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January 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: New national radio station launches with David Bowie week

New national radio station launches with David Bowie week

January 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Busy Olly always hits the right note: Olly Murs talks ahead of Birmingham show

Busy Olly always hits the right note: Olly Murs talks ahead of Birmingham show

January 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne, Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Tears For Fears and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire as we welcome 2019

Ozzy Osbourne, Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Tears For Fears and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire as we welcome 2019

Supporting image for story: Dua Lipa the only female artist among 10 best-selling albums of 2018

Dua Lipa the only female artist among 10 best-selling albums of 2018

January 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath exhibition coming to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Black Sabbath exhibition coming to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

December 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: T-Rex tribute band T-Rextasy talk ahead of Robin 2 New Year's Eve show

T-Rex tribute band T-Rextasy talk ahead of Robin 2 New Year's Eve show

Supporting image for story: The 1975, Frank Turner, Snow Patrol and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire in January

The 1975, Frank Turner, Snow Patrol and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire in January

Supporting image for story: Albums of the Year: The best of 2018 in reviews

Albums of the Year: The best of 2018 in reviews

December 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath to receive Lifetime Achievement award at The Grammys

Black Sabbath to receive Lifetime Achievement award at The Grammys

December 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: The Good Water, Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham - review with pictures

The Good Water, Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham - review with pictures

December 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Who are the ones to watch in music in 2019?

Who are the ones to watch in music in 2019?

Supporting image for story: Midge Ure taking Birmingham back to 1980

Midge Ure taking Birmingham back to 1980

Supporting image for story: Birmingham date for rockers Inglorious

Birmingham date for rockers Inglorious

December 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Cute Is What We Aim For and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus to play Birmingham

Cute Is What We Aim For and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus to play Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Extra Birmingham date added to Ariana Grande world tour

Extra Birmingham date added to Ariana Grande world tour

Supporting image for story: James to play Birmingham

James to play Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Eagles tribute band Talon to play Birmingham

Eagles tribute band Talon to play Birmingham

December 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Wolftown howls into Wolverhampton's Slade Rooms

Wolftown howls into Wolverhampton's Slade Rooms

Supporting image for story: Unsigned Shropshire band Black Bear Kiss back with third single

Unsigned Shropshire band Black Bear Kiss back with third single

Supporting image for story: Bilston Robin 2 gig for Ben Poole

Bilston Robin 2 gig for Ben Poole

Supporting image for story: Unsigned Wolverhampton singer Amy G releasing EP

Unsigned Wolverhampton singer Amy G releasing EP

Supporting image for story: Birmingham gig for Beans On Toast

Birmingham gig for Beans On Toast

December 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Hybrid Spirits, Astral Whispers - album review

Hybrid Spirits, Astral Whispers - album review

December 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Nile Rodgers and Chic, Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

Nile Rodgers and Chic, Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Ariana Grande to play Birmingham

Ariana Grande to play Birmingham

December 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: The Twang, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review

The Twang, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review

December 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Lily Allen, O2 Institute, Birmingham - review with pictures

Lily Allen, O2 Institute, Birmingham - review with pictures

December 14, 2018

Supporting image for story: Def Leppard's Joe Elliott talks ahead of Birmingham show

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott talks ahead of Birmingham show

Supporting image for story: Slade's Don Powell talks ahead of Robin 2 show

Slade's Don Powell talks ahead of Robin 2 show

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton unsigned artist Sleuth releases debut EP

Wolverhampton unsigned artist Sleuth releases debut EP

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury unsigned band The Sunset Beach Hut prepare for new single release this weekend

Shrewsbury unsigned band The Sunset Beach Hut prepare for new single release this weekend

December 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: Urban Voodoo Machine rock Bilston's Robin 2 - in pictures

Urban Voodoo Machine rock Bilston's Robin 2 - in pictures

December 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Birmingham matinee show added to Hugh Jackman arena tour

Birmingham matinee show added to Hugh Jackman arena tour

Supporting image for story: Birmingham band Miccoli to support Boyzone on arena tour

Birmingham band Miccoli to support Boyzone on arena tour

December 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Nothing, Hare & Hounds, Birmingham - review

Nothing, Hare & Hounds, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: Nightwish and Beast In Black, Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

Nightwish and Beast In Black, Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Cher bringing new tour to Birmingham next year

Cher bringing new tour to Birmingham next year

December 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Mastodon to play Birmingham

Mastodon to play Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Christmas with the Salvation Army, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Christmas with the Salvation Army, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: Walsall music star Jorja Smith nominated for Grammy Award

Walsall music star Jorja Smith nominated for Grammy Award

Supporting image for story: Hozier, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review with pictures

Hozier, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Michael Ball to bring new show to Birmingham

Michael Ball to bring new show to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Sophie Ellis-Bextor to perform hits with live orchestra in Birmingham

Sophie Ellis-Bextor to perform hits with live orchestra in Birmingham

December 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Music experts find formula for ‘perfect’ Christmas number one

Music experts find formula for ‘perfect’ Christmas number one

Supporting image for story: The Good Water to perform first headline show in Birmingham

The Good Water to perform first headline show in Birmingham

December 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: Download Festival crowned Best Major Festival at UK Festival Awards

Download Festival crowned Best Major Festival at UK Festival Awards

Supporting image for story: Extra Birmingham date added to Hugh Jackman arena tour

Extra Birmingham date added to Hugh Jackman arena tour

Supporting image for story: Claire Richards brings solo tour to Birmingham - in pictures

Claire Richards brings solo tour to Birmingham - in pictures

Supporting image for story: Music stars pay tribute to Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley

Music stars pay tribute to Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley

Supporting image for story: The Cardigans play Birmingham's O2 Academy - in pictures

The Cardigans play Birmingham's O2 Academy - in pictures

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