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Music: Mastodon play Birmingham's HMV Institute Feb 03 2012

THE general consensus among the masses was that metal behemoths Mastodon delivered the album of the year in 2011 with The Hunter.Read

Music: Madness front man Suggs finds time to reflect on his life Feb 03 2012

MADNESS front man Suggs didn’t get the most encouraging reception when he first presented the one-man show he had devised to tell his life story.Read

Music: Jennie Bond remembers some right royal moments Feb 03 2012

FROM watching Nelson Mandela do an excited jig to having to break a promise to her daughter, the Royal family has provided Jennie Bond with plenty of memorable moments.Read

Music: The Leisure Society play Birmingham's Glee Club Feb 03 2012

“You have to pinch yourselves sometimes – sitting there with these people you’ve listened to for years and years,” confesses The Leisure Society’s Nick Hemming.Read

Indie legends New Order lined up for Birmingham Ballroom gig Jan 30 2012

Indie rock legends New Order will play in Birmingham this April as part of a short UK tour. Read

Listen: Brum rockers Capital Sun ready to light their fire - in Digbeth. Jan 28 2012

A BIRMINGHAM band is to have a shot at stardom after a 30-year-old family link led to working with an iconic music producer.Read

Music: Infection alert for Biohazard's return Jan 27 2012

NEVER have the words ‘‘Reborn In Defiance’’ been more appropriate.Read

Music: Career with silver lining Jan 27 2012

SEVENTIES rock band Argent have been revived and are undertaking a short UK tour to remind us all what a storming band they were.Read

Music: Back to the future for Inspiral Carpets Jan 27 2012

INSPIRAL Carpets are going back to the future for their new tour.Read

Music: Snow Patrol gig set to be a show stopper Jan 27 2012

SNOW Patrol bassist Paul Wilson lets out a sigh as he contemplates the major gigs he’s about to play.Read

Music: The Australian Pink Floyd Show to shine on with Birmingham NIA date on March 21 Jan 26 2012

PINK Floyd fans will be able to get a taste of the classic Floyd live experience in Birmingham when The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS)  returns to the NIA on Wednesday 21 March.Read

Music: Heard the Rumour yet? Jan 20 2012

THERE are rumours flying around that there is a superb tribute band to Fleetwood Mac doing the rounds.Read

Music: Success takes time for The Maccabees Jan 20 2012

IT’S a bit early to start crowing about the best album of 2012.Read

Music: Osmonds bring down curtain Jan 13 2012

The Osmond Brothers have been entertaining us for over 50 years and their anniversary tour a couple of years ago was almost a complete sell out.Read

Music: Back to the beginning Jan 13 2012

SINCE earning international stardom with the enduring 1984 anthem Don’t You (Forget About Me), Scottish rockers Simple Minds have racked up a long list of huge hits.Read

Music: Things can only get better live Jan 13 2012

Synthpop pioneer Howard Jones will be revisiting former glories when he performs at Birmingham’s O2 Academy in April.Read

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Singing star Jason Derulo cancels Birmingham show after breaking his neck Jan 06 2012

JASON Derulo has cancelled his world tour including a date in Birmingham after fracturing his neck while attempting an acrobatic move in rehearsals. Read

One Direction tour bus in Birmingham crash after NIA concert Jan 06 2012

BOYBAND One Direction were involved in a crash in Birmingham after their concert in the city.Read

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