Music News

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

SOUL TRAIN soon to steam into Digbeth

SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into Digbeth with their amazing 6 lead vocalists,   featuring 3 guys and 3 girls plus a fine feast of soulful gems…. Read more »

ALSO24 Festival line-up announced at Compton Verney

ALSO FESTIVAL MAKES FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALSO24 INCLUDING: NATALIE HAYNES – SIR MICHAEL MARMOT – NELS ABBEY –TIM MARSHALL – PHILIPPA PERRY STORNOWAY – JESSICA WINTER… Read more »

Solar Eyes Birmingham launch show this Friday (16 Feb) 

Launching into the new year – SOLAR EYES – present their breathless new single: “Let’s Run Away”.  The new single arrives as the Birmingham psych/pop duo ready… Read more »

OYSTERBAND + JUNE TABOR – Announce Last Birmingham Gig Together

One of the UK’s foremost folk rock bands – OYSTERBAND – are announcing that they are calling time on their live career and will be performing live… Read more »

21st April, Annie Dressner – I Thought It Would Be Easier” Spring Tour at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath

Born and bred in the heart of NYC, Annie’s musical journey started at an unexpected crossroads. The night of her high school graduation, she picked up the… Read more »

Kings Heath United Against Racism Organises Birmingham Palestine Weekender Music & Arts Fest 30 – 31 March 2024

Kings Heath United Against Racism, in collaboration with local venues, proudly announces the Birmingham Palestine All-Dayer Festival, scheduled to take place on Sat 30 & Sun 31… Read more »

The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events

The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events

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

DEA MATRONA – Rock Duo Announce BIRMINGHAM Show this May

Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA today announce the release of their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out 3rd May (pre-order here). The announcement comes hand-in-hand with… Read more »

MOSELEY FOLK FESTIVAL reveals 2024 line-up Belle & Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys + more

Belle and Sebastian, Levellers, Dexys, Flogging Molly and CMAT are just some of the big name headliners announced for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday… Read more »

THE CORRS – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 14TH NOVEMBER 2024

Today, Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs announce an eight-date UK & Ireland tour titled ‘Talk On Corners’ in November 2024. Performing tracks from the acclaimed album plus a selection… Read more »

Game-changing UK arts and social space relaunches with world-class cultural programme

– Hockley Social Club in Birmingham will present cutting-edge and diverse arts, comedy, music, and talks alongside award-winning street food, following significant investment in revamp of 10,000… Read more »

ORBITAL – Release “Tonight In Belfast” (feat Mike Garry) || Ahead of BIRMINGHAM Gig (26 Apr)

“Tonight In Belfast” is a piece of electronic music perfection, with DJ Helen blending David Holmes’ remix of “Belfast” with Manchester street poet Mike Garry’s track “Tonight”…. Read more »

TONY BLACKBURN OBE ANNOUNCES SOUNDS OF THE 60’S LIVE UK TOUR – EXTRA DATES ADDED

One of the most recognisable and legendary voices in British radio history, Tony Blackburn, who was recently awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list for… Read more »

GABRIELLE – RESORTS WORLD ARENA – 5TH APRIL 2024

After selling-out all 32 nights during last year’s ’30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025. Her biggest ever… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2024 with a smattering of DJ events for good measure. We search high and low to bring to… Read more »

Moseley Record Fair: Spring 2024 Season

Sunday 4 February 2024 Moseley All Services Club, Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9EA Doors open at 12pm, ends at 4pm Cafe & DJs Free entrance http://moseleyrecordfair.com/ FUTURE… Read more »

BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 4th MAY 2024

Utilita Arena Birmingham Sunday 4th May 2024 Tickets on sale 10am this Friday 2nd February via The Ticket Factory Featuring Special Guests NLE Choppa on Select U.S. Dates and… Read more »

Singer Al Lewis releases new album with Birmingham gig 

Award-nominated Welsh singer-songwriter Al Lewis has announced the release of Fifteen Years, an album 15 years in the making.  Through Lewis’s own experience of finally beginning to come to… Read more »

