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January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: We visit West Bromwich Indoor Market for the first night of live music with the return of the iconic Henry's Blueshouse and it was totally fantastic

We visit West Bromwich Indoor Market for the first night of live music with the return of the iconic Henry's Blueshouse and it was totally fantastic

Supporting image for story: Rock legends Biffy Clyro bring 20 years of hits and sing-a-long anthems to Birmingham for loud and proud night and brilliant show

Rock legends Biffy Clyro bring 20 years of hits and sing-a-long anthems to Birmingham for loud and proud night and brilliant show

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Rising guitar star Sophie Lloyd to play KK’s Steel Mill this month

Rising guitar star Sophie Lloyd to play KK’s Steel Mill this month

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'He just wanted UK hip-hop to grow and he was absolutely pivotal to the movement' - Tributes played to Midlands hip-hop guru Martin Jones, the man who discovered Goldie

'He just wanted UK hip-hop to grow and he was absolutely pivotal to the movement' - Tributes played to Midlands hip-hop guru Martin Jones, the man who discovered Goldie

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Roxette UK to bring the hits of the legendary Swedish duo to Wolverhampton

Roxette UK to bring the hits of the legendary Swedish duo to Wolverhampton

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Rugeley set for ABBA celebration – join the fun and flares

Rugeley set for ABBA celebration – join the fun and flares

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club launch exciting new season

Newport Music Club launch exciting new season

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford

10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rock band aim for Hollywood success with music video inspired by Wallace & Gromit

West Midlands rock band aim for Hollywood success with music video inspired by Wallace & Gromit

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Halesowen pianist to perform light classics and piano favourites

Halesowen pianist to perform light classics and piano favourites

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: The boys are back! Take That tribute live in Pelsall this January

The boys are back! Take That tribute live in Pelsall this January

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A great line up of bands': West Bromwich Indoor Market is launching a free live music night - and it’s a real tonic for the January Blues

'A great line up of bands': West Bromwich Indoor Market is launching a free live music night - and it’s a real tonic for the January Blues

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Stafford DJ set to lift the winter blues in hospice fundraiser

Stafford DJ set to lift the winter blues in hospice fundraiser

Supporting image for story: Landmark year ahead as the most diverse platform in the city returns for 2026

Landmark year ahead as the most diverse platform in the city returns for 2026

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

December 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years

'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding

Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding

Supporting image for story: 'A key civic site': Birmingham Black Sabbath pub owners urged to rethink over controversial car park

'A key civic site': Birmingham Black Sabbath pub owners urged to rethink over controversial car park

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song

'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song

Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Music Makers: Open Mic Night

Music Makers: Open Mic Night

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young musicians raise money for charity

Young musicians raise money for charity

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Guitar Titan Malina Moye heads to Wolverhampton on Dirty January 2026 UK tour

Guitar Titan Malina Moye heads to Wolverhampton on Dirty January 2026 UK tour

Supporting image for story: A music lovers paradise has popped up at the Bullring in Birmingham - what to expect at Artist Vault

A music lovers paradise has popped up at the Bullring in Birmingham - what to expect at Artist Vault

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Access Creative College Birmingham announces ‘A Gift of Song - A Charity Christmas Concert’

Access Creative College Birmingham announces ‘A Gift of Song - A Charity Christmas Concert’

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall Mayor welcomes residents to civic carol service at St Matthew’s Church

Walsall Mayor welcomes residents to civic carol service at St Matthew’s Church

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kelly Osbourne on ‘huge loss’ of father Ozzy Osbourne on his 77th birthday

Kelly Osbourne on ‘huge loss’ of father Ozzy Osbourne on his 77th birthday

Supporting image for story: Tranquillo Acoustic Stage Open Mic at The Wheatsheaf

Tranquillo Acoustic Stage Open Mic at The Wheatsheaf

Supporting image for story: Preview: Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering ignites Wolverhampton this December

Preview: Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering ignites Wolverhampton this December

Supporting image for story: Community hub launches free music mentorship programme led by acclaimed producer

Community hub launches free music mentorship programme led by acclaimed producer

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Singer-songwriter ready to bring new songs to West Midlands at end of national tour

Singer-songwriter ready to bring new songs to West Midlands at end of national tour

Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Deeply touched’: The Osbourne family are coming to Birmingham to receive Ozzy’s Lord Mayor’s Award

‘Deeply touched’: The Osbourne family are coming to Birmingham to receive Ozzy’s Lord Mayor’s Award

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster choir tunes up for festive family fun

Kidderminster choir tunes up for festive family fun

Supporting image for story: Pirates & Sorcerers: Family Christmas concert in Bridgnorth

Pirates & Sorcerers: Family Christmas concert in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice

Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Landmark Birmingham pub reopens in Moseley Village under independent family ownership with live sport seven days a week - here’s when and what to expect at Kennedy’s pub

Landmark Birmingham pub reopens in Moseley Village under independent family ownership with live sport seven days a week - here’s when and what to expect at Kennedy’s pub