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Same Difference at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
SAME DIFFERENCE (Symphony Hall)
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Wednesday 18th March 2008 - 7.30pm
X-Factor finalist brother & sister combo, Sean & Sarah Smith display a daunting chemistry during their duets. One of a select number of groups to be championed by Simon Cowell - whose opinion of them has swung from 'annoying' to 'genuinely nice' - have overcome all odds to become one of the leading acts in their field. Tickets on presale from Wednesday 19th November, general sale on Monday 24th November at 9am. (back to list)
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Metallica at the NIA, Birmingham
METALLICA (LG Arena)
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Wednesday 25th March 2009 - 5.30pm
Formed in 1981, Metallica's early albums were uncompromising thrash-metal releases like 1983's Kill Em All, Ride the Lightning and the classic Master of Puppets. Tragedy struck the band in 1986, when bass player Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash while the band was on tour. Jason Newstead was brought in to replace him and he remained until 2001. During this period, Metallica's output mellowed slightly as they crossed over to become one of the biggest bands in the world after the release of their self-titled fifth album (known as the black album because of its cover.) Their last studio offering St. Anger was hailed by many as a blistering return to form, and triumphant festival appearances at events like Download 2004 proved the band can still rock with the best of them. Presale begins on Turssday 23rd October, general sale begins on Friday 24th October. (back to list)
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Premier League Darts at the NIA, Birmingham
WHYTE & MACKAY PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS (The NIA)
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Thursday 26th March 2009 - 6.30pm
The world's best eight players, including Phil "The Power" Taylor, face off in a league format over three months at venues around the UK, before the top four players from the league table meet in the play-offs. Taylor, the 13-time world champion, has won the Whyte & Mackay Premier League for the past four years, and defeated new star James Wade in the 2008 final. Other stars to compete should include Holland's five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld and the current World Darts Champion, John Part, from Canada, with the full line-up of players confirmed in January. (back to list)
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Lemar at the NIA Academy, Birmingham
LEMAR (NIA Academy)
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Friday 27th March 2009 - 7pm
Propelled into the public's focus as one of the stars of the original BBC Fame Academy, Lemar has gone on to become one of Britain's most popular solo artists and one of its most exciting soul talents. Hit singles Dance (With U), Another Day, and 50/50 saw him achieve great chart success and sold over 600,000 copies of his debut album Dedicated. Lemar has taken his amazing live performance on the road as well, completing a successful UK tour and supporting Justin Timberlake on several of his U.K. tour dates. Back with a new single If There's Any Justice and album Time To Grow, Lemar looks set to remain one of the UK's brightest talents. (back to list)
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Simply Red at the NIA, Birmingham
SIMPLY RED (LG Arena)
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Saturday 28th March 2009 - 7pm
Simply Red's debut single Money's Too Tight to Mention reached the British Top 20 in 1985, and in 1986 their song Holding Back the Years hit the number one position in the United States. The band also had a US Number One in 1989 with their cover of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' If You Don't Know Me By Now, one of many remakes of soul music classics. Presale begins on Wednesday 1st October, general sale begins on Friday 3rd October. (back to list)
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David Byrne at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
The Songs of DAVID BYRNE & BRIAN ENO (Symphony Hall)
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Sunday 29th March 2008 - 7pm
David is well known for his ground breaking and adventurous solo albums, for the genre smashing music of the Talking Heads albums and as well for his eclectic and adventurous label Luaka Bop. He has toured throughout the world and worked with a vast number of directors, choreographers and musicians including Brian Eno, Twyla Tharp, Robert Wilson, the Wim Vandekeybus and Jonathan Demme. Brian Eno is not appearing. (back to list)
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Lionel Richie at the NIA, Birmingham
LIONEL RICHIE (LG Arena)
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Tuesday 31st March 2009 - 7pm
The former lead singer of the Commodores, Lionel Richie went solo in 1982, releasing his debut self-titled album to critical and commercial acclaim. In a standout career, he has had numerous smash hit singles including: Say You, Say Me, All Night Long, Hello and Dancing on the Ceiling and was one of the biggest stars of the 1980s, along with Michael Jackson and Prince. The Commodores were formed in the latter half of the 1970s and became one of Motown's most successful groups following the release of hit singles like Just To Be Close to You. Following's Lionel Richie's solo success in his 1981 duet with Diana Ross, Endless Love, he opted to leave the band. He released his self-titled debut solo album in 1982, which included his first solo number one single Truly. It was however 1983's Can't Slow Down that made the singer a superstar, selling over 10 million copies and containing some of his most memorable hits. Tickets on sale from Friday 24th October at 9am. (back to list)
