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June 24, 2022

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

June 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Texas roll back the years with great stage presence at Forest Live

Texas roll back the years with great stage presence at Forest Live

June 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival, Cathedral Hotel

Review: Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival, Cathedral Hotel

June 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: 10,000 tickets already sold as Camp Bestival Shropshire final line-up announced for Weston Park

10,000 tickets already sold as Camp Bestival Shropshire final line-up announced for Weston Park

Supporting image for story: For sale: Rare 1960s rock posters could strike a chord with music fans

For sale: Rare 1960s rock posters could strike a chord with music fans

Supporting image for story: Johnny Depp: Fear and loathing in Birmingham for Jeff Beck fans but delight for actor's army

Johnny Depp: Fear and loathing in Birmingham for Jeff Beck fans but delight for actor's army

June 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Musical duo who wrote songs together at university finally release debut album after 47 years

Musical duo who wrote songs together at university finally release debut album after 47 years

May 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Abba Voyage Review: Joyous celebration is a triumph

Abba Voyage Review: Joyous celebration is a triumph

May 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Spice Girl Melanie C and Jack Savoretti heading to Tamworth as part of summer entertainment

Spice Girl Melanie C and Jack Savoretti heading to Tamworth as part of summer entertainment

May 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster Rock for Ukraine event to take place next month

Kidderminster Rock for Ukraine event to take place next month

May 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dudley radio DJ is spreading smiles on the airwaves

Dudley radio DJ is spreading smiles on the airwaves

May 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Slade legend Don Powell allowed home after bowel cancer operation

Slade legend Don Powell allowed home after bowel cancer operation

Supporting image for story: Strictly speaking, TV's Mr Nasty to show his softer side

Strictly speaking, TV's Mr Nasty to show his softer side

May 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sam Ryder to perform at Cannock Chase next month – and you can still get tickets

Sam Ryder to perform at Cannock Chase next month – and you can still get tickets

May 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pupils set for Wolverhampton musical celebration - come rain or shine

Pupils set for Wolverhampton musical celebration - come rain or shine

Supporting image for story: Travis front man Fran Healy speaks of his love for the West Midlands at Birmingham gig

Travis front man Fran Healy speaks of his love for the West Midlands at Birmingham gig

May 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Jess 'ticks two off the bucket list' with Billy Bragg show at Glastonbury

Jess 'ticks two off the bucket list' with Billy Bragg show at Glastonbury

Supporting image for story: The Who's Roger Daltrey looks forward to Birmingham Symphony Hall concert

The Who's Roger Daltrey looks forward to Birmingham Symphony Hall concert

May 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Preview: The Voice star heads to Birmingham

Preview: The Voice star heads to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Take That's Gary Barlow heading to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre for four nights

Take That's Gary Barlow heading to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre for four nights

May 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian girl, 11, set to sing at special concert

Ukrainian girl, 11, set to sing at special concert

Supporting image for story: Uplifting Sutton Coldfield singing community looking for more members

Uplifting Sutton Coldfield singing community looking for more members

May 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: ‘I’ll always find my way home’: Ukraine’s Eurovision entry unites nation

‘I’ll always find my way home’: Ukraine’s Eurovision entry unites nation

May 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: Duran Duran humbled and at 'special and valued' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Duran Duran humbled and at 'special and valued' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

May 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sex Pistols to re-release God Save The Queen to mark platinum jubilee

Sex Pistols to re-release God Save The Queen to mark platinum jubilee

May 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Rep hit play now touring the Black Country

Birmingham Rep hit play now touring the Black Country

Supporting image for story: Live music returns to former Little Civic venue as owner unveils new plans

Live music returns to former Little Civic venue as owner unveils new plans

Supporting image for story: Weekend of live music and entertainment to take place in Himley this summer

Weekend of live music and entertainment to take place in Himley this summer

Supporting image for story: Tina Turner tribute to star at charity cabaret evening

Tina Turner tribute to star at charity cabaret evening

April 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Thunder back in the West Midlands with a new tour and new surprise sound

Thunder back in the West Midlands with a new tour and new surprise sound

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