Live Brum: LG Arena Rock & Pop Events

Guns N' Roses, 26 May 2012

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:37:49 +0000

26 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

One of the greatest rock bands of all time is back with the most anticipated tour of 2012. After selling out arenas around the globe in 2011, Guns N’ Roses – “the most dangerous band in the world” - are storming the UK this Spring.

It all coincides with the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an honour they nabbed as soon as they were eligible. And, as with everything related to Axl Rose and his cohorts, this tour is guaranteed to cause a stir.

Never far from controversy, but always true to the music, GNR are still the most talked about hard rock band of the past 20 years.

G ‘n’ R will be taking the ‘Night train’ to travel the country with gigs in Paradise cities Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London in May.

In a career spanning more than two decades, Guns N’ Roses have become one of the biggest bands, not only in the world, but in musical (and more importantly, rock ‘n’ roll) history. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide and are considered one of the most influential rock bands the world has ever seen.

Westlife, 4 Jun 2012

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:37:28 +0000

4 Jun 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

After 14 years, 26 top ten hits including 14 number one singles, 11 top 5 albums, 7 of which hit the top spot and have collectively sold over 44 million copies around the world, 10 sell out tours and countless memories that we will forever cherish, we today announce our plan to go our separate ways after a greatest hits collection this Christmas and a farewell tour next year. The decision is entirely amicable and after spending all of our adult life together so far, we want to have a well-earned break and look at new ventures.

We see the greatest hits collection and the farewell tour as the perfect way to celebrate our incredible career along with our fans. We are really looking forward to getting out on the tour and seeing our fans one last time.

Westlife, 8 Jun 2012

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:37:54 +0000

8 Jun 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Jay-Z & Kanye West , 13 Jun 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:21:58 +0000

13 Jun 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Superstars Jay-Z and Kanye West will be bringing their critically acclaimed Watch The Throne tour to Europe in 2012, and will be stopping at the LG Arena, Birmingham on Wednesday 13 June. Hot on the heels of their huge success at the 2012 Grammy Awards, winning the award for ‘Best Rap Performance’ (for their track ‘Otis’), Jay-Z and Kanye West will be doing their first tour as ‘The Throne’, the name for their joint collaboration.

Having appeared as guests on each other's stages in the past, they will now come together for never-before-seen performances from their collaboration Watch The Throne, as well as performing songs from both of their classic catalogues.

Elton John , 15 Jun 2012

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:51:55 +0000

15 Jun 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, his spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing! Elton will perform over two hours of hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as ‘Bennie and The Jets’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Your Song’.

With a career that spans five decades, Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. Along with his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin, Elton has achieved 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and has sold an amazing 250-million records worldwide. He has been awarded numerous Grammy, Oscars, Ivor Novello and Brit Awards, as well as a knighthood from the Queen.

With a career that has kept him at the top of the charts for over 40 years, his lifework has amalgamated into more than that of just a recording artist. Through a partnership with lyricist Tim Rice came the music for both the feature film and Broadway stage production of ‘The Lion King.’

Elton also wrote the music for the stage production of ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ and more recently for the box office smash, ‘Gnomeo & Juliet.’ And just last year, Elton forged a collaboration with his long-time musical hero, Leon Russell, on the T Bone Burnett produced album, ‘The Union’.

Blink 182 , 16 Jun 2012

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:14:32 +0000

16 Jun 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

"It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce our planned 2011 European Summer tour has been rescheduled. When we booked the tour last year, we were confident that we would have the new album out before the Summer. Turns out we were mistaken as the album is taking longer than we thought and won't be out till later this year. We hoped we would have some new songs to play rather than do another 'greatest hits tour' which you all saw last Summer. As much as we know our fans would be cool with that, we feel that we owe you guys something new when you spend your money to come see us. Frankly, it's what needs to continue for us to remain vital. The three of us are working very hard to do what we set out to do when we re-formed...get a new blink-182 album recorded. Apologies to all of our fans who have bought tickets and were looking forward to the Summer shows butwe'll be back soon with the rescheduled dates in Summer 2012, have a new album out and be able to play new songs for you all. Thanks for all of the continued support and understanding.

