Something for everyone in the new 26/27 CBSO season Emma Stenning opinion piece
There was really only ever one piece that could mark this orchestra’s connection to one of our county’s most celebrated composers in the year that marks 50… Read more »
of iyrn Bring Luminous Cross Cultural Indie to Centrala for Their EP Launch
Date: Friday 29th MayVenue: Centrala, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/of-iyrn-bury-me-release-show/centrala/3628544 A tender, atmospheric evening of alternative indie, folk leaning textures and poetic songwriting arrives at Centrala on Friday, 29th… Read more »
Hello You – Janice Long Award – open for submissions
Set up in 2022 by Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival, where Janice was an enthusiastic longstanding compère, the award is inspired by her insistence and determination… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – One Month To Go! Here’s What You Can Get Up to at Cannock Chase This June
Next month, Forest Live returns to Cannock Chase (for its 25th Anniversary) with a stacked lineup of dance, rock, pop and reggae legends. If you’re looking to explore the forest… Read more »
Magnetic Skies bringing their live show to Birmingham this June + new remix single
Synthpop dynamos Magnetic Skies unveil their new remix of previously released track ‘Closing In’, out 22nd May and head out on a UK tour this June. Taken from… Read more »
Bonfire Radicals bring their “foot-stomping and adrenalin-powered” contemporary folk to the National Forest Folk Club.
Bonfire Radicals, Birmingham’s “exhilarating and exuberant” six-piece contemporary folk band, return to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, this July as part of a 15-date UK tour… Read more »
12th June, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter “Fiona Bevan” and Scottish Singer-Songwriter Adam Beattie’s Double Header Tour at Thimblemill Library, Smethwick.
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration… Read more »
THE GOOD WATER Birmingham band’s new release + tour dates!
With its fuzz-fuelled guitar licks, woozy vintage organs, trippy multi-layered harmonies, and hypnotic rhythms, the rising Midlands outfit deliver a radiant psych pop wonder. Striking an alchemic… Read more »
PleasureInc. Unleash Sleaze Pop Mayhem & Genre Warped Energy at The Victoria
Date: Thursday 28th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/pleasureinc-/the-victoria/3595697 A wild collision of sleaze pop swagger, hazy hip hop shoegaze and 00s soaked nostalgia hits The Victoria on… Read more »
TAMIW Unleash Experimental Electronics & Osaka Atmosphere at The Victoria
Date: Wednesday 20th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/tamiw/the-victoria/3626172 A night of boundary pushing electronics, alt pop experimentation and theatrical chaos arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday,… Read more »
28th June, Dan Whitehouse Continues To Renew, Reinvent and Reimagine “Only love” Album Release Gig at The Glee Club, Birmingham.
James H Soars Media Services are promoting Dan Whitehouse June UK Tour 2026. https://www.dan-whitehouse.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFO6ks9lAA Dan Whitehouse is always searching for something new. Over a career spanning more… Read more »
MOHO x NCAPPED PRESENTS – SECOND CITY SESSIONS!
