This page lists web sites for venues that cater for music concerts,
art exhibitions, theatrical productions and shows.
It also lists some of the larger events taking place in the region.
Other events can be found using the links we have provided to arts
and music portals. Maple Systems provides
on-line promotion and marketing resources for concerts, shows and
arts festivals.
Ireland’s most popular family band The Corrs return to Birmingham
on Friday 5 November for a concert at The NEC Arena. The band
who last performed at The NEC Arena in 2001 are set to showcase
songs from their brand new knockout fourth album, Borrowed
Heaven which stormed into the album charts at number 2. Andrea,
Caroline, Sharon and Jim will delight fans with their own
unique brand of pop which has seen them reap chart success
over many years with tracks such as Dreams, So Young and What
Can I Do and Breathless.
Now in their 17th sensational year, That’ll be the Day is
still wowing ‘em in the aisles in 2004. Get ready to party
with this brand new production. With loads of laughs and over
2 hours of 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s classic-gold hits, this is
definitely a show to make you feel good. You’ll be on your
feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over.
The Hollies are back at Symphony Hall. The concert will feature
a fabulous selection of Hollies hits including The Air That
I Breathe, Bus Stop and the all-time classic He Ain't Heavy,
He's My Brother. Peter Howarth on lead vocals has worked with
Cliff for the last 17 years, as well as recently having performed
in the "Roy Orbison Story "in the West End. He also wrote
a musical called "Prince of Sherwood".
Sing-a-long-a Elvis will include all the best loved sing-a-long-a
traditions: the audience fancy dress (recommended but not
obligatory), the choral warm-up, dance competition, crazy
magic moments – aided by the complimentary fun-filled goody
bag, and of course on-screen lyrics for the audience to join
in the songs. Sing-a-long-a Elvis features Heath Ashton, winner
of GMTV’s Search for Elvis competition and finalist in the
Stars in Their Eyes – Elvis Special.
Sing-a-long-a Abba is The ultimate fun-packed interactive
celebration of the classic sound of the popular Swedish super
group. The emphasis is fun, fun, fun with the obligatory fancy
dress competition, Magic Moment goody bags, favourite lyrics
on the big screen along with the fantastic Sing-a-long-a Abba
band playing hit after hit!
With two successful tours under their belts and new concert
dates in December, Brit award winning trio Busted have announced
a third concert at The NEC Arena on Friday 3 December. Busted
perform on Wednesday 1 December, Thursday 2 December and Friday
3 December.
The BRIT and MOBO award-winning singer is about to release
her fourth album, Play To Win. With the emotive lyrics, classy
production and her trademark smoky vocals, the album has taken
Gabrielle into new musical territory, away from her previous
R&B style into a fresh, melodic blend of pop, soul and country.
Weeping guitars, rolling pianos and purring organs abound
on belting tunes like current single Stay The Same, and the
cryingly sad You Used To Love Me.
"Fans had better make the most of Bjorn Again because that’s
the closest they are going to get to seeing ABBA. Long may
it continue" Benny of ABBA Mama
Mia, here they go again! The ever-popular Bjorn Again return
with another show packed full of ABBA’s greatest hits.
