Music News

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

Wendy James – UK Tour in October – New album ‘The Shape of History’ out now

Wendy James has announced a UK tour in October in support of her recently released new album ‘The Shape of History‘. Written, produced and mixed by James and recorded… Read more »

SPEAR OF DESTINY – ‘JANUS’ 2025 Tour Dates – Birmingham Show

Having spent the tail end of 2024 revisiting classic 80s works on tour with The Skids; for their next act Spear of Destiny will be offering something both… Read more »

Toyah Wilcox announces two UK shows for 2025 – Celebrating The Best of Toyah – London / Coventry

UK music icon Toyah Willcox has announced two special shows in London and Coventry this October. Celebrating The Best of Toyah will see Toyah perform hits from across… Read more »

New show Celtic Throne to tour the UK this summer: A cinematic fusion of Irish Dance, Theatre and Music

A trailblazing new show is to tour the UK for the first time, promising an incredible blend of Irish dancing, cinematic production, and an awe-inspiring musical score,… Read more »

BIMM Birmingham to host SXSW London’s UK Roadshow Showcasing British creativity and local innovation

Taking place on 24th April 2025 at Bimm Birmingham inside the Met Film School – sign up now for your free tickets! This series of events will… Read more »

Industry experts descend on Birmingham for Europe’s biggest Security Event

The country’s top security experts descended upon Birmingham last week to attend an event recognising the latest security measures and technology aimed at keeping people safe. The… Read more »

Dinosaur Pile-Up Kick Back Into Action On Inspiring New Album + UK Tour!

Dinosaur Pile-Up kick back into action with a literal new lease of life on their inspiring new album, new single and UK tour! They take back control on… Read more »

Eurovision Grand Final 2025 to be presented in cinemas across Birmingham for the ultimate viewing party

Mark your calendars – the biggest night in music is back! For one night only, on Saturday May 17th, cinemas up and down the UK will come together… Read more »

8th May, Legendary Folk/Rockers “Steeleye Span” – Passion, Musicality and Cohesiveness at Walsall Arena, Walsall

Steeleye Span has been one of the most influential names in British roots music. Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking… Read more »

STEREO MC’S – Announce Brand New Dates for 2025/26 – ‘True To Life’ UK / IE Tour

UK Hip-Hop/Electronic dance pioneers Stereo MC’s will return in 2025 for a brand new run of UK and Ireland shows.  Demand for Stereo MC’s remains at a… Read more »

The countdown is on to The Music Seekers – Adventures in Birmingham

The countdown is on to The Music Seekers – Adventures in Birmingham, taking place on Sunday 6 April at Stirchley Baths. Designed for people with learning disabilities… Read more »

Moseley Folk reveals ARTS line-up > Henry Normal, Kiri, Scott, Spencer +more

Leading poet Henry Normal and comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Spencer Jones and Scott Bennett are among the latest additions to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29… Read more »

HENRY NORMAL AND BRIAN BILSTON ARE COMING TO BIRMINGHAM AS PART OF MAJOR NEW 2025 UK THEATRE TOUR

BAFTA award-winning writer and producer turned poet Henry Normal and internet literary sensation Brian Bilston have announced they will be performing at Birmingham’s Glee Club on the… Read more »

MJ Cole Announces ‘Sincere’ December UK Tour + Birmingham show

TICKETS GO ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 4TH APRIL HERE One of the godfathers of Garage, MJ Cole has announced a very special UK tour to celebrate 25 years… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – April 2025!

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

Sparks add new headline show in Wolverhampton to the MAD! tour

Sparks announce extra dates on their MAD! tour which kicks off in Japan on June 8.  The European leg of their world tour will now include 2… Read more »

Pairc Summer Series 2025

A independent festival based in King’s Heath Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s and announces their first two headliners, The Saw Doctors & Nathan Carter, for their summer show… Read more »

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 »