MOHO are joining forces to bring you a special day party, for a special city! All at The Rainbow Pub, Digbeth Featuring MOHO residents, NCAPPED selectas and… Read more »
Hutch Bring Dreamy Twang Pop & Psychedelic Spark to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Tuesday, 26th MayVenue: The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/hutch/the-sunflower-lounge/3620280 A vibrant night of psych pop colour, indie fuzz and genre bending chaos arrives at The Sunflower Lounge… Read more »
3 Week Countdown to Birmingham’s DanceOnArrival Summer Opening Festival
Over two venues and across three stages at Luna Springs and XOYO Birmingham – including the lush roof garden – 4,000 house music fans are set to… Read more »
Gig Preview: Darius Zaltash & Puma Theory Deliver a High Voltage Co Headline at The Victoria
Date: Friday, 29th May Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/darius-zaltash/the-victoria/3598980 A charged night of electronic emotion, alt rock grit and emerging artist fire hits The Victoria… Read more »
THE CBSO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026-27 SEASON
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) announces its 2026–27 Season: a year of artistic ambition, civic pride and musical breadth under Music Director Kazuki Yamada. The… Read more »
RawSound TV Launches Groundbreaking 24/7 Music Channel Championing Grassroots Artists
RawSound TV Launches Groundbreaking 24/7 Music Channel Championing Grassroots Artists Independent, volunteer-run platform RawSound TV unveils dedicated streaming service featuring live performances, acoustic sessions, and continuous music… Read more »
Common Goldfish Bring Psychedelic Warmth to Birmingham
Date: Thursday 21st MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/common-goldfish/the-victoria/3595694 A night of woozy psych groove, sharp tongued indie attitude and funk pop brightness lands at The Victoria on… Read more »
‘Everyting Shiny’ signals re-entry from cultural architect and hip hop primo Juice Aleem
Relentless streaming, Brexit fallout, celebrity p**dophiles, curated reality, digital personas, normalisation of racial slurs, neocolonialism, and even game show catchphrases – Juice Aleem takes aim at a… Read more »
Austel to play The Sunflower Lounge Wednesday 10th June as part of upcoming UK tour
Austel’s second album Mirror To Mine is due for release on 5th June – mixed by Grace Banks (English Teacher, Haim, Squid) and mastered by Katie Tavini (Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks,… Read more »
Celebrate Birmingham Pride with La Bellezza’s Pre-Pride Party
This Birmingham Pride, La Bellezza – Big Mamma’s much-loved Birmingham trattoria – is hosting a pre-Pride celebration designed to get partygoers into the spirit before the main event. On Saturday 23rd May from 10:00am, La… Read more »
Seb Lowe’s UK tour is on sale this morning ahead of Sofia Isella dates next week
Fresh from dropping his new single ‘One Day To Live’ and completing a euphoric UK tour, a big year for Seb Lowe rises to new heights with confirmation of an autumn headline run…. Read more »
Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour
Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Having premiered in Birmingham in 2025,… Read more »
Damien Dempsey and The Wonder Stuff complete Moseley Folk 2026 line-up
Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and Black Country indie heroes The Wonder Stuff have been announced as the final additions to Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2026’s main… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – May 2026!
All the best original NEW live music across Birmingham every month! 1st May Brigitte Beraha Lucid Dreamers @ 1000 Trades The Charlatans @ O2 Academy Freak Out Presents The Junipers… Read more »
Grassroots Festival returns on Sunday 3rd May Bank Holiday with La Dharma headlining and over 15 other local independent artists.
Live music lovers, this one’s for you. Grassroots Festival is returning to Birmingham’s The Night Owl on Sunday 3rd May, after its sell out year in 2025… Read more »
What’s on at The Night Owl Digbeth this May 2026!
Friday 1st May – Freakout Psych Night (with The Junipers) 8PM – 2AM Live Bands The Junipers & The Mystery People return with their psychedelic, garage and… Read more »
Street Food feast on the Mostly Jazz Festival menu
With tickets now officially limited, Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026) has revealed their enticing food line-up. On the… Read more »
Apollo Junction Deliver Indie Anthems and Big Room Energy at The Victoria
Date: Friday 8th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/apollo-junction/the-victoria/3566664 A night of indie ambition and rising talent sparkle arrives at The Victoria on Friday, 8th May, as… Read more »
Industry Standard Unleash Their Surreal Punk Carnival at The Victoria
Date: Tuesday, 5th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/industry-standard/the-victoria/3619574 A wildly inventive night of alt rock theatre, indie punk bite and post grunge weight hits The Victoria on… Read more »
PINS Bring Their Post Punk Power to Actress & Bishop
Date: Thursday, 14th MayVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/pins/the-actress-and-bishop/3592663 A fierce, stylish and high energy night of post punk and indie experimentation arrives at Actress & Bishop… Read more »
Canned Pineapple Light Up The Victoria With Their Scuzz Pop Brilliance
Date: Wednesday 27th MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/canned-pineapple/the-victoria/3612550 A mid week burst of alt rock colour arrives at The Victoria on Wednesday, 27th May, as Canned… Read more »
Manic Street Preachers & Suede announce co-headline UK arena tour + Birmingham show!
