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Back in February 2014, Yannis Philippakis attempted his usual jump from the balcony at Birmingham's O2 Academy during Foals' headline tour, only to be restrained by security. Flash forward two years later, and he finally achieved his stage-jumping dream in Birmingham, only this time in a much large setting: the Barclaycard Arena. When news broke… Continue reading Live Review / Foals @ Barclaycard Arena (19.02.16)
Descending on a last-minute announced date at Birmingham's Institute, Liverpool-based band The Wombats were welcomed back with open arms as part of their Glitterbug UK tour last month. The venue was packed to the rafters, the alcohol flowing and the screams at deafening levels as the lights went down to welcome the trio on stage.… Continue reading Live Review / The Wombats @ The Institute (25.09.15)
Launching onto the scene with singles 'We Cry' and 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' back in 2008, it is hard to believe that The Script were returning to Birmingham on their 4th headline tour - where has the time gone? Following a very energetic supporting set from London-based rapper Tinie Tempah (a last-minute stand… Continue reading Live Review / The Script @ Genting Arena (26.02.15)
It has been a whirlwind year or so for singer-songwriter George Ezra. With his single 'Budapest' becoming a worldwide hit and his debut album Wanted On Voyage climbing to the top of the charts, the O2 Academy became home to the bluesy singer here in Birmingham. And I couldn't wait to hear that low, raspy… Continue reading Live Review / George Ezra @ O2 Academy Birmingham (18.02.15)
After a successful couple of years touring with the likes of Haim and Ed Sheeran, it was only right that Saint Raymond finally embarked on his own UK tour. With support from Zibra and Fickle Friends, Birmingham’s Institute was packed-out and waiting in anticipation for the Nottingham-born singer-songwriter to arrive on stage. With raucous cheers during… Continue reading Live Review / Saint Raymond @ The Library, Institute (9.02.15)
From middle-aged men taking selfies at the bar to several groups of teenage girls congregating in matching leather jackets at the back of the room, Royal Blood certainly attracted an eclectic crowd to Birmingham’s Institute. Off the back of their eponymous number one album earlier this year, the duo’s sold out show began with both… Continue reading Live Review / Royal Blood @ The Institute (5.11.14)
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