Birmingham's O2 Institute is set to host an eclectic mix of performances that promise a thrilling musical journey. From the soulful harmonies of country trio Restless Road to the gritty rock ‘n’ roll of The Luka State, and the genre-defying sounds of Confidence Man, this series of events is a testament to the diverse musical landscape of today. With performances from legends like Embrace and The Jesus and Mary Chain to rising stars like Lola Young and Crawlers, every concert offers a unique experience brimming with passion and artistry.

A Musical Journey Through Genres at O2 Institute Birmingham

The O2 Institute Birmingham is set to host an exciting lineup of events in 2025, showcasing the diverse talents of artists like Nemo, Mark Ambor, and the flamboyant Angels of the North. From Eurovision-winning performances to a debut album celebration and a drag extravaganza, these events promise to bring vibrant performances and unforgettable experiences to audiences. Join us as we delve into what makes each of these events unique and why they're not to be missed!

Birmingham Beats: A Celebration of Diverse Musical Talents

The O2 Institute Birmingham is set to kick off an electrifying series of events in 2025, featuring an eclectic mix of artists and genres. From the folk-infused pop melodies of Darren Kiely to the genre-spanning tracks of Miracle Of Sound, audiences will be treated to a diverse range of musical experiences. Dive into the dynamic performances of Set It Off and the sensational voice of Loreen, along with tributes and fresh sounds from Nemo and Mark Ambor. The venue promises an unforgettable journey through sound, creativity, and community.

Unveiling the Musical Tapestry: O2 Institute Birmingham's 2025 Event Line-Up

O2 Institute Birmingham is set to become a hub of diverse musical experiences in early 2025. With an eclectic lineup featuring pop icons, tribute acts, breakthrough artists, and vibrant performers, the venue promises a series of engaging live shows. From Set It Off's dynamic performances to Loreen's Eurovision-winning energy and Nemo's captivating stage presence, each event offers a unique blend of sound and spectacle. Join us as we explore these upcoming events that are sure to resonate with music lovers of all genres.

A Musical Carnival at O2 Institute Birmingham: From Eurovision Icons to Experimental Soundscapes

In 2025, the O2 Institute Birmingham is set to host a trio of electrifying events that promise to captivate the hearts of music and performance lovers. From Nemo's triumphant return following their Eurovision success, to Mark Ambor's debut album tour, and the return of drag superstars in 'Angels of the North', each act brings a unique flair and energy. These events highlight the diverse cultural tapestry and artistic talent that the O2 Institute Birmingham is proud to showcase.

O2 Institute Birmingham: A Hub for Europe's Most Exciting 2025 Tours

Following the sell-out success of their smash hit 2024 tour, drag superstars Ginger Johnson, Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas, are back out on the road with a brand-new show that promises to be out of this world.

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Angels of the North

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Breakthrough vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Ambor heads out on tour in celebration of his debut album Rockwood.

Mark Ambor

Nemo won music lovers’ hearts with their outstanding stage performance of “The Code” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Nemo’s energetic show and stage presence, carried by a unique voice and their warm likable attitude, effortlessly captivated the audience and made it Switzerland's first Eurovision title since 1988 (Celine Dion).

Nemo: «Break The Code» Europe Tour 2025

Erasured: The Ultimate Erasure Tribute

As the only woman to win the iconic song contest twice, with Euphoria in 2012 and Tattoo in 2023, Loreen has more than two billion streams to her name and knows precisely what energy and creative vision she wants to share with the world.

Loreen

Independent producer and songwriter Gavin Dunne aka Miracle Of Sound, is known for his songs that span a vast range of genres, stories and styles, from dark folk, to symphonic metal, to sea shanties. 

Miracle Of Sound

Three-piece Set It Off are known for blending a spectrum of sonic influences to create their signature sound and now they head back out on the road with their elevated live shows.

Set It Off

Hailing from Ireland, Darren Kiely’s folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences.

Darren Kiely: The Never Been Here Before Tour

In between these opposing extremes, the band have fashioned an ever-evolving signature style that defines the group’s eighth full-length offering, Color Decay.

The Devil Wears Prada

New England rock band Four Year are back with their sixth album, analysis paralysis, an album that expands their classic sound in exciting ways and unmistakably them. This deep into their career, there’s really nothing that doesn’t sound like Four Year Strong with these four involved.

