What is Brum Music Month?

Birmingham Music Month is a non-profit organisation that is not owned by any one person, it is a collective idea to promote the diverse music scene in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Last year saw many music fans coming together online to talk about and listen to Birmingham music. This year we want everyone to get out, not only our Launch event, but to all the following gigs in and around our city. Out of the forums and into the forefront of the music scene.

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6.5.2010:Launch:Pad Listen Live!

BIG NEWS: Tonight from 6pm The Launch:Pad will be streamed live online!
Thanks to the guys at Rhubarb Radio, if you can’t make it to the event tonight then you can listen to all the bands and artists live online.
Keep an eye out for the Listen Live player appearing on this page. But from 6pm tonight, [...]

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11.4.2010:Launch:Pad Lineup Announced & Tickets Released

The Launch:Pad lineup has finally been confirmed and tickets are now on sale – and going fast! This highly anticipated one-night-only event will be showcasing acts from across Birmingham and the Midlands. Read the full lineup online and find out how you can get tickets!

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16.5.2010:Post-Launch Interview: The After Hours

Following The Launch, Megan Thomas interviewed two members of local band, The After Hours to see how they felt it went.
Megan: What did you think of the event overall?
The After Hours: I thought it was really well organised, there was a lot there for people to appreciate.
M: What did you think of the crowd?
TAH: [...]

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6.5.2010:Interview: Paul Reid on tour with Beverly Knight

Katie Pinner interviews session guitarist Paul Reid about being on tour with Birmingham’s very own Beverly Knight, Brum’s best venues and his tips on diva strops!

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Artists and Reviews »

Steve Lawler

Steve Lawler is an international DJ and music producer. He was born in Birmingham, and has made important developments in music around the Birmingham area. In the early 90’s he organised the infamous ‘motorway raves’. These illegal parties, held under the M42 Motorway, were important steps for Steve in the music business, and helped him [...]

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Artist Interview: Grinstar

Megan Thomas has been to interview up and coming Birmingham grime artist, Grinstar about his views on the city’s music scene and the struggles he’s faced.
Who are you inspired by?
I’m inspired by a lot of people, like Bashy, So Solid Crew, Lil’ Wayne and Beyonce to name a few.
Do you find that you struggle coming [...]

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Review: Electric Festival Success

This May Bank Holiday Eclectricity hosted one of the biggest nights to hit Birmingham this year.
Electric Festival took place at the famous Custard Factory complex, Digbeth. With 9,000 people showing up to see one of the biggest line ups that Birmingham has ever seen.
The event was huge, taking up The Entire Custard Factory Arts [...]

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Events »

The Launch is here May 6th

2-6pm | The Rainbow Complex, Digbeth

With your chance to experience Birmingham's diverse music scene

Free event during the day, including performances, exhibitions, activities and so much more...

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Plus, we are lucky enough to have a celebrity guest, Jimmy Brown from UB40 coming to open the event and guest speaker Jim Simpson from Big Bear Music!

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Tickets now available for The Launch Pad night event!

The Fores | The Amateurs
Sienna | The Culprit
Zebedy Rays

Yelitza | Sykes | Honeytones
Mendi | Naomi Mighty

Plus DJ Stanza & Barbarix

Thursday May 6th - The Rainbow, Digbeth - 6pm

Tickets just £4 / £3 with NUS
Get yours now online at ticketsellers.co.uk

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*Lineup subject to change

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