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Dance Nation at LG Arena
DANCE NATION (LG Arena)
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Sunday 5th April 2009 - 7pm
Club night with a host of artists from the techno scene. Ian Van Dahl - Chart-topping eurotrance DJ, Ian Van Dahl is without doubt one of the most successful dance acts to come to the world's attention in recent years. His debut album 'Ace' looks set to become a classic. Sash! - German dance guru with more than 3.5 million record sales in Europe behind him. Sash! stormed the charts in 1997 with Encore Une Fois, and has since had nine top 10 singles, three top 15 albums and has influenced many of the dance/pop crossover acts in the charts today. He also travels the globe DJing at some of the world's most famous nightclubs and celebrity parties from Ibiza to Japan, USA to Asia. Angel City - Fronted by Lara, one of the hottest young female vocalists in the scene, Angel City have churned out popular top 40 dance hits such as 'Love Me Right' and a remake of Cathy Dennis' 'Touch Me'. Booty Luv - Dance and R & B outfit. Dougal - Known for being one of the world’s leading producers and DJs of hardcore and euphoria, DJ Dougal is renowned for his combination of deep euphoria, uplifting vocals and experimental mixing. He runs his own successful label, Essential Platinum, and has played in major cities across the world to crowds of up to 40,000 people. Lasgo - Newbie dance act, whose tune 'Something' looks set to be a club floor-filler for 2002. Stunt - Jelly-lovin, string-touting indie rock gems. (back to list)
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Tina Turner at the NIA, Birmingham
TINA TURNER (The NIA)
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Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th April 2009 - 7pm
Tina will perform tracks from her explosive back catalogue, including her early career singles River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary and Nutbush City Limits through to her solo superstar smashes Let's Stay Together, What's Love Got To Do With It, We Don't Need Another Hero and The Best. Speaking ahead of her Manchester shows, Tina said: "After performing with Beyonce at The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the response was overwhelming. Everywhere I went people were asking me when I was going back on tour. So after a lot of thought and planning we announced an American tour. Now Europe beckons and I don't want to let down all my loyal fans over there. See you in the New Year.'' Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina has sold more concert tickets than any other solo performer in music history. Earlier this year Tina performed with Beyonce at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards to amazing critical acclaim. (back to list)
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The Prodigy at the NIA, Birmingham
THE PRODIGY (The NIA)
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Thursday 9th April 2009 - 7pm
Since their formation in 1990 The Prodigy have released four albums, numerous singles, been number 1 in 27 countries simultaneously with their incomparable Fat Of The Land masterpiece, toured the world with their incendiary live show, made groundbreaking videos, shaken things up musically and socially and been unafraid to court controversy. (back to list)
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Jackson Browne at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
JACKSON BROWNE (Symphony Hall)
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Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2009 - 8pm
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He’s been honored with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2007). At the latter ceremony, Jackson performed his song “Lives In The Balance,” which SHOF notes is, “a fitting example of how his social and political activism has influenced much of his work.” Browne’s latest release, 2008’s Time The Conqueror, is his first set of new material in six years. Accompanying Browne is his band of fifteen years: Kevin McCormick on bass, Mark Goldenberg on guitars, Mauricio Lewak on drums and Jeff Young on keyboards and backing vocals. They have been with him since 1993’s I’m Alive, playing on Looking East in 1996 and The Naked Ride Home in 2002. (back to list)
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Mickey Mouse at The NIA, Birmingham
DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S MAGIC SHOW (The NIA)
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Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April 2009 - 11am, 3pm & 6pm
Abracadabra! It's Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show! Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends come together with world-class magicians to perform the legendary Disney films right before your eyes. See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella's rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the spectacular levitation of Aladdin's Princess Jasmine; and the enchanted dancing brooms of Fantasia. Join Donald and Goofy, Alice and the Mad Hatter, and many more for a one-of-a-kind stage show you'll never forget. Mickey's Magic Show is a whole new way to experience Disney Magic with your family! Total running time: 92 minutes (15 minute intermisson is included in the total time). No 6pm performance on Sunday. (back to list)
