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JLS reveal anguish over Birmingham Christmas lights crush [with video interview] Feb 06 2010

BRIT awards nominees JLS were back in Birmingham for their first show since the Christmas crush and today spoke of their “fear for fans’ safety” during the event.Read

Review: JLS at the LG Arena at the NEC [with video] Feb 06 2010

The last time JLS performed in the city, Christmas concert organisers under-estimated their huge popularity, leaving the appearance marred by the crush.Read

Music: Jesca Hoop swaps sunny California for Manchester Feb 05 2010

AMERICAN singer/songwriter Jesca Hoop has fans in high places, notably her former boss Tom Waits and Elbow’s Guy Garvey.Read

Music: Glasgow band Twin Atlantic headline in Birmingham Feb 05 2010

TODAY Glasgow – tomorrow the world. Scottish four-piece Twin Atlantic have grand ambitions for their anthemic music that’s packed with sweeping riffs and impassioned vocals.Read

Music: Birmingham-born Chinese star to support JLS at LG Arena Feb 05 2010

BIRMINGHAM-BORN R&B sensation Stevie Hoang is heading for the big time with a little help from JLS.Read

Music: Cobra Starship create Hot Mess in Wolverhampton Feb 05 2010

IT’S all been ‘plane’ sailing for Cobra Starship since one of their songs was featured in a major movie.Read

Music: Maccabees headline NME Awards show at Birmingham's O2 Academy Feb 05 2010

THE Maccabees headline the Shockwaves NME Awards Tour at Birmingham O2 Academy next Thursday.Read

UB40's Labour Of Love IV - track by track by Robin Campbell Feb 05 2010

TWELVE years after Labour Of Love III, the fourth album in the Labour Of Love series is released on Monday.Read

Music: AC/DC to headline Download Festival Jan 29 2010

AUSTRALIAN rockers AC/DC will be one of the headliners at this year’s Download Festival, taking place at Donington Park in Leicestershire, June 11-13.Read

Music: Hot Chip release new album and head fro Birmingham Jan 29 2010

HOT Chip have no qualms about sounding ordinary. In fact, they almost revel in it.Read

Music: Nazareth play at Bilston's Robin 2 Jan 29 2010

WITH the gravelly vocals of Dan McCafferty and the pounding bass of Pete Agnew, Nazareth have been one of Scotland’s musical success stories and by far the biggest band to come out of Dunfermline.Read

Local Heroes: Birmingham band Soldier play O2 Academy Jan 29 2010

This week's local heroes: Soldier.Read

Music: Dutch punks The Ex play at Hare & Hounds Jan 29 2010

UNDERGROUND punk outfit The Ex are joining forces with a heavyweight brass section to mark the start of their fourth decade.Read

Music: Dutch star Hamel brings sad songs to Glee club Jan 29 2010

BACK home in his native Holland, Hamel is a name act, laden with numerous awards and a platinum-selling debut album.Read

Local Heroes: Dycian Maze Jan 22 2010

This week's Local Heroes...Dycian Maze.Read

Music: Iglu & Hartly plan to party in Birmingham Jan 22 2010

LOS ANGELES-based Iglu & Hartly bring their party vibe to Birmingham O2 Academy on Wednesday.Read

Music: Countdown begins for Europe's Birmingham gig Jan 22 2010

AFTER seemingly facing their final countdown, Swedish band Europe are back and rockin’ harder than ever.Read

Music: Machine Head to play Birmingham O2 Academy Jan 22 2010

METAL giants Machine Head bring their Black Procession tour to Birmingham O2 Academy on February 21.Read

Music: Lamb Of God to play in Birmingham Jan 22 2010

HEAVY metal band Lamb Of God are set to play at Birmingham O2 Academy on February 9 as part of their biggest UK headline tour to date.Read

Music: Metal new-boy Dies Today in Brum Jan 22 2010

METAL vocalist Jason Wood will introduce Birmingham fans to tracks from It Dies Today’s latest album, Lividity, the first he’s recorded with the band, when they support Kittie at the O2 Academy tonight.Read

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