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BCMG - Oliver Knussen's 60th Birthday Concert , 25 May 2012

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:05:29 +0000

25 May 2012 - Classical at CBSO Centre

Lee Lard as Peter Kay, 25 May 2012

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:37:35 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at The Lake at Barston

Michael Buble Tribute, 25 May 2012

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:58:28 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Corus Hotel

Chris Difford, 25 May 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:52:54 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Solihull Arts Complex

Chris’s show will mostly consist of new and old songs, from the early Squeeze hits to the present day as well as his well respected solo work. His story from truancy at school to Madison Square Gardens joined with his journey in the music industry will be told in part with short films.

Chris will lead each chapter of his life with appropriate song and banter entertaining people with the places he has been and embrace everyone with the luck that has fallen into his lap over the years.

Johnny Candon, Alex Boardman, Quincy, John Scott, 25 May 2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:32:12 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at Highlight

One of Ireland's most sought after comedians, Johnny regularly performs at comedy festivals all over the world. He has delighted audiences as far afield as Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, The Middle East as well as all over Europe. A regular at all the major clubs...

Pure Soul, 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:54:10 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at The Cross

FREE

The Zombies, 25 May 2012

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:22:56 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Artrix

40 years after the release of the Zombies’ swansong Odessey & Oracle album, the original members of the group reunited to perform three special live concerts at The Shepherds Bush Empire in London in March of 2008. The result was a triumph and critically acclaimed by the press with 5 star reviews.

Big Band Fever: The Music of Peggy Lee, 25 May 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:13:23 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Town Hall

From her days as a fresh faced newcomer with Benny Goodman in 1942 to the sultry performer who became an international success, Peggy Lee’s star shone brightly for 6 decades. The BBC Big Band and singer Georgina Jackson celebrate her musical legacy with an evening of her greatest hits. Including Why Don’t You Do Right, That’s My Style, The Folks Who Live on the Hill, Black Coffee and Fever!

Casual Agenda, The Tone Thieves, Venkman, The State of Things, 25 May 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:30:29 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The End

Ian Coppinger, Rob Deering, Martin Mór, Josh Howie, 25 May 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:39:40 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at Glee Club

Co-writer and star of RTE’s comedy series Couched, Ian is one of Ireland's leading performers.

A regular on the Irish comedy circuit, Ian has toured extensively throughout the country and recently debuted in Scotland making up one third of the sell-out show at the Edinburgh Festival 'Young, Gifted and Green'.

Well known for his improvisational skills, Ian has lead Dublin’s Comedy Improv team for over seven years performing weekly in Ireland's oldest comedy venue at the International Bar. This led to an invitation to perform in Canada with the infamous 'Second City', and he has since shared the stage with many of America’s top improvisers at the annual Kilkenny Comedy Festival.

James Acaster, 25 May 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:41:26 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at Glee Club

After a fantastic year touring the UK supporting Milton Jones and Josie Long, and a smash-hit run at the Edinburgh Festival, one of the country’s most exciting young comedians James Acaster brings his critically acclaimed debut tour show to The Glee.

James often makes good/very good first impressions on other people’s parents, he believes this bodes well for his show and wants you to know that. Expect gangly limbs, fond memories and references to Weetabix.

Maff Brown, Barry Castagnola, Andy Askins, 25 May 2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:40:19 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at Jongleurs Comedy Club

Lucha Libre, 25 May 2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:17:03 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Bodega Bar

FREE

Need a way to welcome in the weekend? Bodega’s DJ night takes place down in our basement bar – Sugarloaf. Expect great tunes provided by DJ Disgrace including Latin, Soul, Funk and a bit of classic hip hop from 1950’s to modern day.

It’s not just the great tunes that will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step; the bar has many a tempting offer to ensure you’re topped up all night!

