Music News

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

Alexandra Bork and Nick Bonadies, Symphony Hall foyer, 30 July

THSH and FLUID join forces to present a free performance by soprano Alexandra Bork and pianist Nick Bonadies ahead of the sell-out gig by Bianca Del Rio… Read more »

Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival review – Sunday!

Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival review – Sunday!

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival was founded in 2010. Since that time this mini-music-festival has welcomed some of the world’s most legendary musicians to the leafy… Read more »

Deap Vally live at Castle & Falcon review

The Castle & Falcon continues to draw in the crowds for its live music events, and last Monday we had the pleasure of reviewing Deap Vally. In… Read more »

Major new international music industry conference to hit Jewellery Quarter

A major new international music industry conference and showcase event will take over the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, UK on Friday 14 September 2018. Pivotal Music Conference,… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout Gimme A Buss Open Mic + authentic Jamaican Street Food!

Reggae Caribbean Cookout Gimme A Buss Open Mic + authentic Jamaican Street Food!

Reggae Caribbean Cookout sponsored by VP Records and GreenSleeves Records has been transporting patrons to the Caribbean in Birmingham’s only regular street food event dedicated to Jamaican… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide July 2018

Our Brumbeat live music & DJ guide for Birmingham offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!

The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!

The Night Owl has been providing Birmingham soul fans with unforgettable nights for three years. The club, based on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth have made themselves known… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday July 2018

Digbeth First Friday July 2018

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st

Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st

Kings Heath Dining Club, the popular collaboration between the Hare & Hounds and Digbeth Dining Club, returns to Highbury Hall on Sunday 1st of July. We’re delighted… Read more »

The Blyth Farm Feast – Music, Food & Arts August 2018

Once again, Birmingham Seasonal Markets are teaming up with everyone’s favourite bus bar, Deckedence to bring you The Blyth Farm Feast. On 5th August 2018 we’ll be bringing… Read more »

Bacardi bring Stefflon Don to Birmingham this July!

BACARDÍ Rum releases tickets today for an unmissable show with Stefflon Don in Birmingham on Saturday 7th July. Tickets for the gig at Boxxed in Digbeth are available through… Read more »

The Blockheads are coming to MACs outdoor Arena

‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’: THE BLOCKHEADS are coming to MAC’s outdoor Arena on Friday 20 July. Rhythm sticks at the ready… Midlands Arts Centre… Read more »

Mehmet Aslan 4hr set at Hare and Hounds

Voyage Events is an exploration of innovative sounds & inspiring artists from across the globe. Curating extended sets and unique live performances in intimate spaces. Celebrating the rich… Read more »

I-VO in Concert 30th June at Birmingham REP

Internationally renowned musician I-VO will be touching down at Birmingham REP, Sunday 30th June. This one off concert – co-presented by BE FESTIVAL and Fierce Festival –… Read more »

Napalm Death to play The Mill, Digbeth December 2018

The MJR Group & Surprise You’re Dead by arrangement with Mad Tour Booking Presents… NAPALM DEATH – 2018 UK Exclusive Show! Sat 1st Dec | The Mill, Birmingham… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn

Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn

The UK’s largest craft beer festival is to team up with one of the UK’s most popular street food destinations for a three day celebration of beer,… Read more »

House of Jealous Lovers Day Rave at The Old Crown Saturday 23rd June

After a fab set at HottDate Birmingham we’ve decided to treat you to a FREE DAY RAVE at the oldest pub in Birmingham, The Old Crown in… Read more »

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July

The full food and drink line-up for the Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July has been announced, and it’s unbelievably good!  Full food/drink line-up: The… Read more »

FOMA party at Dig Brew with FEET, Soeur, Chartreuse and You Dirty Blue!

You are invited to an evening of Harmless Untruths with FEET, Soeur, Chartreuse and You Dirty Blue 16th June. Please see full details below.  When: Saturday 16th June… Read more »

Peaky Blinders Immersive Festival To Launch

An historic corner of Birmingham’s celebrated Digbeth quarter is to be transformed into a major two day Peaky Blinders themed experience on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September… Read more »

MAC Makes Music band SWITCH plays MAC 29th June

Midlands Arts Centre and MAC Makes Music are delighted to announce that there will be a special SWITCH Sunset gig in the Outdoor Arena at MAC on… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide June 2018

Our Brumbeat live music & DJ guide for Birmingham offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

The Night Owl brings Northern Soul and Disco to International Dance Festival

The Night Owl brings Northern Soul and Disco to International Dance Festival

The soul and retro nightclub on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, is known to host all night parties of eclectic dancing and is now proud to bring some… Read more »

MJR Group push ahead with Digbeth Arena and The Mill music venues!

The Mill is located on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth and is set to open in Autumn 2018 with a range of live music and DJ-led events. Following… Read more »

UK’s 1st Hip Hop Colour Festival Launches in Birmingham!

UK’s 1st Hip Hop Colour Festival Launches in Birmingham!

Throw your colour in the air like you just don’t care for the UK’s first Hip Hop Colour Festival! Brought to you by Multi-Award Winning Shaanti –… Read more »

The Urban Voodoo Machine at Castle & Falcon Fri 8th June

The Urban Voodoo Machine are bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Castle & Falcon, Birmingham on Friday 8th June.  The Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues troupe are a murderers row of rogues dress in black… Read more »

The Birchfield Jazz Festival returns for 2018 – and you’re invited!