Original tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date.

Jay-Z & Kanye West , 22 Jun 2012

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:44:34 +0000

22 Jun 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Roxette , 6 Jul 2012

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:05:53 +0000

6 Jul 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

The Swedish pair, Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, recently took a break from the world of music while Marie recovered from a brain tumour operation in 2002. However, they are now back with a vengeance and will be coming to the UK for the first time in seventeen years for their new tour. The band will be performing their 80s classics such as ‘Must Have Been Love’, ‘Joyride’, ‘The Look’, ‘Listen To Your Heart’, ‘How Do You Do’, ‘Sleeping In My Car’ and ‘Dressed For Success’, as well as their latest hits from new album ‘Charm School’.

The Cult , 15 Sep 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:52:00 +0000

15 Sep 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Plus The Mission & Killing Joke

The Cult, The Mission and Killing Joke, three of the most famous bands from the Alt Rock Era, will be hitting the road together for the first time this year, performing at the LG Arena on Saturday 15 September. The Cult are one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of our time, having continually pushed both musical and artistic boundaries throughout their 30 year history. The tour comes on the heels of the band releasing their brand new studio album ‘Choice of Weapon’ out on May 21st in the UK. The new release features founding members Astbury on vocals and Duffy on guitars, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Chris Wyse.

The Mission was formed by Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams when they left the Sisters Of Mercy, enlisting Simon Hinkler and Mick Brown into their ranks. Having performed together in Europe before, but never in the UK, this special tour will see The Cult and The Mission performing together for the very first time.

George Michael - Symphonica , 16 Sep 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:55:35 +0000

16 Sep 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Rescheduled from 9th December 2011

George Michael is back in good health and fighting fit after a battle with pneumonia at the end of last year, which unfortunately led to his ‘Symphonica – The Orchestral Tour’ tour being postponed. He is now preparing to return to the big stage this Autumn with rescheduled and newly added tour dates. Concert promoters have confirmed that original tickets will be valid for the rescheduled dates. Please see below for a list of rescheduled ticket dates.

The ‘Symphonica – The Orchestral Tour’ tour will kick-off its first concert on September 4th 2012 in Vienna, a newly added date in the city where George was hospitalised with pneumonia after performing 46 of the original 65 dates of his tour. George Michael will donate one thousand tickets for this September 4th date as a special thank you to the medical staff who cared for him so well whilst he was in hospital.

George Michael - Symphonica , 17 Sep 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:56:00 +0000

17 Sep 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Rescheduled from10th December 2011

The Voice UK , 19 Sep 2012

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:16:53 +0000

19 Sep 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

The winner of The Voice and the fellow final seven contestants from the most talked about TV programme of the year will hit the road and will be coming to a city near you for The Voice Live Tour from September 2012.

You’ve watched them in the blind auditions, seen them sing their hearts out in the battles, supported them, tweeted them, now it’s your chance to see for yourself the singer who is eventually crowned champion of the show and the 7 fellow finalists – a group of the most talented singers in the UK, live on stage.

The tour will feature performances from the shows winner and top contestants, ALL selected, trained and mentored by four of the most successful figures in the music industry: Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’Donoghue, and legend Sir Tom Jones.

Kelly Clarkson, 14 Oct 2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:54:42 +0000

14 Oct 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Kelly has already achieved huge success with the release of her fifth studio album. She performed an incredible secret gig at Borderline in London, turned on the infamous Regent Street Christmas Lights, and single ‘What Doesn’t Kill You’ is still riding high in the airplay charts.

Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Kelly Clarkson has released five studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted), sold over 20 million albums worldwide, had seven top ten singles in the UK and has sold over 3.5 million units in the UK alone.

