Music News

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

Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Sq on Mar 28 – Flavours and Late-Night Vibes

After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday, March 28th, from… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Festival issues Low Tickets warning + Food line-up

Organisers of this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival have issued a Low Ticket Warning – with four months still to go! The long-running three-day event… Read more »

Steel Pulse founder David Hinds speaks out ahead of band’s 50th anniversary homecoming show in Birmingham

Legendary music figure David Hinds, founder of influential reggae band Steel Pulse, has called for ‘more togetherness and reconciliation in Birmingham’ as the seminal act returns to… Read more »

Birmingham band Spincycle to play The Dark Horse in Moseley

Later this month Spincycle will play as part of a fantastic line-up of local bands for The Catapult Club at The Dark Horse in Moseley. Like dark… Read more »

60th Anniversary of The Who’s Birmingham Debut on 5 April

King’s Heath Walk Of Fame proudly present the first of what will become an annual event commemorating The Who’s Birmingham Debut Come along this year to King’s… Read more »

Culture boost in city’s Irish Quarter for St Patrick’s Day celebrations

10,000 printed maps guiding St Patrick’s revellers to the best spots to celebrate the Irish national holiday available across the Birmingham Irish Quarter 16 entertainment, hospitality, and… Read more »

Popular street food festival set to return to West Midlands this spring and summer

Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) is back on the road for 2025 as the award-winning street food operator announces spring and summer dates — with the first events happening… Read more »

A Celebration of George Michael by the Singers Who Performed with Him for 3 Decades

Fans of George Michael are in for an unforgettable experience as The George Michael Singers, featuring three of his long-time backing vocalists, bring a spectacular celebration of the… Read more »

Join The Music Seekers on a musical adventure across Birmingham

Join Misfits Music Foundation for The Music Seekers for a musical adventure featuring a 50-piece orchestra for an accessible concert for people with learning disabilities and /… Read more »

The Van Morrison Alumni Band – musicians who’ve toured and recorded with Van over the years – announce 2025 UK tour in celebration of legend’s 80th Birthday, performing his classic songs

Tickets on-sale: Friday 14th March, 10am at ticketmaster.co.uk Following the resounding success of their 2024 UK tour, which included a sold-out performance at London’s prestigious Cadogan Hall, The… Read more »

BETTER JOY – To Embark On First UK Tour Ahead of Debut EP This Spring – Birmingham Date

Following her first new music of 2025 with ‘waiting on time’, Manchester-based Bria Keely, better known as better joy, has shared her new single ‘quiet thing’ taken… Read more »

The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!

Swordfish Records:  66 Dalton Street, B4 7LX , swordfishrecords.co.uk  Swordfish records has been a staple in the Birmingham vinyl scene since 1989. With numerous relocations over the… Read more »

Juanita Stein Headlines Birmingham’s Hare & Hounds – 24th March

Juanita Stein‘s critically acclaimed fourth solo album ‘The Weightless Hour’ is out now via Agricultural Audio. Having recently toured with Evan Dando, and with a handful of… Read more »

DAVID GRAY – Brings ‘Past & Present’ World Tour to UK and Ireland – This Spring and Summer

David Gray has embarked on his fifty-two date Past & Present world tour in support of his critically acclaimed new album, ‘Dear Life’, released earlier this month via his independent label, Laugh A… Read more »

Hunter Bavaro new music FFO Little Simz & Joe James

The self-proclaimed West Mids Wordsmith is highly regarded as one to watch inBirmingham’s blossoming rap scene; with a distinctive pen game set againstbeats influenced by the icy… Read more »

Peter Doherty, Dr Dre Orchestra, Nieve Ella, White Denim + more comoing to XOYO Birmingham

Including Peter Doherty, White Denim, Nieve Ella, Dr Dre Orchestra, The Murder Capital and Indiepalooza, a dynamic music programme of international touring talent, emerging artists and immersive… Read more »

FRANK TURNER – UK Headline Tour This April – Birmingham Date

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 »

The Nightingales NEW ALBUM ‘The Awful Truth’ out 4th April

The Nightingales release their first studio album since 2022’s much-praised ‘The Last Laugh’. Celebrated in the excellent Stewart Lee-narrated film King Rocker of 2020, where the curtain… Read more »

GANS new single I THINK I LIKE YOU out now

GANS release a new single I THINK I LIKE YOU through Strap Originals on Wednesday March 5th. I THINK I LIKE YOU was produced and mixed by Ross Orton (Arctic Monkeys, Amyl… Read more »

HONESTY – Join Bdrmm On The Road This March

Leeds-based collective HONESTY have released their debut album, ‘U R HERE’, via Partisan Records. HONESTY’s debut album, ‘U R HERE’, is a fluid, exhilarating, and uniquely introspective take… Read more »

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 »

Jewellery Quarter Food Truck Festival Fri 28th Feb 2025!

The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouth-watering flavours and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place… 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 »

THE NIGHT OWL HOST AN IMMERSIVE STUDIO 54 CLUB NIGHT THIS SATURDAY

The Night Owl’s award-winning club night ‘Le Freak’ returns after a hiatus this Saturday night for a one-off special celebration and commiseration of 45 years since the… Read more »

The Stylistics announce November 2025 UK Tour. Birmingham Symphony Hall – Nov 8th, 2025

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 »

André Rieu’s 75th Birthday Celebration ‘The Dream Continues’ coming to cinemas April 12th + 13th

Join André Rieu for his 75th Birthday Celebration! In this special new cinema event André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra tour the world from New York to… 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 »

YouTube Superstar Brings UK Debut DJ Tour To Birmingham 

Fans in Birmingham will have the opportunity to experience an electrifying night of bass-heavy music when fast-rising DJ Vikkstar takes the stage at XOYO Birmingham (4th April)… 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 »

Street Food and Sounds take over Albion Square this February 28th  

The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouth-watering flavours and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place on Friday, February 28th, from 6 PM… 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 »