Ryan's Gig Guide - December 2019

 www.ryansgigguide.com  media@rggmag.com  0121 374 2890 PO Box 7367, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 9GW Editor DaveVale Reviews Nick J.Townsend Content & Design PeterWilliams December 2019 Whilst we try to get all gig listings and dates correct, it is advisable to check with the venue before travelling. Text and advertising are copyright of Ryan’s Gig Guide. Reproduction in part or whole without written permission is strictly prohibited. The views and comments expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher.  Features 8 The Verdict: DINKY Flashhearts The Space Bluebyrd 12 T okyo Riot Police 13 S heila Waterfield 16 The New Consistent 17 T he Birmingham Music Awards 2020 20 S heBeat 22 Amy Louise Ellis 23 T he Space 26 Releases: Rebecca Downes, T8PES, Rosie Tee, Holly Fitzgerald, The Calamity 27 Devil In Dorian 30 Review Reverend Double AgentW 32 The Music Industry Explained - Part 11 36 T he Little Easy Band Gig Listings 6 1st-5th Dec 10 5th-7th Dec 14 7th-12th Dec 18 12th-14th Dec 24 14th-19th Dec 28 19th-21st Dec 34 21st-27th D ec 37 27th-28th Dec 38 28th-31st Dec Newww... We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a new, RGG website. It has been up & running since early November and is packed full of RGG news, features & gig listings in a new format that’s easily readable on any device.The new website, designed & built by ourselves (cos we’re web developers too) allows us to publish all the extra news & announcements we can get our hands on without the restrictions of a print deadline and share it all individually on social media too. Check it out: www.ryansgigguide.com RGG Daily We’ve also created a free new service which delivers a daily gig list direct to your inbox early in the morning - you’re welcome. Get it here: www.ryansgigguide.com/daily WINNER Best Mag/Vlog/Blog Contributors Nick J Townsend Adam Husk Fat Bloke With No Tattoos Advertising  media@rggmag.com