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We are thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Colin Stetson to Birmingham for a spellbinding performance at the prestigious Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Tuesday 14 April 2026!💥

Tickets on sale Friday 17 October at 10am 🎟️
Available from www.supersonicfestival.com

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 15h

Lunchtime Pale Rider (or two). This afternoon is going to be a struggle

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 21h

Would love to see them

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 21h

#TheTwen2ie5

15. Tristwch Y Fenywod - Ferch Gyda’r Llygaid Du (2024 🇬🇧)

More welsh language, this time accompanied by the most magnificently goth bassline

youtu.be/-JDR355vhPc?...

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Tom Reagan’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 1d

Milei looks like all the cast of Are You Being Served in one

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

Will never not watch a bit of Take Me High. Amazing footage of old Brum.

Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 1d

Here's another clip to celebrate Cliff's 85th birthday. This one features him walking around Birmingham in his 1973 film Take Me High. Look out for brutalist landmarks like the Central Library (RIP), Alpha Tower and New Street Signal Box
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Cliff Richard - Winning - Take Me High - 1973 - 4K - Stereo Retro Remix 2005 Remaster

YouTube video by Cliff, The Shadows | And Other Great Music

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

Not seen this mentioned very often for #5debutalbums8084, presumably because it’s a given that everyone will pick it?

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David Squires @davidsquires.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @sport.theguardian.com

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David Squires on … plane sailing for Tuchel’s England amid off-field distractions

Our cartoonist on a smooth journey towards the World Cup for England against a backdrop of patriotic uproar

www.theguardian.com

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

Another great one

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

I find it an immensely moving song. “Parody band” apparently 🙄

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

I haven’t got a ticket but I do fancy it. Probably need to decide at some point.

(Slight complication that I’d double booked for that day but Ed is trying to dispose of those tickets)

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

Seems a very smooth operation. Took about 4 months for my copy to arrive

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

It’s worth it. Really fantastic record that doesn’t run out of ideas or get dull despite its length

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

Trying to find a spot in my list for this

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 1d

#TheTwen2ie5

14. Adwaith - Wyt Ti Ar Y Lein (2025 🇬🇧)

First pick from this year. A fantastic double album full of great tracks- today this is my favourite

youtu.be/Q7_T3-p-h1w?...

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 2d

No meetings this afternoon* so time to play The Necks’ 3-and-a-bit-hours new album. Quite something but will take a few listens to get my head around. Causeway is a fantastic bit of music.

*someone did phone 55 minutes into Ghost Net which was annoying

Disquiet, by The Necks

4 track album

thenecksau.bandcamp.com

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Anthony Gregory @anthonygregory.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a very good Neil Young album. But Playing With Fire is the best record in the tournament and needs to go further

The Best Album of 1989 @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social · 2d

The Best Album of 1989 Round 2 Match #96
#22 Neil Young, FREEDOM
vs.
#43 Spacemen 3, PLAYING WITH FIRE

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The Best Album of 1989 Round 2 Match #96: Neil Young vs. Spacemen 3

This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Monday, October 13th 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 3 of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either album, I highly s...

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