Music News

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

19th Nov. The Mighty Flook – Anglo/Irish Folk at The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves,… Read more »

US avant-pop artist Von Wildenhaus heading to Kitchen Garden Cafe on 14 Sept

Apocalyptic avant-pop artist – VON WILDENHAUS – has shared new single “Ketamine”, ahead of a UK tour across September.  In lieu of a traditional album release the… Read more »

Country artist CODY PENNINGTON announces BIRMINGHAM – O2 Institute2 show on Sunday 22nd October 2023!

A born and raised Nashvillian, Cody Pennington is starting to make waves in the UK country music scene. A highly varied and interesting life inspires Cody’s songwriting…. Read more »

GIRL SCOUT + Coach Party bring Granny Music to BIRMINGHAM on 4 Oct

Stockholm indie/pop four-piece – GIRL SCOUT – have announced an extensive run of UK shows this Autumn. Jumping on the Coach Party bandwagon, the two bands will… Read more »

Moseley Folk ends on a high / Wilco & Billy Bragg reunite

Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2023 wrapped up on Sunday night (3 September) with the unexpected reunion of Wilco and Billy Bragg. The headlining Americana stars… Read more »

Beans on Toast – Announces Worcester & Birmingham show 

On 1st December 2023, Beans on Toast will return with an all-new studio album:  ‘The Toothpaste and the Tube’. Pre-save here. The latest Beans on Toast album… Read more »

MOBO / Mercury pianist Zoe Rahman in Birmingham

“A remarkable pianist, by any standard.” – The Observer “Her sound is drenched with originality and jazz legitimacy….a world class artist, composer and performer… Zoe shines as one of… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – September 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this September 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

XOYO Birmingham Reveals Official Launch Details

3 sites, 2 new spaces, 1 roof garden with the best views in Birmingham. 5 standalone venues for 3000 music lovers. Watch promo video here: www.instagram.com/reel/Cwk2LyzIAxD XOYO Birmingham… Read more »

The 1975 announce UK leg of their tour in 2024

The newly announced dates, including one night at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena, represent the band’s biggest ever shows in Europe and will be the final shows of… Read more »

VICTORIA CANAL – Ivor Novello winner returns to Birmingham (7 Sept)

Following a stretch of huge shows with Hozier over the Summer, singer-songwriter VICTORIA CANAL returns to the UK for a short stretch of UK headline dates. Details below.   The September tour… Read more »

Christine and the Queens: Birmingham next week [6 Sept]

Christine and the Queens will present his new album ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’ at a run of UK headline shows this September.  Out now via Because Music… Read more »

Jamaican star Skeng to perform one-off UK show in Birmingham this September

Jamaica’s hottest dancehall sensation, Skeng, returns to the UK for a one-off exclusive show on 30 September at the Forum, Birmingham.  Celebrating his global success with Nicki… Read more »

The Glee Club Birmingham – Event Listings September 2023

BIRMINGHAM COMEDY LISTINGSHighlights include: Jordan Gray, Gareth Reynolds, Robert White, Jackie FabulousFull listings here. BIRMINGHAM MUSIC LISTINGSHighlights include: This Is The Kit, Emilio Santoro, Thea GilmoreFull listings… Read more »

Come Sunday @artumbirmingham Sunday 3rd September 3.00pm-8.00pm  Free

Come Sunday: @artumbirmingham Sunday 3rd September 3.00pm-8.00pm  Free Birmingham’s only regular Jazz Dance session has really grown since it started in February.  DJs Jayson, Nick and Tom… Read more »

Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, joined Van Morrison and Chris Farlowe to headline Pairc Festival 2023

This August Bank Holiday weekend Páirc Festival showcased performances from the biggest names and talent, including a surprise performance from Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, who took to… Read more »

Lycio new track – Danger (out now)

