Gigbeth is a music festival and conference held in Digbeth, Birmingham, England. First launched in March 2006, the festival was 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
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