FRANK TURNER – To Embark Upon UK Headline Tour This April – ‘Undefeated’ Out Now
After kick-starting the year with a series of dates in Mexico and a special, intimate gig for BRITs Week and War Child, Frank Turner returns to the… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – March 2025!
Here’s our take on the coolest original live music nights in Birmingham this March 2025. We search high and low to bring to you the best original and eclectic live music Brum… Read more »
Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival back with all-dayer event this Saturday
Saturday 1st March sees The Night Owl hosting a Ska & Reggae All-Dayer in partnership with Birmingham International Ska & Reggae Festival, who hosted their flagship event… Read more »
The DigbethStPats celebrations are back at The Old Crown for 2025 – the show must go on!
The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With a week of exciting events, there is something for everyone to… Read more »
DIANA ROSS – BP PULSE LIVE – 22ND JUNE 2025
The highly anticipated 2025 UK tour by Diana Ross is set to arrive in Birmingham this June, bringing pure magic to the stage. The arena tour will see Ms…. Read more »
Rising indie-electronic outfit ‘Utopiates’ playing Deadwax 1st March
The Utopiates get 2025 under way with their new introspective high-octane banger ‘Evanescent’. Out on the 21st February. This is the third single to be taken from… Read more »
THE WATERBOYS, LIGHTNING SEEDS, PETER DOHERTY, MERCURY REV +more for Moseley Folk
The Waterboys, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Doherty and Mercury Rev are among the latest additions set for Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday… Read more »
Texas and Pet Shop Boys announced for Warwick Castle Live 2025 – Huge summer outdoor shows August 28-31
Warwick Castle Live 2025 is set to bring an unforgettable summer series of concerts to one of the country’s most iconic settings. Warwick Castle’s stunning medieval backdrop… Read more »
BROWN HORSE – To Release Sophomore Album ‘All The Right Weaknesses’ + UK Tour Dates – This Spring
Brown Horse are excited to announce their second album, ‘All The Right Weaknesses’, out 4th April on Loose Music. The latest single, “Dog Rose”, is out now…. Read more »
Ebby Vallance feat. Tricky Business, Daisy Jane & xxVOID
Ebby VallanceEbby Vallance is a singer songwriter born and raised in Devon, who has since moved to Birmingham for his studies and now work. His music draws… Read more »
The Brand New Heavies to support Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Cannock Chase this summer
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, are delighted to confirm BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies as the… Read more »
The Legendary Robin Trower to Release New Studio Album ‘Come And Find Me’
The legendary Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of a brand-new studio album, Come And Find Me. The record will be released on 25 April via Provogue and you can listen to… Read more »
PISTOL DAISYS – UK Tour Dates, Big Country Support + Festival Slots
Following the release of their fiery new single, “Crying in Marseille”, Scottish alt-pop outfit Pistol Daisys will set out on the road this spring for a run… Read more »
Avalanche Party share video for ‘Ecstasy’, taken from album ‘Der Traum Uber Alles’ out now
Yorkshire feral garage-punk band Avalanche Party release the video for single ‘Ecstasy’, an ode to euphoria, showcasing a new dimension to Avalanche Party’s sound. Watch the video here. Vocalist… Read more »
Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations
– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of… Read more »
ALABAMA 3 – Embark Upon Extensive Tour of UK and Ireland – This Spring
Navigating the post-pandemic touring world, where nostalgia is king of the jungle, ALABAMA 3 have agreed to give fans a hypo full of love and hook in… Read more »
SHAMAN’S HARVEST – First Ever UK & Ireland Tour in March – 8 March – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham
Heavy-weight Missouri rockers Shaman’s Harvest, have announced their brand-new single “Rock n Roll Queen” ahead of their first ever tour of the UK and Ireland in March. You can listen to… Read more »
Pulp announce UK and Ireland arena tour this summer with huge Birmingham show!
You deserve more – & we have more. In fact, we have More – (but that’s a whole other story… you’ll have to wait a little more… Read more »
Young Voices Counts Down to 100th Concert in Birmingham
Young Voices, the world’s largest children’s choir concerts, is set to mark its 100th concert in Birmingham. Taking place at bp pulse LIVE on the 27th February 2025, the 100th concert… Read more »
SNOW PATROL – BP PULSE LIVE – SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY
Following the release of their brand new single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and details of a deluxe version of their recent Number One album ‘The Forest Is… Read more »
Steven Wilson Birmingham Symphony Hall on The Overview Tour 9 May
Steven Wilson, the world-renowned producer, remixer, originator and songwriter, has announced details of his eighth studio album, The Overview, which is due for release on Fiction Records on… Read more »
Second City Sin – O2 Institute
Birmingham based rock band Second City Sin are set to release new single ‘Morose’ on Valentine’s Day 2025. ‘Morose’ is the next page in the emergence of… Read more »
Night Time Economy Summit 2025 delivers boost for Birmingham and West Midlands economy and policy
– Leaders from across the globe and their UK counterparts descended on Birmingham culture and food venue Hockley Social Club for Europe’s biggest NTE industry event, supported… Read more »
The Amy Winehouse Band – original and longtime band – announce UK tour, featuring select orchestral dates
The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s original band who were with her live and on record all the way from her very beginnings performing in London pubs… Read more »
Avalanche Party release new album ‘Der Traum Uber Alles’ Listen to focus single ‘Ecstasy’
The most exciting rock & roll band in the UK right now” – JACK SAUNDERS, BBC RADIO 1 “A tsunami of mega riffs and eardrum-popping bass lines. Definitely… Read more »
Van Morrison announces March 2025 shows. Birmingham Symphony Hall – March 19.2025
Van Morrison, the legendary singer-songwriter has announced a rare run of UK live performances this March 2025 – starting with four shows at specially selected venues. Tickets… Read more »
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 »