JOHNNY MARR + KING CHARLES + CANCER BATS + THE 1975 + FINCH + MORE IN BIRMINGHAM!

Can't read this? View it in your browser. HOT PICKS   Godskitchen Christmas Party Feat. Mark Schulz + John O'Callaghan + W&W + Indecent Noise + Airwave + Orkidea + Paul Thomas + more! Saturday 22nd December Godskitchen returns to The hmv Institute, Birmingham for the notorious Christmas Party. Bringing mind-blowing production with a hint of all things festive, this will be an epic allnighter to see you through the festive period. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!   Ec-lectricity presents I Love NYE feat. DJ Fresh (DJ Set) + Rudimental (DJ Set) + Major Look + many more! Monday 31st December Ec-lectricity is back to make the biggest clubbing night of the year even bigger! Featuring some of the best DJs on the planet, as well as explosive production and lighting across four incredible rooms of music and entertainment, this huge show will guarantee you see in 2013 with an almighty wallop.   The Blackout Wednesday 23rd January The Olympics have finished, the sun has disappeared, and the country is in the midst of an economic disaster. Luckily, The Blackout have just the remedy in the form of their new album "Start The Party" due out in January. Featuring 11 new tracks of non-stop, balls-to-wall rock anthems, the latest creative splatter from Merthyr Tydfil's brightest stars is the explosion of energy and unbridled enjoyment we've all been seeking.   Ryan Leslie with full live band Saturday 9th February An exceptionally shrewd producer, songwriter, performer, businessman, and self-promoter, Ryan Leslie began making music as a teenager. He got a foothold in the music industry and by the end of 2005 had written and produced tracks for Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Carl Thomas, and New Edition. Scoring his own hit with "Diamond Girl" in 2006, Leslie is due to release "Les Is More" in 2013. JUST ANNOUNCED Finch What It Is To Burn Thursday 21st March Post-hardcore band Finch has announced they will re-unite for the tenth anniversary of "What It Is To Burn", performing the album in full. The band are back together after an 11 year hiatus, splitting up in 2010. Do not miss your chance to see the boys back together and performing their debut album!   King Charles Monday 29th April King Charles makes a stop at the Institute during his 2013 tour. 2012 has been a hugely successful year for the rising folk star, beginning with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album "LoveBlood", followed by extensive touring and a summer of festivals. 2013 is already shaping up to be an equally busy year with Charles currently in the studio writing and recording his second album. Pure Love Friday 22nd February Ex Gallows front man Frank Turner, along with ex Hope Conspiracy/Suicide File guitarist Jim Carroll, bring their alt-punk-rock project to Birmingham. The boys have been hard at work on their debut album "Anthems" due out in February - don't miss what promises to be an exciting gig where they'll debut new songs and perform the already loved singles!   Johnny Marr Saturday 16th March The mesmerising return of Johnny Marr - one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary music gathers pace with the news that he will follow the release of his debut solo album "The Messenger" with his first ever solo tour, taking in the hmv Institute book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Title Fight + Death End Path + Whirr Saturday 11th May 2012 has been a terrific year for Title Fight. Their second album, "Floral Green" was released to critical with Rock Sound hailing it one of their top 20 albums of the year. While it calls to mind such hallmark labels as 4AD and SST with the textured, emotional playing, it is also clear that the band's hardcore and punk influences continue to be central and integral to their music. Don't miss them live in Birmingham in 2013!   Cancer Bats Sunday 10th March ON SALE FRI 21 DEC AT 9AM! Canada's favourite good-time metallers Cancer Bats have announced their return to the UK for a mammoth headline tour in March 2013! It's been an incredible year for the Bats, having released what has been hailed as their finest record and committing themselves to the road. Their fan base is ever growing and playing live has become as natural as the skin they live in. Andy Burrows Saturday 23rd February A supremely talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Andy Burrows first came to attention as the drummer for Razorlight. Now a full time member of We Are Scientists, he has been hard at work on his own material, the result of which is "Company". Here he embraces a straight-ahead approach, building an album steeped in rock classicism and raw, melancholic melodies.   We Are The In Crowd & Never Shout Never Saturday 4th May ON SALE FRI 21 DEC AT 9AM! It's all been a bit of whirlwind We Are The In Crowd since the release of their debut album "Best Intentions" in October 2011. The quintet have toured relentlessly, graced the covers of magazines and stormed radio playlists all around the world in the process. Before the band disappears to begin work on the follow up they hit the road with Never Shout Never and are live in Birmingham this May! COMING UP The 1975 Sat 2 Feb   Frightened Rabbit Sat 9 Feb   General Fiasco Sat 9 Feb   Everything Everything Tue 12 Feb Awolnation + Itch Wed 13 Feb   Villagers Thu 14 Feb   Swim Deep Fri 15 Feb   Angel Haze Mon 25 Feb CLUB NIGHTS   Full Moon The Authentic Beach Party Every Wednesday Full Moon offers something for everyone. 5 DJs and 5 rooms of music: Commercial mash ups, hip hop & RnB, dubstep, DnB, electro, and indie. Drawing inspiration from the wild beach revelry of Koh Phangan, Rough Hill's Full Moon parties are now legendary across the UK. You can expect an energetic and upbeat Thai approach to partying. An up-for-anything crowd, and of course, compulsory neon mayhem! Iridescent shenanigans and holiday hedonism is coming to Birmingham.   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! Win Win Win   Win Tickets... ...every 2 weeks with the EXCLUSIVE Win Tickets competition over on Facebook. Lots of amazing shows coming up this month so make sure you're at the front of the crowd! Click here Home Listings Club Nights Tickets Venue Info Contact 78 Digbeth High Street, Birmingham, B5 6DY 0121 643 0428   www.hmvinstitute.com Prices quoted are advance price face value excluding booking fees. Door prices are often higher. If in doubt please contact the venue. You are receiving this email from MAMA Live as you recently bought a ticket through one of our ticketing partners for an event at one of our venues and did not opt out of receiving further communications from us at the time you purchased your ticket. 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