Independent Venue Week at The Victoria
27th, 28th & 30th January
The Victoria, Birmingham
Advance tickets available for all shows
Independent Venue Week returns to The Victoria with a diverse programme of live music that champions the artists, communities and independent spaces at the heart of the UK’s cultural landscape. Across the week, the venue is set to host boundary‑pushing art‑pop, raucous post‑punk, intimate acoustic sets and a special extended performance from one of the UK’s most established indie‑folk acts.
Tuesday, 27th January
Oslo Twins, Ray Heart & St Cecilia
Bristol formed art-pop outfit Oslo Twins headline with their sleek, electronic leaning sound. Their latest track, produced in their East London studio and mixed by Matteo Buccomino before being mastered by John Webber, marks a new chapter following their acclaimed 2023 debut EP Back To Nothing.
Built on a punchy, irresistibly catchy bassline, the song blends clean, syncopated rhythms with lush textures and a bittersweet emotional undercurrent. Line of Best Fit praised the band’s evolution, noting that “each release only seems to get catchier.”
Support comes from Ray Heart and St Cecilia, offering a night of inventive, atmospheric alt pop.
Tuesday, 27th January
Cam Curtis (Unplugged Session, Free Entry)
Downstairs, rising West Midlands indie artist Cam Curtis performs a special acoustic set of originals and covers. A cosy, free‑entry session perfect for IVW’s community spirit.
Wednesday, 28th January
DeafDeafDeaf, Kontours & Rood End
Greater Manchester’s DeafDeafDeaf bring their distinctive blend of disarming shoegaze and feedback soaked post punk, echoing the grit and urgency of their Mancunian roots. Their live shows are known for intensity, texture and a raw emotional edge.
They’re joined by Birmingham rock outfit Kontours and local newcomers Rood End, rounding out a bill built for fans of noise, atmosphere and uncompromising energy.
Friday, 30th January
The Dunwells
Leeds indie folk/Americana band The Dunwells close out Independent Venue Week at The Victoria with a special extended headline performance. Known for their powerful harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and polished musicianship, the band has toured extensively across the UK, Europe and the USA. They have supported major artists including Mumford & Sons, Tom Jones, Scouting for Girls, Bryan Adams and Elbow, and continue to delight audiences in iconic venues worldwide.
Independent Venue Week at The Victoria offers a snapshot of the UK’s thriving grassroots scene: eclectic, ambitious and rooted in community. Advance tickets available for all shows available now.