Live Music in Birmingham

Celebrating their 30th year – iconic Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival at the Birmingham Symphony Hall

Featuring The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Big Christmas Party, Ministry of Sound Classical more Tickets on-sale at rg.live The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to Birmingham Symphony… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this October 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »

Gothic-pop chanteuse FREYA BEER in Birmingham on October 19th

FREYA BEER is back with the electrifying new track “False Hope”.  STREAM HERE With Jekyll and Hyde-like arrangements, that veer from Beabadoobee-esque bubblegum/pop to blistering Garbage-style grunge/rock in… Read more »

SQUEEZE EXTRA DATES ADDED TO 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Due to phenomenal demand, Squeeze have today announced extra dates to their 50th anniversary UK tour for 2024.  With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop… Read more »

THE NIGHT OWL HOSTS SPOOKY SEASON SPECTACULAR

THE NIGHT OWL HOSTS SPOOKY SEASON SPECTACULAR

This Halloween, The Night Owl is set to host a series of spooktacular events including The Killer Klub from Outer Space on Friday 25 October and The… Read more »

Sting to play Cannock Chase for Forest Live 2025

Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented by Forestry England and Cuffe & Taylor, has announced its return to four stunning woodland locations – including Forestry… Read more »

Mostly Jazz 2025 announcement.. first acts, WAR & Craig Charles

Following a hugely successful 2024, Birmingham’s annual Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival has announced US funk/ jazz/ jam legends War and DJ Craig Charles as their… Read more »

Touring in 2025 | John Wilson and Sinfonia of London orchestra perform Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Greatest Hits

Prepare to be enchanted as John Wilson & Sinfonia of London bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to life in a spectacular concert tour across… Read more »

Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd

Moseley Folk Festival 2024 Review by Ollie LLoyd

I always love the way that as Mostly Jazz Festival comes to an end, you don’t have to wait long to be back in Mosely Park to… Read more »

EX KASABIAN’S TOM MEIGHAN IN BIRMINGHAM ON OCTOBER 5TH

TOM MEIGHAN announces new album ‘Roadrunner‘, to be released on 4TH OCTOBER on Blue Rocket Records. Today he shares new single ‘White Lies‘. He will tour the… Read more »

THE DRIVER ERA Release Official Video For New Single ‘You Keep Me Up At Night’

Directed by Gordy De St Jeor, the fast-paced video perfectly captures the high-energy essence of the track. With a packed house party as the central focus, the… Read more »

The Soul Connection come to The Core

Midlands-based band The Soul Connection bring their classic 60s Soul sound to the Studio at The Core, Solihull on Friday 18 October. With spine-tingling vocals, a driving… Read more »

Irish alternative artist KEELEY supporting Terrorvision in Wolverhampton September 26th

This Autumn, KEELEY will return with their much anticipated new album ‘Beautiful Mysterious’, on 18 October. Perhaps it’s the special preserve of the Irish to tell stories… Read more »

King Buzzo (Melvins) to play in Birmingham with Trevor Dunn on 9th October

King Buzzo, the iconic founder and lead vocalist/guitar player for the Melvins, and Mr. Bungle bass player Trevor Dunn, bring their “King Dunn Tour” to the UK/EU… Read more »

US Soul Sensation Jarrod Lawson announces UK concert dates for December 2024 

Tickets on sale Friday 20th September at 10am Internationally acclaimed U.S. singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jarrod Lawson is set to electrify the UK this December with three unmissable performances…. Read more »

Digbeth Oktoberfest is back for 2024! Birmingham’s oldest pub hosts the eighth year of Oktoberfest celebrations.

The Old Crown will be hosting this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations in Digbeth! On Saturday 11th & 18th October, they’ll be celebrating the event’s eighth year with live… Read more »

Global entertainers Blue Man Group head to Birmingham next week

In just one month’s time, the sensational Blue Man Group will return to the UK, bringing their critically acclaimed Bluevolution World Tour to venues throughout the country… Read more »

NIK KERSHAW announces Autumn – October 2024 UK Tour coming to WOLVERHAMPTON – The Wulfrun Halls on Friday 11th October!

