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Gigbeth 2007

The three day Gigbeth music festival launched with an opening concert in Digbeth High Street, November 1st 2007.

When technical problems held up the launch concert, Nizlopi took their music to the crowd. Click the video link to watch a clip of their performance.

Achanak, Gigbeth first night

Achanak, Gigbeth first night

After an hour delay, Nizlopi were the first to take to the stage in Digbeth High Street. Achanak, Mr. Hudson and the Library, Soweto Kinch and members of the Orchestra of the Swan also performed.

Click the video link to see a brief compilation of just some of the performances at Gigbeth's first day.

The Gigbeth festival

The Gigbeth festival ran over three days from 1-3 November 2007, playing host to hundreds of gigs at more than 20 venues, showcasing leading names in indie, jazz, soul and gospel, hip hop, folk, drum & bass, bhangra and classical music.Μύ

Gigbeth audience, Digbeth High St

Gigbeth 07 first night, Digbeth High St

Artists included:

MR HUDSON AND THE LIBRARY – SOWETO KINCH – BOY KILL BOY – ELLIOT MINOR – NIZLOPI – BLACK STONE CHERRY - DELUKA – MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE – LTJ BUKEM – HEDUCATION - MR DERRY – SUNSET CINEMA CLUB – THE PRIORY – THE GRAVITY CRISIS – BEARDYMAN – DEX IN THE CITY – BREAK THRU and many more…

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ WM Introducing stage

On the opening night, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ WM Introducing had their own stage in The Arc room in The Sanctuary. Brite Lites and The Hoi Polloi each performed a live set from 9-11pm.

The entire Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ WM Introducing gig was recorded for broadcast on future shows.

Morty from Racing Cars, Gigbeth first night

Racing Cars' Morty, Gigbeth first night

"Gigbeth is a celebration"

Clare Edwards, Gigbeth co-ordinator, said: "Gigbeth is a celebration of the diversity of the UK music industry, and our line up is testament to that.ΜύThe West Midlands is finally being recognised for its music scene, and Gigbeth is a great example of the diversity of that scene.ΜύThere is something for everyone to enjoy on the line up, at a price everyone can afford."Μύ

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ WM Introducing airs live 8-10pm Thursday nights on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ WM 95.6FM.

last updated: 06/11/07

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