events… Read more »

Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Sq on Mar 28 – Flavours and Late-Night Vibes

After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday, March 28th, from… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Festival issues Low Tickets warning + Food line-up

Organisers of this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival have issued a Low Ticket Warning – with four months still to go! The long-running three-day event… Read more »

Steel Pulse founder David Hinds speaks out ahead of band’s 50th anniversary homecoming show in Birmingham

Legendary music figure David Hinds, founder of influential reggae band Steel Pulse, has called for ‘more togetherness and reconciliation in Birmingham’ as the seminal act returns to… Read more »

Birmingham band Spincycle to play The Dark Horse in Moseley

Later this month Spincycle will play as part of a fantastic line-up of local bands for The Catapult Club at The Dark Horse in Moseley. Like dark… Read more »

60th Anniversary of The Who’s Birmingham Debut on 5 April

King’s Heath Walk Of Fame proudly present the first of what will become an annual event commemorating The Who’s Birmingham Debut Come along this year to King’s… Read more »

Culture boost in city’s Irish Quarter for St Patrick’s Day celebrations

10,000 printed maps guiding St Patrick’s revellers to the best spots to celebrate the Irish national holiday available across the Birmingham Irish Quarter 16 entertainment, hospitality, and… Read more »

Popular street food festival set to return to West Midlands this spring and summer

Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) is back on the road for 2025 as the award-winning street food operator announces spring and summer dates — with the first events happening… Read more »

A Celebration of George Michael by the Singers Who Performed with Him for 3 Decades

Fans of George Michael are in for an unforgettable experience as The George Michael Singers, featuring three of his long-time backing vocalists, bring a spectacular celebration of the… Read more »

Join The Music Seekers on a musical adventure across Birmingham

Join Misfits Music Foundation for The Music Seekers for a musical adventure featuring a 50-piece orchestra for an accessible concert for people with learning disabilities and /… Read more »

The Van Morrison Alumni Band – musicians who’ve toured and recorded with Van over the years – announce 2025 UK tour in celebration of legend’s 80th Birthday, performing his classic songs

Tickets on-sale: Friday 14th March, 10am at ticketmaster.co.uk Following the resounding success of their 2024 UK tour, which included a sold-out performance at London’s prestigious Cadogan Hall, The… Read more »

BETTER JOY – To Embark On First UK Tour Ahead of Debut EP This Spring – Birmingham Date

Following her first new music of 2025 with ‘waiting on time’, Manchester-based Bria Keely, better known as better joy, has shared her new single ‘quiet thing’ taken… Read more »

The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

Swordfish Records:  66 Dalton Street, B4 7LX , swordfishrecords.co.uk  Swordfish records has been a staple in the Birmingham vinyl scene since 1989. With numerous relocations over the… Read more »

Juanita Stein Headlines Birmingham’s Hare & Hounds – 24th March

Juanita Stein‘s critically acclaimed fourth solo album ‘The Weightless Hour’ is out now via Agricultural Audio. Having recently toured with Evan Dando, and with a handful of… Read more »

DAVID GRAY – Brings ‘Past & Present’ World Tour to UK and Ireland – This Spring and Summer

David Gray has embarked on his fifty-two date Past & Present world tour in support of his critically acclaimed new album, ‘Dear Life’, released earlier this month via his independent label, Laugh A… Read more »

Hunter Bavaro new music FFO Little Simz & Joe James

The self-proclaimed West Mids Wordsmith is highly regarded as one to watch inBirmingham’s blossoming rap scene; with a distinctive pen game set againstbeats influenced by the icy… Read more »

Peter Doherty, Dr Dre Orchestra, Nieve Ella, White Denim + more comoing to XOYO Birmingham

Including Peter Doherty, White Denim, Nieve Ella, Dr Dre Orchestra, The Murder Capital and Indiepalooza, a dynamic music programme of international touring talent, emerging artists and immersive… Read more »

FRANK TURNER – UK Headline Tour This April – Birmingham Date

After kick-starting the year with a series of dates in Mexico and a special, intimate gig for BRITs Week and War Child, Frank Turner returns to the… Read more »

