The Independent ran a great piece on Birmingham's music scene recently calling it an "indie music explosion". The piece (in full here) concludes that "Birmingham is fast becoming the best place in the UK to look to for the most exciting new music".
If you want to discover the Next Big Thing head this way!
Birmingham's stunning Hippodrome theatre has launched ticket sales for Disney's The Lion King which will run from Sat 29 Jun - Sat 28 Sep, 2013.
The Lion King stage show has been a huge hit worldwide - seen by over 65 million people. In June 2013, this acclaimed production will begin a limited season at Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its first ever UK tour.
If you are planning a trip to see The Lion King in Birmingham then take a look at our Rotunda apartments. They are perfectly located for seeing a show at the Birmingham Hippodrome and self catering is the ideal choice for families.

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