ORBITAL – Confirm BIRMINGHAM for The Green + Brown Album Tour (26 Apr)

ORBITAL are to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known to fans as ‘The Green Album’, on 19th April via London Records. Formats include a 4LP… Read more »

TEENAGE DADS – Aussie Stars return for Birmingham Date in May + Release new Single

With every release, Teenage Dads unapologetically embrace their eccentricities without shame or apology. Fresh off the back of taking home the 2023 Michael Gudinkski Breakthrough Artist ARIA… Read more »

Vienna Release First Single of 2024 Stare into the Sky

Birmingham-based Midwest Emo band Vienna set to release a dynamic new single, produced by a legend in the scene, Jake Checkoway. The band will be supporting the… Read more »

Nell Mescal – Hare & Hounds – 24th Jan

Nell Mescal is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter from Maynooth in Kildare, Ireland. She has been singing all her life and has been performing in groups and… Read more »

IDLES – Release Gift Horse Today Ahead of BIRMINGHAM Gig + New Album TANGK

A new year comes around and IDLES are already ramping up anticipation for the 16th February release of their new album ‘TANGK’, plus the major UK tour… Read more »

13th Feb. Jenny Sturgeon & Boo Hewerdene “Outliers” at Kitchen Garden Cafe

Outliers is the new self-titled album from Jenny Sturgeon and Boo Hewerdine. Written between their homes in Glasgow and Shetland during 2020/21, Outliers came to signify a creative… Read more »

MY LIFE STORY – Add Birmingham Show this Feb

As MY LIFE STORY gear-up for the release of their first album in five years, today (15 January) they are pleased to share its electrifying opening track:… Read more »

Belfast Bard Andy White – New Spoken Word Album + January Tour Birmingham Jan 14th

Belfast songwriter Andy White releases ‘Good Luck I Hope You Make It’, his first spoken word album, on 5th January 2024, and tours the UK and Ireland… Read more »

Fever’s Candlelight concerts bring special Valentine’s Day shows to Birmingham

Fever’s Candlelight concert series are bringing special Valentine’s Day shows to Birmingham. From 15/02, Birmingham Cathedral will be illuminated by thousands of candles, inviting viewers to fully immerse themselves in… Read more »

HANNAH ROSE PLATT (w/ Chuck Ragan) confirms Birmingham Gig this February

HANNAH ROSE PLATT will release a special deluxe edition of ‘Deathbed Confessions’ on 17th January. PRE-SAVE ‘DEATHBED CONFESSIONS’ DELUXE ED. HERE Something of a victory lap for… Read more »

Verve Lounge set to open

Birmingham’s nightlife is about to reach new heights with the launch of Verve Lounge, a sophisticated and vibrant bar that promises to redefine your evening escapades.  Verve Lounge… Read more »

Piano Prodigy Comes To Walsall

Jazz Midlands are proud to present The Eddie Gripper Trio at The Table on 29th January 2024. The Eddie Gripper Trio are swiftly rising to prominence as an in-demand, vibrant and… Read more »

Now & Then Beatlemania returns to Kings Heath 10 & 11 Feb

Beatles Lovers are in for a pre-Valentine’s Day Treat when King’s Heath’s All You Need Is Love Festival returns with a special Now and Then theme Now:… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – January 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to offer… Read more »

Launching into the new year – SOLAR EYES – present new single “Let’s Run Away” & new gig!