Two of the UK’s most pioneering and celebrated bands Manic Street Preachers and Suede have today announced a co-headline tour of some of the UK’s biggest arenas… Read more »
Ryland Caravan 2026 Indie legends The House of Love and Michael Head join the line-up for MAC’s one-day music festival
Sat 6 June 2026 | Doors open 3.30pm | Tickets from £39.95 | All ages Enjoy a brilliant line-up of Indie legends at this year’s unique, boutique… Read more »
Birmingham Museums unveils summer seasonal programme on theme of discovery: for immediate release
Birmingham Museums is pleased to announce its new seasonal programme on the theme of discovery, inviting audiences of all ages to explore music, creativity, science and history… Read more »
Submotion Orchestra Embark on UK Tour Alongside Album Release
8 years after their last LP Kites, Submotion Orchestra return on May 8th with their long awaited sixth studio album, the remarkable Passed Me By. A deeply personal journey into memory, creativity,… Read more »
Eric Chenaux embarking on live UK dates in support of Delights Of My Life
Eric Chenaux On Tour in UK and Canada This Spring Chenaux plays UK solo shows 28 April to 03 May ending in London at Café OTO Chenaux… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM BACH CHOIR make A Date With Shakespeare (Jul 4, Bridgnorth)
For their first concert in the Shropshire town in three years, A Date With Shakespeare: Songs and Elizabeth I sees the esteemed West Midlands choir perform a selection of… Read more »
Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season
B:Music, the Birmingham-based music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has unveiled its Summer 2026 programme, bringing a vibrant mix of comedy, live music, dance and… Read more »
Harvington History Festival 2026 (22-26 July) – full line-up announced
After a sell-out 2025, Harvington History Festival returns from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 July 2026 for five days of historical deep dives, surprising revelations, accidental deaths… Read more »
Krooked Tongue Ignite Actress & Bishop With Their Dark, Dynamic Alt Rock
Date: Friday 8th MayVenue: Actress & Bishop, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/krooked-tongue/actress-and-bishop/3514673 A night of heavy grooves, snarling riffs and rising UK talent hits Actress & Bishop… Read more »
KEELEY – Out On Tour In The UK This April/May – Including Wolverhampton
“Contains enough vivid psych-rock/shoegaze bangers to trigger an early Guy Fawkes night. 4/5 stars” – The Irish Times “…a musical memoir honouring teenage German backpacker Inga Maria… Read more »
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – 20-date UK Tour – The Future Is Vintage
Postmodern Jukebox — the internationally acclaimed music collective famed for their signature time-twisting style, transforming some of our most loved songs into dazzling vintage masterpieces — are… Read more »
Music and community at heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer
– One of the UK’s newest vinyl specialists is to mark its first Record Store Day 2026 on Saturday 18 April – Slow Century Records will present exclusive offers and a full day… Read more »
Apache Indian makes Guest Appearance at Birmingham Rum Festival
Birmingham Rum Festival is turning up the heat this summer with a full-on tropical throwback as 90’s legend, Apache Indian, lands in Moseley for a seriously feel-good… Read more »
Support from KM Foundation transforms futures of young musicians in London and Birmingham
A powerful scholarship programme funded by the KM Foundation is already changing the trajectory of some of the UK’s most talented young musicians, providing life-changing opportunities that… Read more »
Felicette, Trust Club & Sinews Bring a Triple Hit of Alternative Energy to The Victoria
Date: Friday 22nd MayVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/felicette-trust-club-sinews/the-victoria/3595692 A three band feast of grunge pop, slacker rock and post hardcore lands at The Victoria on Friday 22nd May,… Read more »
Supersonic 2026 is fast approaching! Taking place in Digbeth 25th & 26th April
2026 will see Supersonic Festival return for a joyful limited edition event taking place in Digbeth, Birmingham on the 25th and 26th of April. Tickets are now onsale. This year’s… Read more »
Acclaimed Canadian folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette will be coming to Birmingham on May 6th
Acclaimed Canadian folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette will be coming to the UK this Spring. The shows immediately follow the release of the ‘Deluxe Edition’ of her fourth… Read more »
COURTEENERS Announce ‘God Bless The Band’ Best Of Album & Huge November 2026 UK Arena Tour
Courteeners have announced details of God Bless The Band, the very best of Courteeners, brand-new single The Luckiest Man Alive and a huge arena tour celebrating the band’s phenomenal 20-year career…. Read more »