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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

Supporting image for story: BST Hyde Park to open with farewell set from Sir Elton John

BST Hyde Park to open with farewell set from Sir Elton John

Supporting image for story: Billie Eilish set to make history as youngest solo headliner at Glastonbury

Billie Eilish set to make history as youngest solo headliner at Glastonbury

June 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Barry Manilow leaves staff and guests in disbelief as he visits country pub

Barry Manilow leaves staff and guests in disbelief as he visits country pub

Supporting image for story: Emily Eavis thanks Glastonbury festivalgoers for their commitment and support

Emily Eavis thanks Glastonbury festivalgoers for their commitment and support

June 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Gates to Glastonbury officially opened by festival’s founder Michael Eavis

Gates to Glastonbury officially opened by festival’s founder Michael Eavis

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's NEC arena 'ready to host Eurovision'

Birmingham's NEC arena 'ready to host Eurovision'

June 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton should host Eurovision, says ex-mayor - with reunited One Direction

Wolverhampton should host Eurovision, says ex-mayor - with reunited One Direction

Supporting image for story: Boris Johnson says Ukraine ‘deserves’ to host Eurovision next year

Boris Johnson says Ukraine ‘deserves’ to host Eurovision next year

June 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Kate Bush breaks trio of chart records as Running Up That Hill claims top spot

Kate Bush breaks trio of chart records as Running Up That Hill claims top spot

Supporting image for story: Music festival ready to rock village

Music festival ready to rock village

Supporting image for story: Eurovision ‘heading to UK’ as organisers open up BBC talks

Eurovision ‘heading to UK’ as organisers open up BBC talks

Supporting image for story: Glasgow, London and Manchester among cities pitching for Eurovision

Glasgow, London and Manchester among cities pitching for Eurovision

Supporting image for story: Black Country band ready to re-live past as back catalogue released

Black Country band ready to re-live past as back catalogue released

June 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: The Vamps head to Birmingham as part of 10th anniversary celebrations

The Vamps head to Birmingham as part of 10th anniversary celebrations

June 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Forest Live judged a roaring success by organisers

Forest Live judged a roaring success by organisers

June 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds bring glory and emotions to Cannock Chase Forest Live gig

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds bring glory and emotions to Cannock Chase Forest Live gig

Supporting image for story: Night of hits as Queen + Adam Lambert rock the Arena

Night of hits as Queen + Adam Lambert rock the Arena

June 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Keane winning over new generations in sunset Forest Live concert

Keane winning over new generations in sunset Forest Live concert

Supporting image for story: Rag 'n' Bone Man brings the soul to Cannock Chase in Forest Live concert

Rag 'n' Bone Man brings the soul to Cannock Chase in Forest Live concert

Supporting image for story: Music fans flock to free Wolverhampton festival headlined by Martin Kemp

Music fans flock to free Wolverhampton festival headlined by Martin Kemp

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