Lionel Richie , 26 Oct 2012

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:41:18 +0000

26 Oct 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

This October, Lionel Richie fans will be dancing on the ceiling, all night long when the soul legend stops off on his European tour.

As part of the show you will hear some of his best-loved tracks – including ‘Endless Love’, ‘Easy’ and ‘Angel’ – which he has re-recorded for his new album ‘Tuskegee’. Named after his place of birth, the album features new versions of old classics as he duets with the likes of Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and even Pixie Lott.

Audiences are never disappointed with Lionel’s exuberant live shows, which deliver a mix material from a 30 plus year career from the memorable early days of the Commodores’, to the sweet serenades of his Eighties piano ballads and more recent up tempo pop material from the Noughties. His career has seen him rack up sales of more than 100 million albums, 22 top 10’s, five Grammys, an Oscar for Best Original Score, a Golden Globe and a host of other awards from virtually every major entertainment organisation.

Lionel Richie has shaped popular culture as his music has served as the soundtrack of several generations around the world. His music has remained at the forefront of his fan’s milestone moments – first kiss, first wedding dance, first break up, first child. So make sure that you celebrate one of the music world’s living legends!

Once In a Lifetime , 9 Nov 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:01:54 +0000

9 Nov 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Once In A Lifetime is an unforgettable UK tour that will feature the crème de la crème of 70s superstars and hit singles from the likes of pop icons David Cassidy, Leo Sayer, Hot Chocolate and Smokie.

All four artists have had 55 top ten hits and over 200 million record sales between them. This is a once in a lifetime tour – the only time all four of these seminal acts will perform on the same stage together!

Live 2012, 15 Dec 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:49:39 +0000

15 Dec 2012 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Presented By BRMB

Olly Murs , 12 Mar 2013

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:58:22 +0000

12 Mar 2013 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Following a hugely successful sold out arena tour this year, Olly Murs has announced a series of UK Arena dates for March 2013. His tour this year sold over 150,000 tickets and included two nights at London's O2 Arena.

Olly, whose current album 'In Case You Didn't Know' has been certified platinum, is about to embark on a series of American dates with One Direction. His music will get its first release in the US later this year.

Olly is currently working on his third album, which is due for release later this year. He will star in the ITV2 documentary series 'Life On Murs' beginning this Thursday, which follows him on his sold our 2012 tour.

One Direction , 22 Mar 2013 - 23 Mar 2013

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:48:55 +0000

22 Mar 2013 - 23 Mar 2013 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

Since appearing on The X Factor, they have gone on to become one of the hottest bands in pop; with two major hit singles, a platinum-selling debut album, two Number 1 selling books, over 100 million YouTube views and a 2012 BRIT nomination for Best Single for ‘What Makes You Beautiful’.

After a sold out show at the NIA back in January, the ‘fab five’ will be wowing fans once again when they take to the stage at the LG Arena.

The boys are continuing their world domination and are currently taking America by storm; entering the US iTunes Top 10 and preparing for a tour alongside fellow boyband Big Time Rush, making a recent cameo appearance in the popular Nickelodeon show ‘iCarly’, and appearing in M Magazine.

One Direction , 17 Apr 2013

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:51:28 +0000

17 Apr 2013 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

They’ve sold over 1.6 million records in just four months; had 100 million views on YouTube; have two No.1 selling books; scored two major hit singles and a platinum selling debut album in the UK; and have won Best Single for ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ at this year’s BRIT Awards.

Rush , 26 May 2013

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:56:36 +0000

26 May 2013 - Rock & Pop at LG Arena

This one of the first UK dates since the band brought their 3 ½ hour Time Machine Tour in May 2011 – the tour was met to widespread critical acclaim and included a sold out date at London’s O2 Arena. “Rush are one of the last great bands standing” – Metal Hammer, “Canadian legends confirm their status as the world’s biggest and best cult band” – Kerrang, “It’s a blend of power, subtlety, soaring choruses and some of the most intelligent lyrics ever written.” – The Sun 5/5 live review.