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Tony Hadley announces The Big Swing Tour 2024

Tony Hadley has announced a UK tour for 2024, where he will perform some of the greatest swing songs from a classic era of music, alongside some… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – July 2023!

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

Summer In The City Is Back With The ChicagoHouse Special This Saturday

The third instalment of the popular Summer In The City series is taking place this Saturday in the JewelleryQuarter, Birmingham. The Button Factory presents its third instalment… Read more »

Victoria Canal supporting Hozier in Birmingham on July 9th.

VICTORIA CANAL HEADING OUT ON UK TOUR WITH HOZIER THIS SUMMER + NEW SINGLES: “SHAPE” AND “SHE WALKS IN” OUT NOW With tickets on sale now, the tour… Read more »

Listening Sessions to take place at Tilt Pinball Bar

A new Listening Sessions off-shoot event is taking place at Tilt Bar in central Birmingham called Listening Lounge.  This new event will be exactly the same format… Read more »

New Events by Blow Water inc Skybar Party!

Blow Water Cafe are working with local artists including Drink and Draw, candling making, indigo dyeing and Malaysian Batik Drawing plus many more… In addition, Blow Water… Read more »

UB40 – 9th November 2024 – Resorts World Arena

UB40, the world’s biggest selling reggae group, will take to the road with two-time Grammy Award winners Soul II Soul for a special UK arena tour in… Read more »

Ministry of Sound Classical comes to Lichfield

It has just been announced that the electrifying Ministry of Sound 31-piece classical orchestra event will be coming to Lichfield this August Bank Holiday. This is no… Read more »

Classical concert series in clubs returns to Birmingham after sold-out debut

After presenting Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Digbeth last December, through the noise today announced a return to Birmingham for a series of shows later this year. This autumn’s… Read more »

Irish musician Seba Safe to play Sunflower Lounge 26th July

RISING GALWAY SONGWRITER TO TOUR UK JULY ‘23  WITH LAYERED NEW EP ‘RAINY’ – OUT 30TH JUNE NEW SINGLE ‘I WONDER’ OUT NOW “Very worth your time and… Read more »

Smells like Nirvana – Nirvana tribute live 28th July 2023 – 20:00

Head to The Actress and Bishop 28th July to relive and celebrate the legendary music and back catalogue of the incredible Nirvana! Set to deliver you the… Read more »

The Prodigy – 16th June 2023 – Utilita Arena Birmingham

The Prodigy have announced a live tour across the UK for November – the Army of the Ants Tour 2023. The 7 date run steps things up a gear… Read more »

Little Simz announces her biggest UK shows to date for November

The inimitable Little Simz today announces her biggest UK shows to date, bringing her larger-than-life discography to vivid life across select dates in November. See the full list of… Read more »

Eric Clapton – 13th May 2024 – Resorts World Arena

Guitar legend ERIC CLAPTON announced today a limited run of exclusive shows for 2024 including Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena. About Eric Clapton: once a member of such… Read more »

Ice Cube + Cypruss Hill + The Game – 6th December 2023 – Resorts World Arena

In need of no introduction, rap icon Ice Cube makes his long-overdue return to British and Irish shores as he unveils details of a hugely exciting ‘High Rollers’… Read more »

Supersonic celebrating 20 years since inception with weekend championing all elements of the underground

SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL ARE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS JOINING HEADLINERS GODFLESH AND LANKUM WITH BACKXWASH PRESENTING HER FIRST AND ONLY UK PERFORMANCE, DEERHOOF AND MORE Day tickets now on… Read more »

The Brand New Heavies Announce Birmingham Greatest Hits show + New album

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES celebrate thirty-five years since the release of their debut single with ‘Never Stop… The Best Of,’ a new best of compilation bringing together… Read more »

Groove Armada at Crooked House in the Park 2023

After an incredible sold out second year, the epic Crooked House In The Park is returning to Lichfield. The one day festival at Beacon Park on Sunday… Read more »

JAWS – Announce Hometown Show, Reveal “Are My Friends Alright?” + Announce New EP

Birmingham dream-pop four-piece and indie stalwarts – JAWS – have announced a new EP ‘If It Wasn’t For My Friends, Things Could Be Different’ (out 15 September). … Read more »

The Chills in Birmingham at The Hare & Hounds on June 15th

NZ indie-rockers – THE CHILLS – have revealed that their legendary debut ‘Brave Words’ will be released as an expanded and remastered double LP on 13 October… Read more »

Christine and The Queens – Releases A Day In The Water + Birmingham show this Sept

Christine and the Queens today releases new single “A day in the water,” the latest song to be lifted from his acclaimed forthcoming album ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE… Read more »

The Grand Hotel’s Garden Terrace summer oasis with Malfy Gin and tonic menu

The Grand Hotel’s Garden Terrace summer oasis with Malfy Gin and tonic menu

This June will see the launch of The Grand Hotel Birmingham’s Garden Terrace. The outdoor space will be a summer oasis for guests to enjoy a bespoke… Read more »

My Night With Reg at The Crescent Theatre

My Night With Reg, the Olivier and Evening Standard award-winning bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS written by ‘Birmingham boy’,… Read more »

9 to 5 The Musical (BMOS) at The Alexandra from 13 to 17 June 2023

Birmingham’s award winning BMOS Musical Theatre Company returns to The Alexandra stage next month with a spectacular and funny performance of iconic Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5… Read more »

Brumbeat Gig Guide – June 2023!

