
O2 Institute Birmingham
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Black Sherif: Iron Boy Tour
Friday Doors: 19:00
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Black Sherif, is renowned for his deep, relatable lyrics and soothing vocal performance. His music contains elements of the original Ghanaian Highlife, Afrofusion, hip hop, dancehall and trap. His incredible vocal prowess and evergreen lyrics have given him a solid footing in the music scene.
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restriction: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by a guardian)
Our House Rave 2025: History Rewritten
Sunday Doors: 18:00
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Curfew 2am
450 Live
Friday Doors: 19:00
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Rising star 450’s magnetic personality and unwavering determination has earned him a reputation as a true entertainer, capable of lighting up any stage with his infectious energy and charisma, leaving a lasting impact on dancehall music.
Bradley Simpson
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Singer Bradley Simpson channels star power in his debut solo album The Panic Years, which fuses pop with indie-rock, Americana and psychedelia.
Day Fever
Saturday Doors: 15:00
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One of the country’s biggest day time discos, Day Fever, has got people partying across the UK and Ireland, get ready to dance the day away.
With perfect party music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and the gang it's time you joined the Day Fever family.
Coming to Day Fever? Head to their website to request your favourite song before you arrive.
Curfew 8pm
half•alive: Persona World Tour UK & Europe 2025
Sunday Doors: 19:00
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The music of half•alive breathes, evolves, grows, and changes alongside the lives of the Long Beach trio—Josh Taylor (vocals), Brett Kramer (drums), and J Tyler Johnson (bass).
Celebrated for their cutting-edge choreography and visual presentations both on and off the stage, the band has quickly become the definition of a must-be-seen to be believed act.
Curfew: 23:00
Age restriction: 14+, under 16yrs need a guardian
Scotty McCreery
Tuesday Doors: 19:00
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North Carolina native Scotty McCreery returns to the UK following the release of his sixth studio album Rise & Fall, which explores themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, faith and fatherhood, resulting in a project full of electrified twang, rich baritone vocals and insightful storytelling.
Call of Cthulhu
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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Ancient mysteries, forbidden lore… secrets humanity was not meant to know. Join keeper of arcane lore Mark Meer and an all-star cast of Investigators for a live actual play one-shot as they confront the terrors of the Cthulhu Mythos in Call of Cthulhu Live.Chaosium Inc and AEG present the world’s foremost tabletop game of horror and mystery, live on stage. Uncover the truth or be lost in the nightmare.Starring - Mark Meer (Mass Effect), Samantha Béart (Baldur’s Gate 3), Jasper Cartwright (The Re-Slayer’s Take), Johnny Chiodini (The Oxventure), Belinda Cornish (Dragon Age) and Josephine McAdam (L.A. By Night)Ancient mysteries, forbidden lore… secrets humanity was not meant to know. Join keeper of arcane lore Mark Meer and an all-star cast of Investigators for a live actual play one-shot as they confront the terrors of the Cthulhu Mythos in Call of Cthulhu Live.
Chaosium Inc and AEG present the world’s foremost tabletop game of horror and mystery, live on stage. Uncover the truth or be lost in the nightmare.
Starring - Mark Meer (Mass Effect), Samantha Béart (Baldur’s Gate 3), Jasper Cartwright (The Re-Slayer’s Take), Johnny Chiodini (The Oxventure), Belinda Cornish (Dragon Age) and Josephine McAdam (L.A. By Night)
JoJo
Friday Doors: 19:00
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Chart-topping and multi-platinum recording artist, actress and author JoJo returns with her latest EP NGL, a testament to her resilience and a celebration of her ability to overcome adversity.
Hothouse Flowers
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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Irish soul rockers Hothouse Flowers return to celebrate their two iconic albums People and Home, featuring standout songs “Don’t Go” and “I Can See Clearly Now”.
Mobb Deep ft Havoc, Big Noyd &DJ L.E.S Live in Birmingham
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Turnpike Troubadours
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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Everybody loves a good comeback story. After releasing five genre-defining albums and building a fiercely loyal fanbase, Turnpike Troubadours are back after a three-year hiatus with their sixth studio album, A Cat in the Rain.
