Bank Holiday weekend Midlands: Feedback’s top picks for live music

By Owen Jameson

23 May 2024

Make the most of the long weekend and get yourself down to some of the brilliant live events in the Midlands this weekend. For our readers in the Midlands, there is no shortage of live music to go and see. From Birmingham to Nottingham, here at Feedback we have hand selected some gigs worthy of your attention.

Friday 24th May Top Pick – Atsuko Chiba @ The Old Cold Store, Nottingham

What venue are they playing?

The Old Coal Store, NG2 1NB https://www.facebook.com/OldColdStore/?locale=en_GB

How much is it?

This gig will only set you back £9.27, so get yourself down to The Old Coal Store and catch the Montreal band’s psychedelic progressive rock sound before they jet back to Canada. Beginning in Montreal as an experimental rock five-piece, they’ve turned heads with their enigmatic sound consistently.

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Buy tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/7w5kb-atsuko-chiba-ca-goddesses-more-tba-24th-may-the-old-cold-store-nottingham-tickets?cid1=&cid2=41858077&lng=en&pid=f5e6ac52

Saturday 25th May Top Pick – RUZE @ The Vines, Derby

What venue are they playing?

The Vines, DE1 3NQ http://www.vinesbar.com/

How much is it?

For £11.25, you can have a night full of dancing to some banging house tunes. RUZE have been dubbed ‘ones to watch’ by industry heads for their trademark smooth and flowing house. The duo are set to play gigs like Tomorrowland and Pacha Barcelona so catch them before they blow up even more.

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Buy tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Derby/The-Vines/bunker-terrace-opening-party-w-RUZE-PIV-META-DELTECH–MORE/38256422/?sktag=15110

Sunday 26th May Top Pick – Alice Lily @ The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

What venue are they playing?

The Sunflower Lounge, B5 4EG The Sunflower Lounge – The Sunflower Lounge

How much is it?

It’ll only set you back £9.05 to go and see one of Birmingham’s hottest acts right now. Alice Lily have won acclaim for their brand of ‘high octane’ indie rock. With brilliant lyrics and heavy basslines, Alice Lily are powerhouses in their own right. At a famous Birmingham venue with a hometown band – what’s not to like?

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Buy tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Sunflower-Lounge/Alice-Lily/39034576/?sktag=15110

Monday 27th May Top Pick – His Lordship @ The Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

What venue are they playing?

The Hare & Hounds, B14 7JZ The Venue | Hare and Hounds (hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk)

How much is it?

It’s £16.50 to go ans see His Lordship this bank-holiday Monday. The duo consists of ex Pretenders and Pogues man, James Walbourne and Former Chrissie Hynde and Willie Nelson musician, Kristoffer Sonne. The duo are energy and power personified, with lively sets and high octane music, they are sure to get you on your feet.

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Purchase tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/His-Lordship/38038567/#tickets

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