Poster Campaign Suggests New Club For Birmingham
Posters have appeared across Birmingham suggesting that a new music venue is coming to the city. The cryptic artwork states ‘All We Wanna Do Is Dance’ followed… Read more »
MADE Festival Reveals Line Ups For Huge Weekend of Events, and a Return To Digbeth
MADE Festival has announced its lineup as it returns to its original inner-city site of The Digbeth Triangle this summer, bringing with it a huge weekend of… Read more »
Enjoyable Listens Birmingham gig 28 July
Avant-garde pop anti-hero – ENJOYABLE LISTENS – is pleased to present his latest single, and self-fulfilling prophecy, “Summer Hit”. Enjoyable Listens is a man, a machine and… Read more »
Multi-sensory rave experience Foreverland to arrive in West Midlands with ‘Dopamine Dreams’ tour
The multi-sensory rave experience, Foreverland, will arrive in club venues across the West Midlands with its all-new Dopamine Dreams tour. Fresh off the back of three sold-out shows at… Read more »
Brand New Ska Festival coming to Kings Heath this August
The Selecter ft Pauline Black & The Beat ft Ranking Jr Unite for an unforgettable evening with The 2 Tone Ska Orchestra, at the New Irish Centre… Read more »
THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES – Announce BIRMINGHAM Orchestral Show
THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES are back on tour this November, their formidable 8-piece band (featuring vocalist Angela Ricci) joined onstage by over 20 players from the London… Read more »
Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival 2023 review
I have mentioned in a previous review as to how I came quite late to the Moseley family of Festivals, first discovering them in 2012 and then… Read more »
Depeche Mode – Utilita Arena Birmingham – 24th January 2024
Depeche Mode will bring the Memento Mori Tour back to Europe in 2024! Following stadium and arena shows across Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the US this summer and fall, Depeche… Read more »
1st Sept. The Legendary Frontman “Dr. Neville Staple” – From The Specials at MAC Birmingham
Neville is playing: Friday 1st September, (Outdoor Show) MAC, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH. Doors: 20:00. Tickets: £21.50. Box Office: 0121 446 3232. “Nothing came close… Read more »
BBQ Fest 2023 – celebrating sizzling flavours and summer vibes!
Get your taste buds ready for a sizzling summer event like no other. Seasonal Markets proudly presents BBQ Fest, an ultimate celebration of mouth watering flavours and… Read more »
TEENAGE FANCLUB – confirm Birmingham Date this Autumn
Earlier this year Teenage Fanclub announced news of their new album ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, due out 22nd September via their own label PeMa. Having previously shared the… Read more »
Pairc Festival, celebration of Irish music and culture, set to return to Birmingham this August
Páirc Festival, the much-anticipated celebration of Irish music and culture, is set to make a return to the outdoor grounds of the Irish Centre Kings Heath in… Read more »
Birmingham-Based Publication Wins Parliamentary Jazz Award
THE JAZZ RAG MAGAZINE, PRODUCED IN BIRMINGHAM BUT NATIONALLY-DISTRIBUTED, HAS WON THE 2023 JAZZ PUBLICATION AWARD IN THIS YEAR’S PARLIAMENTARY JAZZ AWARDS. THE JAZZ RAG, PART OF… Read more »
US synth-rock duo announce BIRMINGHAM show on Extensive UK Tour
Following the release of their recent EP, ‘Party All The Time’, (out now on Mt St Mtn/Six Tonnes De Chair), the Pasadena, California duo will be landing… Read more »
MOHO Presents Lockedt Takeover
MOHO Presents: Lockedt Takeover MOHO x LOCKEDT – A night curated by Birmingham Producer & DJ Offkey – with Moho All Stars & Special Guests TBA.. August… Read more »
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 nearly here!
