The 1980’s was an amazing decade for Birmingham bands and music. We are all familiar with those that went on to world wide success. Of course there are always a few that somehow slipped through the cracks. Sommerville are one of those bands. Formed in 1983 from the ashes of three of Birmingham’s most popular… Read More »Sommerville
The first specially commissioned map, part of the Musical Routes project, has been unveiled at Hall Green Station, and celebrates the musical heritage of the surrounding area where alongside UB40, artists such as Ocean Colour Scene and Laura Mvula started out. The maps were launched by legendary reggae band UB40 and Adam Regan, from music… Read More »Musical Routes
Grosvenor Road Studios is the home of Black Voices, the internationally renowned gospel group. Formerly known as the Hollick & Taylor Studios, the building is one of the UK’s best-kept musical secrets. John and Joan Taylor bought the house in 1945, converting part of it into a recording studio soon afterwards. It became known as Hollick… Read More »Grosvenor Road Studios
The film and exhibition for In The Que will be hosted at the stunning Medicine Bakery & Gallery, 69a New Street, Birmingham, B2 4DU. The exhibition will run from 7th -30th of November and the gallery is open 9.30 – 5pm each day. The exhibition will be free to attend but you can guarantee a viewing… Read More »In The Que Exhibition Details: November Launch date revealed
Live at Barbarellas 1976
The film and exhibition for the project will be hosted at the stunning Medicine Bakery & Gallery, 69a New Street, Birmingham, B2 4DU. The exhibition will run from 7th -30th of November and the gallery is open 9.30 – 5pm each day. The exhibition will be free to attend but you can guarantee a viewing by… Read More »In the Que
A seminal club, located in the Grade II listed Methodist Central Hall on Corporation St. The Que Club hosted live music but was perhaps better known for its dance and rave music culture.
Cerebral Fix are a Thrash Metal band who were active between 1986 – 1993 and from 2006 – present. Members have included Gregg Fellows, Simon Forrest, Frank Healy, Tony Warburton, Paul Adams, Andy Baker, Nicholas Barker, Kev Frost, Adrian Jones, Jake Morgan and Steve Watson. Formed in Birmingham in 1986 they became members of the… Read More »Cerebal Fix
Mastan Singh Heera: (born Mastan Singh Jeerh; May 10th 1947) is an England-based Punjabi folk singer. Born in Calcutta and raised in Jallandhar, studied in Sultanpur Lodhi Punjab. He commenced his singing career in primary school and continued in Khalsa College. His Ustad Ujagar Singh Malang (Punjab) along with Inderjeet Singh (Derby UK) Surinder Singh… Read More »Anjan Group