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Live music in Birmingham (England)
Live music in Birmingham (England)
The live music scene in Birmingham is vibrant and varied, and something can be experienced just about any night of the week. Libraries, tourist information offices and music-related bars and shops will stock copies of The Fly or "Ryan's Gig Guide" free publications with exhaustive listings of every music event going on in the city and surrounding area.
HMV Institute, 78 High St, Digbeth, +44 121 633 8311 (ticket line +44 870 907 0999, . Having recently undergone a huge and lengthy restoration, HMV Institute is the new name for the old Sancutary and Barfly venues in Digbeth. Focusing on Alternative, pop and urban music The Institute has 3 arenas hosting gigs from local and touring bands. The venue also hosts regular club nights. Tickets £6-£25 (price varies with band fame).
O2 Academy Birmingham, 16-18 Horsefair, Bristol St, +44 121 622 8850 (info line +44 905 020 3999, ), . Relocated from its previous Dale End location, O2 Academy is a large music venue hosting many gigs from local and touring artists. The Venue has 3 separate arenas, O2 Acedemy, Academy 2 and Academy 3 and each venue may be open consecutively with up to 3 different gigs on some nights. The venue mainly focuses on alternative rock and indie. Weekend Gig tickets usually allow entry to the club night going on afterwards. £6-£25 (price varies with band fame).
CBSO Centre, Berkley St (off Broad St), +44 121 616 6500 (ticket line +44 121 780 3333, ), . Modern rehearsal facilities for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO). Concerts usually once a week, including Centre Stage intimate chamber music. £5-£12.
Flapper and Firkin, Cambrian Wharf, Kingston Row (near the National Indoor Arena), +44 121 236 2421, . M-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-10:30PM. Friendly pub, popular with students. Live music Th-Sa from 8:30PM, usually underground rock, punk and indie. £4 (£3 with promotional flyer).
Symphony Hall, Broad St, +44 121 200 2000 (box office +44 121 780 3333, ), . Internationally renowned concert venue with two to four classical concerts per week. Also offers Sounds Interesting free pre-concert talks. £7.50-£40 (price varies with seating. Some £5 tickets available 1 month in advance. Student standbys £3.50 from 10AM / 1PM on performance day)
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