events
Meme Detroit - Courtyard Show
MeMe and co are landing at Deadwax this November… and we're making a night of it!
Join us in the Courtyard at Deadwax, Birmingham on Friday 6th November for a very special hometown headline show, and quite possibly the final MeMe D show of 2026!
We're currently raising funds towards the recording and release of our brand new EP, so every ticket bought helps us get one step closer to making the next chapter happen.
Expect loud guitars, big feelings, a whole lot of raucous with your fun, and our very own Uplift-Angsthems to soundtrack your night. Plus a special guest opener.
In true MeMe fashion, there will also be some extra MeMe Detroit quirks happening on the night, including our Curiosities & Oddities Bazaar and Mini Market, a Raffle with some ace prizes and more to be announced. So grab your ticket and come along ready to browse, shop, dance, mosh, and join us for one hell of a bash!
Seething Akira
A night of synth-driven metalcore and riffs from Pompy boys Seething Akira and Manchester metalcore lads Only The Righteous, plus locals Nameless
Delivery (Aus)
Melbourne garage-punk five-piece DELIVERY return to the UK for a tour of intimate venues with swagger in their soul and energy to burn, having just announced their third album, 'Zone 3' - due out February 26th on Heavenly Recordings.
The sensational lead single 'Measuring Cup' is out now!
The band have made a huge name for themselves with their brand of caustic, mutant garage-punk. An explosive live band, their sound captures the sun-baked desert vistas of a Mad Max movie. They earned rave reviews for their 2025 album 'Force Majeure', also on Heavenly, which plays like its title suggests - an unstoppable force of an album that hits like a battering ram and doubles as a calling card from your new favourite rock'n'roll band.
"Delivery make the kind of primal garage-punk designed to peel the paint off the walls of small, sweat-soaked clubs." - Rolling Stone
Tickets £12.45 advance from: www.tickettailor.com/events/2ndcitypromotions/2433962
This event is co-promoted by 2nd City Promotions and Dirty Sunbeams.
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Note: This venue is for ages 18+ only.
The Cypher Culture Team
Cypher Culture Pt.2 is a live music and DJ event full of underground sounds in one unforgettable experience.
Local Interference
Showcasing emerging talent from the ever-brewing underground scene with a rawness that can only be found in the Black Country, these bands are sure to remind that the alter******...
Damn'd
AN EVENING OF LIVE ALTERNATIVE ROCK
REBOUND - TORNIQET - DRONE QUEEN
ONE NIGHT. THREE BANDS. RAW ENERGY.
The Kaves
The Kaves
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Friday 27 November 2026 | Dead Wax, Birmingham
With support
18+ | £12 Adv | Doors 19:30
Nameless
Ad Astra is a night of powerful live music and fundraising for charity presented by Starlight Realm Promotions, this charity fundraiser brings together some of the West Midlands' finest emerging rock and metal talent for an unforgettable evening while supporting two incredible causes: Cancer Research UK and The National Autistic Society.
Taking place on Friday, 4 December 2026, at Dead Wax, Digbeth, the event showcases a diverse lineup spanning progressive metal, nu metal, melodic metal, metalcore, and modern rock. Expect high-energy performances from Nameless, Insurgent, Vindictive, Dreamboat Emperor, and Equinox.
Nameless
Nameless, a formidable force hailing from the heart of Birmingham, has emerged as a thrilling revelation in the music scene, fusing the raw energy of NU-Metal, the ethereal allure of Shoegaze, and the unrelenting intensity of Hardcore Music. This band is a sonic embodiment of the collision between chaos and beauty, crafting a sound that defies genre constraints and transcends musical boundaries.
Insurgent
From the home of heavy metal, Insurgent are making waves as one of the most exciting up-and-coming metal bands in the UK and worldwide.
Vindictive
Vindictive is pure chaos. 4 chaotic lads making music to cause as much chaos as possible. Taking inspiration from the very best of modern hardcore, think Knocked Loose, Desolated. All the members come from different musical backgrounds and work together to make the angriest and most destructive music possible.
Dreamboat Emperor
Formed in 2024, Dreamboat Emperor is a progressive instrumental alt rock band driven by a passion for vast, atmospheric soundscapes with intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms and an evolving blend of prog, alternative and post-rock influences.
Equinox
Equinox are a progressive metalcore band formed in 2022 that carefully craft intricate music with an emphasis on creating heavy cathartic moments with beautiful ambiance and heavy moments that form a massive cinematic feel for the listeners. With lyrical content focusing on the human condition and mind delving into different aspects of life and trauma with a focus on a careful approach it is a perfect blend of styles that makes Equinox who they are.
Whether you're a lifelong metal fan or simply want to support local music while making a difference, Ad Astra offers an opportunity to discover outstanding regional
Juanmi European Takeover - SOLD OUT
Bio - Sunami European Takeover 2026, featuring Sunami, Desolated, Missing Link, and Extinguish brings together some of the most punishing names in modern hardcore
HOUSEPARTY december
October edition of house party!