St. Vincent: ALL BORN SCREAMING TOUR
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music, GRAMMY award winner St. Vincent heads out on her ‘All Born Screaming Tour’.
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restriction: 14+ (Under 16s need a guardian)
Dale Elliott Jr. - Son of an Immigrant
Friday: 20:00 Doors: 19:00
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Jamaican-born comedian Dale Elliott Jr. heads out on his highly anticipated "Son of an Immigrant" World Tour. Elliott masterfully weaves cultural expectations, identity shifts, and the perpetual quest for validation into sharp, relatable humour. From navigating the complex waters of assimilation to celebrating Jamaica's outsized impact on global culture, Elliott's comedy reminds us that immigrant stories bridge more than oceans.
Curfew: 23:00
Metal Night: Metal Comes Home - Black Sabbath Party
Saturday Doors: 23:00
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After the final Black Sabbath show (and greatest metal line-up of all time) get down to Metal Night - Black Sabbath Party, playing heavy metal, hard rock and thrash all night.
Expect to hear Black Sabbath, Slayer, Metallica, Anthrax, Danzig, Mastodon, Pantera, Motorhead, Ghost, Napalm Death, Kiss, Suicidal Tendencies, Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Judas Priest and loads more.
Curfew 3am
Discos For Grown Ups
Saturday Doors: 18:45
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Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing to all your favourite disco, pop and dance classics at the legendary Disco For Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party.
Cody Pennington Country Show
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Nashville native Cody Pennington is back with his country show paying tribute to the finest artists in country music.
Cody's live music performances showcase the heart and soul of his Nashville roots, blending his original country tunes with chart-topping country hits, creating an unforgettable and dynamic experience for any country music lover.
Daði Freyr: The Sensual, Seductive & Sexy Tour
Sunday Doors: 19:00
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Daði Freyr is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, and producer known for his witty lyricism, infectious synth-pop, and joyful unpredictability. He's always believed that music should be fun, thoughtful, and a little unexpected.
Whether it’s a massive synth groove, a quirky dance move, or a lyric that hits harder than expected, Freyr's music is designed to make people feel something; something real, something joyful, something human.
Oliver Anthony
Wednesday Doors: 19:30
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So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Monday 17 February 2025. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.
Songwriter Oliver Anthony makes his return to the UK with his passionate voice, unique rasp and lyrics shaped by his personal battles.
So you know, this show will be rescheduled. Don't worry though, all tickets will be valid for the new date so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.
Ruger
Wednesday Doors: 19:00
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Nigerian artist Ruger describes his music as afrodancehall, a fusion of afrobeats and dancehall elements. Ruger uses his childhood inspirations with his natural musical abilities to create music that captivates audiences world wide.
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restriction: 14+ (Under 16s need a guardian)
Rend Collective
Friday Doors: 19:00
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Hailing from a small town off the coast of Northern Ireland, Christian experimental, folk rock and worship band Rend Collective are on a mission to share the joy of knowing Jesus.
Expect to hear hits including “Build Your Kingdom Here", "Counting Every Blessing" and the platinum single "My Lighthouse".
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restrictions: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Baga Chipz
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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After the success of the ‘Material Girl’ and ‘Much Betta!’ tours, Baga Chipz is back, bigger, louder and ‘much betta’ than ever.
Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you’d sing down the pub with the nation’s number one tart. Plus, a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.
If you’re not a fan of dirty foul jokes, then walk on by as this X-rated comedy extravaganza is not one for the faint hearted.
Atreyu: The Curse - 20+1 Years Anniversary
Sunday Doors: 18:30
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Californian metalcore band Atreyu head out on tour in celebration of 2004’s The Curse and will see the band perform the album in its entirety alongside fan favourites from across their career.
The album’s raw intensity, dynamic guitar work and unrelenting energy cemented Atreyu as one of the most influential bands of the genre.
Curfew 10.30pm
GoldLink
Sunday Doors: 19:00
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GRAMMY-nominated rapper GoldLink blends hip hop, house, electronic and R’n’B to create a colourful, head-spinning sound that made him stand out instantly.GoldLink's sound represents an ever-broadening sense of what hip-hop and dance music can do, where affiliations of genre and region bow to the music's overall feel and what GoldLink has playfully called ‘future bounce’ —and he's making it right now.GRAMMY-nominated rapper GoldLink blends hip hop, house, electronic and R’n’B to create a colourful, head-spinning sound that made him stand out instantly.
