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September 11, 2024

Meet the Black Country Cowboy preparing to celebrate his 80th birthday for the ultimate gig

Stourbridge|23 hours ago

September 10, 2024

Broadcaster Stuart Maconie ready to return to the West Midlands for celebration of the music he loves

Birmingham entertainment|Sep 10

September 9, 2024

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell to perform intimate show in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton entertainment|Sep 9

From the Pageant to the Planes: Kupid the King to rap his way into RAF museum

Your World|Sep 9

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce 'Up Close and Personal' show in Wolverhampton

Your World|Sep 9

September 7, 2024

'I was asked to come up with eight songs that defined my life' - Editor Mark Drew braves Inside Tracks on Wolverhampton's WCR radio

Nostalgia|Sep 7

September 6, 2024

The 16 best bands to come out of the Black Country, according to locals

September 1, 2024

Resorts World Arena at the NEC in Birmingham announces a new name

Entertainment|Sep 1

August 31, 2024

'I've seen Oasis five times when it mattered - here's why I'm not going to the reunion shows'

Wolverhampton|Aug 31

'I feel The Halls the best venue and that comes from the atmosphere it creates and the people'

Wolverhampton|Aug 31

August 30, 2024

See how people reacted when world famous pianist performed on a tram through the Black Country

Sandwell|Aug 30

August 29, 2024

Young Kidderminster rockers taking the West Midlands by storm

Your World|Aug 29

Oasis ticket prices for standing and seated at Manchester, Wembley, Edinburgh and Cardiff

Concert pianist is music to the ears of Wolverhampton-Birmingham tram passengers

August 28, 2024

Dressed to impress: Wolverhampton music artist heads to international pageant

Your World|Aug 28

One of my oldest friends has achieved success on TV and the West End - and her latest project has made me so proud of her

August 27, 2024

The 9 things that didn’t exist last time Oasis played a UK show in 2009 - including Netflix UK

Oasis' V Festival Staffordshire setlist - their last show before infamous fight

Oasis tickets: 6 top tips to make sure you get tickets on Ticketmaster as UK shows announced

Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm Oasis’s long-awaited reunion for 2025

Oasis fans who attended 2009 V Festival in Staffordshire react to reunion news

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

August 24, 2024

'We're still rocking!' Owner of Bilston's Robin speaks of his love for music venue

August 22, 2024

Family music festival at Weston Park which attracts thousands scrapped for next year

New Order and The Charlatans cancel gig due to windy weather

Environment|Aug 22

August 19, 2024

Relive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd fun

Wolverhampton rapper teams up with chicken shop to bring out new meal with a message

Wolverhampton|Aug 19

August 18, 2024

Singing star to hold free Wolverhampton workshop for budding female jazz singers

Wolverhampton|Aug 18

August 17, 2024

In pictures: Camp Bestival Shropshire in full swing as McFly rock the main stage at Weston Park

August 15, 2024

UK’s biggest summer celebration of Irish music and culture returns to the West Midlands

What's On|Aug 15

August 14, 2024

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight unveils his eight classic Desert Island Discs

August 13, 2024

Bridgnorth's music and arts festival ready for its return – find out what's planned

Bridgnorth|Aug 13

July 22, 2024

Solo Wolverhampton show for Pete Doherty

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jul 22

July 21, 2024

Opinion: Wolverhampton's refurbed Halls venues help put the city on the map and bring in big names

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jul 21

July 20, 2024

My memories of 'well-mannered' Jimi Hendrix when he popped into legendary West Midlands club for a drink

Features|Jul 20

July 19, 2024

Seeing Bob Dylan in Wolverhampton this year? Prepare to give up your phone - here's why

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jul 19

'One of England’s longest-established jazz and blues festivals': Popular event's 40th edition begins

July 16, 2024

Bob Dylan's Wolverhampton date could be one of the last chances to see an all-time musical great

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jul 16

July 15, 2024

Huge music icon to put on two shows in Wolverhampton – here's how you can get tickets

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jul 15

Watch: Michael Buble and Fleetwood Mac hits belted out at Black Country music festival

Review: Orchestral masterpiece and special ballet help bring Lichfield Festival to a splendid climax

July 11, 2024

Find out which roads will be shut and when for Sandwell and Birmingham Mela this weekend

Sandwell entertainment|Jul 11

Black Country Musicom Festival 2024: All you need to know about this weekend's must-hear music event

Music festival aims to help bring community together

Wolverhampton|Jul 11

July 10, 2024

Review: Accomplished quartet and Chinese virtuoso shine at Lichfield Festival - with more to come

July 9, 2024

Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2024: Lineup, tickets, funfair, bazaar & more at UK’s biggest mela

What's On|Jul 9

July 8, 2024

Musicians fly out from as far as Singapore to perform in Sandwell as jazz festival makes its return

Sandwell entertainment|Jul 8

July 2, 2024

Wolverhampton's own reality TV star opens swanky new bar in Cannock

Staffordshire entertainment|Jul 2

June 28, 2024

We went to Forest Live at Cannock Chase & it was a beautiful family affair

Staffordshire entertainment|Jun 28

June 25, 2024

'I can't stop buying vinyl!' Wolverhampton man's lifelong quest to rack up £20,000 record collection

Wolverhampton|Jun 25