Miss Moneypenny’s at Symphony Hall review by Lisa Evans
Last Friday, The Birmingham Symphony Hall, the most acoustically perfect venue in the UK, and amongst the top five in the world, was the prestigious setting of… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017
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 »
Jordan Mackampa Live at The Sunflower Lounge 03.12.17
The acclaimed, soulful, acoustic singer-songwriter, Jordan Mackampa will be playing a stunning live set at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on Sunday 03.12.17. Listen to Jordan Mackampa… Read more »
Tom Speight at The Sunflower Lounge by Sophie Bremner
On a windy, wintry evening in Birmingham, The Sunflower Lounge welcomed KIOL and Tom Speight to the stage for an intimate and memorable performance. Alessandro Bossi, the… Read more »
Midland Band Violet Play Sunflower Lounge 20th Dec
Midlands 5 piece Violet come drenched in big sounds with an indie spark, combining influences that draw from 90s Grunge to Britpop. Pedal immersed guitars entwined with… Read more »
Tom Speight playing intimate Sunflower gig this Sunday!
Singer Songwriter, Tom Speight will be playing a stunning live set, to an intimate crowd of 100-150 guests at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham on 19.11.17 Listen… Read more »
The Best DJ Bars and Nightclubs in Birmingham
Birmingham has previously had numerous influential bars that successfully incorporated DJs into their brand, such as The Medicine Bar in Digbeth, Circo and The Yardbird. The right… Read more »
Birmingham Live Music Guide Nov 2017
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 »
MeMe Detroit releases next new single Ashes to Ashes
The new single | ‘Ashes to Ashes’ | November 2017 Following on from summer release ‘How she runs’, Midlands artist MeMe Detroit releases next new single; ‘Ashes to Ashes’ on November 10th… Read more »
Nunk kicks of its first night downstairs at Stirlings Bar
Nunk kicks of it’s first night downstairs at Stirlings Bar. Serving up the very best in Electronica both old and new alongside the hybrid sound of Nu… Read more »
Desert Island Discs at 1000 Trades + Steve Bignell Q&A
What is Desert Island Discs On Saturday November 11th from 12pm until 8pm, Chris Bridge and Steve Bignell aka “Our Friends are Eclectic” launch their inaugural “Desert… Read more »
The Old Crown goes Digbeth Apres Ski
If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in Birmingham then look no further than The Digbeth Apres Ski Lodge – Birmingham’s… Read more »
Post – Paradise concert series 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 »
Dark Side Of The Wall headline Pink Floyd 50th Anniversary
Award Winning tribute Dark Side Of The Wall headline Pink Floyd 50th Anniversary Celebration. A special evening concert by the award winning Pink Floyd tribute Dark Side… Read more »
It’s a Jam Packed October at The Custard Factory!
It’s a hugely exciting time in Digbeth and October sees a host of fabulous events at the Custard Factory and other venues nearby. Here’s what’s happening: BIRMINGHAM… Read more »
Charity Gig Night in aid of Help Musicians UK
On Sunday October 15th, there will be a charity gig night in aid of Help Musicians UK, who are raising money to tackle the mental health crisis… Read more »
Live Music Birmingham Oct 2017
Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with local promoters… Read more »
Colore Presents Shanti Celeste this Friday!
Shanti Celeste has made a huge impact on the Leftfield House & Techno scene with her playful style of fruity, deep, alternative dance music and has been… Read more »
Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its third year!
The Old Crown in Digbeth is getting ready to hold it’s third Oktoberfest on the 29th and 30th Sept and 6th and 7th October. Tickets available at… Read more »
FLUID Festival, weekend of new Queer sound and music!
FLUID is a brand new music festival that presents a weekend of new Queer sound and music by an extraordinary line-up of composers, experimental electronic musicians and… Read more »
RetroForward back for September!
After a hugely successful run in 2005-2006, RetroForward was put on the back burner whilst Al Mackenzie went away to sort out an album that needed finishing…. Read more »
What’s on at The Bull’s Head Davenports September
Fri 8th Sept | JADE DUNCOMBE Jazz & Blues – Upstairs in the Club Room – From 8pm – Free Entry Sat 9th Sept | REGGAE EVENING Hosted by Chicken George… Read more »
What’s on at The Old Crown this September
Friday 1st September – DJ Mazzy Snape in the botanical gin garden Saturday 2nd September – DJ Jordan Lott Friday 8th Sept – DJ Laura Walford Saturday… Read more »
What’s on at Castle & Falcon this September
Saturday 2nd September – Birmingham Promoters present Muncie Girls + special guests Friday 8th September – Baddies Boogie presents Acoustic Fridays Friday 8th September – Social 11… Read more »
Grapevine Guide in Bloc Hotels Magazine
For those who venture into the Jewellery Quarter or who are likely to stay in the excellent Bloc Hotel this Autumn, we’ve provided a few must sees… Read more »
Hoopla Blue to play Beyond The Tracks Festival!
Hoopla Blue will be performing at Birmingham’s Beyond The Tracks 17th Sept alongside Editors, Wild Beasts, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Slowdive and more. Poster attached. They’ve… Read more »
Seasonal Markets Solihull Boundary Feast, 24th September!