Four Year Strong - Analysis Paralysis UK/EU Tour 2025

Rising country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders is hitting the road with his first new music since the release of his debut record Pretty Little Poison, An album that introduced his powerhouse voice and sharp songwriting.

Warren Zeiders

GRAMMY Award winning music artist Mark Tremonti relentlessly pushes himself as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter across his output with Creed, Alter Bridge and solo band Tremonti.

Tremonti: The End Will Show Us How Tour

Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy takes his “Freak Show” world tour across the globe, the title of his latest album and the follow-on to 2021’s These Things Happen Too.

G-Eazy: Freak Show World Tour

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 3 October 2024. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Billy Lockett

Just so you know, this show was moved from XOYO on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

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AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share the love of this legendary live act. They deliver a critically-acclaimed 'High Voltage' two-hour rock’n’roll set with not only cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps, but a journey that takes fans from one of the best-selling albums of all time, Back in Black through to the 2020 release PWR UP, with a healthy dose of classics from the Bon Scott era.

Livewire: The AC/DC Show

Hardcore supergroup, featuring ex-Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato (vocals), former Every Time I Die members Jordan Buckley (guitar), Steve Micciche (bass), and Clayton “Goose” Holyoak (drums) and Fit For An Autopsy’s Will Putney (guitar), hit the road with their 2024 full-length debut album, Highly Irresponsible.

Better Lovers

The Sharon Shannon Big Band are set to deliver a captivating tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, holding particular significance as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey.

The Sharon Shannon Big Band- A Tribute to Shane MacGowan

Northern Ireland’s post-rock quartet, And So I Watch You From Afar, play raw, charging, experimental music that is hard to define. Sometimes angular and noisy, sometimes pulsing, euphoric, overwhelming. The joy, the power, the escapism found in their live shows is fabled, and they’ve built a following all around the world.

And So I Watch You From Afar & Delta Sleep

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in 'The Aurator'.

Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour

Country powerhouse Kameron Marlowe heads out on his ‘Keepin’ The Lights On World Tour 2024’ showcasing his latest album of the same name. 

Kameron Marlowe

Birmingham four-piece The Clause effortlessly combine huge hooks with gritty verses, indie sensibilities with a rhythm and blues groove and melodies to create an altogether different beast.

The Clause

Sheffield quintet While She Sleeps are already one of British metal’s biggest stars, and they tour their huge sixth studio album, Self Hell, a record packed full of confident, stadium-prepared anthems.

While She Sleeps

Legendary Scottish alt-rockers The Jesus and Mary Chain are back with their eighth album Glasgow Eyes, the follow up to 2017’s Damage And Joy. A record that sees an appreciation for the less disciplined attitudes of jazz fused with their whirl of melody, feedback and controlled chaos.

The Jesus and Mary Chain

With an army of fans across the globe, South London singer-songwriter and BRIT Award nominee Lola Young tours her latest album, This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway.

Lola Young

American post-hardcore outfit Dayseeker are back with their latest release Replica, the follow up to 2022’s Dark Sun. The album features stripped back and intimate renditions of fan favourites, including an Evanescence cover and special guest vocalists.

Dayseeker

Country music trio Restless Road - Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack – make up three different but complementary voices. With powerhouse, harmony-driven vocals, they are hailed as one of the most intriguing and exciting acts, since releasing their debut 2023 album, Last Rodeo.

Restless Road

Rising Scottish indie band Dead Pony combine the tongue-in-cheek energy of pop-punk, breakdowns of dark electronica and hook heavy hard rock on their debut album IGNORE THIS.

Dead Pony

Liverpool four-piece Crawlers’ Holly Minto, Amy Woodall, Liv May and Harry Breen have established themselves as an irresistible live force over the past few years, and they head out on tour in support of their brilliant debut album, ‘The Mess We Seem To Make’ .

Crawlers

Death metal mainstays Dying Fetus are famed for their ultimate blend of death metal with monstrous riffs, unstoppable hooks and earth moving grooves that define their catalogue.

Dying Fetus

Australian powerhouse party-starters Confidence Man are back with their third studio release 3AM (LA LA LA). The pop-dance delinquents want to whisk you away from the dull wasteland of modern mediocrity, pump up the volume and, with their typical unseriousness, crash-land on the dancefloor. Confidence Man 3.0 are naughtier, ravier, and ready for lift-off.

