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March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolves stars sing along to Super Bowl star Bad Bunny's chart-topping single in joyous dressing room celebrations after Liverpool victory

Wolves stars sing along to Super Bowl star Bad Bunny's chart-topping single in joyous dressing room celebrations after Liverpool victory

Supporting image for story: Kaiser Chiefs bring a riot of nostalgia and fun as 20th anniversary tour comes to resounding end in Wolverhampton

Kaiser Chiefs bring a riot of nostalgia and fun as 20th anniversary tour comes to resounding end in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: More acts added to line-up of popular outdoor concert at Staffordshire forest venue

More acts added to line-up of popular outdoor concert at Staffordshire forest venue

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Seth Lakeman Freedom Fields 20th anniversary tour coming to Birmingham in May

Seth Lakeman Freedom Fields 20th anniversary tour coming to Birmingham in May

Supporting image for story: Buckcherry and Michael Monroe ignite Steel Mill crowd

Buckcherry and Michael Monroe ignite Steel Mill crowd

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton and Oldbury bands team up to bring jazz through the decades

Wolverhampton and Oldbury bands team up to bring jazz through the decades

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Supporting image for story: Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Judas Priest guitar legend Glenn Tipton donates to support Parkinson’s research

Judas Priest guitar legend Glenn Tipton donates to support Parkinson’s research

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: Soundtrack for The Immortal Man to be released

Peaky Blinders: Soundtrack for The Immortal Man to be released

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster choir tunes up for spring concert

Kidderminster choir tunes up for spring concert

Supporting image for story: We speak with Jason Donovan ahead of Wolverhampton show about the hits, being famous as a young man and Doin' Fine nowadays

We speak with Jason Donovan ahead of Wolverhampton show about the hits, being famous as a young man and Doin' Fine nowadays

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fun Lovin’ Criminals announce live performances backed by live orchestra in Wolverhampton

Fun Lovin’ Criminals announce live performances backed by live orchestra in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Cruz Beckham is coming to Birmingham - here’s where you can see the youngest son of David and Victoria and his band

Cruz Beckham is coming to Birmingham - here’s where you can see the youngest son of David and Victoria and his band

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: Saxophonist Andy Shillingford's fine organ trio - and quartet - at Lichfield Jazz event

Review: Saxophonist Andy Shillingford's fine organ trio - and quartet - at Lichfield Jazz event

Supporting image for story: 1970s hit-making bass guitar used on The Specials’ Ghost Town could fetch £20,000 at auction

1970s hit-making bass guitar used on The Specials’ Ghost Town could fetch £20,000 at auction

Supporting image for story: Buckcherry and Michael Monroe set for explosive Friday night at KK’s Steel Mill

Buckcherry and Michael Monroe set for explosive Friday night at KK’s Steel Mill

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I've gone from school plays to my own show at the Grand' - Sophie Clayton talks growing up surrounded by music, performing with Gary Barlow and putting on a show in her home town

'I've gone from school plays to my own show at the Grand' - Sophie Clayton talks growing up surrounded by music, performing with Gary Barlow and putting on a show in her home town

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Jason Donovan Doin’ Fine Encore Tour at Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall – tickets, times, setlist and more

Jason Donovan Doin’ Fine Encore Tour at Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall – tickets, times, setlist and more

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Spring into song: Shine a Light dementia singing group returns for music, memories and togetherness

Spring into song: Shine a Light dementia singing group returns for music, memories and togetherness

Supporting image for story: Blues maestro coming to the Black Country

Blues maestro coming to the Black Country

Supporting image for story: Review: Smith/Kotzen and Kris Barras Band deliver a night of unapologetic hard rock

Review: Smith/Kotzen and Kris Barras Band deliver a night of unapologetic hard rock

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Supporting local businesses and bringing the party to all ages as Kingswinford DJ and events organiser plans for big year

Supporting local businesses and bringing the party to all ages as Kingswinford DJ and events organiser plans for big year

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: We're still feeling the noize with Slade frontman Noddy Holder

Midlands Heroes: We're still feeling the noize with Slade frontman Noddy Holder

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith joins Richie Kotzen for Wolverhampton gig

Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith joins Richie Kotzen for Wolverhampton gig

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Popular Wolverhampton band set to take to the stage for the first time in nearly 20 years

Popular Wolverhampton band set to take to the stage for the first time in nearly 20 years

Supporting image for story: Wrestling icon returns to the Steel Mill

Wrestling icon returns to the Steel Mill

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Six decades on stage and still rockin' it at 80

Six decades on stage and still rockin' it at 80

Animation and orchestra to delight Birmingham with Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Robbie Williams gave Wolverhampton one of his best gigs yet': Our readers on the star's big night at The Halls

'Robbie Williams gave Wolverhampton one of his best gigs yet': Our readers on the star's big night at The Halls

Supporting image for story: Folk rock heroes Lindisfarne to bring their sound to Shrewsbury

Folk rock heroes Lindisfarne to bring their sound to Shrewsbury

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Nostalgic hits and new crowd-pleasers with familiar cheeky banter: Our review of Robbie Williams at The Halls Wolverhampton

Nostalgic hits and new crowd-pleasers with familiar cheeky banter: Our review of Robbie Williams at The Halls Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls

Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club introduce prize-winning accordionist Sofía Ros

Newport Music Club introduce prize-winning accordionist Sofía Ros

Supporting image for story: Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga in star-studded Super Bowl half-time show

Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga in star-studded Super Bowl half-time show

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams is ready to treat fans at The Halls in Wolverhampton to a night to remember

Robbie Williams is ready to treat fans at The Halls in Wolverhampton to a night to remember

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Hollywood and television star Kiefer Sutherland is all set for a Wolverhampton music date - here's when and how to get tickets

Hollywood and television star Kiefer Sutherland is all set for a Wolverhampton music date - here's when and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: 'It's my home town, my inspiration and what made me who I am': Beverley Knight - The Queen of British Soul - on Wolverhampton life, influences and memories of performing with Prince

'It's my home town, my inspiration and what made me who I am': Beverley Knight - The Queen of British Soul - on Wolverhampton life, influences and memories of performing with Prince

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mariah Carey wows crowds with Italian song at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Mariah Carey wows crowds with Italian song at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Bros was my secret pleasure!' Dicky Dodd's confession as he prepares to host 80s night at Molineux

'Bros was my secret pleasure!' Dicky Dodd's confession as he prepares to host 80s night at Molineux

Supporting image for story: Synth pop pioneers Heaven 17 set to bring greatest hits to Bilston venue

Synth pop pioneers Heaven 17 set to bring greatest hits to Bilston venue

Supporting image for story: Jim Jones All Stars are back with new album - and they're ready for a 'Cat Fight' in Birmingham

Jim Jones All Stars are back with new album - and they're ready for a 'Cat Fight' in Birmingham

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Student speaks of discovering love for Wolverhampton after penning emotional ode to city

Student speaks of discovering love for Wolverhampton after penning emotional ode to city

Supporting image for story: Review: Jason Derulo and THERA at Birmingham's Utilita Arena

Review: Jason Derulo and THERA at Birmingham's Utilita Arena

Supporting image for story: Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more

Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more

February 2, 2026

Brand new single for The Puppini Sisters ahead of upcoming album

Supporting image for story: Live and Local tour brings jazz singer-songwriter to Staffordshire

Live and Local tour brings jazz singer-songwriter to Staffordshire