Little Comets Play Birmingham Mamma Roux March28th
Returning to England’s city of graft for the first time in an age, everyone’s favourite indie heroes Little Comets are playing at Birmingham’s most fearless venue, Mamma… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – February 2025!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this February 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
Beans on Toast – Plots dates on ‘Wild Goose Chasers’ Tour
Beans on Toast will be back out on the road this March.Touring in support of his critically acclaimed latest work ‘Wild Goose Chasers’, Beans and his long… Read more »
Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025
Birmingham’s Moseley Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025) have unveiled a further raft of artists, including Groove Armada, Kofi Stone, Sam… Read more »
THE PALE WHITE – Announce BIRMINGHAM Show this March + New Album ‘The Big Sad’
Today, Newcastle alt-rock trio The Pale White return to announce their second album ‘The Big Sad’, due for release on 18th April 2025 via End of the… Read more »
THE WEDDING PRESENT – Announce 40th Anniversary Tour This Autumn – Including Birmingham Date
David Lewis Gedge and his semi-legendary band celebrate a special anniversary live across Ireland and the United Kingdom this September and October. The Wedding Present was born… Read more »
Diana Krall announces a show at Birmingham Symphony Hall on October 4th, 2025
GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced two exclusive UK shows at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on October 4th, 2025 and the Brighton Centre on October 6th, 2025 Tickets go on sale to the general… Read more »
CHAMELEONS – Plot Next Major Tour Route For November 2025 – Including Birmingham Date
Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 – CHAMELEONS – are ecstatic to announce a new run of… Read more »
Jools Holland comes to Birmingham on Autumn Tour 2025 with Imelda May
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to announce their 2025 Autumn/Winter tour of 30 sensational dates across the UK, joined… Read more »
Full Night Time Economy Programme revealed
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is proud to announce the full lineup of panellists and speakers for the Night Time Economy Summit 2025, set to take… Read more »
Nile Rodgers & CHIC announced as latest headliner for Forest Live 2025 at Cannock Chase
Following four triumphant headline shows at the concert series in 2024, Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are thrilled to announce… Read more »
Luna Blue – Farewell Gig, Birmingham 29.1.25
INDIE ROCK BAND LUNA BLUE hail from Brighton; active from 2015-2025, the band (4 music graduates : Tom, Nick, Seb and Ryan) will play their final ever… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Candlelight in Birmingham
Candlelight®, the series of live concerts produced by Fever, is bringing special shows to celebrate the season of love in Birmingham. This February, the gentle glow of thousands… Read more »
Legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd announce Birmingham date for July 2025
AEG Presents is thrilled to announce that rock’n’roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to make their triumphant return to the United Kingdom in July this year. The upcoming arena… Read more »
Snow Patrol announced to headline Cannock Chase for Forest Live 2025
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to announce more exciting headliners have been confirmed for the 2025 edition at… Read more »
29th March, Daoiri Farrell – World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
‘Daoirí Farrell is singlehandedly spearheading a resurgence of the authentic in Irish folk music…he is rightly in demand all over the world.’ Irish Music ‘The finest Irish… Read more »
Upstairs At Cherry Reds, Jazz Jam Session – A Review
On Wednesday the 8th of January, I attended Cherry Reds first (and sold out,) Jazz Jam night hosted by Gilulia Marro (on Clarinet and Vocals,) Honey Boulton… Read more »
10th Feb. Henry Wagons Oz-Indie-Country Pioneer at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham
Oz-Indie-Country pioneer Henry Wagons returns to the UK, with a new desert-fried Morricone-inspired album under his arm and a hunger to share songs and stories from the… Read more »
Julian Taylor to returns to Birmingham with show at Kitchen Garden Cafe
Toronto singer-songwriter, 4x JUNO nominee, and UK Americana Music Awards nominee Julian Taylor will be returning to the UK & Ireland for a series of live performances this month and… Read more »
NEW 90S COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE BATH PERSONALLY CURATED BY LUSH CO-FOUNDER MARK CONSTANTINE
Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly presents In the Bath, the fourth instalment of the brand’s acclaimed compilation series, following on from previous releases Self Preservation Society, Instant Replay and Life’s What You… Read more »
Doves fly into Moseley Folk Festival + This Is The Kit & Muireann Bradley
Doves have been revealed as the latest headline act set for this year’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The… Read more »
Come & Sing Handel’s classic anthems with Birmingham Bach Choir
Birmingham Bach Choir kick off 2025 with their always popular annual Come and Sing! event, which this year offers choral singers an opportunity to rehearse and perform… Read more »
UK festival aims to lead the way for inclusivity in 2025
Through its Big Free Community Day and year-round engagement, Birmingham Pride enables marginalised communities to be part of one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQI+ celebrations – After… Read more »
A thank you and a Great Gig Alert! Birmingham Symphony Hall, Jennifer Blackwell Stage 25.2.25.