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Al Murray at the NIA, Birmingham
AL MURRAY -THE PUB LANDLORD'S BEAUTIFUL BRITISH TOUR (LG Arena)
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Tuesday 14th April 2009 - 8pm
Once a humble Publican, the multi-award winning Al Murray – The Pub Landlord has risen to the honourable position of British comedy royalty, following the continuing success of his hit prime time ITV1 show Happy Hour and a second Audience with Al Murray The Pub Landlord (ITV1). The Guv’nor will be travelling to the four corners of our green and pleasant land to raise a glass with you, the beautiful British public, on his Beautiful British Tour. The Landlord will be merrily musing over a heady brew of topics, as he attempts to put the Great back into Great Britain. The shaming finger of shame will be pointed at you, if you miss what promises to be the must see stand-up comedy event of 2009. (back to list)
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Pink at The NIA, Birmingham
PINK (The NIA)
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Thursday 16th & Friday 17th April 2009 - 7.30pm
Pink is a rare commodity in the music business; a pop singer who has credibility within the rock world and a rock singer who's achieved the status of a pop star. With worldwide hits such as Get The Party Started, Just Like A Pill and Stupid Girls under her belt, Pink is one of the world's most successful female stars to date. (back to list)
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Ultravox at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
ULTRAVOX (Symphony Hall)
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Friday 17th April 2009 - 7pm

Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie and Midge Ure - all four members of the 1980s lineup - are back together for the first time since Live Aid in 1985. From New Wave to New Romantic, Ultravox spanned a vibrant period with such unforgettable hits as 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes' and 'Vienna'. Tickets on general sale on Wednesday 12th November 2008 at 9am. (back to list)

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Brainiac Live at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE WITH ASIA (Town Hall)
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Tuesday 21st April 2009 - 8pm
Formed from classic rock titans Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson and Buggles, this reunion marks the first time all four founders – Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton – have played together since 1983. (back to list)
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AC/DC at the NIA, Birmingham
AC/DC (LG Arena)
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Thursday 23rd April 2009 - 7.30pm
Brothers Malcolm and Angus Young moved from Glasgow to Australia, in 1963 and formed AC/DC in 1973. They rapidly became an Australian club attraction when their albums High Voltage and Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap and single TNT released to reasonable acclaim. They had their first commercial breakthrough with the album Let There Be Rock, which reached Number 28 on the UK charts in 1977. Between 1979 and 1981, their profile sky-rocketed after their albums reached platinum several times in the USA and they sold a few million copies of the album Highway To Hell ,1979, which got to number 22 in the US and number 10 in the UK. In April and May 1980, AC/DC recorded the album Back in Black that sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Their success is such that on last count in 2000, AC/DC have sold approximately 85 million albums worldwide. Their most critically acclaimed album Ballbreaker (1995) was a success too - it entered the American charts at number four and sold over a million copies in its first six months of release. Their last album Stiff Upper Lip was released in 2000. Tickets on sale from Friday 17th October. (back to list)
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Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice 2009 at The NIA, Birmingham
TORVILL & DEAN'S DANCING ON ICE (The NIA)
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Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th April 2009 - 7.30pm
Torvill and Dean's Dancing On Ice The Bolero 25th Anniversary Tour is coming to Sheffield, Nottingham, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham in April 2009. The celebrities and professional skating couples look set to cut up and melt the ice across the country. Torvill & Dean, will, as ever, be the stars of the show, whilst celebrities for the tour will be confirmed in 2009. Matinee performances on Saturday at 2.30pm & Sunday at 1.30pm. Sunday's evening performance is at 6.30pm. (back to list)
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Russell Watson at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
RUSSELL WATSON (Symphony Hall)
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Thursday 23rd April 2009 - 7.30pm
