Silent Filter Promotions

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.