It’s a big weekend coming and we’d highly recommend getting a rough idea of where you want to be and when, so you don’t miss out! 5… Read more »
2tone SKA 50Piece Orchestra LIVE in Birmingham PLUS The Selecter + The Beat + The Night Owl DJs
A brand new event is coming to BIRMINGHAM. THE 2TONE SKA ORCHESTRAFriday 25th August 2023 5-10:30pmOutdoor Grounds, The New Irish Center, Kings Heath, Birmingham 50 piece Orchestra &… Read more »
The Glee Club Birmingham – Event Listings July 2023
BIRMINGHAM COMEDY LISTINGSHighlights include:Brennan Reece, Gary Delaney, Jordan Gray, Brian Butterfield BIRMINGHAM MUSIC LISTINGSHighlights include: This Is The Kit BIRMINGHAM OTHER EVENTSHighlights include: Cabaret Liberté, Lady Bunny,… Read more »
John Jenkins to play at The Wellington, Birmingham 11th July 2023
JOHN JENKINS‘Tuebrook’The Wellington, Birmingham11th July 2023 After the success of his tour in 2021, John Jenkins is back on the road promoting his latestalbum Tuebrook. Accompanying John… Read more »
Tony Hadley announces The Big Swing Tour 2024
Tony Hadley has announced a UK tour for 2024, where he will perform some of the greatest swing songs from a classic era of music, alongside some… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide – July 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this July 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
Summer In The City Is Back With The ChicagoHouse Special This Saturday
The third instalment of the popular Summer In The City series is taking place this Saturday in the JewelleryQuarter, Birmingham. The Button Factory presents its third instalment… Read more »
Victoria Canal supporting Hozier in Birmingham on July 9th.
VICTORIA CANAL HEADING OUT ON UK TOUR WITH HOZIER THIS SUMMER + NEW SINGLES: “SHAPE” AND “SHE WALKS IN” OUT NOW With tickets on sale now, the tour… Read more »
Listening Sessions to take place at Tilt Pinball Bar
A new Listening Sessions off-shoot event is taking place at Tilt Bar in central Birmingham called Listening Lounge. This new event will be exactly the same format… Read more »
New Events by Blow Water inc Skybar Party!
Blow Water Cafe are working with local artists including Drink and Draw, candling making, indigo dyeing and Malaysian Batik Drawing plus many more… In addition, Blow Water… Read more »
UB40 – 9th November 2024 – Resorts World Arena
UB40, the world’s biggest selling reggae group, will take to the road with two-time Grammy Award winners Soul II Soul for a special UK arena tour in… Read more »
Moseley Community Festival 2023
The plans for this year’s Moseley Community Festival have been revealed. This year’s festival in the lively Birmingham suburb will include everything from a pirate-themed party to… Read more »
Ministry of Sound Classical comes to Lichfield
It has just been announced that the electrifying Ministry of Sound 31-piece classical orchestra event will be coming to Lichfield this August Bank Holiday. This is no… Read more »
Club Paradiso, new pop-up bar on St Martin’s balcony playing Balearic Beats!
It’s officially a heatwave so we can safely say that summer has begun. Which means grabbing any opportunity to sit in the sun with your friends, putting… Read more »
Classical concert series in clubs returns to Birmingham after sold-out debut
After presenting Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Digbeth last December, through the noise today announced a return to Birmingham for a series of shows later this year. This autumn’s… Read more »
Punch Records Launches Gallery37 Residency Nurturing Birmingham’s Emerging Talent
Birmingham’s Premier Creative Development Program Returns, Investing in the Next Generation of Creatives with the Theme ‘Elements’ for 2023. The Gallery37 residency is a two-week experience with… Read more »
Irish musician Seba Safe to play Sunflower Lounge 26th July
RISING GALWAY SONGWRITER TO TOUR UK JULY ‘23 WITH LAYERED NEW EP ‘RAINY’ – OUT 30TH JUNE NEW SINGLE ‘I WONDER’ OUT NOW “Very worth your time and… Read more »
More than 6,000 Young People set to Perform at Music Festival in Birmingham
A two-day music festival featuring more than 6,000 talented young musicians will take place in Birmingham on July 7-8. The annual Music for Youth National Festival will… Read more »
Smells like Nirvana – Nirvana tribute live 28th July 2023 – 20:00
Head to The Actress and Bishop 28th July to relive and celebrate the legendary music and back catalogue of the incredible Nirvana! Set to deliver you the… Read more »
The Prodigy – 16th June 2023 – Utilita Arena Birmingham
The Prodigy have announced a live tour across the UK for November – the Army of the Ants Tour 2023. The 7 date run steps things up a gear… Read more »
Little Simz announces her biggest UK shows to date for November
The inimitable Little Simz today announces her biggest UK shows to date, bringing her larger-than-life discography to vivid life across select dates in November. See the full list of… Read more »
What does culture and creativity mean for younger generations?
