Tag Archives: punk

Get a Grip at The Custard Factory.

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Midge | Leave a comment

Sam gives an insight into the workings and motivation behind ’Get a Grip’ screen printing studio based at The Custard Factory Midge

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From Digbeth With Hammers….

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

I received this lovely email from Amin, a member of the brilliantly-named band FROM DIGBETH WITH HAMMERS… My band will be playing our first gig in Brum next week and there is a double Digbeth factor for you to get your … Continue reading →

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Brum Punks Picnic at The Adam

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Midge | 1 Comment

So as if the Sun didn’t have enough to contend being after bullied and cowed by the clouds for the last few months now the night is sticking it’s oar in and encroaching on the day . Now the perpetual … Continue reading →

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Digbeth Shutterbugs.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Midge | 1 Comment

Local rock music lensman Tony of Stagedive photography infamy chooses the grittier streets of Digbeth as a backdrop for his Bombers [Fbk] shoot. The full set and his other work can be found here. (you’ll usually find him at the … Continue reading →

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‘Good’ Vibrations at The Wharf

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Midge | Leave a comment

This Saturday the Punks Alive Collective put on another classic noisy alldayer at The Old Wharf ft. Senseless, Dogs of War, Vagabonds, Smiler, The Smears (Coventry), Girlfixer and headline from veteran Punk stalwarts The Vibrators 1pm kick off, £7 on … Continue reading →

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The Adam Gets Some Neck.

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Midge | Leave a comment

Lots of top local music in Digbeth this Bank Holiday weekend (see post below) but there’s also a special treat coming all the way from ‘County Holloway’ on Sunday to The Adam & Eve. Neck featuring ex Shane McGowan & … Continue reading →

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Wagon and Horses

Posted on March 15, 2011 by siansophia | Leave a comment

Last Wednesday 9th March local band Pick Your Weapon played alongside  STARTERS, and headliners, SUCH GOLD at the Wagon and Horses in Digbeth. I went along to the ‘gig room’ above the pub for an evening of punk rock, here’s some … Continue reading →

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Suds, Studs n’ Scooters

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Midge | Leave a comment

Aaah for the heady days when the thought of Mods and Punks in close proximity would merit the twitching of curtains and the attention of tabloid hacks hoping for a rumble. Alas time moves on and now their convergence instead … Continue reading →

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Two Crusty Christmas Crackers.

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Midge | Leave a comment

Have a sneaky rummage through your Christmas stocking and see if Santa (or that dotty Aunt you only see once a year) has left you any earplugs cos on the 23rd there’s two cracking noisy Digbeth gigs to be had. … Continue reading →

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Gary Critchley Benefit Weekender

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Midge | 2 Comments

This weekend those ever thoughtful people at the Punks Alive collective are putting on a Punk/Crust (!?) benefit for the Justice for Gary Critchley fund  at The Old Wharf . Line up to include Disorder, Selfless, State of Emergency, Hushwhore, … Continue reading →

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