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Steel Panther storm the O2 Academy in Birmingham with their ‘Twenty Twenty SEX’ Tour with supports from Black Sonic Pearls and Kelsey Karter and the heroines 22/7/2026

Steel Panther storm the O2 Academy in Birmingham with their ‘Twenty Twenty SEX’ Tour with supports from Black Sonic Pearls and Kelsey Karter and the heroines 22/7/2026

July 25, 2026

Tonight is a pretty special day in Birmingham, not only does the second city host Ozzy Day, the O2 Academy brings the glamour with Steel Panther bringing their ‘twenty twenty sex tour’ with a sold out crowd. Straight out of Sunset Strip the glam rockers have Black Sonic Pearls and Kelsey Karter and the heroines as

Def Leppard & Extreme – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham (4 July 2026)

Def Leppard & Extreme – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham (4 July 2026)

July 10, 2026

There’s something special about seeing two bands who genuinely still love what they do. On a warm Saturday night at BP Pulse Live in Birmingham, Extreme and Def Leppard delivered a show that celebrated virtuosity, nostalgia and, above all, songs that have stood the test of time. EXTREME Opening with Decadence Dance, Extreme wasted no

Sumo Cyco on their ‘Can’t Kill Chaos Tour’ with support from Tigress & Orphix – The Flapper, Birmingham (2 July 2026)

Sumo Cyco on their ‘Can’t Kill Chaos Tour’ with support from Tigress & Orphix – The Flapper, Birmingham (2 July 2026)

July 4, 2026

Canadian alt-metal firebrands Sumo Cyco finally returned to Birmingham with a blistering headline performance at The Flapper, supported by the ever-improving Tigress and local openers Orphix. Playing to a packed room, the evening showcased three bands at very different stages of their careers but united by infectious energy and a determination to leave everything on

Black Veil Brides supported by Saint Agnes at The Concorde2, Brighton-14th June

Black Veil Brides supported by Saint Agnes at The Concorde2, Brighton-14th June

June 16, 2026

SAINT AGNES brought their signature blend of alternative, industrial and gothic rock to Concorde 2, delivering a set packed with atmosphere, attitude and intensity from start to finish. The crowd remained fully engaged throughout, singing along, cheering the band on and feeding off their stage presence, while the flashing lighting and bursts of colour added to

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