JACK JOHNSON
The singer-songwriter, who continues to pave the way in green touring practices and will donate 100% of tour profits to charity, visits Symphony Hall for one of just three UK dates on 12th September.
Tickets £40, on sale now
MAGNUS ÖSTRÖM
The Swedish drummer – formerly one third of the pioneering jazz-electronica trio EST – kicks off a five-date jaunt around the UK here with Jazzlines at the Adrian Boult Hall on 13th September
Tickets £14, on sale
RUSSELL BRAND: MESSIAH COMPLEX WORLD TOUR
Another night at Symphony Hall, on 8th October, meaning the first two dates of the comedian, actor, TV star and “S&M Willy Wonka”s UK tour are here in Birmingham, adding to an already strong Autumn comedy line-up
Tickets £27.50, on sale now
DAVID MURRAY INFINITY QUARTET
The prodigiously gifted saxophonist returns to the UK for a Jazzlines gig supported by Birmingham’s the Notebenders, and to mark the release of new album Be My Monster Love on 18th October at the CBSO Centre.
Tickets £16, on sale now
SOUL II SOUL
Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler and live band, back to life from playing a slew of festivals including Birmingham’s own Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul, return to the city for a night of soul at Birmingham Town Hall on 15th November
Tickets £25.00/£32.50* on sale from 10am on Friday 21st June
SLADE AND SWEET
Birmingham Town Hall saw its fair share of glam rock back in the day (T-Rex and Bowie being amongst the many who played there) and now the phenomenon returns on 16th December with two these giants of Seventies music.
Tickets £29, on sale from 10am on Friday 21st June
CLANNAD & MARY BLACK
St Patrick’s Day 17th March is marked with an evening featuring the influential singer-songwriter and band performing both separate sets and collaborations live on stage at Symphony Hall.
Tickets £28.50 / £32.50 on sale from 10am on Friday 21st June
YES
Prog-rock legends (Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes and Jon Davison) perform The Yes Album, Close To the Edge, and Going For the One, in their entirety at Symphony Hall on 4th May 2014.
Tickets £37.50, on sale from 10am on Friday 21st June v
Tickets and more information can be obtained by visiting www.thsh.co.uk or calling the Box Office on 0121 780 3333