Jump to content

Gigbeth

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Mccapra (talk | contribs) at 23:56, 23 March 2019 (Successfully de-orphaned! Wikiproject Orphanage: You can help!). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Gigbeth is a music festival and conference held in Digbeth, Birmingham, England. First launched in March 2006 and the creation of Birmingham-based producer, promoter and performer Andy Bucknall it is held annually on the first weekend in November. The festival has stages at different venues in the area including The Custard Factory and Digbeth Institute. The event is organised by Clare Edwards, winner of the 2008 Young Musical Entrepreneur of the Year.[1] Gigbeth aims to support local musicians and to boost Birmingham's profile as a centre for music.[2]

Gigbeth 2006

Dirty Pretty Things
The Raconteurs
Scott Matthews
The Twang
Nizlopi
Soweto Kinch
Orchestra of the Swan
DCS Bhangra
Shady Bard
Basil Gabbidon
Musical Youth

Gigbeth 2007

Nizlopi

Mr Hudson & The Library
Musical Youth
Achanak
Beardyman
Soweto Kinch
Orchestra of the Swan

Gigbeth 2008

The Sugarhill Gang
D:ream
Stanton Warriors
Miles and Erica Hunt (The Wonder Stuff)
Oliver $
Guillemots

References