The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Music star Jason Derulo has been forced to cancel his forthcoming tour due to a neck injury sustained while attempting an acrobatic move in rehearsals. The star was set to appear at Birmingham’s LG Arena on 24 February and has had to cancel the show, but has reassured fans that he’ll be back to full health soon….
This Sunday sees what would have been Elvis Presley’s 77th Birthday, and as the anniversary approaches fans are getting prepared for a special live concert at the LG Arena. On 18 March, fans will get to see a two-hour set performed by Elvis – via video projection – with music by members of the original…
If you’re in Birmingham in February, then get ready for a night of some of the finest punk rock from across the Atlantic as Sum 41 and New Found Glory headline the Kerrang! Tour 2012 Sponsored By Relentless Energy Drink – an event not to be missed! Following the success of the 2011 tour, which featured headliners Good…
Pop sensations JLS return, all guns blazing, with a brand new arena tour for March and April 2012 – and due to phenomenal demand an extra date has been added in Birmingham. Aston, Marvin, JB and Oritse were already due to perform at the LG Arena on Friday 16 March but now they will also…
Hot new club night ‘ohemgee’ is coming to the LG Arena, and you could win tickets for you and a mate to be there! The ‘ohemgee’ clubbing experience for 13-17 year olds is happening on Friday 21st October at the LG Arena’s forumLIVE entertainments space – and it’s set to be the ultimate way to end…
The old Birmingham Academy is set to, once again, re-open as a live music venue in September 2011, rebranded as The Ballroom Birmingham. Now under new management, the former Hummingbird and Carling Academy in Dale End hopes to recapture much of the its original charm following numerous revamps over the last few decades. Currently undergoing…
Following his London solo debut this month, Fightstar frontman Charlie Simpson is heading to Birmingham as part of a six-date regional UK tour. The former Busted vocalist and lead guitarist will be bringing his acoustic based solo material to the city’s O2 Academy on Friday 1st July, prior to the release of his debut album ‘Young Pilgrim’ on August 15.
The Midlands’ very own X Factor star Treyc Cohen was more than happy to take the stage when Wagner got snowed in up north in Scotland and was unable to make his scheduled appearance at the Birmingham Bullring’s uber-cool Selfridges store. In aid of charity Mothers 4 Children, hymn sheets were sold to fans and…