Sister Duo ‘Larkin Poe’ at Birmingham's O2 Institute
On October 22nd, the O2 Institute in Birmingham played host to a sensational evening of music, characterised by the hard-hitting sounds of female rock duo Larkin Poe and the captivating support act, Son Alone. The atmosphere was electric, even with the room only half full. This was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of talent, energy, and the sheer power of live music.
WSTR Turn O2 Academy Into a Pop Punk Playground for SKWRD’s 10-Year Anniversary
Sunday night saw WSTR celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their SKWRD EP in the O2 Academy's second room. WSTR delivered an unforgettable performance that perfectly encapsulated what a pop punk show should be. The atmosphere was electric, thanks in part to inflatable rat costumes and a blow up balls, creating a delightful chaos that set the tone for the evening.
Pulp’s Return To Birmingham
Pulp’s first return to Birmingham since 2001, with a 13,000 capacity difference, was more than just a gig—it was a celebration, a reunion, and a reminder of how powerful live music can be when done with style, humour, and heart.
Twenty One Pilots ‘The Clancy World Tour’ in Birmingham, UK
On 06th May, multi genre-bending duo Twenty One Pilots brought their ‘The Clancy World Tour’ to the newly re-named venue BP Pulse Live in Birmingham (formally known as Resorts World Arena).
Dedicated fans had arrived on site and started queuing around midnight on the day of the show, eighteen hours or more before the doors to the venue actually opened. This was the first tour they had performed in England in around six years and I hadn’t seen an arena show in Birmingham as full to the brim as I did in Brum that night, ever. Barely any seats or standing arena remained visually empty. They also performed one of the longest sets I’d been present at, with a 2 hour and 15 minute performance.
JAWS’ Final Show On Their Farewell Tour
JAWS delivered a charged and emotional performance at Birmingham’s O2 Institute for the final night of their farewell tour run. While the room wasn’t quite sold out, the energy more than made up for it—pints were flying from the very start, and the standing crowd threw themselves into every track, feeding off the band’s tight, no-nonsense delivery. The lighting design elevated each song, creating a visually stunning backdrop that matched the weight of the occasion.
Central Cee Opens Up The UK Leg of The Can’t Rush Greatness Tour In Birmingham
On April 18th 2025, UK drill/rap artist Central Cee played the first show in the UK on his ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ world tour at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena.
Taking to the stage earlier than most artists, Central Cee began his set around 8:30 p.m., performing a setlist of roughly 30 songs over the course of about an hour and a half. In the past, I’ve often been let down by rappers’ live energy—but this was far from the case with Central Cee. He sounded just like he does on record, frequently engaged with the crowd, and delivered a high-energy, well-rounded performance that kept fans excited from start to finish.
Mouth Culture’s Wolverhampton show at KK’s Steel Mill
Mouth Culture’s Wolverhampton show at KK’s Steel Mill was a testament to their growing presence in the scene, proving exactly why they’ve been making SO many waves. With support from Kez and Mirrortalk setting the tone for the night, the dedicated crowd were more than ready for Jack Voss & co.
Bilmuri In Birmingham With Support From South Arcade
It may have been a Thursday night but Bilmuri’s Birmingham show quickly proved to this brummy bunch why this whole tour was filled with sold out shows. South Arcade primed the nearly 3,000 strong audience, getting everyone in the room ready for the main event.
20th Anniversary of ‘The Documentary’ Tour
Compton-born rapper The Game brought his 20th Anniversary tour celebrating the music on his debut album The Documentary to Birmingham’s O2 Academy on 17th March.
The Darkness - Dreams On Toast Tour in Wolverhampton
From the moment The Darkness hit their first note, it was obvious that frontman Justin Hawkins was in full control as he had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Proving this point especially during ‘Get Your Hands Off My Woman’ where his playful antics with the song’s lyrics provoked the exact bewildered reaction he was aiming for as an audience member screamed “what the f*ck?!”.