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Elton John + 2Cellos @ Birmingham LG Arena – 15th June 2012

After a massive queue at the Box Office and a ticket mix up which was kindly sorted out by the lovely Jill, I finally make it into the arena to hear some of the support act, 2Cellos. This isn’t a clever name; the band consists of two cellists, from Zagreb, who play arrangements of popular [...]

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Elton John + Jamie Lidell @ Birmingham NIA – 19th November 2008

The support act for Sir Elton John was Jamie Lidell. I knew very little about him, and after watching his performance, I have no intention of seeking out anything further. I can fully appreciate why Elton John would have chosen him for this tour, he performs middle of the road, jazz based songs which easily [...]

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letlive. announce first full UK headline tour and new album

letlive. have announced their first full UK headline tour for October, 2013 with their new album set for release this summer. [...]

Evil Blizzard to storm Hare and Hounds

“I like Evil Blizzard, they give me hope that music is alive and kicking” – Mark E Smith (The Fall). [...]

Paramore Announce UK Tour

Grammy nominated and multi million selling three-piece Paramore are able to announce today that they will be returning to the [...]

Femi Kuti @ KOKO, London – Thursday 9th May 2013

What a week it has been in the UK. The sun was out and Nigel Farage gained seats in the [...]

Peace – Hometown Show at O2 Academy2

Following their incredible sold-out gigs at The Rainbow and Warehouse, Birmingham Promoters are very excited to be welcoming back PEACE for a [...]

James + Echo & The Bunnymen – Thursday 25th April, 2013

When I first heard of this line-up I thought it was a tad odd. Bands from two different eras and [...]