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SUMMARY:Celebrating Sanctuary: Zawedde
DESCRIPTION:Zawedde is a Yorkshire based singer-songwriter of Ugandan heritage\, whose songwriting is inspired by the rich stories that are told around her and that lie within her. Her songs are rooted in the genre of Folk with an infusion of Soul. Since 2017 she has released singles and EP’s working with a range of musicians. \n\n\n\nZawedde has performed across Birmingham\, Sheffield and London also festivals and events such as: Moseley Folk Festival\, Musika Na Kipaji in Goma DRC\, Hadisi Urban Festival\, co-produced and performed in ‘Les Narratrices’ at Goma’s L’institut Francais; also Birmingham’s prestigious Town Hall\, opening for Grammy and Pulitzer Award Winner Rhiannon Giddens.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/celebrating-sanctuary-zawedde/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:CBSO 2025/25: An Evening with Davóne Tines
DESCRIPTION:An encounter with the spiritual across the centuries with Haydn\, Carlos Simon and Davóne Tines.\n\n\n\nThis inspiring concert will invigorate the senses and move the spirit. Haydn’s turbulent Symphony No. 44 (subtitled ‘Mourning’) is part elegy\, part whirlwind – stormy and tender by turn. Simon’s Amen\, written two and a half centuries later\, evokes the exuberant experience of worship in African American Pentecostal churches. It ultimately reaches – as Simon puts it – a ‘frenzied state’. For baritone Davóne Tines\, music can change the world – if we let it. “You have to try to model the world that you want to live in” he says\, and tonight he curates and performs in the first Birmingham performance of Mass Reorchestrated – which weaves music by Bach into an urgent\, multi-voiced exploration of musical America as it is and as it might be. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nChristian Reif  Conductor \n\n\n\nDavóne Tines  Baritone \n\n\n\nCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra  \n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nHaydn  Symphony No.44 (Mourning)\, 22mins \n\n\n\nCarlos Simon  Amen\, 12mins \n\n\n\nCaroline Shaw/ Davóne Tines  Mass Reorchestrated\, 45mins
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/cbso-2025-25-an-evening-with-davone-tines/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ashley Allen & Friends: A Celebration of Gospel Icons
DESCRIPTION:Following 2025’s sell‑out performance\, Ashley Allen & Friends return to the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space with an uplifting celebration of some of Gospel music’s greatest icons. This exclusive performance pays tribute to the timeless work of Kirk Franklin\, Fred Hammond\, Richard Smallwood\, Mary Mary and many others\, brought to life through an exhilarating live performance. \n\n\n\nAudiences will be treated to outstanding vocal artistry from Naomi Parchment and Francis Mott\, alongside a remarkable line‑up of choirs: \n\n\n\n\nTown Hall Gospel Choir\n\n\n\nB:and Together Gospel\n\n\n\nBIMM Birmingham Gospel Choir\, the newly crowned 2026 UK University Gospel Choir of the Year\n\n\n\n\nExpect powerful harmonies\, inspiring arrangements\, and the vibrant energy that only live gospel can deliver. Whether rediscovering familiar favourites or experiencing these iconic songs anew\, this is an evening crafted to lift the spirit and move the heart.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/ashley-allen-friends-a-celebration-of-gospel-icons/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:African Soul Rebels featuring Les Amazones d'Afrique\, Gasper Nali + support
DESCRIPTION:African Soul Rebels\, Music Beyond Mainstream’s trailblazing live series\, is reborn for a new era\, celebrating fearless artists who reshape tradition\, challenge borders\, and put rhythm at the centre of resistance and joy. \n\n\n\nLeading the charge are the electrifying L’Amazones d’Afrique\, the powerhouse collective of West African artists whose music fuses ancient roots with urgent\, future-facing sounds and a message of strength\, unity and change.From Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage to President Obama’s playlist the voices of Les Amazones d’Afrique are being heard worldwide. Female warriordom has never sounded so fierce – or so danceable. \n\n\n\nJoining them is the phenomenal Gasper Nali\, a not-so-traditional babatoni player from the shores of Lake Malawi. With his 3-metre-long\, one-stringed homemade bass guitar\, a stick and an empty beer bottle\, plus a cow-skin kick drum and collaborators on percussion and guitar\, he creates impossibly danceable Afro beats with playful\, joyful hooks. \n\n\n\nOpening the night: a handpicked rising artist curated by BBC Introducing\, spotlighting the next voice pushing boundaries and connecting cultures. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a gig.It’s a revival of a movement.A celebration of African creativity\, resistance and innovation\, past\, present and future. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of Music Beyond Mainstream (MBM)\, a network of large scale UK venues collaborating to present exceptional diverse artists and distinctive musical voices beyond the mainstream touring circuit.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/african-soul-rebels-featuring-les-amazones-dafrique-gasper-nali-support/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B3 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Soul II Soul
DESCRIPTION:Soul II Soul\, the iconic band born from the vibrant UK sound system culture\, epitomises determination\, resourcefulness\, and an unwavering passion for music. \n\n\n\nEmerging in the multicultural melting pot of London\, they transformed ordinary house parties into extraordinary experiences with their innovative sound system and immersive performances. \n\n\n\nSoul II Soul became game-changers in British black music and youth culture\, captivating audiences with their unique Funki Dred style. Their groundbreaking hits\, like “Keep On Movin'” and “Back To Life\,” solidified their global fame and earned them two Grammy Awards. \n\n\n\nWith their timeless influence and unwavering commitment\, Soul II Soul continues to inspire generations\, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/soul-ii-soul/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Stylistics
DESCRIPTION:The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s\, including the grammy-nominated hit ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’\, plus ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)’\, ‘I’m Stone in Love with You’\, ‘Let’s Put It All Together’\, ‘Sing Baby Sing’\, ‘Rockin Roll Baby’ and more. \n\n\n\nWith their charisma\, style and harmony\, The Stylistics evolved into one of the best-selling philly groups ever. Don’t miss this brilliant show packed with back-to-back hits and more!
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/the-stylistics/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Magic of Motown
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. \n\n\n\nGet ready for all the hits\, glittering costumes\, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! \n\n\n\nThis is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/magic-of-motown/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
DESCRIPTION:Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute\, this breath-taking production honours the music\, legacy\, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody\, One Moment In Time\, I’m Every Woman\, I Will Always Love You\, My Love Is Your Love\, So Emotional\, Run To You\, Saving All My Love\, How Will I Know\, Million Dollar Bill\, The Greatest Love Of All\, and many more. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unmissable evening filled with live music\, captivating choreography\, and powerful vocals\, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/queen-of-the-night-a-tribute-to-whitney-houston/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T193000
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SUMMARY:The Drifters
DESCRIPTION:The Drifters are back at Symphony Hall Birmingham performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’\, ‘You’re More Than A Number\,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’\, ‘Under the Boardwalk’\, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more! \n\n\n\nThe legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. \n\n\n\nUnder the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original founders\, George & Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours including headline shows in major arenas and\, most notably\, the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the first ever time in the group’s glittering career. “I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters.” Said Tina\, speaking about the tour.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/the-drifters/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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