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Concert review – James Morrison at Birmingham O2 Academy

For those who didn’t know, James Morrison is no longer that boy with a guitar and a nice line in ballads. He’s a man now and, judging by his demeanour on stage last night, a fun performer who can’t help but have a good time.


Concert review – City Of London Sinfonia at Birmingham Symphony Hall

What superb timing – a concert celebrating a heroic struggle against the deep freeze of the Antarctic was staged just before the most severe weather of the winter hit the West Midlands.


Concert review – A Tribute to Gil Evans by Michael Gibbs

Gil Evans, most famous for his classic collaborations with trumpeter Miles Davis, was the greatest arranger in modern jazz, and he would have been 100 this year.


Concert review: Ed Sheeran at Wolverhampton Civic Hall

It is probably not easy transferring a largely acoustic album into a live spectacle but Ed Sheeran succeeded in doing so as he began a two-night run of sold-out shows at Wolverhampton Civic Hall last night.


Concert review – Katherine Jenkins at Birmingham Symphony Hall

Newly-single opera star Katherine Jenkins thanked her fans for their continued support during an emotional concert at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.


Concert review – Neon Quartet at Lichfield Guildhall

Once in a while a new jazz group emerges on the scene and makes a huge impact.


Concert review – One Direction at Birmingham NIA

Their screams have almost shattered the walls of every venue where their idols have performed.



Concert review: Jools Holland at Birmingham NIA

It was party night at the NIA when boogie woogie king Jools Holland came to town with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and guests.


Concert review: Alfie Boe at Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Alfie Boe has a great voice which is powerful and resonant, allied to clear diction. He also builds great rapport with his fans with an affable mixture of charm and cheek.

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