Confidence Man

Hailing from Winsford, on the outskirts of Manchester, The Luka State are doing gritty rock ‘n’ roll their own way. The four-piece, fronted by Conrad Ellis, have a distinct blend of indie and punk, with songs packed full of heart-felt passion, catchy choruses and big riffs.

The Luka State

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their other greatest hits.

Embrace

Join singer and songwriter Kezia Gill on ‘The Story So Far’ tour, an enchanting musical evening of stories and song as Kezia shares her journey, a tale of a girl and her guitar. 

Kezia Gill

American six piece Fit For An Autopsy and genre pioneers Sylosis join force for an almighty co-headline tour, they will be joined by metal band Darkest Hour and English metal outfit Heriot.

Fit For An Autopsy + Sylosis

Bars and Melody

Fronted by Baz Mills, UK rock powerhouse, Massive Wagons, pour their heart, soul, and sweat into every performance. One hundred percent dedication is the name of their game. Prepare for face-melting shows, anthemic tunes, and an all-or-nothing attitude.

Massive Wagons

Liverpool singer and songwriter Jamie Webster is back with his third studio album 10 For The People, a collection of indie folk anthems fuelled with politically charged messages intertwined with catchy choruses.

Jamie Webster

Platinum-selling indie trio Wild Rivers have a gift for penning introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies that transmit wisdom beyond their years. 

Wild Rivers

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Joey plays the role of MC and producer with Brae on vocals, their performances are high energy, a blur of pinwheeling arms and legs and adrenaline-fuelled chaos with maximum crowd participation. 

Joey Valence & Brae

Ireland’s The High Kings compromising of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Paul O' Brien and Brian Dunphy, have held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish folk music across the world for the last 15 years. With a growing army of fans, they are famed for their enchanting harmonies and timeless melodies.

The High Kings

86TVs tour their self-titled debut album, a record that fizzles and crackles with all the excitement and inventiveness of a group in their first flush of creativity. The sense of joy, ease and a feeling of openness between the band members is palpable throughout.

86TVs

Chrissy Costanza, the power-house front woman of Against The Current, tours with Gus Ross and Luke Eisner from VOILÀ, a trio whose chemistry in undeniable in their recent collaborative work, and an exciting new chapter in Chrissy Costanza’s career.

Chrissy Costanza & VOILÀ

Japanese alternative metal band SiM head back on the road after the release of their 2023 album PLAYDEAD, a mix of heavy metal, ska, reggae and punk with rebellious lyrics and songs with attitude.

West Australian two-piece Old Mervs head to the UK for the first time with their breezy guitars and garage surf rock. 

Old Mervs

The Howl & The Hum combine vulnerable storytelling with music that spans finger-picking folk to indie, country and electronica.

The Howl & The Hum

Alien Ant Farm head out on a co-headline a UK with CKY in support of their sixth studio album, ~mAntras~.

Alien Ant Farm & CKY

Riding high with their latest EP, Of Land and Sea, Amble - Robbie Cunningham, Oisin Mc Caffrey and Ross McNerney – are a three-piece ensemble of brilliant songwriters hailing from the Midlands and the West of Ireland, who create a peerless body of work.

Amble

Don’t miss one of the most innovative acts from the British punk movement, as Penetration hit the road with very special guests, Essential Logic.

Penetration

Comedian Kane Brown combines his fearless delivery with honest and sincere observations in his latest tour, ‘Don’t Listen To Me’


Kane Brown: Don't Listen To Me

Glasgow's Walt Disco, are back with their second album, The Warping. The follow-on to their hugely successful debut, Unlearning. The band's cinematic glam, enriched by classically trained orchestral musicians, takes listeners on a journey of vulnerability and self-discovery.

Walt Disco

Under the moniker Still Woozy, Portland-based singer-songwriter and producer Sven Gamsky blends his distinctive dreamy melodies with innovative soundscapes. 

Still Woozy: Loveseat Tour

Chicago based trio, French Police head out on their European tour following the release of their 2024 album BULLY. 

French Police

Singer, songwriter and actress Lissie focuses her Americana indie folk music around finding strength amongst the uncertainties of the future.

Lissie

Heavy-pop band The Home Team are Seattle-based four-piece Brian Butcher (vocals), John Baran (guitar), Ryne Olson (bass) and Daniel Matson (drums), a band at the forefront of the scene with a unique approach to pop-rock sound.

