• Centenary Square
• Chamberlain Square
• Broad Street, Brindleyplace & Cambridge Street
• Victoria Square
• The Jewellery Quarter
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The festival is launched on Friday evening with the Smooth Sounds concert on Centenary Square stage. Compered by Smooth Radio’s Tammy Gooding it will include performances from I/O Earth, Jake & Elwood Blues and reggae star Macka B. The unique Project Pigeon will be overseeing a ‘pigeon liberation’ in Victoria Square, and other venues across the city centre will be showcasing an eclectic range of music, performance poetry, art exhibitions and other entertainment.
12.30AM
FLEVANS
The Yardbird
(DJ Set) Legendary Brighton Funk/Hip Hop Producer/DJ
1.15PM
CBSO PROMOTIONAL CONCERT
Symphony Hall
Lunchtime concert with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's electrifying music.
4.30PM
BHANGRA WORLD RECORD WORKSHOP
Centenary Square Dance Marquee
Learn the dance steps for Saturday's World Record attempt.
5.05PM
THE MADE OF MUSIC COLLECTIVE
Centenary Square Stage
Energetic Bhangra drumming and dance with a global influence.
5.25PM
SAMBA SPECTACULAR
Centenary Square Stage
Featuring Someone @ the Door Samba Band & Bloco Louco
5.30PM
RUSH HOUR BLUES
Symphony Hall
Birmingham Jazz present Zappajazz & Tim Amann's X-Tet. Top class jazz from the Rush Hour Blues sessions.
6.10PM
HIPNOTIC
Centenary Square Dance Marquee
Belly dancing for all.
6.40PM
I/O EARTH
Centenary Square Stage
Blend of contemporary rock, commercial pop, classical and jazz music. A journey like no other!
7.00PM
ALL FUNKED UP
The Yardbird
(DJ Set) Birmingham/Brighton based DJ Collective.
7.10PM
BEINGFRANK PHYSICAL THEATRE
Centenary Square Dance Marquee
Raging Skulls. Breath-taking dance, parkour and breakdance.
