Ed’s… Manchester’s four piece Punksters, PINS, came back to Birmingham on Tues 22nd Sept – playing at the Hare & Hounds, as presented by This is Tmrw. Another chance for Birmingham Review to see them, having missed their previous gig at The Sunflower Lounge, Helen Knott and Paul Reynolds went to cover the gig for […]
Words by Ed King / Pics by Rob Hadley On Thursday 6th August, Goodnight Lenin played at the Hare & Hounds – with live support from Hoopla Blue & Chartreuse, alongside the DJs from Killer Wave. Heralded as a ‘return to their favourite Birmingham venue,’ Goodnight Lenin were sandwiched between a couple of festival dates […]
Words by Ed King / Pics by Rob Hadley On Saturday 25th July, One Beat Festival returned to the outdoor Arena at mac – promoting a mixed bag of local acts & beyond. Formed in 2010 by Ian Light and Jon Brookes, One Beat Records has played a huge part in championing acts from the […]
All pics & content by Michelle Martin Ed’s note… Last weekend, Birmingham saw its biggest ever Pride event take place across the city – with a two day celebration centred around the Hurst Street festival. Over 75,000 people joined the Pride Parade, starting in Victoria Square and winding its way to the main festival site […]
Ed’s note… Last weekend saw Jim Noir play at The Sunflower Lounge; Manchester’s psychedelic Indie-Popster came to Birmingham’s best little basement venue. A gig not to be missed. So I missed it. But luckily for Birmingham Review Paul Reynolds had his weekend in better order and covered the gig for The Gallery, leaving me duty […]
