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ArtsFest 2009 & other things to do this weekend

Kathrin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:07:01 +0000

…………Plenty of events going on in Birmingham this weekend! Fancy some Football? Then don’t miss one of the football events of the year – part one of this season’s Second City Derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa on Sunday! If you can’t get a ticket it is still worth watching it in [...]

Big opening weekend for Birmingham’s new O2 Academy!

Kathrin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:17:43 +0000

Good news for live music fans from near and far: Birmingham is getting a brand new O2 Academy! In a few days time the old venue is closing down for good and a new bigger and better one will open its doors on September 10th for live music, live music and more live music … [...]

Katy Perry – Live at the O2 Academy

jqinthejq — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:38 +0000

Kate Perry visits Birmingham this August taking to the stage at the O2 Academy The 24 year old L.A-based singer-songwriter’s sassy confidence and feisty confessional songs have helped her conquer the world’s charts and airwaves and also our hearts. Rescheduled from earlier in the year, Katy Perry’s sold-out UK Summer Tour hits Birmingham on August 25th. We’re [...]

The Get Up Kids come to Birmingham’s O2 Academy this August

jqinthejq — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:12:00 +0000

This five piece from Kansas City have been an influential force on the emo/punk scenes and come to the UK to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Edition of their critically acclaimed album ‘Something To Write Home About’. They play the O2 Academy on Monday 17th August and tickets start at Â¬Â£12. Click here for more info! Since we’re [...]

This weekend at the NIA: Guitarfest & Drumfest 2009

Kathrin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:36:49 +0000

Guitarfest 2009 11th July, 10am-5pm Described by the organisers as ‘the largest day of guitars on earth’ the annual Guitarfest at the NIA is the place to be for guitar enthusiasts from near and far! All the the best-known brands will be under one roof to proudly present their range and some of the greatest [...]

What to do of a Thursday evening in Birmingham

jqinthejq — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:04:11 +0000

Every Thursday evening a certain Dave Onions entertains the masses just around the corner from the Hostel in the Actress and Bishop. He generally starts his set at 10ish and finishes around 1. He is one of the most amazing guitarists I have ever seen. oh, and there’s no entrance fee. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCR2jvtfUgM

The Answering Machine – FREE GIGS at the Hatters in Manchester & Birmingham

Kathrin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:45:42 +0000

Birmingham, the Home of Metal

Kathrin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:06:10 +0000

You might or might not have known it, but there are a great many popular and influential bands of various musical genres hailing from Birmingham. More about all this soon, for now letâ€šÃ„Ã´s turn the focus on the heavier side of the musical spectrumâ€šÃ„Â¶ Birmingham is often regarded as the birthplace of heavy metal. It all [...]