Jason Pegg, 25 May 2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:48:05 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The Highbury Inn

Rats in the Kitchen, 25 May 2012

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:10:17 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Holiday Inn

UB40 tribute band

80's Night, 25 May 2012

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:02:04 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at The Slug and Lettuce, Solihull

FREE

With Dj’s Ian Rogers, and Chris Gibson

The Skatalites , 25 May 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:14:18 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at O2 Academy 2

Keane, 25 May 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:28:59 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at O2 Academy 2

Keane will play their first UK tour in three years this May and June, providing the first opportunity for fans to hear material from their new album!

Mark Steel's In Town, 25 May 2012

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:30:15 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at mac

Following his highly acclaimed, Sony Award winning and Writers Guild Award winning Radio 4 comedy show Mark Steel’s In Town, and the publication of a book of the same title, writer and stand-up comedian Mark Steel is back on the road.

Bringing an element of Mark Steel’s In Town to each live performance, means Mark will write material shedding light on the quirkiness and interesting aspects of every town and city he visits, allowing each show to be unique - something local audiences up and down the country will devour and enjoy. Mark is committed to performing a routine about the history of every town he’ll perform in. However, he may regret making this promise!

This is Nirvana, 25 May 2012

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:36:25 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Eddie's Rock Club

‘This Is Nirvana’ are one of the finest Nirvana Tribute Bands working today. They have a strong facebook fanbase that formed in May 2011 out of respect to Nirvana to keep their music alive in a live format. They give fans (many of whom never got the chance to see Nirvana live) the opportunity to be part of a Nirvana show. To be part of the best that can be delivered anywhere in the world.

Young Dead Men, Copious, Chaos Parade, Sam Rogers , 25 May 2012

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:56:12 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The Actress & Bishop

Propaganda, 25 May 2012

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:48:08 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at O2 Academy 2

The UK's biggest indie night with DJ Dan and guests

Gwyn Ashton, 25 May 2012

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:58:06 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at O'Neill's, Moseley

Peppers Birthday Bash, 25 May 2012

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:16:55 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Rainbow (& Warehouse)

Headline acts: Pioneer ( Kiss Fm ), Dr Love, Pepper, Nutcracka, MIGHTY MOE, ESCAPE, Devize

Friday Night @ Stirlings , 25 May 2012

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:23:22 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Stirlings Bar

FREE

A night of live music from 8pm

Dino Baptist , 25 May 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:38:47 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Rococo Lounge

Rich McMahon , 25 May 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:39:01 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Rococo Lounge

Tyga, 25 May 2012

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:47:38 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at HMV Institute

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Tyga (an acronym for Thank You God Always), is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. He is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent. He first received recognition with his debut single "Coconut Juice", featuring his cousin Travie McCoy.

The Starlight Club, 25 May 2012

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:03:51 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The Jam House

New band STARLIGHT CLUB provides a funk & nu-soul flavour to songs from Chaka Khan to Mis-teeq. Great show!

Restaurant & bars open from 6pm. DJs and Live Music from 9pm. Support is provided boogie woogie style by our resident piano & drums duo.

The Live Band will be on stage at 11pm, and the DJ keeps the whole night partying until 2am!

TG Collective, 25 May 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:18:15 +0000

25 May 2012 - Jazz at The Polish Club

(suitable for under 18s)

TG Collective are back in Birmingham with the release of their new album, Release The Penguins, following their sell-out gig at the AE Harris Factory last summer.

An intriguing mix of gypsy jazz, flamenco and contemporary classical influences, the group is built around a core of two guitarists, alongside flutes, violin, double bass, trumpet and cajon. Creating an exciting, sensuous sound, TGC perform original compositions and arrangements, touching on influences as varied as Paco de Lucia, Django Reinhardt and JS Bach, and have built up a strong following with their intense live performances.

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Thank Walkabout It's Friday , 25 May 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:27:47 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Walkabout

Shadowball , 25 May 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:25:53 +0000

25 May 2012 - Jazz at The Drum

In a time of segregation, when jazz and baseball flourished, a courageous group of men struggled to achieve their dreams despite the odds.