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

The Old Crown celebrates the start of summer with four weeks of street food events

The Old Crown celebrates the start of summer with four weeks of street food events

Birmingham’s oldest pub, The Old Crown, has just launched a brand new street food festival in Digbeth, featuring seven of the best traders from the Midlands and… Read more »

Introducing Noire Birmingham’s Premier Japanese-Inspired late night Cocktail Bar

Introducing Noire Birmingham’s Premier Japanese-Inspired late night Cocktail Bar

Noiré, the highly anticipated Japanese-inspired latenight cocktail bar, is proud to announce its grand opening on Suffolk Street Queensway(in the former Bourne & Co). Offering an unparalleled… Read more »

Summer In The City Global Themed Parties coming to Jewellery Quarter’s Secret Garden

Summer In The City Global Themed Parties coming to Jewellery Quarter’s Secret Garden

Summer plans are sorted with The Button Factory’s new lineup of events taking place in The Yard, a brand new secret garden space. The Jewellery Quarter hotspot… Read more »

Drop the Dead Donkey The Reawakening! at The Alexandra 16 to 20 April 2024

BREAKING NEWS: 30 years since the launch of the trailblazing, smash-hit TV series, Drop The Dead Donkey, the Globelink News team are back, and now live on… Read more »

The Very Best of ElvisIn Concert Live on Screen with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra 

One of Elvis’ closest friends, Jerry Schilling, has been announced as Special Guest for the upcoming The Very Best of Elvis In Concert Live on Screen with the… Read more »

Forthcoming music shows Birmingham

Forthcoming music shows Birmingham

Transmission Saturday 27th May Castle & Falcon Birmingham https://www.ents24.com/birmingham-events/ceol-castle/transmission-the-sound-of-joy-division/6659940 The March Violets Wednesday 31st May The Castle & Falcon Birmingham https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Castle-And-Falcon/The-March-Violets/36248029/ My Life Story Thursday 8th June… Read more »

Heidi’s Birmingham First Birthday Party

Heidi’s Birmingham is celebrating its first birthday with a big fizz and pizza give-away. On Saturday 27 May the popular après ski and bier bar on Broad… Read more »

Burger Fest 2023 – The Ultimate Celebration of Burger Love!

Burger Fest 2023 – The Ultimate Celebration of Burger Love!

Burger lovers, rejoice! The ultimate celebration of your favourite food is coming to Birmingham on June 3rd at The Bond in Digbeth. Burger Fest promises to be… Read more »

Teenage Fanclub – Announce New Album + Birmingham Show in 2023

Teenage Fanclub today announce their new album, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, due out 22nd September via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe and Merge in the US…. Read more »

Barbara Dickson announces Farewell Tour with Birmingham date

Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actress Barbara Dickson has announced her farewell tour, set to take place in February 2024. After a musical odyssey of five decades,… Read more »

Beginning this week – Tunde, the Voice of the Lighthouse Family – UK Tour May / June 2023

Singer-Songwriter Tunde, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Lighthouse Family, has announced a UK tour through May & June. The singer will be performing Lighthouse Family… Read more »

NZ indie-rockers – THE CHILLS in Birmingham on June 15th

Back in the UK and Ireland for the first time in over six years, NZ indie-rockers – THE CHILLS – are set to play a series of… Read more »

NICOLE ATKINS & JIM SCLAVUNOS in Birmingham on June 8th

Nicole and Jim are joined on “Strange Weather” by guitarist George Vjestica (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) and pianist/keyboardist Dave Sherman (Valerie June, Elle King), and… Read more »

blur – Announce new album ahead of Wolverhampton Show (26 May)

blur will release their first album in 8 years, titled ‘The Ballad of Darren’ and comprising 10 new tracks, on 21st July on Parlophone. First track “The Narcissist” is… Read more »

Dirty Dancing at The Alexandra Birmingham from 18 to 22 July 2023

With standing ovations at every performance this spring at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage finished its record breaking run at the end of… Read more »

The Mary Wallopers added to Moseley Folk 2023

Fast-rising Irish stars The Mary Wallopers have been announced as a surprise addition to this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September 2023, Birmingham). One… Read more »

Sarabeth Tucek at Hare & Hounds in Birmingham on June 4th

Emerging from a decade-long hibernation, American singer-songwriter SARABETH TUCEK has announced an 18-date UK tour for May/June 2023. Sarabeth Tucek officially broke onto the music scene in… Read more »

26th June, Suzie Ungerleider at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath

Dates: June 24 – July 5, 2023Location: United KingdomTickets: www.suzieungerleider.com JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider is UK bound this summer for her Bitch on Wheels Tour. Suzie, who… Read more »

Xhosa Cole TalkingDrumFest this weekend!

Xhosa Cole is to host a new festival at The Edge in Digbeth this weekend! Performers include: Mark Sanders, Vanley Burke, Chris Radford, Germa Adan, Millicent James,… Read more »

Brum’s Conserveatoire Folk Ensemble – New LP ‘Twenty-Five’ + Power Folk 10

Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble New album Twenty-Fivereleased27 May 2023 UK dates, spring/summer “Stunning … joyous …” FRUK “One of the great spectacles that folk music has to… Read more »

Myriam Bleau – Soft Revolvers at Printmakers Arms 19th May 2023

The first of two performances by the Canadian composer Myriam Bleau, Soft Revolvers aims to immerse the audience in the music by literally showing us the link… Read more »

Knockout addition to Brindleyplace as new game changing sports bar BOX is set to open in June

The award-winning premium bar operator behind Manahatta is going for gold with its latest bar offering, BOX. This will be a game-changing, high-quality sports bar and kitchen… Read more »

Fastlove; A Tribute to George Michael at The Alexandra Birmingham on 25 June 2023

Direct from London’s West End, Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael, the world’s favourite George Michael celebration, is arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Sunday 25 June…. Read more »

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music – Number 11 

A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987. The Seventh Wave’s Eleventh Electronic Music Festival… Read more »

Brumbeat – Best Music Events in Birmingham May 2023!

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