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September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight returns home to Wolverhampton - we take a look at the soul singer's rise to stardom

Beverley Knight returns home to Wolverhampton - we take a look at the soul singer's rise to stardom

September 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Music legend Sting to play Cannock Chase gig next year - tickets on sale this week

Music legend Sting to play Cannock Chase gig next year - tickets on sale this week

September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Why Birmingham date will be extra special for Kylie Minogue as world tour announced

Why Birmingham date will be extra special for Kylie Minogue as world tour announced

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Chase and Status set to emulate their iconic Boiler Room set with live band in Birmingham

Chase and Status set to emulate their iconic Boiler Room set with live band in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Prodigy the latest super group to swap stadiums and arenas for the chance to play Wolverhampton Civic Halls

Prodigy the latest super group to swap stadiums and arenas for the chance to play Wolverhampton Civic Halls

September 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Charity gig in memory of guitarist's brother

Charity gig in memory of guitarist's brother

Supporting image for story: 'Gutted': Bay City Rollers reveal disappointment after tour van stolen in Walsall

'Gutted': Bay City Rollers reveal disappointment after tour van stolen in Walsall

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge musicians turn out to Black Country Cowboy star Guvnor Pete Boddis as he celebrates his 80th birthday

Stourbridge musicians turn out to Black Country Cowboy star Guvnor Pete Boddis as he celebrates his 80th birthday

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Oasis fan who queued nine hours in bid for reunion show ticket finally gets one

Wolverhampton Oasis fan who queued nine hours in bid for reunion show ticket finally gets one

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Legendary pop act has van 'with all their gear' stolen during Walsall stopover

Watch: Legendary pop act has van 'with all their gear' stolen during Walsall stopover

Supporting image for story: 'Ticket pricing needs to be looked at' – Legendary front man speaks ahead of Wolverhampton visit

'Ticket pricing needs to be looked at' – Legendary front man speaks ahead of Wolverhampton visit

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton DJ aims for the stars, eager to unite fans at Nas show after party!

Wolverhampton DJ aims for the stars, eager to unite fans at Nas show after party!

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Black Country Cowboy preparing to celebrate his 80th birthday for the ultimate gig

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

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Broadcaster Stuart Maconie ready to return to the West Midlands for celebration of the music he loves

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

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell to perform intimate show in Wolverhampton

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell to perform intimate show in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: From the Pageant to the Planes: Kupid the King to rap his way into RAF museum

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

Supporting image for story: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce 'Up Close and Personal' show in Wolverhampton

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

September 7, 2024

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

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

September 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: The 16 best bands to come out of the Black Country, according to locals

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

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Resorts World Arena at the NEC in Birmingham announces a new name

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

August 31, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: 'I feel The Halls the best venue and that comes from the atmosphere it creates and the people'

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

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: See how people reacted when world famous pianist performed on a tram through the Black Country

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

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oasis ticket prices for standing and seated at Manchester, Wembley, Edinburgh and Cardiff

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

Supporting image for story: Young Kidderminster rockers taking the West Midlands by storm

Young Kidderminster rockers taking the West Midlands by storm

Supporting image for story: Concert pianist is music to the ears of Wolverhampton-Birmingham tram passengers

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

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dressed to impress: Wolverhampton music artist heads to international pageant

Dressed to impress: Wolverhampton music artist heads to international pageant

Supporting image for story: 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

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

Supporting image for story: Oasis fans who attended 2009 V Festival in Staffordshire react to reunion news

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

Supporting image for story: Oasis' V Festival Staffordshire setlist - their last show before infamous fight

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

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

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

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

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

Supporting image for story: Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm Oasis’s long-awaited reunion for 2025

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

Supporting image for story: Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

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

August 24, 2024

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

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

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Family music festival at Weston Park which attracts thousands scrapped for next year

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

Supporting image for story: New Order and The Charlatans cancel gig due to windy weather

New Order and The Charlatans cancel gig due to windy weather

August 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Relive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd fun

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

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton rapper teams up with chicken shop to bring out new meal with a message

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

August 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Singing star to hold free Wolverhampton workshop for budding female jazz singers

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

August 17, 2024

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

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

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: UK’s biggest summer celebration of Irish music and culture returns to the West Midlands

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

August 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight unveils his eight classic Desert Island Discs

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

August 13, 2024

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

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

July 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Solo Wolverhampton show for Pete Doherty

Solo Wolverhampton show for Pete Doherty

July 21, 2024

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

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

July 20, 2024

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

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

July 19, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: Seeing Bob Dylan in Wolverhampton this year? Prepare to give up your phone - here's why

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

July 16, 2024

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

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

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