This compelling new jazz opera tells the fast-paced story of Negro League baseball players whose talents went unacknowledged whilst their jazz compatriots reached stardom by defining a new art form. Julian Joseph’s swinging score inspired by the era of Ellington and Armstrong offers a lively evening of home runs, peanuts and Cracker Jack, which is great fun for all the family!

Children’s Jazz Opera, programmed with participating primary schools.

Headline acts: Julian Joseph, Cleveland Watkiss, The Julian Joseph Quintet, Cast of Local School Children

Julian Joseph Jazz Master Class, 25 May 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:29:21 +0000

25 May 2012 - Jazz at The Drum

Fri 25 May, 3.30-5pm. Acclaimed jazz artist Julian Joseph gives a master class to Birmingham Conservatoire students. Price £15

Wine reception and talk by a famous author to launch the show running at the venue

Headline acts: Julian Joseph, Cleveland Watkiss, The Julian Joseph Quintet, Cast of Local School Children

Rush Hour Blues: Geoff Eales' Isorhythm, 25 May 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:30:59 +0000

25 May 2012 - Jazz at Symphony Hall

FREE

Pianist Geoff Eales leads this electric jazz group in a funky fusion set.

Reflect, 25 May 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:46:33 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Sunflower Lounge

Remix, 25 May 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:04:47 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Club Toxic

Music always changing

Filthy Disco , 25 May 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:05:20 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Bar Risa

A night which brings together all elements of house including dirty electro, house and tech and brings the summer tunes of Balearic Islands to Birmingham every Friday night

Supersonic Vague! , 25 May 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:01:16 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Gatecrasher

Fridays choicest Slabs Of latest & greatest Alternative Indie disco /NOT disco with a L’ectro-top, belted-out guitars, amps and analogues cranked to 11. Everyone a memory…

Mr Will Peasgood will deliver a trip through 90’s Brit Pop and through the 00’s years ruled by the likes of Kasabian and Razorlight.

Deja-Vudu, 25 May 2012

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:01:40 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Vudu

Deja-Vudu! - The ultimate retro night at the ultimate price!

Birmingham's hottest new night is on every Friday at the city's newest most eclectic venue - VUDU!

Every Friday will see Deja-Vudu play the biggest mix of dancefloor favourites from the past in THREE awesome rooms within the club.

Motown Fridays, 25 May 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:14:46 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Red Lion

Remedy, 25 May 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:23:26 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at The Jekyll and Hyde

Sneak, 25 May 2012

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:38:35 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at The O Bar

Rag & Bone , 25 May 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:14:05 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Snobs Nightclub

Rag & Bone bring their massively popular sets to the big room on fortnightly Fridays.

In the "Big Room" its classic indie, electro, soul, r&b, hiphop and party tunes, and Connection in the "Small Room".

Rag & Bone start at 10:30 PM and finish at 3:30 AM.

It costs £5, £4 with an NUS card, or £3 with a flyer.

Headstart, 25 May 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:25:30 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Revolution

Infusion, 25 May 2012

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:04:57 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Nightingale Club

Massive, hands in the air floor-fillers and all time anthems with DJ Corey

VIP Fridays, 25 May 2012

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:42:55 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Indi Bar

Get the V.I.P Treatment

Club Tron, 25 May 2012

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:03:53 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Eddie's Rock Club

Class @ Vertu, 25 May 2012

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:19:24 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Vertu

Cutting edge vocal house, club classics, nu disco & soulful house

Jupiter Ate, Jiya, Thieves , 25 May 2012

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:08:30 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Rainbow (& Warehouse)

Jupiter Ate are live and loud. A hefty mix of guitar punk pop, with melodic beats and anthemic hooks. Who love to create sounds that will make you want to listen to more. Music is more beautiful when it brings people together.

