Event Preview: Shared Frequencies – Birmingham
Sunday 21st June
The Victoria & The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
2pm till 9pm
Advance Tickets Available
Use the code BANDSAVER for a surprise discount
Birmingham’s alternative scene gets a brand‑new all‑day celebration this summer as Shared Frequencies launches across The Victoria and The Sunflower Lounge on Sunday 21st June.
Running from 2 pm until 9 pm, the event brings together some of the most exciting female and queer artists from across the West Midlands and beyond, turning two of the city’s most beloved grassroots venues into a buzzing, city‑centre circuit of live music, community and noise.
Created by Uncover and Rock of Ages, Shared Frequencies is built around a simple idea: no clashes, no compromises, just a full day dedicated to the artists shaping the future of the region’s alternative landscape. Across both stages, the event moves through alt‑rock, punk, dream‑folk, riot grrrl, grunge, indie and everything in between, spotlighting the breadth and brilliance of the Midlands’ underground.
The line up features Bugeye, a fiercely independent queer alt‑rock band whose sharp riffs, post‑punk bite and high‑energy performances have earned them support from BBC 6 Music, Radio 1 and Radio X. They’re joined by Cherrydead, the Midlands metal outfit known for their chaotic, cathartic live shows, and Crush Velvet, Selly Oak’s female‑fronted rock band blending 90s instincts with confessional songwriting and restless energy.
Across the day, the lineup moves through the heavy groove of Coventry trio Kontours, the unapologetic riot‑grrrl fire of Pegging Mitchell and the explosive queer punk of Temper Tantrum, whose shows double as protest, community and release.
Folk‑leaning voices also take centre stage, with Hannah Michell bringing soulful storytelling shaped by blues and resilience, while Nancy Davis offers dream‑folk that drifts between the ethereal and the everyday. Birmingham’s Rosie Winder adds her own raw, emotional edge, channelling folk‑indie roots into songs that land with honesty and heart.
Elsewhere, Layla Tutt brings a messy, elegant brand of underground art‑rock shaped by 90s female‑focused alt and late‑70s swagger, while Pollyanna Blue arrive from the South West with a wall‑of‑sound blend of alt‑rock, pop and grunge.
Janique James delivers intricate guitar work and surreal, office‑life‑inspired lyricism, and Simulation Theory brings melodic hard rock with big choruses and polished intensity. Closing the circle are The Other Woman, a dream‑pop trio from Cornwall whose shimmering guitars and emotional depth have earned growing attention following the release of their second album.
A day of discovery, connection and loud, joyful noise spread across two venues at the heart of the city. If you want to experience the future of the region’s alternative scene in one place, this is where you’ll find it.
This is an event you won’t want to miss, so secure your Advance Tickets today, and use the code BANDSAVER for a special discount on the ticket prices.