Latest Events in Driten(May Updated)

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The Worlds PREMIER 80's & 90's Panjabi Music Concert returns for 2026! Acts accompanied with FULL LIVE BAND! Desi Live Saturday 9th May 2026 @ XOYO BIRMINGHAM Lower Trinity St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AG 3pm - 8pm (Show Starts 4pm SHARP : Last Entry 5pm) Desi Live - the ultimate live music experience is BACK for 2026! Celebrating the best of the 80’s and 90’s Bhangra + Panjabi Music - we present FIVE iconic legends, three accompanied by a FULL LIVE BAND! Desi Live have selected some of the most recognisable names of that golden era to present you with another unforgettable night of nostalgia! We'll be heading to brilliant live music venue XOYO BIRMINGHAM renown for its unrivalled production to ensure that this experience meets the standard you've come to expect from us! This will be a limited capacity night : do grab your tickets well in advance as we guarantee this one will be sold out! PERFORMING ON STAGE ★★★★ HEERA ★★★★ (LIVE BAND) The Founding Fathers of UK Bhangra - Heera! Widely credited as having created the now established sound of Bhangra today, Heera were & are smashing dancefloors across generations! ‘JAG WALA MELA’ & ‘DIAMONDS FROM HEERA’ are THE quintessential all time top albums of Punjabi music. Their songs are recognisable as anthems in your house hold growing up, at your loved ones wedding day or maybe even when you were at college back in the day! GET READY FOR HEERA! EXPECT HITS LIKE : ► 'Dowain Jaaniya' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHR8wTgVg70 ► 'Teri Akh De Ishare' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYQtcMfJ1KU ► ‘Kaun Nachdi’ - https://youtu.be/PjjLFHt16y4?si=E1PpU74O-ZuACXgd ► 'Maar Chhadapa' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plV05ivQuFo ► ‘Jag Wala Mela’ - https://youtu.be/2-bmG01NKiw?si=Yt16xx9cMjs9NMkO & More! ★★★★ B21 ★★★★ Bally Jagpal : Bhota Jagpal - two of the most revered pioneers in the UK Bhangra scene - Bally was THE breakout star of the Nineties - after ground breaking success following on from B21’s monster anthems. Bhota was the mastermind producing not just B21’s huge anthems but many other artists over the years! The Handsworth brothers join us for a show stopping set of their extensive catalogue of anthems! Expect to hear their ANTHEMS LIVE including : ► ‘Darshan’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON8t8EaV4CQ ► ‘Chandigarh’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1qL66UO0GA ► ‘Din Raat’ - https://youtu.be/xs7zQmSKnyM?si=jyBQwk-zJ1ZKQUCP ► ‘Put Sardaran De’ - https://youtu.be/6_E1BFNzCeg?si=5CI8LoMQyqghx1W4 ► ’Ranjha’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dFN778gHQ & More! ★★★★ SHAKTEE ★★★★ (LIVE BAND) Shaktee were a pioneering British Bhangra band that rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a major part of the UK Bhangra industry. Based in Wolverhampton, the group was credited with helping modernise the genre by seamlessly blending traditional Punjabi folk with Western contemporary sounds like R&B, hip-hop, and house! Lead singer DARA joins us to perform their popular mega hits from iconic album ‘POWERED UP’! ► ‘LUS LUS’ - https://youtu.be/H_K5Se81hCE?si=aXQIeUqNzKWFdNn5 ► ‘GORA GORA’ - https://youtu.be/IWID8xBsXwU?si=KaLpbQbQid3VDaYf ► ‘SHAKTEE DA DHOL’ - https://youtu.be/gfWQeaSozMQ?si=HGrmJv_ospFtZWc8 ► ‘GIDHEA VICH’ - https://youtu.be/oyT8HGpd5HM?si=PL9YcrGM2s_3Tk7R ★★★★ GUBI SANDHU ★★★★ Gubi Sandhu burst onto the scene as part of the Untouchables crew alongside RDB & Sahara - pioneering the Speed Garage infused Desi sound - the voice of iconic hits that were smashing in every car sound system up and down the country.- his name is synonymous with a time period that British Asians fondly look back upon as a quintessential, formative part of their adolescence! Experiencing a recent career revival, Gubi will tear the stage up with his much loved hits! ► ‘DIL KARDA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcxyr-th9A ► ‘SAH RUKH DHA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_smCd_eLqw ► ‘SAJANA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll9wtFlXWcg ► ‘AKHIAN’ - https://youtu.be/0q-rIXEgoCs?si=spBLpmY3eDNPmp1s ★★★★ AZAAD ★★★★ (LIVE BAND) Midlands based group AZAAD were one of the most underrated bands of their time : a consistent force, they had a unique sound and string of hits that really resonated particularly in the local scene. Original vocalists Parm, Kash & Harbans join us for a special one off performance of their classics for the very first time at Desi Live! ► ‘JITHEY VI JAAN PANJABI’ - https://youtu.be/8TvVc5ueAa4?si=J-pEqTPfuPfdLRoJ ► ‘PINI PINI’ - https://youtu.be/jggmuMluaKg?si=XxHze5psdg77pEK M ► ‘KABADDI ‘ - https://youtu.be/M_Ca9jKlUtA?si=pV6_Rt35tyfTiB2c ► ‘BACH KE HANIA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IybTSNCmB-8 SPECIAL GUEST Q+A 2PM - 3PM (ALL TICKET HOLDERS CAN ACCESS FOR FREE!) Our honoured guest & Panjabi Music Icon & Pioneering Producer ★★★★ KULJIT BHAMRA MBE ★★★★ Celebrating the launch of his new album ‘DESI’ featuring HEERA, PREMI JOHAL & many more! HOSTED BY ★★★★ HARPZ KAUR ★★★★ ★★★★ THE DESI LIVE BAND ★★★★ PLUS SUPPORT FROM : ★ UNCENSORED DJ’s ★ PJD CHAN ★ DJ GUVEY ★ SUNNI HYPE PHYSICAL ID REQ BY ALL! SHOW STARTS 4PM SHARP : DOOR CLOSES 5PM SHARP - NO REFUNDS! Age 14+ (Under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult!) VENUE IS CASHLESS | CLOAKROOM ONSITE DISABLED / WHEELCHAIR GROUND LEVEL ACCESS AVAILABLE (email prash@desibeatz.co.uk to arrange) Information Source: DESI LIVE | eventbrite