Any genre. loads of DJ's. Drink offers and a good Sunday party. Every first Sunday of the month.
Expect House, Garage, pop, indie, 140, Drum and bass, disco, live instruments, singers, themed nights!
9-late drinks promo’s with pubbl!
Chalky Wong
In today’s Chinese underground rap scene, CHALKY WONG stands out for his unmistakable voice and his drive to keep pushing creative boundaries. From China’s online rap community to Paris Fashion Week, he continues to explore the culture of the moment on his own terms.
CHALKY WONG, widely recognised for his track “China No. 1”, has energised a new generation of fans with his high-octane sound and explosive live performances, turning mosh pits into scenes of pure chaos.
His debut album, "BALDNESS", was released in 2026, featuring the viral collaboration “中国人会飞 (The Chinese Can Fly)” with SKAI ISYOURGOD. Around the same time, he surprised fans with another viral collaboration, “I Wanna Go To China”, alongside Dutch artist JOOST KLEIN.
The Vinyl Clinic
Vinyl Only On The 1210's - House Sets from 80/90's & Beyond, Expect Disco / Chunky & Funky With Birmingham Local DJ Heros & A Very Special Guest TBA
Sam Shackleton
Following sold-out shows in London and Manchester earlier this year, Sam Shackleton has announced an extensive UK tour for December. Tickets for all shows go on sale at 10am on Friday 24th July, available here.
Widely known for his viral videos and songs such as ‘The Lone Prairie’, ‘The Overgate’, and ‘Rocky Road’ to Dublin, Sam Shackleton has developed a large touring fanbase across the UK and USA. He has become well known for his unique, rowdy, and exciting performance style, from his strong Scottish traditional ballad singing brogue reminiscent of the likes of Luke Kelly, to his masterful interpretations of traditional folk music from Scotland, Ireland, and the USA, which he blends with punk elements alongside his own original songs and deep introspective lyrics.
HOUSEPARTY NOVEMBER
November edition of house party!
Any genre. loads of DJ's. Drink offers and a good Sunday party. Every first Sunday of the month!
House, Garage, pop, indie, 140, Drum and bass, disco, live instruments, singers, themed nights!
9-late drinks promo’s with pubbl!
Murder on the Dacefloor - Halloween Dead Wax Special
Cloud 9 Club bring all the disco, indie and funk vibes to Dead Wax Digbeth for Halloween! Fancy Dress optional, Groove mandatory.
A Studio 54 infused club night, bringing the groove of 1970's groove with the sleaze of 2000's Indie Sleaze.
Cash prizes for best dressed and 3 rooms of bangers all night long!
SCSSR Halloween
Welcome to SCSSR, building vibrant lesbian and FLINTA* community in the West Midlands.
Join us on Friday the 30th of October to kick off Halloween weekend in the sexiest, most sapphic way possible. Expect jaw-dropping performances, DJs, temporary tattoos and a return of our Halloween best dressed competition 👻
Dress code? Impress us 🌟🏆
SCSSR is a celebratory space that centres dykes, femmes, butches, studs, stems, lesbians, bi, pan, trans, non-binary, and sapphic people. FLINTA BIPOC/Global Majority members are welcome and encouraged at all SCSSR events.
For this event, we ask that only people who identify with these labels attend. Please leave cis-men and allies at home. We will never police identity on the door.
SCSSR is more than a party, it’s a community. Are you in?
Not So Rock Show - The Finale
Birmingham's local grassroots radio show is coming to an end. The Finale sees a night of celebration, live music and dancing!
Welly
‘Indie’s Wittiest New Songwriter’ - NME
Whilst in the endless pursuit of the perfect punchline upon the cheesiest melody, Welly’s songs sweep up influences as close to home as Blur and Pulp and as far and wide as French ‘Chansons’ and Chicago House.
But essentially, it’s dancey-punky-britpoppy stuff with Alan Bennet on the top. Lovely.
“Having spent the past twelve months peddling his winking sonic wares across England’s green and pleasant lands - backed by his trusty band of fellow rabble rousing scamps - the project’s eponymous vocalist has taken up said musical mantle in earnest, delivering a debut album that’s ironic, immediate, and unashamedly catchy” - DIY Magazine
HOUSEPARTY october
October edition of house party!
Any genre. loads of DJ's. Drink offers and a good Sunday party. Every first Sunday of the month.
Expect House, Garage, pop, indie, 140, Drum and bass, disco, live instruments, singers, themed nights!
9-late drinks promo’s with pubbl!
WOBBLE - THE BIG ONE
the big annual wobble bash - 3 rooms, whopper of a function one sound system, awesome house, brumlearic dis. 3:30-late