A factory worker born in Salford in North West England, Russell Watson went from performing on the pub and club circuit in his spare time, to selling over 7 million albums globally, and to be dubbed 'The People's Tenor', when in 1999, when he was invited to Old Trafford to sing the World Cup anthem ‘Nessun Dorma' before United's Premiership winning game. He received a standing ovation and this incredible exposure led Russell to be signed by the Decca Music Group for a six-album deal. Russell has performed around the world in front of many audiences - from Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC; the Beckham's pre-World Cup party; to more intimate performances for the President of the United States, the UK Prime Minister and the Pope; as well as duets with artists as diverse as Cliff Richard, Lulu, Lionel Ritchie, Mel C (of Spice Girls fame) and Meatloaf. He has broken a succession of records, being the first British male to simultaneously occupy a No.1 spot in the UK and American classical charts, as well as being the first artist to have a classical album at the No.1 spot in the UK classical charts for an entire year. With five albums each album going gold, platinum, or double platinum and four Classic BRIT Awards under his belt, Russell is recognized world-wide as the UK's biggest selling classical artist of the 21st century. Following a successful recovery after suffering from a second Brain Tumor in 2007, Russell's 5th studio has been released reaching Number 4 in the charts and 2008 has seen Russell perform a sell-out 17 date UK tour and he now looks to establish his long term future internationally, and is enjoying the creative freedom his success has granted him. Tickets available from Friday 30th October at 10am. (back to list)
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Bob Dylan at The NIA, Birmingham
BOB DYLAN (The NIA)
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Wednesday 29th April 2009 - 7.30pm
Bob Dylan has been an alternative rock icon since the 1960s. His influence cannot be overstated, inspiring bands like the Beatles to experiment with new kinds of songwriting. His biggest hits have become rock staples, such as Knockin on Heaven's Door, Like a Rolling Stone, All Along the Watchtower and Mr Tambourine Man. While continuing to tour extensively, Dylan has also recently released Chronicles Volume 1, the first in a series of autobiographical collections of tales from his life. (back to list)
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Rob Brydon at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
ROB BRYDON (Symphony Hall)
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Wednesday 29th April 2009 - 7.30pm

Rob Brydon's credits read like a compendium of modern British comedy. Marion & Geoff, Human Remains, I'm Alan Partridge, Black Books, The Keith Barret Show, A Cock and Bull Story, Little Britain, Director's Commentary, Have I Got News For You, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Q.I. and most recently his highly acclaimed performance as Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey. Now this multi award winning writer / performer comes to Manchester Palace Theatre with an evening of brand new stand up comedy. (back to list)

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Chris De Burgh at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
CHRIS DE BURGH (Symphony Hall)
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Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2009 - 7.30pm
Few artists can lay claim to international success spanning three decades but, beginning with his very first release, Chris de Burgh has achieved precisely that.
The foundations for a remarkable and durable career were laid back in 1975 with the release of Chris’s debut album, ‘Far Beyond These Castle Walls’, featuring a single, ‘Flying’, which spent 17 weeks at No. 1 in Brazil. Subsequent records, almost in turn, continued to steadily draw in audiences around the world. Tickets available from Friday 30th October at 10am. (back to list)
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Morrissey at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
MORRISSEY (Symphony Hall)
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Wednesday 13th May 2009 - 7.30pm
Morrissey is a British musical icon and the godfather of modern alternative music, whose influence cannot be overstated. Always passionate about music (he was a regular contributor to NME's letters page), Morrissey began his musical career as the lead singer of the Smiths, writing the classic albums The Queen is Dead and Meat Is Murder with guitarist Johnny Marr. Following the Smiths demise, Morrissey worked on several solo albums, courted controversy with an infamous 1992 appearance wrapped in a Union Jack flag and remained a highly influentual figure in music. His most recent album was the critically acclaimed You Are the Quarry, which has been hailed as a spectacular return to form. Tickets available from Friday 12th December at 10am. (back to list)
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Rhydian at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
RHYDIAN (Symphony Hall)
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Tuesday 19th May 2009 - 7pm
After being discovered on The X Factor in 2007 where he was touted as the bookies’ favourite to win, Rhydian now bursts back onto the music scene with his magnificent debut album. Rhydian’s undeniable talent, unmistakable voice and look have already won him an army of fans, and will attract many more with the launch of his self-titled debut album, released on 24th November 2008. Crammed full of passionate, inspiring songs performed in his inimitable style, Rhydian is set to touch the hearts of millions with his mesmerising classical voice. Tickets available from Friday 21st November at 10am. (back to list)
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Girls Aloud at The NIA, Birmingham
GIRLS ALOUD (The NIA)
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Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st May & Monday 1st June 2009 - 7.30pm
