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July 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review: Orchestral masterpiece and special ballet help bring Lichfield Festival to a splendid climax

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

Supporting image for story: Huge music icon to put on two shows in Wolverhampton – here's how you can get tickets

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

Supporting image for story: Watch: Michael Buble and Fleetwood Mac hits belted out at Black Country music festival

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

July 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Music festival aims to help bring community together

Music festival aims to help bring community together

Supporting image for story: Find out which roads will be shut and when for Sandwell and Birmingham Mela this weekend

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

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

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

July 10, 2024

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

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

July 9, 2024

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

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

July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Musicians fly out from as far as Singapore to perform in Sandwell as jazz festival makes its return

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

July 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's own reality TV star opens swanky new bar in Cannock

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

June 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: We went to Forest Live at Cannock Chase & it was a beautiful family affair

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

June 25, 2024

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

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

June 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Walsall-born artist and record label owner gives advice to students and aspiring musicians

Walsall-born artist and record label owner gives advice to students and aspiring musicians

June 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It was a brilliant anniversary festival': Classical celebration hits the right notes in 30th year

'It was a brilliant anniversary festival': Classical celebration hits the right notes in 30th year

June 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'People don't care who it affects': Sisters lose hundreds of pounds in Taylor Swift ticket con

'People don't care who it affects': Sisters lose hundreds of pounds in Taylor Swift ticket con

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: ‘Beyond thrilled and surprised’: Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon reacts to King's Birthday Honour

‘Beyond thrilled and surprised’: Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon reacts to King's Birthday Honour

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Beer and blues at brewery festival this summer

Beer and blues at brewery festival this summer

June 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review: Outstanding talent brought jazz and blues festival's most ambitious programme yet to life

Review: Outstanding talent brought jazz and blues festival's most ambitious programme yet to life

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 31 photos of Wolverhampton Pride Plaza entertainment headlined by Denise Van Outen and Duncan James

31 photos of Wolverhampton Pride Plaza entertainment headlined by Denise Van Outen and Duncan James

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jot it in your diary! Popular food and music festival promises electrifying entertainment

Jot it in your diary! Popular food and music festival promises electrifying entertainment

June 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Taylor Swift Era’s tour multi-million pound boost to UK economy – and why the West Midlands is missing out

Taylor Swift Era’s tour multi-million pound boost to UK economy – and why the West Midlands is missing out

Supporting image for story: Village ready to rock to Romstock

Village ready to rock to Romstock

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Rateliff goes back to Colorado roots to produce fine new showcase album

Rateliff goes back to Colorado roots to produce fine new showcase album

Supporting image for story: Tickets expected to sell out fast for 80s pop icons' 'intimate' Halesowen shows

Tickets expected to sell out fast for 80s pop icons' 'intimate' Halesowen shows

May 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cheers to The Halls! Why revamped Wolverhampton venue has every reason to celebrate

Cheers to The Halls! Why revamped Wolverhampton venue has every reason to celebrate

May 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We can't wait to welcome people to our town and celebrate its musical heritage'

'We can't wait to welcome people to our town and celebrate its musical heritage'

May 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I find Eurovision too risque for family viewing, we should stop funding it' - Dudley MP

'I find Eurovision too risque for family viewing, we should stop funding it' - Dudley MP

May 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Taylor Swift windfall – and why the West Midlands is missing out

Taylor Swift windfall – and why the West Midlands is missing out

May 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take That: Predicted setlist for band's Birmingham dates as tour reaches the West Midlands tonight

Take That: Predicted setlist for band's Birmingham dates as tour reaches the West Midlands tonight

Supporting image for story: Reepa thrilled to become latest ambassador for Foundation

Reepa thrilled to become latest ambassador for Foundation

Supporting image for story: 19 of the best photos inside now-threatened Dudley's JB's music venue - from legendary acts to new use

19 of the best photos inside now-threatened Dudley's JB's music venue - from legendary acts to new use

Supporting image for story: Funnyman Greg Davies picks out Black Country group's song for Desert Island Discs - and explains why

Funnyman Greg Davies picks out Black Country group's song for Desert Island Discs - and explains why

May 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Memories of music through pages of my NME book show their take on legendary artists'

'Memories of music through pages of my NME book show their take on legendary artists'

May 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton choir earns place in semi-finals of prestigious competition

Wolverhampton choir earns place in semi-finals of prestigious competition

Supporting image for story: Black Country band formed during Covid celebrate release of their debut album

Black Country band formed during Covid celebrate release of their debut album

May 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jim 'Shaft' Ryan bringing live night of Moneypenny's magic to Hockley Social Club

Jim 'Shaft' Ryan bringing live night of Moneypenny's magic to Hockley Social Club

May 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: I don't think I can win – but I'm up for the challenge, says UK's Eurovision entrant Olly Alexander

I don't think I can win – but I'm up for the challenge, says UK's Eurovision entrant Olly Alexander

May 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands starting to see This Town tourism boost

West Midlands starting to see This Town tourism boost

May 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Conservatoire tribute to late ELO keyboard player Richard Tandy

Conservatoire tribute to late ELO keyboard player Richard Tandy

May 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: ELO legend who was 'remarkable musician' dies at the age of 76

ELO legend who was 'remarkable musician' dies at the age of 76

Supporting image for story: Giddy up! Country singer-songwriter from Wolverhampton releases new single

Giddy up! Country singer-songwriter from Wolverhampton releases new single

May 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton-born guitarist Robin George, known for collaboration with Robert Plant, dies aged 68

Wolverhampton-born guitarist Robin George, known for collaboration with Robert Plant, dies aged 68

Supporting image for story: Musician, artist and provocateur John Lydon still has a lot to say for himself

Musician, artist and provocateur John Lydon still has a lot to say for himself

April 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Boxing legend Frank Bruno hosting reggae afternoon in aid of mental health sufferers

Boxing legend Frank Bruno hosting reggae afternoon in aid of mental health sufferers

Supporting image for story: New ticketing partnership for NEC Group

New ticketing partnership for NEC Group

Supporting image for story: Night of stories and songs planned as Blue bring Greatest Hits tour to Halls

Night of stories and songs planned as Blue bring Greatest Hits tour to Halls

April 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: We meet the landlord of the famous Bilston jazz pub celebrating an international event this weekend

We meet the landlord of the famous Bilston jazz pub celebrating an international event this weekend

April 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Reepa ready to take on the best in live-audience event

Reepa ready to take on the best in live-audience event

'He never lost his smile' – Tributes pour in for legendary Bilston musician

April 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: I went to see football legend Eric Cantona sing at The Halls and was surprised by his performance

Watch: I went to see football legend Eric Cantona sing at The Halls and was surprised by his performance

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