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October 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Slade fans feel the noize as convention celebrates Wolverhampton's rock legends

Slade fans feel the noize as convention celebrates Wolverhampton's rock legends

October 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest in 2023

Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest in 2023

Supporting image for story: Stafford rock band pen World Cup anthem to inspire England to glory

Stafford rock band pen World Cup anthem to inspire England to glory

October 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'A real triumph!' Wolverhampton classical music fans finally get to see organ symphony after £350,000 restoration

'A real triumph!' Wolverhampton classical music fans finally get to see organ symphony after £350,000 restoration

October 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Boyhood dream for Reepa as he becomes first artist signed by Wolves football club record label

Boyhood dream for Reepa as he becomes first artist signed by Wolves football club record label

September 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Soft Cell, Boomtown Rats and T'Pau announced for Let’s Rock Shrewsbury 2023

Soft Cell, Boomtown Rats and T'Pau announced for Let’s Rock Shrewsbury 2023

September 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Joy for Wolverhampton rapper as he wins diversity award

Joy for Wolverhampton rapper as he wins diversity award

September 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Reason Birmingham missed out on Eurovision revealed as final shortlist is announced

Reason Birmingham missed out on Eurovision revealed as final shortlist is announced

September 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pioneering new Sandwell school linking up with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Pioneering new Sandwell school linking up with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Supporting image for story: Leo Sayer all set for tour dates in Birmingham and Shrewsbury

Leo Sayer all set for tour dates in Birmingham and Shrewsbury

September 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Phil Robson-Jed Levy Quartet, Cathedral Hotel, Lichfield

Review: Phil Robson-Jed Levy Quartet, Cathedral Hotel, Lichfield

September 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton disability nightclub ready to open its doors

Wolverhampton disability nightclub ready to open its doors

September 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sex Pistols respond to John Lydon claims over ‘tasteless Queen cash-ins’

Sex Pistols respond to John Lydon claims over ‘tasteless Queen cash-ins’

September 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: New recording of hit a part of anniversary celebrations for UB40

New recording of hit a part of anniversary celebrations for UB40

September 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'We'll dance in the rain!': Thousands flock to Wolverhampton to enjoy Ibiza Proms event

'We'll dance in the rain!': Thousands flock to Wolverhampton to enjoy Ibiza Proms event

Supporting image for story: Going for gold in the music business: what it's like to be a singer songwriter

Going for gold in the music business: what it's like to be a singer songwriter

September 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolves rapper Reepa to perform at HMV Stores in Merry Hill and Wolverhampton this weekend

Wolves rapper Reepa to perform at HMV Stores in Merry Hill and Wolverhampton this weekend

August 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne returning to the UK from LA because he's fed up with mass-shootings in America

Ozzy Osbourne returning to the UK from LA because he's fed up with mass-shootings in America

August 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Camp Bestival curators 'over the moon' at response as almost 20,000 attend

Camp Bestival curators 'over the moon' at response as almost 20,000 attend

August 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: 17,000 festival-goers flock to West Midlands's first ever Camp Bestival

17,000 festival-goers flock to West Midlands's first ever Camp Bestival

August 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Fun and fantastic music as Camp Bestival in the West Midlands kicks off for the first time

Fun and fantastic music as Camp Bestival in the West Midlands kicks off for the first time

August 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cathedral to host free concert

Cathedral to host free concert

August 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Birmingham MPs ask Queen to give Black Sabbath honours after Commonwealth Games performance

Birmingham MPs ask Queen to give Black Sabbath honours after Commonwealth Games performance

August 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Why Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners was never happy with smash hit album Too-Rye-Ay

Why Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners was never happy with smash hit album Too-Rye-Ay

August 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Justin Hayward of Moody Blues looks forward to date at Birmingham Town Hall

Justin Hayward of Moody Blues looks forward to date at Birmingham Town Hall

August 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: UK’s Eurovision host city to be selected in two stages

UK’s Eurovision host city to be selected in two stages

August 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Failed background check' cancels West Midlands rapper's Commonwealth Games show

'Failed background check' cancels West Midlands rapper's Commonwealth Games show

Supporting image for story: Birmingham now bookies' favourite to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest

Birmingham now bookies' favourite to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest

August 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Singer Raye to play set at Games beach volleyball

Singer Raye to play set at Games beach volleyball

July 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: First ever Black Country Folk Festival hits the right note

First ever Black Country Folk Festival hits the right note

Supporting image for story: 'Up The Saddlers': Becky Hill professes Walsall FC love ahead of Euro 2022 final performance

'Up The Saddlers': Becky Hill professes Walsall FC love ahead of Euro 2022 final performance

July 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Scott Matthews loves being back on the road

Scott Matthews loves being back on the road

July 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lichfield teenage pop star Belle's bouncing back from life's challenges

Lichfield teenage pop star Belle's bouncing back from life's challenges

July 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flashback returns with 12 hour party in Digbeth

Flashback returns with 12 hour party in Digbeth

July 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ian McNabb live at Bilston

Ian McNabb live at Bilston

July 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Lichfield Festival comes to a fizzing end

Review: Lichfield Festival comes to a fizzing end

Supporting image for story: Slade legends Jim Lea and Don Powell reunite for in-conversation event

Slade legends Jim Lea and Don Powell reunite for in-conversation event

July 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: House music revellers dance the night away as Ibiza comes to Himley

House music revellers dance the night away as Ibiza comes to Himley

July 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Reggae legends UB40 launch new anthem Champion to celebrate Games

Reggae legends UB40 launch new anthem Champion to celebrate Games

July 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pop star's daughter Belle follows in mum's footsteps

Pop star's daughter Belle follows in mum's footsteps

Supporting image for story: Villa Park show for Bruce Springsteen

Villa Park show for Bruce Springsteen

July 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Lichfield Festival opening weekend

Review: Lichfield Festival opening weekend

July 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Duran Duran on the secret of their 40-year success

Duran Duran on the secret of their 40-year success

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton park music festival for 3,500 sparks protests

Wolverhampton park music festival for 3,500 sparks protests

July 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Organisers already planning more open-air gigs at Telford Town Park

Organisers already planning more open-air gigs at Telford Town Park

July 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Bryan Adams rocks Telford – but isn't sure where it is

Review: Bryan Adams rocks Telford – but isn't sure where it is

July 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Music legend Lulu heading to the West Midlands and Shropshire in tour on her life

Music legend Lulu heading to the West Midlands and Shropshire in tour on her life

June 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Former Strictly judge Arlene so proud to be part of The Cher Show

Former Strictly judge Arlene so proud to be part of The Cher Show

June 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Revellers defy threat of rain on day three of Glastonbury

In pictures: Revellers defy threat of rain on day three of Glastonbury

Supporting image for story: Zelensky calls Glastonbury ‘greatest concentration of freedom’ in video address

Zelensky calls Glastonbury ‘greatest concentration of freedom’ in video address

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