Birmingham Nec news, page 2


Rush bringing the Time Machine to Birmingham

They’ve been called the biggest cult band in the world, but with sales of some 40 million albums worldwide, Rush are one of the biggest bands on the planet, full stop. Ian Harvey talks to guitarist Alex Lifeson.


X Factor Live tickets still on sale at Birmingham LG Arena

Tickets remain unsold for the X Factor Live tour, which kicks off in Birmingham next weekend.


Autosport International to bring the crowds to Birmingham

Some 80,000 people are expected to visit the West Midlands over the next four days for the most important motorsport show in Europe.


Autosport International show revving up for NEC

The world of motorsport will descend on the West Midlands next month as the Autosport International, comes to Birmingham NEC.


2010 Motorcycle Live show hailed as a success

Honda has praised this year’s Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham NEC as “one of the best in recent years”.


Volkswagen Scirocco to appear at NEC

Volkswagen will be supporting the 2010 MPH Show, which arrives in the West Midlands this week, with a number of high performance Scirocco and Golf models.


Carole Nash Motorcycle Live show adds manufacturers

The Carole Nash Motorcycle Live show has confirmed a further five manufacturers for the event which takes place at Birmingham NEC from November 27 to December 5.


Joe Perry flying solo for a UK debut

The last time guitarist Joe Perry played in Britain was when Aerosmith headlined Hyde Park. When he appears in Birmingham in April he’ll be playing second fiddle when his solo band, the Joe Perry Project opens for the reformed Bad Company at the LG Arena in Birmingham. He talks to Ian Harvey.


Rammstein like it hot at LG concert

There may have been a winter chill outside but Birmingham’s LG Arena was turned into a furnace inside as German rockers Rammstein made an explosive return to the Midlands.


Jedward X-appeal at NEC funfair

They’ve had the time of their lives over the past few months – and X Factor stars John and Edward are still enjoying the limelight.

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