Dance. Music. Spoken word. Arts. Crafts. Graphic design. Reading. Visiting museums and galleries. Going to the library. Attending festivals, events and cultural celebrations. Making films or video… Read more »
Eric Clapton – 13th May 2024 – Resorts World Arena
Guitar legend ERIC CLAPTON announced today a limited run of exclusive shows for 2024 including Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena. About Eric Clapton: once a member of such… Read more »
Ice Cube + Cypruss Hill + The Game – 6th December 2023 – Resorts World Arena
In need of no introduction, rap icon Ice Cube makes his long-overdue return to British and Irish shores as he unveils details of a hugely exciting ‘High Rollers’… Read more »
Supersonic celebrating 20 years since inception with weekend championing all elements of the underground
SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL ARE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS JOINING HEADLINERS GODFLESH AND LANKUM WITH BACKXWASH PRESENTING HER FIRST AND ONLY UK PERFORMANCE, DEERHOOF AND MORE Day tickets now on… Read more »
The Brand New Heavies Announce Birmingham Greatest Hits show + New album
THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES celebrate thirty-five years since the release of their debut single with ‘Never Stop… The Best Of,’ a new best of compilation bringing together… Read more »
Groove Armada at Crooked House in the Park 2023
After an incredible sold out second year, the epic Crooked House In The Park is returning to Lichfield. The one day festival at Beacon Park on Sunday… Read more »
JAWS – Announce Hometown Show, Reveal “Are My Friends Alright?” + Announce New EP
Birmingham dream-pop four-piece and indie stalwarts – JAWS – have announced a new EP ‘If It Wasn’t For My Friends, Things Could Be Different’ (out 15 September). … Read more »
The Chills in Birmingham at The Hare & Hounds on June 15th
NZ indie-rockers – THE CHILLS – have revealed that their legendary debut ‘Brave Words’ will be released as an expanded and remastered double LP on 13 October… Read more »
Christine and The Queens – Releases A Day In The Water + Birmingham show this Sept
Christine and the Queens today releases new single “A day in the water,” the latest song to be lifted from his acclaimed forthcoming album ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE… Read more »
Home of Metal presents “At The Mermaid” a four-part podcast series & limited publication
LISTEN VIA SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC Home of Metal presents ‘At The Mermaid’, a four part podcast series and limited edition publication. The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide – June 2023!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this June 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »
Summer In The City Global Themed Parties coming to Jewellery Quarter’s Secret Garden
Summer plans are sorted with The Button Factory’s new lineup of events taking place in The Yard, a brand new secret garden space. The Jewellery Quarter hotspot… Read more »
The Very Best of ElvisIn Concert Live on Screen with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
One of Elvis’ closest friends, Jerry Schilling, has been announced as Special Guest for the upcoming The Very Best of Elvis In Concert Live on Screen with the… Read more »
Forthcoming music shows Birmingham
Transmission Saturday 27th May Castle & Falcon Birmingham https://www.ents24.com/birmingham-events/ceol-castle/transmission-the-sound-of-joy-division/6659940 The March Violets Wednesday 31st May The Castle & Falcon Birmingham https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Castle-And-Falcon/The-March-Violets/36248029/ My Life Story Thursday 8th June… Read more »