All you need to know for Kendrick Lamar and SZA gig

Kendrick Lamar and SZA, two of the biggest names in music today, are set to perform at Villa Park in Birmingham this Thursday as part of their Grand National Tour. This tour covers 13 stadiums across Europe and has already been a huge success in North America, earning over 250 million dollars. The excitement is high as fans in Birmingham get ready to see these award-winning artists live. Just days after the city hosted a concert by the legendary Black Sabbath, Villa Park will now welcome these two superstars, who recently performed together at the Super Bowl halftime show, which was watched by more than 130 million people.

The concert at Villa Park will begin at 7:00 pm and is expected to end at 10:30 pm, with doors opening at 4:30 pm. To help manage the large crowds, several roads around the stadium will be closed from 1:00 pm until midnight or until the area is clear. Trinity Road and Witton Lane will be shut, and there is no parking available at the stadium or in the nearby residential areas. However, fans can use car parks within a 45-minute walk or take special shuttle buses from Dudley Street near New Street Station, which cost 7. 50 pounds each way. Public transport will be busy, with extra trains running to Witton and Aston stations, which are a short walk from the venue. The last trains leave Witton for Rugeley Trent Valley at 11:32 pm and for Birmingham New Street at 11:48 pm.

At the concert, Kendrick Lamar and SZA will alternate their performances and also come together for duets like 'All the Stars. ' Their recent show in Glasgow featured a massive 52-song setlist, with Kendrick opening the night and SZA joining in later. The concert ended with a duet called 'Gloria. ' Fans attending the show are advised not to bring bags if possible, and any bag larger than A4 size will not be allowed inside. Sealed water bottles under 500ml are permitted for those with seats, but the tops will be removed at the entrance. Other food and drinks will be confiscated. Small cameras, sun cream, and walking aids are allowed, but items like alcohol, umbrellas, flags, glass, and fireworks are banned. Smoking and vaping are also not allowed inside the stadium, though there are outdoor areas where people can go. Security staff will be conducting searches to ensure everyone's safety.

Kendrick Lamar is a highly respected rapper who won five Grammy Awards this year, including Best Music Video and Song of the Year. SZA, known for her soulful R&B music, recently won the Favorite R&B Song award at the American Music Awards. After their Birmingham show, they will perform in Cardiff and London before heading to other cities in Europe, South America, and Australia. If you have any stories or tips about events in Birmingham and the Black Country, you can contact BBC Birmingham through their website or social media channels.