Girls Aloud were formed as part of the 2002 TV show Popstars: The Rivals, and achieved immediate success when their debut single Sound of the Underground reached the Christmas number one spot. Since then, the girls have had hits with the album of the same name, plus singles Jump, Some thing Kind Of Ooooh, Love Machine and I'll Stand By You, the song for Children in Need 2004. They have enjoyed more success with the albums What Will the Neighbours Say and Chemistry, which garnered numerous award nominations and supplied chart-topping hits, and made them the girl band with the most consecutive top 10 hits in UK chart history. On 26 September 2007, it was announced that Girls Aloud have made it into the Guinness Book of World Records 2008 for the "Most Consecutive Top Entries in the UK by a Female Group". Their fourth album - Tangled Up - was released in November 2007. Girls Aloud will embark on their fourth tour in May 2008. (back to list)
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Here & Now 2009 at The NIA, Birmingham
HERE & NOW TOUR 2009 (The NIA)
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Friday 22nd May 2009 - 7.30pm
Here And Now is the most successful high profile 80's live show, the brand was launched in 2001 by Tony Denton Promotions and has become a runaway success ever since. What makes Here And Now so unique is that all the artistes perform back to back and it's a hit only show. Many of the acts have reformed especially for the tour or its the first time in years they would have performed live! In 2007 Here And Now staged 17 huge outdoor shows that sold out country wide, 11 shows are already on sale for this summer with Blickling Hall in Norfolk already sold out its capacity of 10,000 for the second year in a row! And the Quarry in Shrewsbury with a capacity of 9,000. The next UK Arena tour took place in May 2008 with yet another line up that had the fans singing and dancing in the aisles - acts included first timers Rick Astley, Johnny Hates Jazz, Cutting Crew and Bananarama. The eighth UK arena tour takes place in May 2009 featuring Boy George, Kim Wilde, Howard Jones, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Altered Images, Hazel O'Connor & Brother Beyond. (back to list)
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Rhydian at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS (Symphony Hall)
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Friday 22nd May 2009 - 7pm
The band is essentially the vehicle for singer Antony, whose full name is Antony Hegarty. Born in Chichester in 1971, Antony moved to Amsterdam in 1977 before settling in California the following year. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1998 but it was their second album, I am a Bird Now, which gained them popular recognition and won a Mercury Music Prize 2005, in spite of being pitted against favourites Kaiser Chiefs. They have been described by Rolling Stone Magazine as "a giant with a voice of singular majesty...an instrument of delicacy and rapture", and are posed to be one of the most noteworthy acts of 2005. (back to list)
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Beyonce at The NIA, Birmingham
BEYONCE (The NIA)
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Saturday 23rd May 2009 - 6.30pm
Beyoncé Knowles from Houston, Texas, is a member of the urban pop group Destiny's Child who have sold millions of records. The band had their first hit with No, No, No in 1997, and the following albums Destiny's Child, The Writing's on the Wall and Survivor made them superstars. Beyoncé's first solo album, Dangerously in Love, was released in 2004. Collaborators on this record include Missy Elliot, Big Boi from OutKast and Luther Vandross. The single Crazy in Love featuring Jay-Z was one of the biggest singles of 2003, and made the artist one of music's hottest properties. Beyoncé has recently made her mark as an actress, starring in Austin Powers: Goldmember, The Fighting Temptations and now Dreamgirls. (back to list)
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Leon Jackson at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
LEON JACKSON (Symphony Hall)
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Monday 25th May 2009 - 8pm
After a nail biting final featuring operatic maestro Rhydian and pop duo Same Difference, Leon Jackson was voted champion of ITV1’s X Factor 2007. His boundless determination and increasingly stellar performances saw the eighteen year old Leon beat 150,000 other hopefuls to win the biggest talent show on TV. Tickets available from Friday 24th October at 9am. (back to list)
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Here & Now 2009 at The NIA, Birmingham
NICKELBACK (The NIA)
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Tuesday 26th May 2009 - 7.30pm
At the forefront of Canada's nu-rock movement, Nickelback mix grungey guitars with emo-style angst to produce a mature, emotional and damn powerful sound. With their debut album 'Silver Side Up' a huge seller on both sides of the Atlantic and debut single 'How You Remind Me' already a rock anthem, world domination beckons. (back to list)
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Here & Now 2009 at The NIA, Birmingham
LYNYRD SKYNYRD (The NIA)
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Thursday 28th May 2009 - 7.30pm
The band became prominent in the Southern United States in 1973, and rose to worldwide recognition before several members, including lead vocalist and primary songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, died in a plane crash in 1977 five miles northeast of Gillsburg, Mississippi. A tribute band was formed in 1987 for a reunion tour with Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie's younger brother, at the helm, and continues to record music today. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2006. Tickets on sale to fan club from Tuesday 25th November, then on general sale from Friday 28th November at 9am. (back to list)