The Home Team

Releasing music since 2020, singer-songwriter and producer Artemas is famed for his viral sensation and feel-good track “i like the way you kiss me”, that hit the No.1 top spot on the global Spotify chart. His early releases gained support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Apple Music, as well as finding the time for numerous collaborations with other artists including Tyler Cole, Dylan, Måneskin and more.

Artemas

Combining elements as diverse as modern pop, R’n’B, hip hop and piano driven classic rock with the warm production and symphonic instrumentation of classic era soul and jazz. King has established himself with unparalleled performance prowess and a dynamic live show. 

Marcus King: Mood Swings The World Tour

Hailing from Brighton, former busker Sam Tompkins shares his debut album hi, my name is insecure, a celebration of Sam’s genre-defying sound of emotive and cinematic pop.

Sam Tompkins

Marisa And The Moths have been turning heads with their unique alternative rock sound and powerhouse female vocals. 

Marisa and the Moths

Singer-songwriter Bradley Simpson heads out on an exciting new chapter in his already stellar career and he affirms that his solo work can exist alongside The Vamps.

Bradley Simpson

Switchfoot celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal, 2003 triple-platinum breakthrough album, ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ that includes the chart-topping hits, “Meant to Live” and “Dare You to Move”. It’s a record that changed the lives of its band members and a generation the world over.

Switchfoot: The Beautiful Letdown World Tour

Jazz outfit Ezra Collective are back heading back out on the road with new music, their first since their Mercury prize winning album Where I’m Meant To Be.

Ezra Collective

Brighton duo ARXX, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Hannah Pidduck and drummer Clara Townsend, released their debut album Ride or Die in 2023 and now they are back with new music.

ARXX

London two-piece and MOBO Award winners, Bob Vylan are unique. One a vital and focal mouthpiece, the other a rhythm maker and keeper. Hailed as one of punk’s most vital voices, they tour their latest album, Humble As The Sun, the follow-on to 2022’s Bob Vylan Presents: The Price Of Life.

Bob Vylan

Championing the local music scene since 1989 – The Catapult Club has a great track history of showcasing the best in local talent – your first-stop-shop to see the bands of tomorrow, today.

Alice Lily

Jamaican reggae artist and songwriter Protoje, and multifaceted artist and producer Tippy I, present a fusion of classic Jamaican reggae roots with modern sounds and perspectives.

Protoje meets Tippy I: In Search of Zion - the Dub Experience

American pop punk band The Story So Far are back with their fifth studio album I Want To Disappear, displaying their growth as a band since their 2018 LP Proper Dose.

The Story So Far

Returning for its biggest and heaviest year yet, the Pins and Knuckles Faces Of Death tour is back to provide another showcase featuring co-headliners Veil Of Maya and Signs Of The Swarm, plus an unbelievable heavy support line-up of To The Grave and Varials joining the party.

Pins & Knuckles Faces Of Death Tour 2024

GRAMMY-Award nominated multi-platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw is heading out on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Chariot.

Gavin DeGraw

Chicago based instrumental trio Russian Circles are heading out on tour in support of their album Gnosis.

Russian Circles

Cradle Of Filth, led by Dani Filth, are undisputed giants of the heavy metal realm. Imperious purveyors of a perennially unique strain of dark, dastardly and wilfully extreme metal, they are one of the most riotously entertaining live bands the metal world has ever produced.

Cradle of Filth

Lemonheads mastermind, Evan Dando hits the road on a solo UK tour.

Evan Dando (The Lemonheads)

Coming from one of the world’s biggest pop groups, Little Mix, now venturing out on her own, Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s solo pop star career has been a lifetime in the making.

Leigh-Anne

British-Punjabi artist Raf-Saperra is one of a growing movement of Punjabi artists and producers championing the spirit of the sound, blending contemporary genres with heritage.

Raf-Saperra: Raw as Folk World Tour

London-based British-Brazilian songwriter Liana Flores’ debut album, Flower of the soul pairs dream-like vignettes of her intimate world with wistful, drifting guitar melodies, told through a blend of stylistic influences, from British folk, classic jazz, and 1960’s Brazilian pop.