GoldLink's sound represents an ever-broadening sense of what hip-hop and dance music can do, where affiliations of genre and region bow to the music's overall feel and what GoldLink has playfully called ‘future bounce’ —and he's making it right now.
New Model Army
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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So you know, this show will be rescheduled. Don't worry though, all tickets will be valid for the new date so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 17 October 2024. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.
Formed in Bradford in 1980, New Model Army are storming through their fifth decade touring their sixteenth studio album, 2024’s Unbroken. Released to critical acclaim, it hit the top positions in official album charts all around the world. Full of guitars, searing vocals and an emphasis on bass and drums, Unbroken is as powerful and poetic as ever for NMA fans.
The Pigeon Detectives
Friday Doors: 18:30
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20 years into a career of indie bangers and amazing live shows The Pigeon Detectives bring the definitive tracks from across their catalogue onto one album - Still Not Sorry!.
Feeling like a band reborn The Pigeon Detectives have never really gone away. Finally all the biggest hitting songs from across their six album career come together on one record, along with three surprise alternative versions and a UK tour.
Curfew 10pm
49 Winchester
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Rising alt-country band 49 Winchester return with their fifth studio album Leavin’ This Holler, featuring their signature sound of rollicking country and searing rock music, but with a matured approach this go-round.
Bury Tomorrow
Sunday Doors: 19:00
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Bury Tomorrow are back with their latest album Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, their most fantastically visceral offering yet whilst maintaining their signature savagery.
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restriction: 14+ (Under 16s need a guardian)
CMAT: It's the Euro-Country Tour!
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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International pop star. Writer of songs. Fearer of bugs. Girlboss of the Very Sexy CMAT Band. Once, twice, three times a loser at 2024’s BRITs, Mercury Music Prize and Ivors. Heading out on the 'It's the Euro-Country Tour!' with newest album Euro-Country, which will rectify these errors.
The Cat Empire
Monday Doors: 19:00
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The Cat Empire’s return with their vibrant tenth studio album Bird in Paradise, breaking new ground with the most languages ever featured on a Cat Empire record.
Bird in Paradise is a kaleidoscope of cultures woven into their unmistakable sound, making every track a global experience.
Battle Beast
Tuesday Doors: 18:00
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Famous for their energetic shows, incredibly catchy choruses, and odd sense of humour, Helsinki-based sextet Battle Beast are destined for glory. Throughout the years, fans around the globe have grown to love the metallic fusion of shredding guitars, symphonic keyboards, and the unique voice of frontwoman Noora Louhimo.
Larkin Poe: THE BLOOM TOUR
Wednesday Doors: 19:00
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Dynamic sister duo, Larkin Poe return with their latest album Bloom, featuring their distinctive blend of poetic lyricism, masterful instrumentation and soulful harmonies.
Fields of the Nephilim
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Having retreated from view into a shroud of silence, gothic rock outfit Fields of the Nephilim return to celebrate with Samhain rituals.Featuring music and moments from throughout Fields of the Nephilim’s storied existence, this performance serves to reanimate the past and generate the next chapter for both the band and their faithful followers.Having retreated from view into a shroud of silence, gothic rock outfit Fields of the Nephilim return to celebrate with Samhain rituals.
Featuring music and moments from throughout Fields of the Nephilim’s storied existence, this performance serves to reanimate the past and generate the next chapter for both the band and their faithful followers.
Those Damn Crows
Thursday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Welsh group Those Damn Crows have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in British rock, combining anthemic songwriting, emotional weight, and a relentless work ethic that has taken them from club stages to some of the country's biggest festival slots.
The Amazons
Friday Doors: 18:00
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Known for their electric stage presence and full throttle instensity, The Amazons are bringing their raucous live show to the UK this Autumn. The band's fourth studio album 21st Century Fiction signals the emergence of The Amazons' bold new sound - still loaded with riffs and roaring with aggression, but packed with a whole new level of introspection, energy and grandoise.
Curfew 10pm
HANABIE.
