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Legendary DJ Norman Jay performs an intimate club night at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath.
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This week in Halesowen, from 12 April to 19 April 2026, local performances are taking place at community halls, pubs, and multipurpose venues. Programming includes solo acoustic sets at the Phoenix Inn on Manor Way, with acts blending indie folk styles; post-punk arrangements hosted by a resident collective at Halesowen Community Centre every Tuesday evening; and shoegaze-driven sessions held biweekly at Basement Lounge off Dudley Road. A regular Friday night event features curated DJ rotations covering country dance tracks from regional producers in the West Midlands, often followed by live acoustic sets. These evenings include performances ranging across K-Pop choreography routines hosted by a local youth group, often using space previously allocated for school physical education, and intimate solo acts presented at open-mic nights held within public library spaces during weekday afternoons.
The atmosphere remains quiet and residential in tone, consistent with Halesowen’s character as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The town developed under Premonstratensian Abbey influence before becoming part of Worcestershire following legislative changes in 1844. Industrial growth during the 20th century shaped its layout and transport needs, with bus routes such as X10 continuing to serve central areas.
Events are scheduled at Halesowen Community Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Phoenix Inn (Manor Way) every Tuesday through Saturday evening; Basement Lounge during alternate Thursdays; the Central Library in weekday afternoon slots. For those relying on public transport, especially National Express West Midlands buses or services from Birmingham New Street Station, the X10 route offers direct access to central points including Bullring Shopping Centre, though limited parking is available there and around Two Gates House as noted by local councils during January 2026 service updates.
Legendary DJ Norman Jay performs an intimate club night at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath.
A live country music club night featuring line dancing and popular country hits at The Cuban Embassy.
K-Pop Live brings high-energy choreography and live performances to XOYO in Birmingham.
Singer-songwriter Asgeir performs a live set at The Castle & Falcon in Birmingham.
L.y.r performs a live set at Bradshaw Hall as part of This Is Tmrw.
A post-punk and shoegaze-influenced band delivers atmospheric guitar riffs and seductive melodies at Hare and Hounds Kings Heath.
A live music event featuring SPRING and guest performers at The Sunflower Lounge.