Top Things To Do in BirminghamThe following listings were taken from The O2 Academy Website and the NEC group website.Eels O2 Academy Birmingham 26th Aug 2010 Eels announce a world tour and prepare for the release of the final installment of their three album trilogy, 'Tomorrow Morning'. Heart of England Judo Tournament NIA 5th September 2010 Selco Masters Indoor Football Championship LG Arena 5th Sept 2010 Come support your favorite team: ASTON VILLA * BIRMINGHAM CITY * NOTTINGHAM FOREST * TRANMERE * SUNDERLAND * MANCHESTER CITY * QPR * BARNSLEY as they battle it out for champion 2010 at the LG Area on September 5, 2010. Muaythai Champions Trophy NIA 11th September 2010 Fans of combat sports are in for a real treat when the Muaythai Champions Trophy comes to The NIA, Birmingham. This is the ultimate in sports entertainment. Featuring explosive, non-stop action, Muay Thai Boxing is regarded as the ultimate stand up fighting art and is known as the "art of eight limbs". Monster Jam NIA 17-19th September The high octane MONSTER JAM is a stunning family show consisting of the coolest monster trucks and freestyle Motocross with some of the worlds best drivers, sickest tricks and craziest stunts. MONSTER JAM is one of the biggest entertainment events in the US running around 250 shows and selling 2.3 million tickets annually. MGMT O2 Academy Birmingham 23rd Sept 2010 MGMT play their biggest headline tour to date after releasing their second album, 'Congratulations'. BPM DJ Show - Europes Largest DJ & Electronic Music Making Event (Public) NEC 2-4 October 2010 BPM is Europes biggest event dedicated to DJ culture. It is attended by DJs, producers, performers, promoters, venue owners/managers, equipment retailers/installers, record label representatives and many others who simply have an interest in DJing or dance music. The leading equipment manufacturers and distributors will present their latest technology for you to look at, but more importantly get your hands on. The BPM exhibition area features everything from DJ mixers to PA systems and lighting effects to production hardware and software. BPM is an opportunity to try out the latest equipment and speak to the people behind it, then if you find what you are looking for buy it. The exhibition area not only plays host to equipment brands, but also a variety of service providers ranging from CD duplicators to flyer printers and music promo services to DJ associations. Find out what is available, talk face-to-face with suppliers and make the contacts that will help to set you apart from the crowd. BPM is also the ideal place to meet and network with other DJs, producers, performers and entertainment industry professionals; share ideas and be inspired to move forward. Plenty of venue owners, promoters and agents also attend the show, which makes it the ideal place to hook up with people who can help you make the next step in your career. Dr. Who Live NIA 18-20th October Based upon the BBCs smash-hit, award-winning series Doctor Who, and developed in association with Doctor Whos Executive Producer and show runner, Steven Moffat, the new stage show, promises to deliver a spectacular audio/visual experience featuring live music, special effects and appearances from the shows most popular monsters. Doctor Who Live promises the same excitement, adventure and suspense that viewers have come to expect from the TV programme and will feature specially filmed new video scenes. The out-of-this-world lineup includes The Doctors arch-enemies, the Daleks, as well as 10 of the best-loved and most terrifying monsters from the TV series including the Cybermen, Weeping Angels, Judoon, Silurian, Smilers, Winders, Scarecrows, Vampires, Clockwork Robots and Ood. British Ski and Snowboard Show The NEC 29th-31st October 2010 One of Great Britains leading outdoor sports shows-with over 130 exhibitors it is easy to see why. Big air displays, celebrities, skiing, snowboarding and ice climbing activities await you at the British Ski and Snowboard Show. Learn about different ski regions, tour operators, chalet owners, equipment manufacturers and specialist retailers. In addition you will find the latest trends, kits, and unreal deals. With experts on hand to provide advice on everything from travelling and fitness, to driving and surviving avalanches-remember to save the dates 29-31st October at the NEC in Birmingham. Groove Armada O2 Academy Birmingham Thu 14 Oct 10 After the future-facing triumph that was their recent album, 'Black Light', the boys bring the record to vivid life on their UK tour. The Charlatans O2 Academy Birmingham Sat 23 Oct 10 Following the success of their recent retrospective dates, The Charlatans tour the UK in October in support of new album 'Who We Touch'. Manic Street Preachers O2 Academy Birmingham Tue 26 Oct 10 Manic Street Preachers plan a return to their classic rock roots with new album, 'Postcards From A Young Man', set for release this September. The Dillinger Escape Plan O2 Academy 2 Birmingham Thu 28 Oct 10 The Dillinger Escape Plan hit the UK fresh from the Warped tour with latest album 'Option Paralysis'. Goo Goo Dolls O2 Academy Birmingham Thu 11 Nov 10 Formed in 1986 in the crumbling rust belt city of Buffalo, the Goo Goo Dolls tour in support of their ninth studio album, 'Something for the Rest of Us'. Drive-By Truckers O2 Academy 2 Birmingham Sat 13 Nov 10 Alt country band Drive-By Truckers returned this year with their strongest, most stable line-up to date as well as new album 'The Big To-Do'. Gorillaz NIA 17th November 2010 Gorillaz are set to embark on their first world tour later this year. The previously announced UK tour, which included a date at The NIA on Friday 10 September, will now become part of the Escape to Plastic Beach World Tour; the tour will now be stopping off at The NIA on Wednesday 17 November. Interpol O2 Academy Birmingham Fri 26 Nov 10 It's an exciting time for Interpol fans. The New York band follow up the announcement of their two new members with news of a fourth album and full UK tour. Taste of Chaos NIA 7th December 2010 The Rockstar Energy Drink Taste Of Chaos returns to The NIA bigger and better than ever on Tuesday 7 December!! Featuring: Disturbed Papa Roach Buckcherry Halestorm The Rockstar Energy Drink TASTE OF CHAOS is set to take over the UK once again this autumn with the tour kicking off at The NIA, Birmingham on Tuesday 7th December. This is the sixth year of TASTE OF CHAOS and by far, the most exciting line up yet! The trek will feature high voltage performances from multi-platinum heavyweights DISTURBED and PAPA ROACH along with BUCKCHERRY and HALESTORM. James O2 Academy Birmingham Sun 12 Dec 10 Following their sold out UK tour that ended this month, James are back out on the road. Roxy Music LG Arena 31st January 2011 Roxy Music have announced their first UK tour in over a decade, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the creation of their band. The For Your Pleasure tour will come to the LG Arena on Monday 31st January and will feature original line-up Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson. |