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Big Special

February 21, 2026 at O2 Institute Birmingham

A triumphant homecoming from a truly special duo · There’s no place like home. And for Black Country duo Big Special, composed of vocalist Joe Hicklin and drummer Callum Moloney, tonight will have felt the sweetest.

By Ali Al Hashimi · February 23, 2026

Magdalena Bay

February 8, 2026 at Manchester Apollo

Tour continues into second UK leg with sold-out Manchester date · LA synth-pop duo on the rise

By Willow · February 13, 2026

Midlake

February 4, 2026 at Brudenell Social Club

Denton, Texas’ finest are getting better with age as they feel right at home on their UK tour

By Joe Sheerin · February 8, 2026

Miles Kane

February 7, 2026 at O2 Institute Birmingham

Even during winter, Miles’ sunlight brightens the darkest skies

By Ali Al Hashimi · February 8, 2026

Artemas

February 3, 2026 at Roundhouse

Breakout pop superstar Artemas played his biggest UK show to date at London’s Roundhouse · A staple of alternative pop music

By Caspar Motley · February 5, 2026

Only The Poets

February 2, 2026 at Brixton Academy

A monumental performance on a history-defining night · Sold out £1 Brixton gig offers glimpse of what’s to come for Reading band

By Ali Al Hashimi · February 4, 2026

Biffy Clyro

January 16, 2026 at Utilita Arena Birmingham

Scotland’s finest prove that they are only getting better · A little love and a whole load of arena-made anthems

By Ali Al Hashimi · January 21, 2026

ARTMS

January 13, 2026 at Kentish Town Forum

Dedicated fanbase give K-pop stars a huge reception · Former LOONA members tell their own story

By Willow · January 20, 2026

Mumford & Sons

December 7, 2025 at Utilita Arena Birmingham

Riding the waves of the 2020s folk revival, the band soar to new heights

By Ali Al Hashimi · December 11, 2025

The Wombats

December 6, 2025 at BP Pulse Live

Wombats on their biggest ever Arena tour · More than just 2000s landfill indie, these guys deliver a truly enjoyable show

By Ali Al Hashimi · December 10, 2025

Alessi Rose

November 28, 2025 at O2 Academy Birmingham

A future superstar in the making and her passionate fanbase are turning their pretty world into a reality

By Ali Al Hashimi · December 1, 2025

English Teacher

November 24, 2025 at Chalk

While not quite the finished article, there’s no denying they’re on the right trajectory · 2024 Mercury Prize winners still developing craft after whirlwind breakthrough

By Ali Al Hashimi · November 26, 2025