For the first time, we are bringing Seasonal Markets to Solihull. On Sunday 24th of September, we will transform Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club into a family… Read more »
Stone Roses DJ Dave Booth to play 1000 Trades + Q&A
Legendary Mancunian and Stone Roses’ tour DJ Dave Booth returns to the decks for our monthly night full of proper music from the most underrated decade since… Read more »
Athletico presents Greg Wilson at Hare & Hounds
After the success of their re-launch event with James Lavelle, Chicken Lips and Renegade Soundwave, Athletico are back with their 2nd instalment. This time it features the… Read more »
Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall
After the storming success of our inaugural (sold out) Independent Birmingham Festival, we’ve decided that you folks deserve another great event in your lives. On Sunday 17… Read more »
All Years Leaving Festival at Hare and Hounds
Now in its jubilant fifth year, All Years Leaving Festival returns this Autumn with its most eclectic line up yet which should establish it as one of… Read more »
Acoustic and Indie Night in support of Macmillan
Eventcover Promotions are proud to present an acoustic and Indie night in support of Macmillan. We’re offering good music a friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to support… Read more »
Satisfaction Guaranteed for Rolling Stones Fans at King’s Heath Festival on 24 September
Rolling Stones fans are being urged to Come On down to Fletchers Bar on King’s Heath’s York Road on Sunday 24 September where Satisfaction is guaranteed as… Read more »
Leftfoot & Shadow City Present Jeremy Undergound
Leftfoot and Shadow City Present Jeremy Undergound, MCDE, Gilles Peterson and more. Leftoot & Shadow City are delighted to announce the full line up for the first of… Read more »
Live Music Birmingham August 2017
Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with local promoters… Read more »
Palestine Jazz UK Tour Nai Barghouti and Mohamed Najem
Palestine Jazz: A unique double bill tours the UK Moving seamlessly between Arabic music and Jazz, two of the most exciting musicians to emerge from the cultural… Read more »
Leftfoot Present Mr Scruff at Hare And Hounds
Leftfoot Presents as part of the H&H 10th Anniversary Series Mr Scruff A lot of things have happened since a young Andy Carthy started answering to the… Read more »
MeMe Detroit The New Single
Midlands artist MeMe Detroit releases new single; ‘How She Runs’ on July 28th via her own founded label SoulRock Central Records. The indie grunge girl draws inspiration from a reservoir of influences to produce… Read more »
Leftfoot & Dark Corner Disco present Andrew Weatherall
Leftfoot & Dark Corner Disco Present Andrew Weatherall Plus Support from Sunshine & Smith Doors: 9pm Tickets:1st Release – £10 / 2nd Release – £12 ARTIST INFORMATION Andrew… Read more »
Brumbeat Guide July 2017
Our Brumbeat live music guide for Birmingham offers more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings than anywhere else online. We work with local promoters… Read more »
Grime Superstar Preditah goes BIG in Brum!
BRUM NATIVE AND GRIME SUPERSTAR, PREDITAH, GOES BIG IN BIRMINGHAM 29 JUNE 2017 – As part of their massive house party series, Desperados Clubhouse landed in Birmingham last night, headlined by… Read more »
Rap Superstar Nelly to play O2 Academy Nov 15th!
Diamond Selling, multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, actor and philanthropist, Nelly, returns to the U.K. for a massive 15-date nationwide tour, presented by AEG Presents. An… Read more »
Psychedelic Spaghetti Funktion at 1000 Trades
After a beautifully put-together debut earlier in the year rising stars of the Birmingham DJ scene James Hollingworth and Tom Owen roll out their instalments of a monthly… Read more »
Desperados Clubhouse at Night Owl 28th June
9 JUNE 2017 – This summer Desperados is bringing legendary lost UK club nights back to life in a massive house party series across the country. CLUBHOUSE… Read more »
Buggin presents Winston Hazel – Forgemasters & Gez Varley – LFO
Buggin are proud to present two true pioneers of UK dance music. They are responsible to making two of the most iconic dance records ever, Forgemasters –… Read more »
Dego at Hare And Hounds Saturday 17th
LINEUP AND DETAILS FOR LEFTFOOT & MOODFIX PRESENT DEGO (2000 BLACK) Leftfoot & MoodFix Present Dego (4-Hero / 2000 Black) Plus Leftfoot & Moodfix Residents Doors: 9pm… Read more »
Has ‘Alternative’ Nightlife Become Mainstream in Brum?
A week ago from when I’m writing this, I was covered in glitter, dodging the pouring rain and dancing rather questionably beneath the strobe lights and rainbow… Read more »
1000 Trades First Birthday ft DJ Phil Asher, Ross Jukes, Habanero Cafe & Wine Pop-up!
Bringing new life to our listed building, our place is home to local craft in all its forms and we’re opening the doors on Saturday June 17th… Read more »
San Proper preview + Ohme at Colore Q&A
Coloré, Moulin Groove & Cache Present… An Evening With San Proper (Rush Hour, Perlon) THE RAINBOW ROOFTOP, DIGBETH FRIDAY JUNE 23RD // 10pm-5am Tickets available Coloré is back, jumping… Read more »
Event review: Carnival Magnifico by Isobel Owen
Carnival Magnifico is the new brand grown from the humble yet renowned Seedy Sonics summer party held at the Rainbow every year in June. Each year music… Read more »