Currently touring the UK & Europe as part of the A New Dimension tour, The World of Hans Zimmer found itself at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday evening to perform in front of a jam-packed audience of film score enthusiasts. It’s reported that by the end of the tour, the show will have been seen by half a million people. Curated by Hans Zimmer himself, the tour performs the music of the two-time Academy Award winner with a huge orchestra conducted by Gavin Greenway. Opening with the music from Man of Steel, the first half of the concert took audiences through various movie ..read more

The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension is coming to Birmingham Resorts World Arena on Tuesday 9 April! For this brand new tour, Hans Zimmer is arranging a selection from his tremendously diverse collection of scores, conducted by Gavin Greenway. Soundtrack conductor Gavin Greenaway, the long-time trusted friend of the Hollywood composer, is now conjuring the magic of Hans Zimmer’s works live for the audience in 2024, along with some of the most outstanding and renowned soloists from Zimmer’s talent pool and the Odessa Orchestra & Friends. The audience will be able to enjoy stunnin ..read more

The well-chosen support act for tonight are Simple Minds’ fellow countrymen, Del Amitri. Considering how early the band take to the stage, the arena is already nearing capacity evidencing the draw that the band deservedly have. Del Amitri begin the proceedings with one of their biggest hits, Always The Last To Know , a song about the dynamics of a deceptive relationship. The 90s guitar riff and keyboard melody resonate throughout the arena and have many people standing in appreciation, something that does not wane during their concise ten song set. Justin Currie’s soulful vocals flow seamlessl ..read more

Yard Act have just embarked on a wide-ranging tour to promote their new album Where’s My Utopia. Warming up for this they played several in-store gigs including an appearance at the HMV Birmingham Vault . In-stores tend to be strange affairs. This one was no different. The Vault is a new location in Dale End and I was struggling to remember what was in the building before HMV came along. As Yard Act singer James Smith mentioned this has to be the biggest HMV he, or any of us, has been in. Imagine the area of a football pitch filled with records, cds, books and a whole host of incongruous items ..read more

“Why the fuck would I worry about what wankers think about album two?” shouts Yard Act‘s James Smith at the end of Blackpool Illuminations.  Ironically, the penultimate tune on Where’s My Utopia is closer to the content of “album one” than anything else on this album. This long account of a childhood visit to the seaside flipped onto a present-day parental epiphany is typical stream of consciousness stuff. James seems to be saying that he has hit his peak with his wife and child. Maybe he’s struggling to come to terms with fame, maybe he is just happy, but if the transition from album one ..read more

On Wednesday, Birmingham witnessed Hozier‘s grandest performance so far in the city at the Resorts World Arena, following a more intimate tour earlier this year, before the release of his newest album Unreal Unearth. As the eager crowd filled the vast space, the venue transformed into a cathedral of sound. Each song painted a canvas of love, hope, and tragedy, interwoven with strong political messages and melodic storytelling, a testament to Hozier’s ability to encapsulate life’s complexities through beautiful poetry. It was surreal to witness Hozier’s anthemic songs, crafted for the big stag ..read more

It’s not very often you get up close and personal with a rock legend and tonight The Halls in Wolverhampton, packed mainly with men of a certain age, were there to witness a night filled with stories from Rush frontman Geddy Lee. He was on a lengthy tour to promote his autobiography “My Effin’ Life” and each night he would invite a special guest to be his interviewer. Tonight, it was fellow bass player and self-confessed Rush fan, Nicky Wire. When Lee was introduced to the crowd, he came on to a standing ovation by a crowd whose music he made was the soundtrack to our lives. He did look overw ..read more

A brilliant night at The Halls in Wolverhampton with Japanese rockers BABYMETAL  supported by up and coming Scottish rockers Vukovi for support. First up are a band on the up at the moment, Vukovi, hailing from North Ayrshire in Scotland and its easy to see why they are ones to watch. Their set is made up of new mainly of songs from their latest album NULA, kicking off with Creep Heat then Lasso. Fronted Janine Shilstone she is the focal point for the band and is  constantly jumping, moving and writhing over the stage. A packed crowd are loving them. Next up is Tainted, then Mercy ..read more

In the heart of Birmingham, the Utilita Arena buzzed with palpable excitement as The Prodigy made a thunderous return to the city. The Prodigy isn’t just a band; they’re a timeless force that unites generations, bringing together metalheads and ravers alike for over 30 years. The night kicked off with the dynamic duo Soft Play, who erupted onto the stage with an energy that was both relentless and contagious. Formed by drummer and vocalist Issac Holman and guitarist Laurie Vincent, the punk rock duo, formerly known as Slaves, didn’t just perform; they immersed themselves in the chaos, diving ..read more

Legendary The Chemical Brothers took over Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday night, turning the cavernous venue into a pulsating temple of synesthetic euphoria. As the audience, ranging from seasoned veterans to fresh-faced enthusiasts, converged on the dancefloor, the iconic duo of Ed Simons and Tom Rowland took us on a two-hour journey that transcended decades, proving that their mastery over electronic music remains as potent as ever. The Chemical Brothers, Manchester’s sound pioneers since 1989, kicked off the night with the infectious energy of “Go”, setting the stage ablaze with a 23 ..read more