Gigs of the Week, 22 February

Welcome to our weekly round-up of shows happening in the grand concert halls, dimly lit basements, airy cafe’s and grimy sweatboxes across the UK and Ireland. All acts featured come with the Best Fit ‘Seal Of Approval’ so you can be assured that your hard earned cash will be well spent. To tempt your wallets this week we’ve gathered a collection of dates from the likes of St. Vincent, Farao and Beyoncé.

St. Vincent @ Olympia Theatre, Dublin 22/02

Annie Clark’s latest self-titled album is not an easy one, but it is a brilliant one, as we’ve come to expect from this brilliant lady.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more St. Vincent shows.

Danny Brown @ Gorilla, Manchester 23/02

No scotch egg jokes, please. Danny Brown brings his intelligent, potent and powerful noise to Manchester.

SOLD OUT. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Danny Brown shows.

Beyoncé @ LG Arena, Birmingham 24/02

The lady, the legend. Beyoncé knows how to put on a mind blowing show and she’s playing so many UK dates you would have to try pretty hard to avoid seeing her.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Beyoncé shows.

Farao @ The Waiting Room, London 25/02

Norwegian born, London based Kari Jahnsen explores deception, love, lust, mortality and life through candid lyricism and fierce melodies.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Farao shows.

Midlake @ The Anson Rooms, Bristol 25/02

Texan folk rock band head to our shores to air songs from their latest record Antiphon.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Midlake shows.

Traams @ Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 26/02

Joyous, krautrock sounds from West Sussex three-piece Traams.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Traams shows.

Jimi Goodwin @ The Live Rooms, Chester 27/02

Doves man returns with his solo effort Odludek.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Jimi Goodwin shows.

Lead photograph taken by Wunmi Onibudo.