Kissy Sell Out, Doorly, Union, Don Diablo, 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:51:06 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Gibb Street Warehouse

Jazz @ Ort, 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:30:38 +0000

25 May 2012 - Jazz at Ort Cafe

FREE

Discographic , 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:55:40 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Rose Villa Tavern

Panel Discussion: New Writing vs New Work, 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:26:02 +0000

25 May 2012 - Spoken Word at mac

FREE

A lively and topical discussion about the practices and processes of developing new work. Where are the crossovers between the traditional models of “new writing” and the collaborative nature of devised theatre? Is it even useful to preserve a distinction between the different ways of making and sharing work? An expert panel of practitioners and producers share their experiences.

Twisted, 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:27:05 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at OC's

Connoisseur, 25 May 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:17:45 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Mono Bar

Bounce, 25 May 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:24:21 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Moomoo

Spin: Afters, 25 May 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:32:17 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Moomoo

Ann Duggan Band, 25 May 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:34:30 +0000

25 May 2012 - Jazz at Jazz on the Water

Free At Last, 25 May 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:18:44 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The RoadHouse Birmingham

Free at Last were formed in 1982 under the name Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam featured three of the current members, Jak (guitar/vocals), Shane (guitar) and Mick (drums) until Dave joined on bass in 1994. Uncle Sam's set contained a few original songs plus covers by such classic acts as ZZ Top, Pat Travers and of course Free. All the guys in the band have always had a great passion for the music of Free, so in 1996 when deciding to create a tribute there was only one choice who it would be.

Since then they have gone from strength to strength headlining at Bill Flynn's Free Convention and playing many of the top venues around the country, universally agreed to be the best Free and Bad Company tribute around.

Networking: On Call , 25 May 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:47:06 +0000

25 May 2012 - Workshop at mac

FREE

“On Call” is a chance for companies and individuals to meet informally with established producers and enablers, for some impartial advice and exchange about ideas and projects.

Capital Theatre Festival: Without A Hand To Hold , 25 May 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:54:42 +0000

25 May 2012 - Theatre at mac

Boz and Cank are friends who share a flat. One works days as a hospital porter, the other works nights as a security guard. They look out for each other, as friends are supposed to do. But while Boz likes the fun of their routines Cank can not remember the last time he laughed and has not seen or felt the sun for years…

Capital Theatre Festival: Writing For And With Devising , 25 May 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:57:33 +0000

25 May 2012 - Workshop at mac

With over twenty years experience as writer working within a devising company, James is well placed to lead an exploration into the wide range of roles a writer can take when a play is being devised. Real life experiences will illuminate areas including: writing as inspiration; writing to order; working with actors and documentary material; writing for and from improvisation; aligning form with content. Finally the limits of devising will be discussed in relation to The Just Price of Flowers, a show that resisted being devised and had to be written.

Capital Theatre Festival: High Jump , 25 May 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:59:46 +0000

25 May 2012 - Spoken Word at mac

In 2012 Talking Birds will be 20 years old. Perhaps less widely known, 2012 is also London's Olympic year and so, to celebrate both those things, we are embarking on a year long project called Decathlon - ten artworks, each inspired by the decathlon's ten sporting disciplines. It is designed to involve a wide range of people as participants and audience...without them having to don shorts or get out of breath. The High Jump is one of them.

Earlier this year, Talking Birds, in association with Capital Theatre Festival and Writing West Midlands, put out a call for submissions for 5 minute pieces (stories, monologues, plays) which engaged with the high jump, either metaphorically, or literally. The plays or stories needed to be completed - not part-works, or works in progress - but fully realised in, and embracing, the 5 minute form.

Capital Theatre Festival: Cuddles , 25 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:01:20 +0000

25 May 2012 - 27 May 2012 - Theatre at mac

Tabitha makes a lot of money and likes weak men. She keeps Eve safe in one room, completely under her control. Eve thinks that Tabitha is the best sister she could ever have. She gives Eve books, plays with her, and hoses her down when she’s dirty. Sometimes she even takes her for walks. But do either of them know what the other is truly capable of?

