The Birmimgham Mail reports on planning permission being granted for a new venue in Digbeth. Sui Generis will be situated in a converted warehouse on Adderley St in Digbeth, east of the Custard Factory and along from The Rainbow. With a capacity of 600 it will have live music and, given the opening hours are … [Read more…]
Song: Hush [audio:Hush.mp3] MySpace Next gig: August 31st, Hare and Hounds.
Kamikazi are running a new music night at the Rainbow starting on August 10th and running every Friday. Interestingly they have slightly bigger plans than just putting on gigs for the sake of it. Kamikaze Promoters are currently looking for the best signed and un-signed acts Birmingham has to offer… We’re looking for high performance … [Read more…]
Bearded is a new music magazine coming out of Birmingham this month. In the independent music industry, there is a dedicated voice emerging for artists and labels alike to give their wares prominence in an industry stagnated with sub-standard songs and even worse band names. Birmingham’s Misty’s Big Adventure recently summed it up quite aptly … [Read more…]
The Birmingham Carnival takes place in Handsworth tomorrow. (Sorry for the last minute notice.) There’s a procession from Handsworth Park starting at 12pm ending up in Perry Park where celebrations go on until 9pm. And Aswad are playing! Ta to Russ L for the heads up.
The rain-postponed Music in the Park part of the Moseley Festival takes place on the weekend of the 11-12th August. Here’s the lineup: 360 Laura Louise Allies Little Sister Babamundi Micky Greaney Ben Calvert Midas Blue Nation Moseley Village Band Burnside Nick Martin Charlie Hutchings Sohan Kailey Chris Tye Steve Ajao Danny Moss The Celturian … [Read more…]
Birminghamusic.com has been tasked with sourcing acts for the Diwali celebrations on November 11th. “Organised by the Hindu Council of Birmingham and Birmingham City Council, the Diwali celebrations offer a spectacular insight into the celebrations of the Hindu New Year, transforming Millennium Point into a vibrant and colourful arena featuring top musical acts, fashion, dance … [Read more…]
Song: Sofacore [audio:Sofacore.mp3] Video: Camp Kelly Calm MySpace Prompted by The Baron’s gig review.