Sunday Doors: 19:00
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Tokyo based band HANABIE. are known for fusing Japanese pop with metalcore and electronica, referring to their sound as ‘Harajuku-core’.
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restriction: 14+ (Under 16s with an adult)
REEF: Replenish 2025 plus very special guests Kerbdog
Friday Doors: 18:30
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Glastonbury rockers REEF celebrate 30 years since the release of their album Replenish with a special headline UK Tour to mark the occasion.
Thirty years later, with number one albums, countless tours and a string of massive hits under their belts, REEF are shining bright as ever, passion undimmed and thoroughly looking forward to revisiting where it all started.
Curfew 10pm
Cast
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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Cast are back with their tour ’30 Years of All Change’, celebrating their debut album All Change.
This tour will see the band play the album in full, expect to hear the uplifting melodic rush of “Alright” and “Finetime”, their two top ten hits “Sandstorm” and “Walkaway” and many more.
Heaven 17
Wednesday Doors: 18:30
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Sheffield legends Heaven 17 head out tour with a difference. Joining them on across the UK is by BAFTA-nominated director James Strong, who will document their touring journey and chat to some of the group’s biggest fans.
Join Heaven 17 in their momentous celebration of the band, the fans and the endless classic hits they have created.
Curfew 10pm
Matt Maltese
Friday Doors: 19:00
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London-based artist Matt Maltese returns with his sixth studio album Hers, pairing heartfelt songwriting and dry witticism with the gentle quiver of strings, a flourish of woodwind or the sound of a creaking old piano.
Curfew: 23:00
Age Restriction: 14+, under 16s need a guardian
The Wailers
Wednesday Doors: 19:00
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Embark on an extraordinary musical journey with The Wailers as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of their acclaimed compilation album, Legend. Legend remains the best-selling reggae album of all time, featuring timeless classics such as "One Love," "No Woman, No Cry," "Redemption Song," and "Three Little Birds." The album's enduring impact has introduced generations of fans to Bob Marley's music, spreading his messages of love, unity, and resistance worldwide.
Dreadzone & The Orb
Friday Doors: 19:00
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After the success of their co-headline shows last year, Dreadzone and The Orb are hitting the road again with their acid house grooves meet bass-heavy reggae rhythms.
Both Dreadzone and The Orb have successfully navigated through an ever-changing musical landscape and have been creative forces for over 30 years. Their shared love of dub, sampling and dance beats makes this a perfect match.
Wheatus
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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It’s been 25 years since the release of “Teenage Dirtbag”, and somehow Wheatus’ now iconic debut single is arguably the biggest it’s ever been. To celebrate this milestone, the band are returning to the UK in 2025 - playing their debut album in its entirety each night.
In addition to playing their full debut album each night they’ll also be taking fan requests for any other favourites from their three-decade career - a ritual they’ve upheld at headline shows for almost 20 years now. It’s a joy to behold. See for yourself.
MJ Cole: SINCERE
Thursday Doors: 19:00
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MJ Cole helped define UK garage with his breakthrough track "Sincere", a track still pulsing through house parties today. A classically trained musician turned electronic pioneer, his influence spans grime, dubstep, and beyond, shaping artists from Stormzy to The xx.
Join him in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his seminal Mercury Prize nominated album Sincere.
The Slow Readers Club
Friday Doors: 19:00
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Manchester's own The Slow Readers Club embark on a special anniversary tour celebrating ten years since their seminal breakthrough album, Cavalcade. The tour will see the band revisiting the album the set them on their own path to becoming one of the UK's most revered indie acts, while also marking an exciting new chapter in their journey.
Inspiral Carpets
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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English rock band Inspiral Carpets are built to last. They've brought a musical sophistication and a poetic language to much loved sixties garage rock and updated it into every decade they have existed in, including the current one. Join the reformed classic jukebox band as they continue their musical journey.
Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
Friday Doors: 19:00
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Elvana is the world’s finest Elvis tribute to Nirvana! From the bowels of Disgraceland, rock ‘n’ roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead. Rock ‘n’ roll meets grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since 94.
Elvana tear through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest moments, culminating in a whopper mash up of overdrive and old school rockabilly.
It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o!