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April 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cantona set to hit the notes rather than the back of the net in Wolverhampton musical gig

Cantona set to hit the notes rather than the back of the net in Wolverhampton musical gig

Supporting image for story: 'It's music to our ears!' Wolverhampton vinyl and vintage store spinning up for Record Store Day

'It's music to our ears!' Wolverhampton vinyl and vintage store spinning up for Record Store Day

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton grime artist set to release more music with a message

Wolverhampton grime artist set to release more music with a message

April 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ned's frontman Jonn set to wow Stourbridge once more as he relives glory days but also looks to the future.

Ned's frontman Jonn set to wow Stourbridge once more as he relives glory days but also looks to the future.

April 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Speaking to ravers at Back To The Roots - an Old Skool revival rave in Wolverhampton

Speaking to ravers at Back To The Roots - an Old Skool revival rave in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Review: Terrorvision top the bill at Wolverhampton's rocking Mayor's Fest

Review: Terrorvision top the bill at Wolverhampton's rocking Mayor's Fest

Supporting image for story: 66 photos of Old Skool ravers descending on Wolverhampton for Back To The Roots festival

66 photos of Old Skool ravers descending on Wolverhampton for Back To The Roots festival

Supporting image for story: Watch: West Midlands band with new identity to perform two gigs in Wolverhampton

Watch: West Midlands band with new identity to perform two gigs in Wolverhampton

April 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Blues rocker to play KK's Steel Mill with new outfit

Blues rocker to play KK's Steel Mill with new outfit

April 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ravers from across the country to descend on Wolverhampton for Saturday's Back To The Roots festival

Ravers from across the country to descend on Wolverhampton for Saturday's Back To The Roots festival

April 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Summer Civic date for Chic

Summer Civic date for Chic

March 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: This Town: How young Black Country music fans forged groups in early 1980s - as shown in BBC drama

This Town: How young Black Country music fans forged groups in early 1980s - as shown in BBC drama

Supporting image for story: How music that inspired new BBC drama This Town was a unifying force

How music that inspired new BBC drama This Town was a unifying force

March 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Scouting for Girls, Jason Donovan and Toploader to headline Weston Park festival this May

Scouting for Girls, Jason Donovan and Toploader to headline Weston Park festival this May

March 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: New version of classic UB40 hit set to hit airwaves

New version of classic UB40 hit set to hit airwaves

March 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country restaurant ready to bring sounds of Nashville to the Black Country with special country nights

Black Country restaurant ready to bring sounds of Nashville to the Black Country with special country nights

March 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Paloma, Rick and Faithless top the bills as Bestival daily schedules announced

Paloma, Rick and Faithless top the bills as Bestival daily schedules announced

March 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Iconic venue shortlisted for hat-trick of prestigious awards

Iconic venue shortlisted for hat-trick of prestigious awards

Supporting image for story: Popular music and food festival set to return after year out

Popular music and food festival set to return after year out

March 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton residents praise venue after Halls revamp shortlisted for prestigious award

Wolverhampton residents praise venue after Halls revamp shortlisted for prestigious award

March 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Brits viewership holds steady as Raye breaks award records

Brits viewership holds steady as Raye breaks award records

March 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: First release tickets for Black Country Musicom now on sale

First release tickets for Black Country Musicom now on sale

February 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bestival organisers produce book on holding a festival at home

Bestival organisers produce book on holding a festival at home

February 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Live Aid meets Top of the Pops' as 80s Mania to sweep across Walsall in tribute concert

'Live Aid meets Top of the Pops' as 80s Mania to sweep across Walsall in tribute concert

February 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tears at council meeting over cuts to Birmingham's ‘cultural heartbeat’

Tears at council meeting over cuts to Birmingham's ‘cultural heartbeat’

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury community choir concert to raise funds for three local charities

Shrewsbury community choir concert to raise funds for three local charities

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Brum band the Lovebreakers to support Green Day guitarist's side band in London

Brum band the Lovebreakers to support Green Day guitarist's side band in London

Supporting image for story: Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Rob Halford: Walsall's Metal God on life, Judas Priest, homophobia - and being proud to be a Yam Yam

Rob Halford: Walsall's Metal God on life, Judas Priest, homophobia - and being proud to be a Yam Yam

Supporting image for story: Private collector's tour T-shirts and hit records signed by superstars will go under the hammer

Private collector's tour T-shirts and hit records signed by superstars will go under the hammer

February 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dream show for Disney fans to hit Birmingham this year - how to get tickets

Dream show for Disney fans to hit Birmingham this year - how to get tickets

February 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Manic Street Preachers announced as latest headliners for popular festival

Manic Street Preachers announced as latest headliners for popular festival

Supporting image for story: Wrestling legend Chris Jericho to rock Wolverhampton in UK tour

Wrestling legend Chris Jericho to rock Wolverhampton in UK tour

February 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Olly Murs set to rock forest concert with headline set

Olly Murs set to rock forest concert with headline set

February 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Paloma Faith on music, motherhood and moving on

Paloma Faith on music, motherhood and moving on

February 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bhangra kings of Wolverhampton in triumphant return with new music and video

Bhangra kings of Wolverhampton in triumphant return with new music and video

February 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Folk rockers come to town hall to bring winter tour to a close

Folk rockers come to town hall to bring winter tour to a close

February 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge Indie legends are coming home to help celebrate musical creativity in the town,

Stourbridge Indie legends are coming home to help celebrate musical creativity in the town,

February 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Wear tartan!' Guitarist's promise as legendary Scottish band Bay City Rollers set for Bilston date

'Wear tartan!' Guitarist's promise as legendary Scottish band Bay City Rollers set for Bilston date

February 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country rock legend Robert Plant jams with late bandmate's sister at Blackpool gig

Black Country rock legend Robert Plant jams with late bandmate's sister at Blackpool gig

Supporting image for story: Champion brass band’s date with BGT star

Champion brass band’s date with BGT star

February 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Future uncertain for city pub after development plans fail

Future uncertain for city pub after development plans fail

Supporting image for story: The Queen of Ska talks life, music, racism and multiculturalism at festival event

The Queen of Ska talks life, music, racism and multiculturalism at festival event

January 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Interview: Music, race, life and family at heart of festival talk for Queen of Ska Pauline Black

Interview: Music, race, life and family at heart of festival talk for Queen of Ska Pauline Black

January 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 90s music legends Liam Gallagher and John Squire set to hit the Halls for big night

90s music legends Liam Gallagher and John Squire set to hit the Halls for big night

January 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire singer Belle set to release new single NV

Staffordshire singer Belle set to release new single NV

January 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Simple as ABC for 80s legend Martin Fry

Simple as ABC for 80s legend Martin Fry

January 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 25 of the best bands and solo artists from the West Midlands - who is your favourite?

25 of the best bands and solo artists from the West Midlands - who is your favourite?

January 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the man you hear on Strictly Come Dancing every week - but rarely see

Meet the man you hear on Strictly Come Dancing every week - but rarely see

January 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Midlands rock star and Magnum founder Tony Clarkin dies aged 77

Midlands rock star and Magnum founder Tony Clarkin dies aged 77

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