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LGBTQ+ magazine Midlands Zone set to fold following COVID-19 pandemic circulation woes

Staff ReporterAugust 31, 2020January 4, 202101 mins

Popular Birmingham magazine Midlands Zone is set to close amid economic struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the knock-on effect of subsequent lockdowns and tier restrictions. Serving the LGBTQ+ community as its primary audience, publishers of the Birmingham-based title have announced the regional print edition will cease, as circulation and advertising becomes almost impossible in light…

Libertines’ Gary Powell to headline new Birmingham club night

thisisbirminghamAugust 30, 201106 mins

Music artist Gary Powell of The Libertines is set to grace the launch of a brand new club night heading for one of the city’s newest clubs. Premier music venue Vudu, in Birmingham’s Smallbrook Queensway, is set to be host to the city’s newest alternative clubnight – CONTROL. Spearheaded by Counteract Magazine editor Richard Franks, and promoter Dan Hill,…