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Lord Of The Dance at The NIA, Birmingham
LORD OF THE DANCE (The NIA)
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Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May 2009 - 7.30pm
Popular dance spectacular Lord of the Dance returns to Birmingham’s NIA Academy from Friday 29 – Sunday 31 May 2009. Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is the most critically acclaimed tour of all time. Since its world premier in Dublin in 1996 it has broken records worldwide and is the biggest grossing tour in the history of entertainment. Seen by over 50 million people in 40 different countries, the show has thrilled audiences in Russia, throughout Europe, in the USA, from Canada to Argentina, and across the Pacific Rim. Much of the secret to its phenomenal success is that it speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the modern day wonders of the world, a myth to a living legend. (back to list)
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Christy Moore at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
CHRISTY MOORE WITH DECLAN SINNOTT (Symphony Hall)
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Monday 1st June 2009 - 8pm
Legendary Irish folk singer songwriter and bodram player. Founder of classic folk band Planxty, occasional member of folk 'supergroup' Moving Hearts, and one of the best songwriters Ireland has ever produced. 'Truly the Bob Dylan of Irish music'. (back to list)
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Russell Howard at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
RUSSELL HOWARD (Symphony Hall)
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Wednesday 17th June 2008 - 8pm
Bristol-born Russell Howard started comedy as a teenager, making the finals of Channel 4's So You Think Your Funny? competition in 1999 in only his fifth ever gig. Two year later, he was also a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards. He made his Edinburgh debut in 2002, sharing an hour-long show with fellow stand-up Matt Blaize, and returned the following year as part of the long-running Comedy Zone showcase line-up. His first solo show was in 2004, and he has returned to the Fringe every year since. In 2006, his show Wandering was nominated for the if.comedy award – and he won the Chortle award for best compere. In 2006, he joined BBC Two's topical panel game Mock the Week as a regilar panelist. He has also made appearances on Would I Lie To You?, Live At The Apollo, Law of the Playground and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. On radio, Howard has co-hosted Radio 2's comedy show Out to Lunch with Rob Deering and appeared on the Banter and Political Animal for Radio 4. From November 2006 to July 2008, heco-hosted a Sunday morning on BBC 6 Music with Jon Richardson as his sidekick. (back to list)
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Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds at the NIA, Birmingham
JEFF WAYNE'S WAR OF THE WORLDS (The NIA)
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Friday 19th June 2009 - 8pm
Back by popular demand! Don't miss the 30th anniversary UK tour of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of The Worlds - live on stage! Following the hugely successful sell-out UK tours in both 2006 and 2007, the highly-anticipated show - which features international hit singles - ‘The Eve of The War' and ‘Forever Autumn', will be returning to the UK in June 2009. With groundbreaking technology and live performance, the anniversary tour will be even bigger than before. Jeff Wayne will again be conducting The Black Smoke Band and The ULLAdubULLA Strings. Theatre sensation Jennifer Ellison stars as Beth, Parson Nathaniel's wife, and returning for the third consecutive year is Moody Blues Justin Hayward as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist, and Manfred Mann's Chris Thompson as The Voice of Humanity. (back to list)
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Motown Legends at the NIA, Birmingham
ONCE IN A LIFETIME - MOTOWN LEGENDS LIVE (The NIA)
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Friday 26th June 2009 - 7pm
Tony Denton Promotions are synonymous with putting the best live shows on in the UK and the Once In A Lifetime brand always means quality and a unique chance to see a collection of stars together on the same stage for one night only! We are delighted to announce that Once In A Lifetime –Motown Legends Live Tour 2009 will be coming to The NIA on Friday 26 June 2009! To tie in with the celebration of 50 years of Motown in 2009 this very special tour is a first, with an outstanding line up of the cream of the era that features The Commodores, Mary Wilson Of The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Miracles and JR. Walker’s All Stars. This may be your last chance to see these incredibly talented stars perform on the same bill. (back to list)
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Ali Campbell at The NIA, Birmingham
ALI CAMPBELL (The NIA)
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Saturday 27th June 2009 - 7.30pm
Ali Campbell has one of the UK’s most distinctive and recognisable voices. As lead singer with the world-renowned group UB40, Ali Campbell has sold over 60 million records worldwide, toured across the globe, notched up four number No. 1 world-wide singles, over 40 Top 40 UK singles, released 18 studio albums and received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement. (back to list)