The small but perfectly formed Nik Kershaw and his fabulous band have announced ‘The 1984 Tour’ coming to cities this October 2024. Nik Kershaw – The 1984… Read more »

Drum & Bass icon Ray Keith & The Renegade LIVE band to reimagine 30 years of rave anthems at XOYO Birmingham

The Drum & Bass icon along with his band, The Renegade, will perform rave anthems as never heard before, with the help of special guests Ragga Twins… Read more »

The Madchester Experience at Actress & Bishop 13th Sept

A reincarnation of the MADCHESTER era bringing the Pills & Thrills to you… The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as THE STONE… Read more »

The Lost Notes – New Album release: 20.9.24.

What an exciting few months we’ve had – an amazing festival season including a wonderful weekend performing at the fabulous Shrewsbury Folk Festival! Goose bumps after that one…. Read more »

Paperback Theatre and Little but LIVE! in Moseley Park 21-22 September 

Little but LIVE! in Moseley Park returns for its fifth edition for a celebration of creativity, community and the very best that Birmingham’s artists have to offer…. Read more »

UB40 feat Ali Campbell announce Up Close & Personal London and Wolverhampton shows for December 2024

REGGAE ICONS ANNOUNCE TWO UK SHOWS FOR DECEMBER 2024 3rd DECEMBER – LONDON EVENTIM APOLLO 5th DECEMBER – WOLVERHAMPTON CIVIC HALL TICKETS:Pre-Sale – Wednesday 11th September, 10amVenue… Read more »

The Black Country Cowboy plucked from obscurity now reaching international audiences at the age of 80

– Singer-songwriter Pete Boddis, from the English Midlands, is the star of an internationally acclaimed film despite never having achieved commercial success until his eighth decade –… Read more »

John Cale announces POPtical Illusion UK Tour for March 2025

Tickets On-Sale: Thursday 12th September, 10am at Ticketmaster.co.uk The iconic John Cale has announced a UK tour for March 2025, following the release of his most recent album,… Read more »

Birmingham has what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in its independent live music ecosystem

“New data released this week by LIVE, the federation representing Britain’s live music industry, has revealed that concerts and festivals across the country contributed a record £6.1billion to the UK’s… Read more »

British music icons The Manfreds announce major 30 date ‘Maximum Rhythm and Blues’ UK tour for Autumn 2025 

British music icons The Manfreds to bring their celebrated Maximum Rhythm N Blues Show across the UK in Autumn 2025 with major 30 date tour​ Tickets on-sale… Read more »

Rolling Stones Now and Then in King’s Heath 

Rolling Stones Fans are being invited to Spend The Night Together on Saturday 5 October to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band… Read more »

Bella Hardy 2024 UK Tour playing Kitchen Garden Cafe Birmingham Thursday 28 November

Bella Hardy, the inimitable voice of modern folk, is set to embark on a highly anticipated UK tour. Hardy a previous winner of the BBC Radio 2… Read more »

Lewis Barfoot UK Solo Tour 7th-22nd November 2024

Contemporary folk artist and singer-songwriter Lewis Barfoot returns to the UK for an 11 date solo tour opening at the illustrious Green Note in London on 7th… Read more »

7th November, Bare Jams “Genre Mashing Collective” at The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

Bio:Bare Jams are a six-piece band that effortlessly combines feel-good, summer vibe pop with soul, funk, jazz, rock, and a myriad of other elements. Frequently found on… Read more »

Paul Carrack 50 Years of ‘How Long’ 

Ahead of his tour that kicks off this week, Paul Carrack is available for interviews. The tour comes at a time when his album, How Long – Has… Read more »

SOLAR EYES PREPARE FOR LIFT-OFF WITH NEW VIDEO FOR DEEP TRIP AHEAD OF IMMINENT UK GIGS

Shaded with the technicolour LCD-infused daydreamings of early Pink Floyd, and streaked with the sonic chem trails of shoegaze trailblazers like Spacemen 3, “Deep Trip” is the… Read more »

Brumbeat Live Music Guide – September 2024!

Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this September 2024. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic music Brum has… Read more »

Upskill Your Team at Every Level With Government Funded Training

An Evening of 60s ClassicsPerformed Live by the Sounds Of The 60s All-Star Band and Singers Tickets on-sale 9th September, 10am at ticketmaster.co.uk Canterbury on-sale soon One of… Read more »

Dexys & CMAT hit the right note at Moseley Folk 2024 + 2025 headliner announcement

Kevin Rowland’s triumphant return to Birmingham and Irish star CMAT among the many highlights of 2024’s Moseley Folk & Arts FestivalPlus 2025 dates and first headliner announced:… Read more »

Kathy Brown Diva & Guests Early Bird Tickets

Hey People!!! Get Your ‘Singles’ now at the Cheaper price of £12.50 +booking fee for singularly purchased Tickets, goes up slightly after Midnight, but with other concessions,… Read more »

THE SHARON SHANNON BIG BAND A TRIBUTE TO SHANE MacGOWAN BIRMINGHAM DECEMBER DATE 

This December – THE SHARON SHANNON BIG BAND – are pleased to present a special tribute to the seminal works of Shane MacGowan. Featuring A-list special guests… Read more »

Kathy Brown & Guests… Raising Funds for Macmillan Cancer Support 22nd September 2024!

Raising Funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, KATHY BROWN DIVA & Guests Birmingham 22.09.24 Just a gentle reminder as one of the sponsors, that in 4 weeks Online… Read more »

In UK cinemas on 11th October for one night only | Experience Heavy metal legends SABATON electrifying concert film

Heavy Metal legends SABATON will premiere a one of a kind concert film, recorded on their 2023 tour ‘The Tour To End All Tours’, on 11th October… Read more »

21st Oct. Gilbert O’Sullivan Promoting His New Album “Songbook” at Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham

One of the most revered singer-songwriters of his generation records pared down versions of 12 songs from his outstanding catalogue Includes the first ever re-recording of his… Read more »

ONE WEEK TILL MOSELEY FOLK: Belle & Seb’, Dexys, Levellers + more

It’s just one week until Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2024). Headlining this year are Levellers, Irish Americans Flogging Molly and troubadour Beans… Read more »

PARALYMPICS GB HOMECOMING – UTILITA ARENA BIRMINGHAM – 12TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Aitch, Caity Baser, Jonas Blue and Sugababes have been announced to perform at The National Lottery’s ParalympicsGB Homecoming event taking place at Utilita Arena Birmingham on 12 September. Hosted… Read more »

BLOSSOMS – Announce BIRMINGHAM Show this November

Blossoms have today revealed details of their headline UK and Ireland tour for October and November this year. The Stockport band will be embarking on an extensive… Read more »

Victoria Wood in Birmingham

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus (‘The Cabaret… Read more »

UK venue leads the way for diverse cultural programming in ‘challenging market’

UK venue leads the way for diverse cultural programming in ‘challenging market’

– Birmingham’s Hockley Social Club doubles down on commitment to presenting accessible and diverse live arts and music with Autumn 2024 programme – Birmingham Royal Ballet, City… Read more »

Supersonic Festival approaching 30th August to 1st September, Digbeth, Birmingham

JUST OVER ONE MONTH TO GO UNTIL SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL 2024!30TH AUG – 1ST SEPT – WEEKEND AND DAY TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAYDame Area | Gazelle Twin |… Read more »

Aslan rock legends return for BIRMINGHAM show 17 Oct

Irish rock legends – ASLAN – have confirmed details of a new tour this Autumn. After 40 years of playing with their frontman Christy Dignam; Joe Jewell,… Read more »

DIZZEE RASCAL – Announces Wolverhampton Tongue N Cheek Anniversary Show 17 Oct

Dizzee Rascal has announced a UK tour celebrating the 15th Anniversary of his most iconic and commercial album ‘Tongue ‘N Cheek’. Dizzee will be performing all the… Read more »

The UK’s Biggest Summer Celebration Of Irish Music And Culture

Páirc Festival, the UK’s premier celebration of Irish music and culture, is thrilled to announce its return to the New Irish Centre in Kings Heath on 24th… Read more »