Jonathan Ansell set for Midlands double date

Jonathan Ansell doesn’t try to hide his talent show roots. The singing star, who has helped sell more than two million albums, is proud that his band, G4, were star players in the first series of X Factor, in 2004.


Gareth Richards and Roisin Conaty at Stafford Gatehouse

Prepare to have your funny bone well and truly tickled by two of the UK’s gifted new comics at Stafford Gatehouse this Saturday.


Dennison tips Wolves for mid-table

Wolves stalwart Robbie Dennison believes his old club can avoid the drama of Survival Sunday next season and target a mid-table finish.


Follow the yellow brick road to am dram show

Our am dram guru Alison Norton casts her expert eye over the shows that you should be looking out for this week.


Erasure playing Cannock Chase forest gig

A sell-out gig at Cannock Chase is not the only thing on Erasure frontman Andy Bell’s mind right now.


Britain’s Got Talent tour to hit Birmingham NIA

We fell in love with them when they were on TV daily, now Britain’s Got Talent is going live.


Midlands welcomes string of stars

If you’re looking for something to do this week, you’re in for a treat as – even if you haven’t bagged a ticket to Take That or Britain’s Got Talent – there’s an exciting music event lurking around every corner.


CD review – Bon Iver: Bon Iver

Justin Vernon was up against when he started to record this eponymous second album. Its predecessor, For Emma, Forever, was a rare ten out of ten record, an album on which there were no weak links.


Stars of stage, showbiz and screen at Ludlow Festival

From comics to classically-trained actors, this year’s Ludlow Festival has an act for everyone to enjoy in the coming weeks.


Villa face deadline for Charlie Adam

New Villa manager Alex McLeish will have to move quickly if he is to derail Liverpool’s bid for Blackpool playmaker Charlie Adam.

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