Please email therainbowevents@gmail.com for hire and bookings.
The Rainbow pub has a long legacy and tradition of defiant independence hosting some of the most talked about events and parties in Birmingham over the last 10 years.
The addition of the Rainbow Warehouse, 100yds further up Adderley Street, earlier this year has only served to enhance that reputation as promoters have eagerly sought to utilise a space so unique in the UK: the raw authenticity of a Victorian warehouse combining with an outside area set under a 19th century viaduct that is transformed into a beach in the summer and Garden in the winter.
The Rainbow:
This old victorian boozer oozes character and charm with an ability to capture and hold any crowd. The 2 rooms moving away from the mainstream sound infavour of innovative, eclectic and diverse entertainment.
The Rainbow's main feature is the courtyard. An alfresco urban disturbance set against a backdrop of industrial decay, graffiti and regeneration. It's a venue for all seasons with it's retractable roof and heating for the winter months.
The Rainbow courtyard clearly stands out as a unique space and has enjoyed accolades from The Guardian, Fused Magazine, Vice and The Metro and The Indapendant.
The Rainbow hasn't doesn't have to rely on 'big name dj's' but large social groups. Thats where the party is at. BELOW, GLAS, BIGGER THAN BARRY, HOTT DATE, NAKED LUNCH, CUSTOM MADE, UP2NO GOOD, CRUNCH, WOBBLE are fantastic examples of this.
Of course big players do visit The Rainbow.
Derrick Carter, Terry Farley, Sebo K, Ivan Smagghe, The Prodigy (Live) Mixmaster Morris, The Nextmen, Erol Alkan, Chromeo, Datarock, Jamie Jones, Damian Lazarus, Joss Stone (Live) Josh Wink, Nick Holloway, Finley Quaye, 808 State, Andrew Weatherall , DJ Q-Bert, Dj Switch ... the list goes on.
It's important to find the balance.
The Rainbow Warehouse:
The Rainbow Warehouse is at the forefront of Birmingham's unique cutting edge independent nightscene.
A large Victorian warehouse with original cast iron features has been transformed into a unique space which combines the authentic rawness of an industrial space with artistic innovative flourishes: truly stunning artwork from the undisputed champions of Birmingham's graffiti wars adorn all spare walls.
The main room is vast and served by a huge bar, and a second room provides the sanctuary of a chill out space.
The overall effect is to create an atmosphere that combines an exciting frisson of danger that with a sense of innovative zeal. Little wonder it was chosen
over all venues in the UK as a warm up gig for The Prodigy in the Summer.
However that is only part of it...
Venture outside and a huge courtyard area incorporates the natural cover of an old brick railway arch. The stark beauty of the brick in this cavernous area is the backdrop to what is a tropical beach landscape in summer (complete with sand and palm trees), and a garden of Eden in the autumn/Winter.
Throughout this summer it has been host to parties and events whose reputation have stretched far beyond the Midlands.
There is more :: The Street :: Adderley street
What connects the exceptional reputation of the Rainbow pub with the extraordinary uniqueness of the Rainbow Warehouse: Adderley Street.
6 times a year we close the whole street and create a 5000 capacity venue that is unrivalled anywhere in the UK.
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Cheers! Al, Jonno, Steve & Nigel.
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How you been getting on? Hope 2009 is treating you well, we are set to make big steps this year, and we know that you will be too!
What are you up to this Friday Night? Cause The Dismissive Attack are hitting the Steel City for their first gig of 2009, showcasing brand new material mixed with old favourites!!
Jazz Club @ The Rainbow, 8.30pm ( band on at 9pm) £3
Pete Wareham is acknowledged as a major force in contemporary British Jazz and Jazz Club is delighted to present his electric acoustic project The Final Terror which was launched at Cheltenham Jazz Festival last year. Featuring Leo Taylor on Drums , Ruth Goller on Electric Bass and Chris Sharkey on Guitar. The Final Terror is a raucous mix of Thrash Jazz and Electronic directed by Wareham on saxophones and pedals. Wareham and The Final Terror moves though genres making it a gig for anyone who’s into good music. http://www.myspace.com/baldfromabove
Saturday 28th February Uber @ The Rainbow High Street. Digbeth. Birmingham. B12 0LD
//Underground House sounds of the Deep & Soulful variety//
Plus 'Soul Underground' hosting the bar!
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The Payback Party is here! Reduced entry all night & limited guest list available. See the details below on how to gain free entry....
After the hugely successful party we did with Soul Underground in September @ The Rainbow, we're back for 2009 with a party held on the last Saturday of the month, bi-monthly. Expect nothing less than the best Deep & Soulful music!
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Courtyard: Adam Turner (Movementz). Paul Henry. Paul Griff. Carl Ackerman
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Bar: Hosted by Soul Underground (Soul / Nu Jazz) Lin Taylor. Jamie Taylor. Roger Williams ....Percussion by Glenn Worthington
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9pm - 4am The Rainbow. High St. Digbeth. Birmingham. B12 0LD 07815 944 605 / http://www.club-uber.com http://www.myspace.com/uberparty http://www.myspace.com/linsoulunderground
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Entry: £3 before 12, £5 after
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Hotels: Paragon Hotel is a stones throw away from the venue. Concessionary room rates available (direct through us only), message us for details.
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Next Party @ The Rainbow...Saturday 25th April With Very Special Guest...JIMPSTER (Freerange)
A currently shite MySpace page for Midlands bands only.
The point is to use this page to advertise your gigs, wares and to keep in touch with other likeminded bands in the area without feeling like a complete arse for filling fan pages with junk mail. You know who you are!.
Promotions companies may also join so that if they're looking for bands to play a venue in the Midlands, all they have to do is visit this page for local bands to choose from and they have a full spectrum of sounds.
So if you're a new, up and coming talent in the midlands, whether you're a generic Indie band or Cock Rock band get your name down on the list!!!!!
Jazz Club Summer Specials Wednesday 30th July The Sub Ensemble bring their musical goodness to brighten up The Rainbow. Featuring Sara Colman on vocals.
DJ set by Chris Mapp www.thesubensemble.co.uk 8pm til late £3 BBQ by Grillfellas
Can't wait for the Hott Date bands alldayer this Sunday with JOHNNY FOREIGNER, MIRROR!MIRROR!, THE VELVET TEXAS CANNONBALL, SUNSET CINEMA CLUB, MR DERRY & THE FILTHY HABITS + the Hott Date DJ crew!
Doors open 3pm, see the Hott Date myspace for more info! www.myspace.com/hott_date
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