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Neil Sedaka at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
NEIL SEDAKA (Symphony Hall)
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Wednesday 1st July 2009 - 8pm
Neil Sedaka, Grammy awarded singer-songwriter and international hit-maker is touring the UK in 2009 and is heading to the Manchester in June. Neil is a prolific songwriter and sophisticated performer with an extraordinary vocal range, who has produced an immense catalogue of melodic and timeless Rock n' Roll Classics - Oh! Carol, Laughter In the Rain, Stupid Cupid, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Little Devil, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Next Door to An Angel, The Diary, Calendar Girl, Solitaire, Love Will Keep Us Together, The Hungry Years, Bad Blood, (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, Stairway To Heaven, Should've Never Let You Go, Wheel in West Virginia, Star Crossed Lovers, That's When The Music Takes Me and more. (back to list)
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Ali Campbell at The NIA, Birmingham
THE EAGLES (The NIA)
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Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th July 2009 - 6pm
With five number one singles and four number one albums, the Eagles were among the most successful recording artists of the 1970s; at the end of the 20th century, two of those albums, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California, ranked among the ten best-selling albums ever, according to the certifications of the Record Industry Association of America. Though most of its members came from outside California, the group was closely identified with a country- and folk-tinged sound that initially found favor in and around Los Angeles in the late '60s. (back to list)
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Walking With Dinosaurs at the NIA, Birmingham
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - THE LIVE EXPERIENCE (The NIA)
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Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th August 2009 - 7pm
Dinosaurs return to the Earth in Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience! The show is based on the award-winning BBC Television Series and brought to life by The Creature Production Company. 15 roaring, snarling 'live' dinosaurs mesmerize the audience and are asa awe-inspiring as when they first walked the Earth. The stars of the show include Tyrannosaurus Rex, Utahraptor, Stegosaurus, and the largest of them, the Brachiosaurus, which is 36 feet tall and 56 feet long fro nose to tail. The show depicts the dinosaurs' evolution spanning their entire 200 million year reign. The history of the world is played out with almost cinematic realism, including scenes of the daily interactions between dinosaurs. You will see how carnivorous dinosaurs evolves to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators. Matinee performances on Thursday at 3pm, Saturday and Sunday at 11am & 3pm. No evening performance on Sunday. Tickets on sale from Monday 17th November 2008 at 9am. (back to list)
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Stevie Wonder at the NIA, Birmingham
STEVIE WONDER (The NIA)
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Monday 8th September 2009 - 7pm
Stevie Wonder released his first album, the Ray Charles inspired A Tribute to Uncle Ray at the tender age of 11. Since then he has become an iconic figure, not only in R&B, but in modern popular music. His classic albums include Music Of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions and Songs In the Key of Life. His most famous singles include I Just Called to Say I Love You, Ebony and Ivory, Isn't She Lovely, Sir Duke and Superstition. He was inducted in to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. (back to list)
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Cliff & The Shadows at the NIA, Birmingham
CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS (The NIA)
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Thursday 1st, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2009 - 7.30pm
Cliff Richard and the Shadows are reuniting for the final time, 20 years after they last performed together. They dominated the British popular music scene in the late 50's and early 60's, enjoying solo and joint success, achieving between them no less than 19 number one hits, including: 'Living Doll', 'It's All In The Game', 'Travellin' Light', 'Bachelor Boy'. 'Wonderful Land' and 'Apache'. Don't miss Cliff and The Shadows as they join forces again for this unique and exciting tour. Tickets on sale for this show on sale on Sunday 30th November at 10am. (back to list)
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Gilbert O'Sullivan at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham
GILBERT O'SULLIVAN (Symphony Hall)
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Sunday 25th October 2009 - 8pm
A huge star in the seventies, Gilbert O’Sullivan had numerous successful albums and singles including Alone Again (Naturally) which spent six weeks at no 1 in the US. He has continued to make music and, flying in the face of the fashion for other artists of his era, he has refused to be drawn into the world of nostalgia package tours, reality TV shows and the world of celebrity. Recently his music has been heard in films and TV shows such as The Virgin Suicides, The Simpsons and Life On Mars. (back to list)
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