HOWLER / THE CRIBS / PASSION PIT / MARTHA WAINWRIGHT / WAKA FLOKA FLAME / & MORE...

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HOWLER THE CRIBS PASSION PIT MARTHA WAINWRIGHT WAKA FLOKA FLAME AND MORE... NME Presents: Generation Next feat. Howler + The Cast of Cheers + Gross Magic Monday 22 October The NME Generation Next tour sees three of the most exciting acts on the planet getting up close and sweaty Birmingham's masses! Headlining will be 2012's brightest new hopes Howler, with Dublin-based newcomers The Cast of Cheers and Brighton's lo-fi Gross Magic in support. TICKETWEB The Cribs Tuesday 6 November Indie heroes The Cribs have been described by Q Magazine as "The biggest cult band in the UK" and it is fair to say that their longevity proves this, with 2012 being their 10th year together. Don't miss them live in Birmingham this November! TICKETWEB Passion Pit + CHURCHES + CHAD VALLEY Monday 19 November Passion Pit are going on a long awaited UK tour as well as releasing a brand new single. The band, who released their critically-acclaimed second album 'Gossamer' last month, will release "Take A Walk" in September. They bring their relentless, delicious electro-pop wonders to Birmingham this November! TICKETWEB Martha Wainwright Monday 3 December The glorious Martha Wainwright crosses the Atlantic this December a Christmas show at the hmv Institute! She'll be joined by her new, red hot touring band; Jared Samuel (keyboards) - who also plays on the new LP - Brad Albetta (bass), Andrew Whiteman from Broken Social Scene (guitar), his wife, Ariel Engle (backing vocals). TICKETWEB Waka Flocka Flame Friday 7 December Following the release of his smash hit debut album 'Flockaveli', rap's new anti-hero Waka Flocka Flame embarks on his first UK tour and makes a stop at the hmv Institute. On the verge of a worldwide breakthrough, according to Spin magazine, this is one hot show. Book your tickets today! TICKETWEB

JUST ANNOUNCED   Speech Debelle Saturday 17 November   Big Sean Wednesday 28 November     Soulful and raw, Speech Debelle delivered one of the most critically-acclaimed debut albums of the last few years, the Mercury Music Prize-winning "Speech Therapy." Two years on, she's delivering a follow up that packs a powerful punch with new album "Freedom of Speech"; an outward-looking, high energy, powerful and engaged sophomore album.   Big Sean returns to the UK this November, including a date at the hmv Institute! Signed to Kanye West's own G.O.O.D. Music label, he's gearing up to release his second album which gives listeners an in-depth look into the life of a MC who is so committed to his craft; Big Sean puts everything he has into each and every rhyme.     TICKETWEB   TICKETWEB     Evan Dando & Juliana Hatfield Thursday 29 November   Scroobius Pip Spoken Word Tour 2012 + Kate Tempest + Polarbear Friday 7 December     Evan Dando and Juliana Hatfield will take to stages across the UK together this November. The long time friends and musical collaborators will be performing an entire set side by side, delivering acoustic versions of their expansive back catalogues, including The Lemonheads, Blake Babies and their own solo material and a selection of covers. Don't miss out on this one off performance.   Join Scroobius Pip for full and engaging 60 minute spoken word live show which will take you on a journey through more than just chin stroking nods. He'll be joined by the electrifying force of Kate Tempest and forefather of the modern spoken word scene, Polarbear (who is being tempted out of his semi retirement from spoken word just for these shows).     TICKETWEB   TICKETWEB     Rich Robinson Sunday 9 December   Lemar Thursday 13 December     The latest solo album from The Black Crowes Rich Robinson "Through A Crooked Sun" finds the musical gifts that have propelled a major career fully intact, but joined this time by a more sentient, holistic outlook. Don't miss the rock legend live in Birmingham this December!   Multi-Brit and MOBO Award winner Lemar is back and at his best. With the imminent release of his new album, 'Invincible' he hits the road, making a stop at the Institute, with his un unmistakeable soulful voice and incredible talent. Don't miss out!     TICKETWEB   TICKETWEB     Walk The Moon Tuesday 26 February 2013   Jessie Ware Saturday 9 March 2013     Everything Walk The Moon does is infused with a playful spirit, from their radiant live shows to the songs the band have recorded for their debut self titled album. They're back in Birmingham for with their sparkling synth-heavy pop hooks, chanted melodies, sunny harmonies, and agile polyrhythmic grooves.   Jessie Ware's 2012 has been pretty spectacular so far, with the release of her debut album entering at number 5 in the album chart. 'Devotion' has received exceptional critical acclaim across the board and was recently awarded a nomination in the coveted Mercury Prize as an album of the year. Don't miss her live in Brum in 2013!     TICKETWEB   TICKETWEB   COMING UP     John Cale Thursday 11 October TICKETWEB   The Walkmen Saturday 27 October TICKETWEB     DJ Fresh Wednesday 14 November TICKETWEB     Seether Sunday 18 November TICKETWEB     Mystery Jets Monday 19 November TICKETWEB   Rodrigo Y Gabriella Sunday 25 November TICKETWEB     Immodesty Blaize Saturday 8 December TICKETWEB   Beth Hart Thursday 7 March 2013 TICKETWEB

CLUBS Full Moon Every Wednesday Full Moon offers up 5 DJs across 5 Rooms of music: mashups, hip hop & RnB, dubstep, DnB, electro, and indie. Taking inspiration from the wild beach revelry of Koh Phangan, Rough Hill's Full Moon parties are now legendary. Expect an energetic and upbeat Thai approach to partying with an up-for-anything crowd and compulsory neon mayhem! Iridescent shenanigans and holiday hedonism is coming to Birmingham. TICKETWEB BOMB SQUAD Every Friday Not only will your mouths be tingling from Jager Bombs, Bat Bombs, Skittle Bombs and Atomic Bombs but so will your eardrums! With an eclectic mix of Commercial, RnB, Dub and all things indie, across the whole venue, all of your musical needs will be fulfilled! Everything you've ever wanted from your Friday night! And certainly not at normal Friday night rip off prices!! BOOOOOOM! TICKETWEB HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS SPOOKTACULR feat. Chase & Status + MC Rage + Major Look Saturday 27 October Eclectricity Halloween fancy dress spooktacular feat headline set from chart toppers Chase and Status backed up by the Birmingham debut of Major Look with many more to be announced! TICKETWEB 93 Feat. Top Buzz + Ratty & Tango + Stu Allan + Mad P + Robbie Dee + TONS MORE Saturday 3 November Are you ready for some blood clart jungle techno?! With a line up that recalls the halcyon days of clubbing in Birmingham, the music policy is strictly jungle techno circa 1993 only. If you went to Pandemonium in th 90s, then this one is definitely for you! TICKETWEB Godskitchen presents Clash of the Gods XVII IX Saturday 17 November Godskitchen are back! On Saturday 17th November Godskitchen hit up the HMV Institute Birmingham, with a new concept yet to be announced and with some of the world's finest artists for the second ever instalment of Clash Of The Gods. Don't miss out - get your tickets today! TICKETWEB HOSPITALITY Saturday 24 November Hospitality returns to Birmingham on 24/11/12 bringing some of the finest artists from the hospital records camp. Netsky live headlines with support from High Contrast, Camo and Krooked, Fred V and Grafix and loads more. TICKETWEB

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