Unsigned & Loaded, 25 May 2012

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:08:08 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Aston Arena

Concert for local unsigned bands

The Notorious Brothers , 25 May 2012

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:10:01 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The Village Inn, Redditch

“The Notorious Brothers” are a guitar, bass and drums power trio, who describe their music as “the first two decades of Rock & Roll drenched in psychadelic rain”. “The Brothers” are much loved wherever they perform and have a loyal fan base. The band was formed eighteen years ago by their guitarist Melvin Hancox, who is joined by Mikey Cheshire on bass guitar and Jack Ryland-Smith on drums and percussion.

Comedy Night, 25 May 2012

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:40:16 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at Hall Green Stadium

Our Comedy nights have become so popular, we're keeping them as a regular feature here at Hall Green Stadium.

Greg Bird & Flamingo Flame, My Grey Horse, Straina, Diura , 25 May 2012

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:33:36 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The Bulls Head

Greg Bird & Flamingo Flame return to the Bull’s Head for another live Freestyle session, with the night’s line-up this time hand-picked by Greg himself. In addition to GB & FF’s gothic house sound, we will be treated to layered harmonies, swirling surf guitars and sweeping melodies from the hotly-tipped My Grey Horse, an experimental yet melodic fusion of acoustic, trip hop and indie courtesy of Straina, plus driving, cinematic electronica from the ever-impressive Diùra.

Milk And Honey , 25 May 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:10:19 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at Hare & Hounds

After a packed opening night, Whomanity and 1EYE once again bring you Birmingham's hottest reggae night on the last Friday of every other month.

Whomanity drop strictly nice vibes with riddim selections played straight from the heart by Mad Max, Ras Dawit and Double H. Mixing a variety of reggae, dancehall, jungle, dubstep and more, Whomanity smash down barriers and shake the foundations with heavy dubplates whilst featuring some of Birmingham’s finest reggae vocalists.

Knights School , 25 May 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:19:05 +0000

25 May 2012 - Spoken Word at Moseley Park

(suitable for under 18s)

Headline acts: knight training, storytelling, crafts

Krypt, 25 May 2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 21:22:09 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at PST

KRYPT returns to PST for its second outing in May!! Last time saw the introduction of D-Cult to Birmingham, this time we continue that trend……

Athena, FDBB, 25 May 2012

Sat, 05 May 2012 21:44:42 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at The Flapper

Music for Lunch Recital, 25 May 2012

Sun, 06 May 2012 22:12:26 +0000

25 May 2012 - Classical at Birmingham Cathedral

The popular Music for Lunch series continues with a recital Ya-Ting Lo (piano).

The Sunny Day Blues Band, 25 May 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:42:09 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Tower of Song

The Nubian Readers Book Club, 25 May 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:08:13 +0000

25 May 2012 - Spoken Word at The Drum

The Nubian Readers’ Book Club continues to meet at The Drum on the last Friday of each month to discuss books written by African, Caribbean, Black British and African American authors. It’s a popular forum for literature enthusiasts and a one of its kind in promoting and discussing Black literature. The group has had a steady increase in the take up of male readers. Suitable for ages 16+

The Vibes, Stitch , 25 May 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:39:04 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Adam And Eve

Young Culture presents: The Vibes ft. Stitch and Jah Nova +Olbi Ilya ( Jam Jah, Lombard Royale) +Flo (Go with the Flo).

Vibrate, 25 May 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:47 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at PST

Wonkey HiFI and the Mighty Biscuit Tin sound system present Vibrate

Friday Night Comedy Event, 25 May 2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:05:58 +0000

25 May 2012 - Comedy at The RoadHouse Birmingham

FREE

Steve Banner, 25 May 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:39:39 +0000

25 May 2012 - Club at The Hop Pole Inn

Steve will play the best tunes from whenever to your request.