A community noise event & workshop. Curated by Naycha boi , in collaboration with The Birmingham University - Centre For Electronic Music. Sunday Synth Noise Club Community noise event curated by Naycha , in collaboration with 'University Of Birmingham - Centre For Electronic Music & @beast____music 2pm-5pm/Community Noise Improv Workshop - Hosted by Birminghams LGBTQ+ community and local noise makers, 'Naycha', 'Emily' & 'Kai' (limited spaces available-register below) 6pm/ /Noise ensemble( workshop presentation) 7pm - Sarah Bates https://sarahbates.bandcamp.com/album/khao-rop A Manchester-based producer, vocalist, DJ and video maker, Sarah Bates began her music career as a vocalist before turning fully to production around eight years ago. Entirely self-taught, her practice is rooted in a hardware-only approach — no DAW, no computer — with most releases recorded live and left intentionally unedited. Her music moves fluidly between analogue pop, balearic electronica and hi-NRG club material, guided by immersive synthesis, warped vocals and a deep trust in process and imperfection. 8pm / Elegance Of The Damned https://youtu.be/IGwO2YAwu6s?si=jVlZ-JynOgBNPRe1 "Elegance Of The Damned occupies the liminal space where aesthetics meet mystery. A DJ, live performer, and A/V artist , he creates immersive worlds that blur the boundary between club and gallery. DJ K.WHY on the tunes. Workshop regisration- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-community-noise-improv-workshop-uob-centre-for-electronic-music-tickets-1987319561305?aff=oddtdtcreator Information Source: eventbrite

Over 30’s Drum & Bass Day Club with a thumping L' Acoustics sound system in outdoor rave! Birmingham Set to Host Exclusive Over 30’s Drum & Bass Day Club. Calling all original ravers! A brand new daytime event is landing in Birmingham, created especially for the over 30s who still know how to move to the original sound of the DNB. Join us from 3PM to 8PM for a strictly Over 30s Drum & Bass Day Party , bringing the very best in Old School Jungle, Rave, and DnB Classics — all in a friendly, mature atmosphere where vibes come first. Expect legendary tunes, nostalgic energy, and a crowd that truly knows the culture. Whether you were there from the beginning or just miss the golden days of the scene, this is your chance to relive the magic — without the late night! Time: 3PM - 8PM Age Restriction: Strictly 30+ Spaces are limited and demand is high — secure your spot and let’s bring back the old school vibes with a new school twist. PRE SALE TICKETS OUT NOW! Information Source: DRUM N BASS DAY CLUB | eventbrite

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Grassroots Festival 2025 Come join us at The Night Owl for a day filled with the best new music from idependent artists at Grassroots Festival 2025! Get ready for a lineup of amazing local bands, talented artists, and overall good vibes. Grassoots Festival is all about celebrating creativity and supporting independent business and music. Dont miss out on the opportunity to see your new favourite band before they're known to the masses! This is an 18+ event Please note that this event is a part of a university (BIMM Birmingham) final project and images and videos from the event may be submitted as a part of a portfolio, by buying tickets you are agreeing to this, thank you. Information Source: eventbrite