Lycio’s electrifying track embodies the essence of temptation, enticing its listeners into a world of raw emotions and unspoken desires. Lycio builds a sonic tapestry of tantric… Read more »

Offal Club versus Billy Whizz in aid of Kings Heath Food Bank

Offal-ly Generous: Offal Club and Billy Whizz Unite in Aid of Kings Heath Food Bank! Get ready for an entertaining evening of punk-pop, alternative, and indie as… Read more »

DEKKER (Rue Royale) – Announces Birmingham Date (14 Nov)

American singer-songwriter – DEKKER – has announced details of a UK tour for November 2023, ahead of the release of his new single “For Repair” (out 8… Read more »

A Birmingham Bank Holiday Bonanza! Four Amazing Events to enjoy this August

Owlstock, Birmingham’s Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 27th August for its fourth instalment. With live performances from tribute acts and local favourites, DJs… Read more »

Conor McGregor announces first ever Forged Irish Stout VIP Bar in the UK at Pairc Festival

Conor McGregor, MMA champion and owner of the award-winning Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin, has announced that the first ever Forged Irish Stout VIP Bar in… Read more »

IRAINA MANCINI – heads to BIRMINGHAM this September

Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album – IRAINA MANCINI – will be hitting the road for an extensive run of UK shows this Autumn…. Read more »

Angelica Rockne, in Birmingham this Friday

Californian singer-songwriter Angelica Rockne will be coming to the UK this Summer for a short run of live shows.   Taking in headline dates in Nottingham, Birmingham, and London, Rockne will also… Read more »

The Countdown is on Only a Matter Of Days Until Pairc Festival comes to Birmingham UK

Páirc Festival is set to bring the biggest names and best talent from Birmingham and Ireland to the outdoor grounds of the former Stadium Club, the New… Read more »

JAWS – Birmingham Hometown Show this Sept + Listen to New Single!

JAWS are back with the brand new single: “Sweat”. Hotter than the summer of 2023 that never happened, it arrives as the freshest track to emerge from… Read more »

Romain Virgo to tour UK with a stop in Birmingham this October

Reggae star Romain Virgo announces a UK tour this Autumn, visiting Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London and Leicester in October with a full live band. Tickets are on-sale… Read more »

Billy Bragg returns to Moseley Folk & Arts Festival (1-3 Sep)

With just over two weeks to go, Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023) have announced the addition of Billy Bragg to… Read more »

The Old Crown turns 655 years old and celebrates it’s landmark birthday!

The oldest pub in Birmingham, The Old Crown, turns 655 this September, and this year’s birthday party is set to be bigger and better than ever… The… Read more »

Reignmaker @ Warwickshire Camper Calling 25 Aug

Fast-rising Liverpool five-piece – REIGNMAKER – are set to release their debut EP ‘We Go Round’ out now, via Modern Sky UK. The release is led by… Read more »

Rock n roll remembered as Museum holds brand-new 1950s event

Black Country Living Museum will be hosting ‘Rockin’ and Rollin’: A 1950s Evening’ on Saturday 9 September, packed full with toe-tapping live music, exciting performers and a… Read more »

The Night Owl celebrates four years of Owlstock with live music and more this bank holiday

The Night Owl celebrates four years of Owlstock with live music and more this bank holiday

Owlstock, Birmingham’s beloved Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 27th August for its fourth instalment. With live performances from tribute acts and local favourites,… Read more »

Christine and the Queens, Birmingham show this SEPT

Christine and the Queens will present his new album ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’ at a run of UK headline shows this September.  Out now via Because Music… Read more »

All female alt-rock duo DIRTY BLONDE play Birmingham What’s Happening Weekender

Off the back of the release of their raucous single ‘Run (When I Tell You)’, Manchester alt-rock duo Dirty Blonde are back with their new single ‘Don’t Cry (It Doesn’t Suit… Read more »

Hassan bin Rashid – Arabic Rock album by Bahraini Prince announced – My 21 Grams – out 6th October

