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COMPETITION: Win tickets to see the King of Elvis tributes

In Competitions, What's On on 03/25/2013 at 18:34
Elvis Presley tribute act Lee Memphis King

Internationally renown Elvis Presley tribute artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King is heading to Birmingham

There are Elvis Presley tribute artists and then there’s Lee Memphis King.

“When I closed my eyes I could feel Elvis” were the words used by Elvis Presley’s long-term friend Joe Esposito to describe Lee’s amazing performance and now he’s bringing it to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Urban Zombie game returns to Birmingham – WIN tickets!

In Competitions, What's On on 03/10/2013 at 13:43
Urban Zombie game 2.8 Hours Later returns to Birmingham with the launch of new format, 'Asylum'

Urban Zombie game 2.8 Hours Later returns to Birmingham with the launch of new format ‘Asylum’. (Photo: Adam Yosef)

Award-winning game designers, Slingshot, are marking the year of the zombie by announcing the launch of Asylum, the next chapter in their smash hit urban chase game, 2.8 Hours Later.

The game, now in its fourth year, has a new story, characters and game structure as it embarks on its second national tour of the UK, including dates in Birmingham in April. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win Mindless Self Indulgence goodies!

In Competitions, What's On on 10/10/2012 at 15:18
Mindless are to play at the O2 Academy Birmingham in October

Mindless are to play at the O2 Academy Birmingham at the end of this month

The four-headed and many-limbed beast that is Mindless Self Indulgence has woken up after a three year slumber to ravage the UK with their ever unique brand of musical mayhem and stage-destroying live performances.

MSI have confirmed that they will be returning to the UK in October 2012 for a run of dates to include shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win tickets to infamous Zombie survival game!

In Competitions, What's On on 10/03/2012 at 13:04
2.8 Hours Later game created by Slingshot will be in Birmingham. Photo by Amy Faith Photography.

The hugely popular zombie game 2.8 Hours Lateris heading to Birmingham. Photo by Amy Faith Photography.

An increasingly popular urban zombie chase game is to bring its highly anticipated reign of terrorto the Midlands as it brings its zombie menace to Birmingham this month.

2.8 Hours Later will take place in Birmingham’s city centre on four consecutive nights from October 17, 2012. The hunt for zombie volunteers to do the chasing and scaring is now on. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win tickets to the Cycle Show at the NEC

In Competitions, What's On on 08/21/2012 at 15:44
The Cycle Show 2012 returns to the NEC Birmingham this September

The Cycle Show returns to Birmingham this September

With some of the world’s best known cycling brands set to take centre stage at the NEC, Birmingham for this year’s Cycle Show, visitors will be able to grab a sneak preview of the very latest bikes, accessories and fashions for 2013.

Whether you are looking to try out the latest mountain or road bikes, get an autograph from some of Britain’s top pros including Olympic Gold medallists Joanna Rowsell and Ed Clancy, or see top flight BMX riders battle it out for a cut of a £5000 prize purse, the show promises a packed day of cycling related fun. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win tickets to spectacular Jacko tribute show

In Competitions, What's On on 06/02/2012 at 13:02
Tej'ai Sullivan as Michael Jackson in 'Ben - A Tribute to Michael Jackson' and 'The World's Greatest Michael Jackson Concert', coming to the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton in June 2012.

Tejai Sullivan will be performing as Michael Jackson at Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall.

The spectacular, high-octane show celebrates the career of the world’s greatest entertainer, starring one of the world’s most exciting and talked about tribute artists – Tejai Sullivan.

From Chicago, Illinois, Tejai comes to the UK for the first time in this latest addition to his incredible, whirlwind career representing Michael Jackson. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Example at the NIA

In Competitions, What's On on 04/20/2012 at 14:02
Example UK tour at the Birmingham NIA in May 2012

Example brings his UK tour to the Birmingham NIA in May

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Example after Changed The Way You Kiss Me held the No.1 position in the UK charts, and now Example is to perform at the NIA as part of his first ever headline arena tour.

Changed The Way You Kiss Me beat rock giants Coldplay to the top selling over 500K copies, it is now certified gold and ranked as one of the biggest selling singles of the year. His later single Stay Awake also topped the charts. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win tickets to see JLS in Birmingham!

In Competitions, What's On on 04/04/2012 at 10:13
JLS at the Birmingham LG Arena on 17th April 2012

JLS play their third 2012 tour date at the Birmingham LG Arena this month

Undoubtedly the UK’s biggest pop group, JLS are nothing short of a phenomenon. With their new single Proud rocketing up the charts and raising money and awareness for Sport Relief 2012, they’ve set out on their 4th Dimension UK Tour, playing the Birmingham LG Arena again on Tuesday 17th April following their two sold out dates in March.

Proud is set to be another hit from Oritsé, Marvin, Aston and JB who have already notched up eight top ten singles including five number ones, four  MOBO Awards, two BRIT Awards and sold over 6 million records in the UK. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Win tickets to BAMMA 9 in Birmingham

In Competitions, News, What's On on 03/10/2012 at 11:25
BAMMA 7 at the Birmingham NIA in 2011, Photograph by Will Gregson

BAMMA is returning to the Birmingham NIA following a sell-out show last year. Photograph: Will Gregson

 BAMMA (The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts) will be returning to its spiritual home for its ninth event, to be held at the NIA Arena in Birmingham.

In what is promising to be the most explosive fight card yet in the series, BAMMA 9 will be featuring the top British and International MMA fighters for a night of pure adrenaline fueled entertainment.

It was at the NIA Arena in September last year that the epic BAMMA 7 cemented BAMMA’s reputation as the top MMA Promotion in Europe, after attracting close to a million viewers. Read the rest of this entry »

COMPETITION: Grab a pair of tickets to see The Maccabees live

In Competitions, News, What's On on 03/05/2012 at 17:18
The Maccabees play at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall this month

The Maccabees play at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall this month

Indie rock band The Maccabees are to perform at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall this month as part of their national UK tour.

The band will be performing music from their latest long-awaited album Given To The Wild, alongside their well-known tracks. Read the rest of this entry »

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