Launching into the new year – SOLAR EYES – present their breathless new single: “Let’s Run Away”.Infusing their far-out sounds with low-slung guitar lines straight out of… Read more »

Angrusori Tour – Birmingham – Jan 2024

Angrusori is a collaboration between musicians from the Norwegian Kitchen Orchestra and Slovak Roma musicians. Together they seamlessly merge contemporary improvised music from Norway with traditional music… Read more »

27th January. Australian Folk Artist of the Year 2023 Nominee – Ernest Aines at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath

“INTOXICATING…” SPIRAL BOUND ALBUM REVIEW, 8 OUT OF 10. AMERICANA UK, H.JONES. Nov 2023. “AINES IS A GREAT VOCALIST AND GUITARIST” CELTIC HEARTBEAT, BBC RADIO. Oct 2023… Read more »

Brum Community Choir Skylarks Release ‘Powerful’ Christmas Single to Commemorate 10th Anniversary

Skylarks, the south Birmingham Community Choir who actively promote the healing combination of community, harmony, and song, have released a Christmas single ‘Carousel’ to commemorate their 10th… Read more »

Four Fantastic Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Birmingham this Year

From Digbeth to the Jewellery Quarter, here are four brilliant ways to ring in the new year in Birmingham. Whether you’re after a disco blowout, a melting… Read more »

IDLES – Tickets for BIRMINGHAM date on sale Today + New Single “Grace” – Out Now

IDLES2024 UK TOUR DATESON SALE NOW! “The song came from nowhere and everything. It was a breath and a call to be held,” says Joe Talbot, “The… Read more »

Digbeth Indie & Rock Festival A Musical Extravaganza in the Heart of Birmingham!

Birmingham – Get ready for a sonic explosion as Digbeth Indie & Rock Festival takes center stage on Friday, April 5th at The Night Owl, followed by… Read more »

Experimental Sounds comes to Centrala in January and February 2024

Experimental Sounds comes to Centrala in January and February 2024

Mary Ocher / Hassan K / Rosie Tee / SteckdoseVenue: CentralaData: 26 Jan 2024Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/36728122 Overview: Experimental political pop artist Mary Ocher returns to European stages with an exceptional… Read more »

Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds 2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour Announced

Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds 2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour Announced

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour including Resorts World… Read more »

PETE TONG IBIZA CLASSICS 2024 – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 12TH DECEMBER 2024

DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has today announced that his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics will return for a brand-new show in winter 2024…. Read more »

Birmingham Bach Choir – traditional Christmas service (Dec 17, St Paul’s, JQ, B’ham, FREE)

Traditional Christmas service. Sunday 17 December 2023, St Paul’s Church, Birmingham. Admission FREE.Birmingham Bach Choir return to St Paul’s Church, in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, on Sunday… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – Christmas 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this December 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to offer… Read more »

Aluna Boxing Day Event – Aluna Unwrapped

Enjoy your Boxing Day with Aluna this Christmas. Aluna is a proud pan Asian restaurant and cocktail bar in Birmingham, situated on a beautiful canal-side setting at the… Read more »

AS SEEN ON TV, MASSAOKE’S MASS-GATHERING KARAOKE COMES TO BIRMINGHAM THIS XMAS

The ultimate Big Night Out mass-social gathering of the festive seasoncomes to O2 Institute Birmingham in the form of the largest mass-karaoke in the world. On Friday… Read more »

British soul icon Kenny Thomas announces biggest ever UK tour for 2024 including London Palladium date

KENNY THOMAS  THE OUTSTANDING GREATEST HITS TOURHIS BIGGEST EVER UK HEADLINE TOUR FEATURING THE SOUL-STRING COLLECTIVE  PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTSRUMER (REDTENBACHER’S FUNKESTRA)  Tickets on-sale: Friday 1st December… Read more »

Midlands music industry initiative celebrates 10 years with major celebration

– 25 artists, producers and DJs will celebrate Listening Session’s milestone with a special event held in Birmingham’s creative quarter of Digbeth – Listening Sessions has helped… Read more »

NICKELBACK – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 23RD MAY 2024

UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM 23RD MAY 2024 GENERAL TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER VIA THE TICKET FACTORY Today, Diamond-certified, award-winning rock band Nickelback announced the upcoming 2024 European dates for the Get Rollin’… Read more »

SQUEEZE TO PLAY BIRMINGHAM DATE ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

To celebrate their momentous 50th anniversary, British music legends Squeeze have today announced a massive UK tour for 2024 including a show at Birmingham Symphony Hall on 5th October.   With a… Read more »