The Nightingales NEW ALBUM ‘The Awful Truth’ out 4th April

The Nightingales release their first studio album since 2022’s much-praised ‘The Last Laugh’. Celebrated in the excellent Stewart Lee-narrated film King Rocker of 2020, where the curtain… Read more »

GANS new single I THINK I LIKE YOU out now

GANS release a new single I THINK I LIKE YOU through Strap Originals on Wednesday March 5th. I THINK I LIKE YOU was produced and mixed by Ross Orton (Arctic Monkeys, Amyl… Read more »

HONESTY – Join Bdrmm On The Road This March

Leeds-based collective HONESTY have released their debut album, ‘U R HERE’, via Partisan Records. HONESTY’s debut album, ‘U R HERE’, is a fluid, exhilarating, and uniquely introspective take… Read more »

FRANK TURNER – To Embark Upon UK Headline Tour This April – ‘Undefeated’ Out Now

After kick-starting the year with a series of dates in Mexico and a special, intimate gig for BRITs Week and War Child, Frank Turner returns to the… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2025!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this March 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »

Jewellery Quarter Food Truck Festival Fri 28th Feb 2025!

The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouth-watering flavours and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place… Read more »

Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival back with all-dayer event this Saturday

Saturday 1st March sees The Night Owl hosting a Ska & Reggae All-Dayer in partnership with Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival, who hosted their flagship event… Read more »

The DigbethStPats celebrations are back at The Old Crown for 2025 – the show must go on!

The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With a week of exciting events, there is something for everyone to… Read more »

DIANA ROSS – BP PULSE LIVE – 22ND JUNE 2025

The highly anticipated 2025 UK tour by Diana Ross is set to arrive in Birmingham this June, bringing pure magic to the stage. The arena tour will see Ms…. Read more »

Rising indie-electronic outfit ‘Utopiates’ playing Deadwax 1st March

The Utopiates get 2025 under way with their new introspective high-octane banger ‘Evanescent’. Out on the 21st February. This is the third single to be taken from… Read more »

THE WATERBOYS, LIGHTNING SEEDS, PETER DOHERTY, MERCURY REV +more for Moseley Folk

The Waterboys, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Doherty and Mercury Rev are among the latest additions set for Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday… Read more »

Texas and Pet Shop Boys announced for Warwick Castle Live 2025 – Huge summer outdoor shows August 28-31

Warwick Castle Live 2025 is set to bring an unforgettable summer series of concerts to one of the country’s most iconic settings. Warwick Castle’s stunning medieval backdrop… Read more »

BROWN HORSE – To Release Sophomore Album ‘All The Right Weaknesses’ + UK Tour Dates – This Spring

Brown Horse are excited to announce their second album, ‘All The Right Weaknesses’, out 4th April on Loose Music. The latest single, “Dog Rose”, is out now…. Read more »

Ebby Vallance feat. Tricky Business, Daisy Jane & xxVOID

Ebby VallanceEbby Vallance is a singer songwriter born and raised in Devon, who has since moved to Birmingham for his studies and now work.  His music draws… Read more »

The Brand New Heavies to support Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Cannock Chase this summer

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to confirm BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies as the… Read more »

The Legendary Robin Trower to Release New Studio Album ‘Come And Find Me’ 

The legendary Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of a brand-new studio album, Come And Find Me. The record will be released on 25 April via Provogue and you can listen to… Read more »

PISTOL DAISYS – UK Tour Dates, Big Country Support + Festival Slots

Following the release of their fiery new single, “Crying in Marseille”, Scottish alt-pop outfit Pistol Daisys will set out on the road this spring for a run… Read more »

Avalanche Party share video for ‘Ecstasy’, taken from album ‘Der Traum Uber Alles’ out now

Yorkshire feral garage-punk band Avalanche Party release the video for single ‘Ecstasy’, an ode to euphoria, showcasing a new dimension to Avalanche Party’s sound. Watch the video here. Vocalist… Read more »

THE NIGHT OWL HOST AN IMMERSIVE STUDIO 54 CLUB NIGHT THIS SATURDAY

The Night Owl’s award-winning club night ‘Le Freak’ returns after a hiatus this Saturday night for a one-off special celebration and commiseration of 45 years since the… Read more »