Silent Filter Promotions have been running in Birmingham for three years. Pretty much any night of the week, you can find at least one of their gigs going on at a venue in Birmingham. They put on a wide variety of indie, punk, rock and acoustic acts (although no metal or screamo) and are instrumental in helping a hell of a lot of young bands take their first tentative steps onto the Birmingham gig circuit. When I say young, I've seen kids as young as 13 appearing at Silent Filter gigs, their proud parents watching on.
Silent Filter is run by Phil, a very amiable Villa fan who makes a point of introducing every band at every gig. This is a small but significant step because it stops it being a succession of anonymous bands whom no-one knows. Phil's intros are always funny and ensure that every band starts their set with a bit of a cheer rather than shambling on to an embarrassed silence.
You can find Phil on the door of his gigs at the Academy 3, Island Bar, Waggon & Horses, Adam & Eve, Sunflower Lounge, Moseley Arms and more besides. read more