2024 proved to be quite a year for The Lost Notes with stand-out performances across the country including Shrewsbury Folk Festival and their first international gig at… Read more »
Coming to UK cinemas this Spring – The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals – Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Night With Janis Joplin, Billy Elliot and Bonnie & Clyde
SPRING 2025 LES MISÉRABLES – THE STAGED CONCERT (2019) SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY / TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE ARENA TOUR (2012) SUNDAY 2ND MARCH /… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – January 2025!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this January 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
31st January, Jim Moray – Pushing Boundaries of Traditional Folk Music at MAC, Birmingham
Jim Moray is heading out on tour in January and February 2025 with a new single, his first new music since 2019. Moray has been pushing the… Read more »
Star turn set to bring the house down at Nailcote Hall
Star quality helps lift the curtain on a New Year of live entertainment at Nailcote Hall Hotel in January with a rare solo appearance by Hollies lead… Read more »
Beatles All You Need is Love Fest returns to Birmingham on 15 Feb
Lovers of The Beatles are being urged to bring or find their Valentine when King’s Heath’s All You Need Is Love Festival returns on Saturday 15 February…. Read more »
IDLES at O2 Academy Birmingham – review by Joshua Turner
On Tuesday the 3rd of December 2024 I attended Idles sold out Birmingham show at O2 Academy Birmingham for their ‘Love Is The Fing,’ world tour in… Read more »
Celebrate New Years Eve 2024 in Style: Discover the Best Things to Do in Digbeth
What better place to ring in the New Year than Digbeth, the creative heart of Birmingham. With its vibrant flair, eclectic music scene and array of unique… Read more »
Frankie Boyle and Paul Smith to headline Cobra presents Comedy at the Castle 2025
– Three-day festival presents Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety Show, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stand-up stars at historic landmark – Festival will… Read more »
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics 2025 UK Arena Tour + Birmingham show
CELEBRATING THE BEST OF 10 YEARS TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER AT 10AM HERE DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has announced the return… Read more »
Christmas festival coming to Birmingham Symphony Hall – carols singalong, film music concert and more!
The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to Birmingham this December with a spectacular line-up of shows, with something for everyone. Whether it’s a festive pop extravaganza, a sing-along to everyone’s favourite Christmas carols,… Read more »
Theatre does not get more festive or unique than this!
One of the most iconic features of the West Midlands’ festive celebrations for three decades is about to make its highly anticipated 2024 appearance – as the… Read more »
Rumer announces UK tour celebrating 15th anniversary of debut album Seasons of My Soul – October 2025
Rumer, one of the UK’s most beloved and soulful voices, has announced a national tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul…. Read more »
Mario Announces Glad You Came 2025 UK Tour + Birmingham show
GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling R&B singer, songwriter has announced a UK headline tour for April/May 2025 in support of his highly anticipated new album Glad You Came, which is set… Read more »
FATHER JOHN MISTY confirmed for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Father John Misty has been revealed as the first headline act for Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Birmingham). The acclaimed… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – Christmas & New Year 2024!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this December 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show Returns to XOYO Birmingham
Get ready to kick off 2025 in style as the 6th Annual A Weird & Wonderful NYE Show lands at XOYO Birmingham. In collaboration with Weird Science… Read more »
SENSATIONAL TOUR CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL VISITS BIRMINGHAM
Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are heading to Birmingham with the sensational award-winning show The Billy… Read more »
Tangerine Dream announce ’50 years of Phaedra’ shows in Birmingham & Manchester – May 2025
Following the success of their sold-out show at The Barbican this October, electronic pioneers Tangerine Dream have announced two further shows celebrating the 50th anniversary of their… Read more »
Electronic Music Festival Announcements 2025
Editions 14 & 15 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in 2025 with further dates being planned for later in the… Read more »
Stick in the Wheel, cult duo in Brum
Out 11th October 2024, SITW’s fourth studio album is a satirical celebration of mistakes. A joyous lambasting of everyone and everything that’s wrong in the world, against… Read more »
Red Sky July announce Birmingham date on 2025 tour
Red Sky July announce their forthcoming UK tour taking place in February and March 2025. The band will take to the road in support of the release of… Read more »
B’ham Bach Choir – Xmas Carols (Dec 15, FREE)
Birmingham Bach Choir get into the Christmas spirit on Sunday 15 December 2024 with their annual Nine Lessons and Carols. The free entry traditional service combines carols… Read more »
MARIBOU STATE set for Mostly Jazz Festival 2025 + more acts announced
Acclaimed dance duo Maribou State are the latest big name headliners announced for 2025’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (11-13 July 2025, Birmingham). They join the… Read more »
SKINNY LISTER – Head to Brum this Week (29 Nov) Release Set Us Straight Single
On the eve of their highly anticipated UK headline tour this November/December – SKINNY LISTER – will release the brand new single ‘Set Us Straight’ on 22nd… Read more »
GUN rock legends in WOLVERHAMPTON [5 Dec] || Touring Award-Winning Album ‘Hombres’
Taking their freshly crowned ‘Best Album’ award-winning album out on the road this Winter, Scottish rock titans GUN will be hitting the road for a final stretch… Read more »
Candlelight Christmas concerts are coming to Birmingham at St Paul’s Church and Birmingham Cathedral St Philips
This holiday season, Fever’s Candlelight concerts are coming to Birmingham. Throughout December, attendees will be immersed in the magic of Christmas with timeless carols like Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry… Read more »