Guillemots and Young Knives confirmed for Gigbeth

Now in its second year Gigbeth which takes place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th November in Digbeth, Birmingham has confirmed more acts for the event.

The London big beat indie poppers Guillemots and indie trio Young Knives are the latest acts confirmed and join a bill that includes Sugarhill Gang, Stanton Warriors, D:Ream, Miles and Erica Hunt (Wonderstuff), Oliver $, Miss Moneypennies, SubFocus, Pete Jordan, Joetbot, Anathema, The Hair, Miccoli, Dr Meaker, and DJ Switch.

Based in the Digbeth area of Birmingham, more than ten venues in Digbeth are used including an outdoor main stage at Millennium Point, venues range from the Barfly and the Custard Factory through to South Birmingham College and the Glee Club.

The event provides a platform for musicians representing all genres of music plus a music education conference on Thursday 6th November with key industry figures speaking on issues surrounding the music and events industry.

The organisers have teamed up with Music Live at the NEC which also runs that weekend to give visitors double the amount to do while they are in Brum. The music on the stages will also be linked into school and music service events in the region to encourage direct progression for young groups.

Tickets are priced at £15 for Friday, £18 for Saturday, or £25 for the entire weekend. Ticket are available by ringing the official Gigbeth Box Office on 0844 8883883.

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