The Covasettes – O2 Institute, Birmingham
2026 is a big year for many people, but in the case of Manchester-based indie band The Covasettes, 2026 is the biggest year of their career.
Alex Spencer – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
What were you doing when you were 19? Chances are, 99% of people won’t have achieved the things that Alex Spencer has already done. From humble beginnings busking on Market Street in Manchester at the age of 12, to playing major festivals like Neighbourhood Weekender and TRNSMT, and even performing at the Etihad Stadium, the Barcelona-born Mancunian (and no, he’s not a relative of Pep Guardiola!) has experienced things that most musicians could only ever dream of.