Liana Flores

Peter Hook first revisited the seminal Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures back in 2010 for a charity concert and has followed it each year by performing subsequent albums from the repertoire of his bands, Joy Division and New Order. Recently celebrating over four decades of the continuing influence of Joy Division and Ian Curtis with the ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ concerts.

Peter Hook & The Light

Rising star, country songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. tours his critically acclaimed debut double album, 2023’s søn of dad.

Stephen Wilson Jr. - SON OF DAD TOUR 2024 EU/UK

The Ivor Novello Award winner, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Victoria Canal heads out on the ‘Just What I Needed’ world tour.

Victoria Canal

Leicester-born Sainté dropped his debut mixtape, ‘Still Local’ in Spring, marking the Leicester rapper as an undeniable ‘one to watch’. The maestro of the mic has emerged as front-runner of a new wave of artists exuding flair and confidence with tracks that connect the worlds of music, fashion, and community.

Sainté

Brooklyn-born singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Iniko brings ‘The Awakening World Tour’ to UK shores, and a sound that fused trap, rock, dancehall and soul. Iniko’s boundary-pushing artistry is for soul searchers, chain breakers and revolutionary thinkers.

Iniko

The Austin native continues to stretch out musically, broadening expectations with his fourth studio album JPEG RAW, featuring collaborations with Stevie Wonder and George Clinton. 

Gary Clark Jr.

SOFT PLAY are back to ignite venues with their first headline tour in six years and to deliver banger after banger from their latest album, Heavy Jelly.

Soft Play

After the recent resurgence of their 1998 hit ‘Duvet’ on social media, British alt rock band Bôa are back with their latest album Whiplash, nearly 20 years since the release of their 2005 record Get There.

Bôa

Indie rock quartet The Covasettes have honed their signature indie sound comprising of heartfelt lyrics, infectious riffs, rock-inspired grooves and pop production sensibilities.

The Covasettes

Formed in Bradford in 1980, New Model Army are storming through their fifth decade touring their sixteenth studio album, 2024’s Unbroken. Released to critical acclaim, it hit the top positions in official album charts all around the world. Full of guitars, searing vocals and an emphasis on bass and drums, Unbroken is as powerful and poetic as ever for NMA fans.

New Model Army

Mallory Knox hit the road with a very special run of dates to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band’s Asymmetry album with their full original lineup - Mikey Chapman (vocals), Sam Douglas (bass, vocals), James Gillett (guitar), Dave Rawling (drums) and Joe Savins (guitar).

Mallory Knox - 'Asymmetry' 10 year anniversary tour

One of the biggest industrial bands of the modern era, HEALTH head to the UK for their ‘RAT-BASED WARFARE TOUR’ in support of their latest studio album, Rat Wars. With a reputation for boundary-pushing, this is the band’s most creative collection yet, embracing savagery and sincerity in equal measure.

Health

Manchester four-piece Pale Waves are back with their fourth studio album Smitten, the follow up to their 2022 pop-punk influenced record Unwanted.

Pale Waves

California’s metalcore heroes, The Ghost Inside, tour their excellent sixth studio album, Searching For Solace.

The Ghost Inside: Searching For Solace Tour

Rising Wakefield indie stars Skinny Living have won widespread acclaim, amassing millions of streams worldwide and support slots with the likes of Gabrielle, McFly and Olly Murs. Guaranteed to lift your spirits, they’re back with new music and a headline tour.

Skinny Living

Indian singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is back with new music, following his 2023 five-track EP, Mulaqat, and his chart-topping album, The Way That Lovers Do, in 2022.

Prateek Kuhad: Silhouettes Tour

American singer and songwriter Chance Peña crafts his own music identity by blending pop and folk elements, signature storytelling and soul-stirring vocals to create raw and emotive folk ballads.

Chance Peña

St Cecilia

Paradise Circus have quickly established themselves as one of the leading sounds of the Birmingham music scene. The electrifying four-piece blend a tidal wave of energy with unparalleled intricacy to create a refreshing glimpse to the future of indie rock.

Paradise Circus

The show features the biggest modern country hits from Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood and more, alongside a tribute to their idols, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. Make no mistake that this is no typical country show, music lovers will truly have ‘One Night In Nashville’.

One Night In Nashville

Now they are heading out on their ‘Stick To The Covers’ tour, where you can expect pop punks covers of everything from Disney to TV themes, which has gained them fans across the world.  

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