The Reggae Brunch Presents BHAM BANK HOLIDAY DAY PARTYSUN 4TH MAY2-8pm One of the most exciting weekends of the year, expect festival outdoors and indoor vibes all day! @Zumhof Birmingham Issa bank holiday special! No work Monday ! TICKET INCLUDES BOTTOMLESS RUM PUNCH HOUR 2-3pm AND ENTRY ————————————- Features: INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL VIBES CARIBBEAN CHEFS BBQ -ING OUTDOORS BRUK OUT BOTTOMLESS RUM PUNCH HOUR LOUD VIDEO BOOTHS PARTY PROP GIVEAWAYS DANCE COMPETITON'S & PRIZES -------------------------------- IS YOUR BIRTHDAY COMING UP? 2 weeks either side of event date CLAIM YOUR £10 BDAY PACKAGE TICKET BDAY PACKAGE INCLUDES: ENTRY, bottomless rum punch on arrival between 2-3pm only, CAKE + BDAY SHOW Worth £25 LIMITED AVAILABILITY ONLY To Claim this offer 1. Email celebrations@reggaebrunch.uk your photo ID a valid pic of driving license or passport 2. State which city and event date you plan to attend. 3. Once, we have the above and verified, we will email you a code to access the £10 birthday offer 4. Let your guests know your birthday plans. ----------------------- T&C ALL GENERAL TICKETS: The tickets include entry, bottomless rum punch from 2-3pm. Does not include food. Food is available to buy on the day. This is a partial seated event. Seating is free for all and is on an unreserved basis. TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. This ticket entitles the ticket holder to entrance from 2:00 pm. 2. Entertainment, menu, venue and the timings may be subject to change. 3. Dress code is Casual/spring summer 4. On arrival to the venue, please bring your e-mail confirmation and ID (passport, driving license or any GOV-approved ID) as this is an 18+ only event. Once you reach the front of the queue, your information will be checked off by the door host for entrance. 5. The ticket holder must adhere to the venue’s entrance guidelines (age restriction, dress code, intoxication, must have I.D. etc.). Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in refusal of admission, this is at the door staff & security team’s discretion. 6. Refunds will only be issued should the event be cancelled. 7. Purchasing this ticket, you are giving permission for photos and videos being taken on the day, which may be used for promotional purposes. The tickets include: 8. Partial seated event. Seating available on unreserved basis and is free for all. 9. Last entry is at 6pm. Information Source: Reggae Brunch | eventbrite

THE KOPYCAT KILLERS + SCAM FENDER + SUBARCTIC MONKEYS 14+ show (14-16 must be accompanied) Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, and Sam Fender, all on night. This has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and in it’s 3rd year. The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender and Sub-Arctic Monkeys are some of the best tributes in the world, playing huge festivals both in the UK and abroad to thousands and thousands, now all coming together on this special touring festival show. “This. Is. Great. He is selling out all over the UK!” - Chris Moyles, Radio X “This is Great. He does sound great to be fair!” - Greg James, Radio 1 4 HOURS OF WALL TO WALL BANGERS ALL NIGHT!!! - Expect Mr Brightside, Seventeen Going Under, I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor, Hypersonic Missiles, Somebody Told Me, Mardy Bum, Human, When You Were Young, Will We Talk?, Do I Wanna Know, All These Things That I’ve Done, Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High, Read My Mind, Florescent Adolescent, Glamorous Indie Rock N Roll, R U Mine?, Smile Like You Mean It, Spit Of You, 505, Getting Started, Snap Out Of It, People Watching and many more! Websites - http://thekopycatkillers.com // http://scamfender.com // http://subarcticmonkeys.com Instagram - http://instagram.com/thekopycatkillerstribute // http://instagram.com/scamfender // http://instagram.com/subarcticmonkeystribute // http://instagram.com -- "Best tribute band I've ever seen, and I've photographed hundreds" D.Cowley -- "Scam Fender sound great to be fair, this is great" - Greg James Radio One - 7.2.22 -- "I've booked tribute in LA for years, this is the best of the best" - Steve Ochs -- "I've seen Killers 50 times in 9 countries, I was blown away by this tribute" - V.Moran Hundreds more testimonials - http://thekopycatkillers.com/testimonials ------ TYPICAL RUNNING ORDER/TIMINGS (NOT ACTUAL TIMINGS JUST INDICATIVE please, PLEASE check instagram pages + your emails!! the night before for exact timings) 8pm Scam Fender 9pm Sub-Arctic Monkeys 10pm The Kopycat Killers - --------- N.B - As per the videos below (please check them out) - this is Tribute Show performed by the same musicians + Stuart Rook on vocal. All 3 acts perform all of this music all over the UK as the individual, separate acts - which coming together for this special-length Indiepalooza Show. Information Source: Indiepalooza | eventbrite

SCAM FENDER + SUBARCTIC MONKEYS + THE KOPYCAT KILLERS Websites - http://subarcticmonkeys.com - http://thekopycatkillers.com // http://scamfender.com // I nstagram - http://instagram.com/subarcticmonkeystribute // http://instagram.com/thekopycatkillerstribute // http://instagram.com/scamfender // - ------ TYPICAL RUNNING ORDER/TIMINGS (please, PLEASE check instagram pages + your emails!! the night before for exact timings) S ub-Arctic Monkeys - Arctic Monkeys songs - 45 mins S cam Fender - Sam Fender songs - 45 mins T he Kopycat Killers - Killers songs - 60 mins - ---------- N.B - As per the videos below (please check them out) - this is Triple Tribute Show performed by the same musicians + Stuart Rook on vocals. They perform all of this music all over the UK as the individual, separate acts - which coming together for this special-length show. Information Source: Scam Fender | eventbrite