REVIEW: dearALICE. Tuesday 27th October, O2 Academy.

REVIEW: dearALICE. Tuesday 27th October, O2 Academy.

Gig Review: dearALICE bring the energy to Birmingham Tuesday 27th October 2026 | O2 Academy Birmingham dearALICE, with special guests LibertyAva and Full Circle Boys There was plenty to look forward to at Birmingham's O2 Academy on Tuesday evening as dearALICE arrived in the city, supported by LibertyAva and Full Circle Boys. Invited along as press for the evening, which also included the opportunity to interview dearALICE ahead of their performance, I was particularly looking forward to seeing the band […]

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Review Rock Orchestra

When my husband told me he had bought tickets to see The Rock Orchestra, I was highly intrigued. I spent my teen years adoring bands like Apocalyptica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Lacuna Coil, so I was already well-versed in melodic rock and metal. Since my teenage years are now way behind me, I wasn’t at all upset to see a fully seated gig—our knees were genuinely thankful for that! They opened the night with breathtaking renditions of "Klara Stjärnor" and […]

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REVIEW: Panic Scream Park 24th October 2026

Halloween season is well and truly here, and this year we headed into the woods for something a little different at Panic Scream Park in the West Midlands. Described as the UK’s newest scare park, Panic is within easy reach of Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Warwick and Stratford. Unlike many scare attractions which are built inside warehouses or large indoor spaces, Panic takes place in the woods, making the natural environment part of the experience. And after experiencing it for ourselves […]

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Review: Cine-Express: Legends Never Die. 22nd October 2026

“The two-hour documentary film saw academic experts, actors, and directors explore how radical ideas were forged during periods of intense economic and social struggle in America—and how eugenicist thinking left a chilling impact from the 1960s onward. Director Robert Schmitt was presented with the “Innovator of Horror” award by Xavier Mendik, producer of the documentary Scum of the Earth: Creating America’s Rural Communities of Horror (2026). We also had the opportunity to chat with fellow horror experts and academics to […]

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REVIEW: DURAN DURAN 20TH OCTOBER 2026

DURAN DURAN – THE HOMECOMING Utilita Arena, Birmingham 20th October 2026 Well, Birmingham… what a night! Last night your very own DJ PORK PIE had the absolute pleasure of seeing Duran Duran back on home turf at the Utilita Arena, and what a show it was. A packed-out arena, a few thousand memories, and one of Britain’s greatest bands reminding us exactly why they’ve stood the test of time. First up, Pigeon! What a brilliant opening act. A five-piece band […]

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REVIEW: Westlife Bring the Party Home on Their 25th Anniversary Tour.

BRUMSIDE RADIO · LIVE REVIEW Westlife 25th Anniversary Tour 2026Utilita Arena Birmingham | Friday 16 October 2026 A two-hour arena party built on big vocals, shared memories and a finale to remember. Brumside Radio were delighted to be invited to the Utilita Arena for the opening night of Westlife’s Birmingham run. The tour celebrates 25 years since the group first toured together in 2001, and the band returned to a city they clearly love with a thank-you to the fans […]

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