Following an incredibly successful launch in 2017, this celebratory weekend of free live music returns in 2018 at St Mary’s Church in Handsworth, Birmingham, and you’re invited!… Read more »

Dan Owen – Sat 13th Oct 2018 – The Castle and Falcon

Born in Shrewsbury and following a sold-out Actress & Bishop show in October 2017 Dan returns to Birmingham’s Castle & Falcon on the 13th October 2018. In terms of rock’n’roll… Read more »

Rum in Brum Festival at The Prince of Wales 9th & 10th June 2018

Rum in Brum Festival at The Prince of Wales 9th & 10th June 2018

Rum in Brum 2018 is back, bigger and better than ever before. Food vendors include West Midlands Jerk Centre serving up authentic Caribbean jerk food, Nyam Nyam… Read more »

Braziliance – A Yardbird Special at 1000 Trades

Join me, Ollie Lloyd, owner of The Yardbird Jazz Club for a special set of rare bossa, samba, Brazilian beats and grooves on the 1000 Trades turntables…. Read more »

Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham!

The Biggest Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham! FREE SUMMER COCKTAIL FROM Aperol Spritz FREE BEER FROM Asahi Super Dry TOP DJS 8 OF THE UKS… Read more »

Boca Grande Pop Up – May Bank Holiday at The Plough

It’s back again folks, Barefoot In The Head DJ latin soulful vibes at The Plough this Bank Holiday 25th, 26th, 27th May 2018. DJs start at 6pm… Read more »

Experimental Music Series at Centrala Digbeth

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, they have created a centre… Read more »

Regional Acts Get Opportunity to Perform at Lunar 2018 Festival!

Music students from across the Midlands are being offered the chance to join the 2018 Lunar Festival line-up alongside headliners Amadou & Mariam, Basement Jaxx, Goldfrapp and… Read more »

Brum Live Music & DJ Guide May 2018

Our Brumbeat live music & DJ guide for Birmingham offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each… Read more »

Midlands band The Lids return with new Single Delectable

Midlands band The Lids return with new Single Delectable

After playing Y Not, supporting The Sherlocks and endorsed by Premiere League winning Christian Fuchs, The Lids return with ‘Delectable’ Combine songs about teenage love affairs and… Read more »

Cedar Sessions new monthly live music nights at 1000 Trades!

The very first Cedar Sessions new monthly live music nights is happening THIS THURSDAY BABY with the oh so charming Kate Thompson. Thursday is the new Friday and alternative… Read more »

KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd Anniversary of Birmingham Debut

Ex-Kinks members headline KinKs Heath Fest to celebrate 52nd. Anniversary of Birmingham Debut on Sunday 20 May. 52 years after making his debut with The Kinks at King’s… Read more »

Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop Up at The Plough

There’s a rather special weekend coming up this May Bank Holiday. The Plough Harborne is launching their Taco menu with a Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop… Read more »

Wobble 26 May 6th at Spotlight!

Wobble 26 comes to Digbeth this May. Sunday, May 6 at 8 PM – 3:30 am at Spotlight, Lower Trinity St, B9 4AG Birmingham. DJs Ana Matronic ( Scissor… Read more »

Mallory Knox play Birmingham Mama Roux

Mallory Knox have released their first single as a four-piece, following the news that vocalist Mikey Chapman had departed the band last week. ‘Black Holes’ sees bassist… Read more »

Hott Date back at Cafe Colette Digbeth

Ever struggled to decide between which cool independent club night or gig to go to? Want to dance to retro tunes one minute then watch your favourite… Read more »

Lost Harbours play Centrala 19th May

Lost Harbours is the project of singer/songwriter Richard Thompson and regular band members Emma Reed (WeUs / CAAD) and Sabine Moore (Waterflower), plus collaborators Diana Collier (The… Read more »

Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others

Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others

A 22-year-old Birmingham based cancer survivor who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from her brother has launched a campaign to help others. Only two weeks before… Read more »

post-paradise 12 at Centrala

Post-Paradise is a grassroots experimental music concert series run by a collective of composers based in Birmingham, UK. Now in its second season, Post-Paradise has created a… Read more »

Banstock 2018 ft Miles Hunt and Ned’s Acoustic Dustbin

Miles, Jonn and Rat are appearing together on a 12-date UK tour with their respective full bands beginning in Liverpool and finishing with two nights in Birmingham… Read more »

Supersonic Festival New Line Up Announcement!

* NEW LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGENDARY BRITISH FOLK SINGER SHIRLEY COLLINS TO PERFORM, ROBERT AIKI AUBREY LOWE REVEALED AS GUEST CURATOR, PERFORMING WITH YOSHIMIO (BOREDOMS) + SUSIE IBARRA, AND INVITING… Read more »

Music Guide Birmingham April 2018

Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each month to… Read more »

Digbeth Dining and Cafe Colette’s Sundown Club

Digbeth Dining and Cafe Colette’s Sundown Club

Situated within Birmingham’s creative quarter, it’s no wonder that Digbeth Dining Club offers a unique experience- perfect for the foodies amongst you. Arguably one of the coolest… Read more »

Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!

Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!

– WORLD PREMIERES FOR SID PEACOCK, JUICE ALEEM & SURGE ORCHESTRA, AND MARK SANDERS & RACHEL MUSSON – 15 YEARS OF SURGE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATED WITH 15 PERFORMANCES… Read more »