Gigbeth

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. Gigbeth aims to support local musicians and to boost Birmingham's profile as a centre for music.

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