‘My 21 Grams’ is a unique east-meets-west rock album by singer-songwriter and Bahraini Prince, Hassan bin Rashid. His fifth album, ‘My 21 Grams’, released 6th October 2023,… Read more »

Romain Virgo announces UK tour

Reggae star Romain Virgo announces a UK tour this Autumn, visiting Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London and Leicester in October with a full live band. Tickets are on-sale… Read more »

Brum’s Little but LIVE! festival hits the yellow brick road

Brum’s Little but LIVE! festival hits the yellow brick road

Birmingham’s burgeoning community arts festival Little but LIVE! returns to Moseley Park for the fourth year running. The family-friendly festival brings with it with a brand-new, Birmingham-inspired version of… Read more »

Mostly Jazz All-Dayer Bank Holiday party ft Hot Chip, Crazy P +more

The team behind Birmingham’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival are ensuring August Bank Holiday gets off to a cracking start by throwing a very special All-Dayer…. Read more »

TEENAGE FANCLUB – Release Back To The Light + Birmingham Gig this November

On 22nd September TEENAGE FANCLUB will release their new album ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ via their own label PeMa in the UK /Europe and Merge in the US.  Today, the band is excited… Read more »

Birmingham rapper Mist announces new album & UK tour for October

Birmingham native Mist announces his highly anticipated, debut album ‘Redemption’ – coming September 2023. Pre-order HERE. The artist took to social media to gift his fans with the… Read more »

Leading choir calls out for new voices B’ham Bach Choir

Birmingham Bach Choir is on the look out for new members. The renowned choir, one of the oldest and most respected musical groups in the region, currently… Read more »

FUN LOVIN CRIMINALS – head to BIRMINGHAM for 25th Anniversary of 100pc Colombian

Iconic multi-genre band – FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – have announced a UK tour for 2023 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their classic album ‘100% Colombian’.  Known… Read more »

SOLAR EYES – October 14th – 82 Fazeley Street – Digbeth

Psychedelic cosmic cohorts, Solar Eyes, are returning for a big show on their home turf on October 14th. This will be held in Birmingham at a new… Read more »

HENGE – Extra-terrestrial ravers come to BIRMINGHAM this Autumn

HENGE are back with a new single and official video for “Self-Repair Protocol”, a featured highlight of their acclaimed 2023 album ‘Alpha Test 4’ (out now). Through… Read more »

MOSELEY FOLK NEWS: Stone Club curate – more guests announced

With Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2023 just a few weeks away, the line-up for the woods area of the festival has now been unveiled in… Read more »

19th Oct. Daoirí Farrell Trio Show – World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician at Nortons of Digbeth, Birmingham

James H. Soars Media Services are excited to be promoting the Important Irish Singer “Daoiri Farrell” touring his latest album “The Wedding Above in Glencree”. ‘Daoirí Farrell… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – August 2023!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music and DJ nights in Birmingham this August 2023. We search high and low to bring to you the best original music Brum has to… Read more »

Miss Moneypenny’s 30th anniversary

To mark the upcoming 30th anniversary of Miss Moneypenny’s, DJ Jim ‘Shaft’ Ryan will be headlining the VIP arena at Crooked House In The Park Festival on August 27th.   With the epic Crooked… Read more »

Birmingham Date for All-Star Pink Floyd Tribute

Performing the immortal music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour with an all-star band – THE GILMOUR PROJECT – are very pleased to announce their debut UK… Read more »

Yellow Days by Amika – new single!

Where heartbreak meets accountability, Yellow Days is a sonic vessel that holds the relatable and vulnerable raw expression of thoughts and emotions that follow a breakup.  Hailing… Read more »

From Mexico to Bangkok Button Factory presents Summer In The City

This August and September Jewellery Quarter hotspot, The Button Factory, presents a series of global-themed parties in their secret garden space: Summer In The City. Starting with… Read more »