Music News

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

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!

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 »

Rockabilly gig this Saturday at Dares

Rockabilly Roar ft: the Uproars + Anthony Price & his Ruffians There’s a new monthly rockabilly night at dares bar featuring live bands and everyone’s favourite rock… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music June 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 »

Cross The Track DJs at Bar Opus Saturdays

Have you heard about the new DJ event taking place each Saturday at Bar Opus near Snow Hill Station? Cross the Track takes place at Bar Opus… Read more »

An Evening with San Proper 23rd June

Coloré, Moulin Groove & Cache Present… AN EVENING WITH…SAN PROPER THE RAINBOW ROOFTOP, DIGBETH FRIDAY JUNE 23RD We’re back, jumping headfirst into the the summer season with… Read more »

Birmingham welcomes musicians on the ‘My City Tour’

Birmingham welcomes musicians on the ‘My City Tour’

WELCOME TO MY CITY is all about showcasing the best sound of a new generation of artists from around the UK and showing love to each city… Read more »

Leftfoot & Listening Sessions Present Mala 29th May

LEFTFOOT & LISTENING SESSIONS PRESENT MALA MALA (DMZ/DEEP MEDI) FRIDAY 26TH may 9PM – 3AM HARE & HOUNDS, 106 HIGHT STREET, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, B14 7JZ £13.50… Read more »

From Brumbeat with Love – Birmingham’s Best New Bands

The music scene in Birmingham is undeniably eclectic and full of brilliant talent and creativity. From award-winning DJs to old school family bands, we have it all…. Read more »

Mostly Jazz & Soul Food Project ft Huey Morgan

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul & Soul Food Project Present Huey Morgan at Hare And Hounds Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th May 2017 Venue/Location: Hare And Hounds,… Read more »

Brumbeat Music Guide May 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 »

May Bank Holiday with Bitters N’ Twisted

May Bank Holiday with Bitters N’ Twisted

New Inn, Harborne – Join your favourite local pub! The New Inn will be running Happy hour all weekend so you can make the most of the new… Read more »

Birmingham’s Gambimi – Welcome To My City tour.

Punch Records hit the road in May for the first edition of the Welcome To My City tour. Known for their groundbreaking work with emerging artists and… Read more »

Mutes Release New Video Single ‘A Burial’

Fresh off the heels of their “blistering” (Clash) kraut-indebted single ‘Vanishing’, MUTES have wheeled out the immediate, gut-punching ‘A Burial’ as the second taste of their forthcoming… Read more »

Mike Skinner & Murkage Present Tonga

Mike Skinner & Murkage Present Tonga – Birmingham Residency Pt.2 Friday 28th – Saturday 29th April 2017 Venue/Location: Hare And Hounds, Birmingham Doors: 21:00 till 03:00 Min Age:… Read more »

This Is England Official Club Night this Sunday!

Lineup and Details for This Is England Official Club Night with Shaun & Gadget This Is England Official Club Night with Shaun & Gadget Plus Support from… Read more »

Bahamas to Brum via North America – October Nights CD3

October Nights – CD3 Christian Deveaux sets pace to deliver his follow-up headline show. This time with support from Birmingham emcee King Shells, trap-soul princess Renaie Shantay and R&B crooner Ashley Zeal…. Read more »

Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!

Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!

The Spring Market, 22nd April, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for it’s 4th year to The… Read more »

Local band Ivory Wave’s new indie-electro release!

Birmingham’s Ivory Wave to release new single ‘Separate Beat’ on 1st May. Brummie five-piece Ivory Wave have announced they will release their third single ‘Separate Beat’ on Monday… Read more »

5 Days / 5 Events at The Lord Clifden this Easter BH

5 Days / 5 Events The Easter Bank Holiday at The Lord Clifden serves up another great few days of relaxation, records, company, rest bite & hopefully… Read more »

SEN3 from London play One Trick Pony Club tonight!

One Trick Pony Club In association with Killer Wave Thursday April 6th 7.30pm until 11.00pm FREE ENTRY! We are very pleased to welcome to One Trick Pony… Read more »

Coloré, Moulin Groove & Cache Present Moomin

We’re back with our 3rd installment after the huge success of our second party with the mighty German duo SESSION VICTIM. We we’re lucky enough to witness… Read more »

Festival of Electronic Music: Number Three

In July of 2017 the third ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across three days. For a relatively small festival (venue capacities are 100… Read more »

Imagined Isle Folk Festival returns to Brum

‘A Folk Festival Of The Imagination’ Birmingham music festival returns for second year. Headliners include Fairport Convention and Jon Boden. Fairport Convention, Jon Boden and The Conservatoire… Read more »

Digbeth Arts Market returns to Lower Trinity Street

Digbeth Arts Market returns to Lower Trinity Street

Following its success from last year, Digbeth Arts Market will return to Lower Trinity Street to showcase a collective of independent Birmingham based artists, makers, and street… Read more »

Latvian avant-garde audio-visual art at Centrala

Elizabete Balčus is a Latvian musician and actress who creates neo-psychedelic dream pop from surprising, collaged, genre juxtapositions that is simultaneously melodic and experimental. She works with… Read more »

Brumbeat Music Guide April 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 »

Goodnight Lenin New Single & Video out now!

‘Portrait of Youth’, the new single by rising UK band Goodnight Lenin on via Static Caravan Recordings, is available to download now. In suspending their celebrated US… Read more »

Wobble 25th Anniversary ft Derrick Carter. X-Press 2

Legendary house night Wobble is hosting its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, April 16th Lower Trinity Street, Birmingham at 8 PM – 3:30 AM. Expect loud house music… Read more »

Saint Etienne, Alison Moyet & more at Town Hall & Symphony Hall

LONDON GRAMMAR – SOLD OUT Tue 4 April, Doors 7pm, Start time TBC Town Hall https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/london-grammar-1 London Grammar will play an intimate, one off standing show at… Read more »

Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues – Castle & Falcon 1st April 2017

The Urban Voodoo Machine are bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Birmingham performing at the Castle & Falcon (Ceol Castle) on Saturday 1st April. Their live… Read more »

Chris Rhythm Doctor Interview + DJ Mix

Birmingham and the West Midlands is so often emitted from documentaries, and national news features, when it comes to music scenes or people of influence. Perhaps this… Read more »

The Ceol Castle re-launches as The Castle & Falcon

The Ceol Castle re-launches as The Castle & Falcon

The Castle & Falcon re-launches on Friday 31st March as a live music venue and late night bar on Moseley Road in Birmingham. Performing on the opening… Read more »

Town Hall & The Night Owl – The Big Birmingham Soul Night

Town Hall Birmingham, one of the cities most renowned and historical music venues, has joined forces with a relative newcomer, The Night Owl. Voted Best New Venue… Read more »

Sunday Xpress at Centrala March 19th!

The nomadic Sunday Xpress event is proud to announce that it has found new accommodation at Centrala. Now in its 11th year, the Xpress is known for… Read more »

Swingamajig Festival 2017

Take a stroll under the railway arches of Digbeth and discover an immersive, seven stage wonderland of vintage sights and sounds. Produced by the team behind Shambala… Read more »

The Old Crown in Digbeth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all week!

The Old Crown in Digbeth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all week!

Birmingham’s oldest inn, The Old Crown in Digbeth High Street, (theoldcrown.com) is celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a week long program of events celebrating the best in Irish… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide March 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 »

Digbeth First Friday March 2017

Digbeth First Friday March 2017

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 3rd March 5pm until late Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »