http://www.birminghamusic.com The latest music news from birminghamusic.com Birminghamusic.com http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=776 Hats off to The Scarlet Harlots, the brummy boys got to the final of this years' Orange Act Unsigned on Channel 4. Unfortunately the title was not theirs in the end, as Scotland's Tommy Reilly took the prixe of £60,000 and an album and single deal with Universal Records. The Birmingham 5 piece were originally voted out earlier in the stages of the contest, but like last year's winners Envy & Other Sins... 2009-01-28T00:01:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=776 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=775 Birmingham's very own poineers of all things metal and mental, Capsule, have launched a lovely new website at http://www.capsule.org.uk/ The new site features all the news on what's happening with Capsule, along with updates on Supersonic Festival happening, shop items, label releases and more. Capsule also celebrate 10 years of promoting... 2009-01-09T00:01:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=775 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=774 For too long Birmingham and the West Midlands have failed to celebrate what is rightfully theirs, to claim the city and the region as home of “heavy metal”. With 2008 being the 40th anniversary of when the phrase “Heavy Metal” was coined it seems like a crucial time to start celebrating! “Heavy Metal was born in the West Midlands and has developed a global following matched only in Hip-Hop. Its time to stop sneering and celebrate this... 2008-10-17T00:10:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=774 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=773 Bacardi B Live Eclectricty returns to The Custard Factory. The extravaganza of all things Dance and beyond will take over The Custard Factory with a massive line up of acts including: Simian Mobile Disco Audio Bullys Does It Offend You Yeah? Annie Mac Kissy Sell Out Plump... 2008-10-08T00:10:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=773 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=772 The Town Hall and Symphony Hall website have launched a new online booking system for their events. The new system is designed to make booking online easier and more efficient, with an added advantage of being able to pick the seats you'd like. Also, as an introductory offer, you can take advantage of free postage on all bookings up to November 30th. Take a look at www.thsh.co.uk for... 2008-10-08T00:10:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=772 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=771 Bombay Bicycle Club are heading to Birmingham as part of the ever-popular Levi's Ones To Watch series. Levi's have a whole tour covering many Barfly venues, with Bombay Bicycle Club headlining the bill each time. Bombay Bicycle Club, a band at the forefront of last year’s new underage scene who have been putting on great gigs ever since. The unique Derek Meins headlines the first London date, with... 2008-10-08T00:10:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=771 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=770 Following a recent performance of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Bishi is coming to Birmingham to play the Jewellery Quarter's Concrete. Singer, multi instrumentalist and DJ, Bishi has a passion for English and East European folk, progressive pop and electronica. Nominated for the Times Breakthrough Award, she has appeared at Jarvis Cocker’s Meltdown, Bestival and a UK, European & US tour with... 2008-10-08T00:10:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=770 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=769 Birmingham Jazz presents three varied and interesting gigs in the first half of October JOHN ESCREET PROJECT John Escreet was the first pianist in the award winning Empirical group, but left to study in New York at the Manhattan School of Music. In New York John rapidly became associated with some of the top players on the scene, and Birmingham is presenting the final date on a short UK tour for his quintet, which he calls... 2008-10-01T00:10:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=769 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=768 Digbeth hosts Birmingham's biggest festival bringing together a large variety of musical styles and cultures. Gigbeth, Birmingham's biggest celebration of music, returns to Digbeth during 7th and 8th November. Boasting a 2008 line up of A-list artists from a wide range of musical genres, with performances in over 10 venues throughout the entire weekend, alongside a massive outdoor main... 2008-09-29T00:09:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=768 http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=767 MTV's Gonzo tour comes to Birmingham's Academy in October. The ever-popular MTV show 'Gonzo' plays host to some of the biggest names in Rock and Pop every week, with all manner of stars gracing the now legendary 'brown couch'. Now with a cult following and primetime slot on MTV, the shows expands further with a tour, boasting some of the hottest names of 2008, including Foals,... 2008-09-24T00:09:00Z http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=767