Man the decks people, The Tonga Balloon Gang have set their sights on Kings Heath for it’s 10th birthday celebrations and they apparently mean business. With the notorious instant sell-out appeal of their past events here, Mike Skinner & Murkage return to stake their claim to the Hare & Hounds and all who sail in her. Not one but three dates might even ensure you get a chance to join their crew as they grab the helm, rip up the dancefloor and take the concept of ‘birthday party’ to a whole new level. Well, when it’s double digits in (arguably?) Birmingham’s best music venue it is time for a proper celebration no? Each event will see Mike, the Murkage Family and special guests take to the decks for the entire evening on Friday 27th January, Friday 28th April and Friday 22nd September. The first two events were amazing and sold out quickly so don’t hang about.  Advance tickets for the September event on sale now.

Fri 22 Sep, Hare & Hounds High Street Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ. 9pm – 3am, £15 www.skiddle.com