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October 10, 2025

John Lodge death

The Moody Blues singer and ‘darling husband’ John Lodge dies aged 82

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight to bring big hits and theatre favourites to Wolverhampton at big home town gig at end of national tour

Beverley Knight to bring big hits and theatre favourites to Wolverhampton at big home town gig at end of national tour

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning Ozzy Osbourne mosaic by farm using 10,000 pumpkins pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness ahead of Halloween

Stunning Ozzy Osbourne mosaic by farm using 10,000 pumpkins pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness ahead of Halloween

Supporting image for story: Grammy-nominated blues and roots artist to play Shropshire town

Grammy-nominated blues and roots artist to play Shropshire town

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall

'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's awesome as a local lad to get this sort of national play': Perton Country star excited about future after new single played on national radio

'It's awesome as a local lad to get this sort of national play': Perton Country star excited about future after new single played on national radio

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a celebration of our music history!' Trailblazing West Midlands band to be honoured with giant mural in Stourbridge

'It's a celebration of our music history!' Trailblazing West Midlands band to be honoured with giant mural in Stourbridge

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton record shop teams up with city centre café to create multi-purpose community hub that will also host art exhibitions and music events

Wolverhampton record shop teams up with city centre café to create multi-purpose community hub that will also host art exhibitions and music events

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Cum on and Feel the Noize' as popular Slade fans weekend returns to celebrate the Wolverhampton music legends

'Cum on and Feel the Noize' as popular Slade fans weekend returns to celebrate the Wolverhampton music legends

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ultimate ’90s Christmas Night returns to Shenstone Village Hall

Ultimate ’90s Christmas Night returns to Shenstone Village Hall

Supporting image for story: Tide Lines announce Birmingham show as they celebrate 10 years with biggest ever European & UK tour in 2026

Tide Lines announce Birmingham show as they celebrate 10 years with biggest ever European & UK tour in 2026

Supporting image for story: Projector bring experimental noise to The Sunflower Lounge

Projector bring experimental noise to The Sunflower Lounge

Supporting image for story: Zo Lief headline Hare & Hounds with dreamy psychedelic flair

Zo Lief headline Hare & Hounds with dreamy psychedelic flair

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster choir set to strike a chord in Blakedown concert

Kidderminster choir set to strike a chord in Blakedown concert

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: World-renowned pianist to perform in the West Midlands as part of school's star-studded concert series - last tickets remaining

World-renowned pianist to perform in the West Midlands as part of school's star-studded concert series - last tickets remaining

Supporting image for story: Party with a purpose: Daytime disco in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Party with a purpose: Daytime disco in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Forest Live 2026: Headline act announced as UB40 ft Ali Campbell for 25th anniversary concert at Cannock Chase and how to get tickets

Forest Live 2026: Headline act announced as UB40 ft Ali Campbell for 25th anniversary concert at Cannock Chase and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Lewis Capaldi live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

Lewis Capaldi live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

Supporting image for story: Punk noise and new wave mayhem descend on The Victoria

Punk noise and new wave mayhem descend on The Victoria

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Take That announce summer 2026 UK tour - and they’re coming to the West Midlands date

Take That announce summer 2026 UK tour - and they’re coming to the West Midlands date

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton’s own Beverley Knight to headline charity ball at Aston Marina

Wolverhampton’s own Beverley Knight to headline charity ball at Aston Marina

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford Military Wives Choir comes to Wellington

Cosford Military Wives Choir comes to Wellington

Supporting image for story: Big things happening in the heart of the wood

Big things happening in the heart of the wood

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Air date revealed for BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary after delay out of ‘respect’

Air date revealed for BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary after delay out of ‘respect’

Supporting image for story: Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams to play two West Midlands shows next month

Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams to play two West Midlands shows next month

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retsecrows to support 4FoxSake and Waking The Angels at The Station in Cannock

Retsecrows to support 4FoxSake and Waking The Angels at The Station in Cannock

Supporting image for story: Local favourite returns to Lichfield this weekend

Local favourite returns to Lichfield this weekend

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Coming up in October at the Civic, Brierley Hill

Coming up in October at the Civic, Brierley Hill

Supporting image for story: Two of the world's greatest players join forces for pair of Staffordshire dates next month

Two of the world's greatest players join forces for pair of Staffordshire dates next month

Supporting image for story: Balaam And The Angel continue to promote the widely acclaimed release of their 'Forces Of Evil' EP with a further series Of UK dates

Balaam And The Angel continue to promote the widely acclaimed release of their 'Forces Of Evil' EP with a further series Of UK dates

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant heads to West Midlands during 10-date tour announced for December

Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant heads to West Midlands during 10-date tour announced for December

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Learn to Play is back: Music makers in the Midlands invited to join UK’s free national music making event

Learn to Play is back: Music makers in the Midlands invited to join UK’s free national music making event

Supporting image for story: Canal crisis won’t stop Lichfield’s Huddlesford Heritage Gathering

Canal crisis won’t stop Lichfield’s Huddlesford Heritage Gathering

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Newport Music Club concert at Edgmond Village Hall with the wonderful Jackfield Brass Band

Review: Newport Music Club concert at Edgmond Village Hall with the wonderful Jackfield Brass Band

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rick Astley heading to Birmingham as part of his The Reflection Tour 2026

Rick Astley heading to Birmingham as part of his The Reflection Tour 2026

Supporting image for story: Licensed to thrill: Worfield hosts the music of James Bond

Licensed to thrill: Worfield hosts the music of James Bond

Supporting image for story: Wake Up Little Stafford – Everly Brothers tribute arrives at Gatehouse

Wake Up Little Stafford – Everly Brothers tribute arrives at Gatehouse

August 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We're all just excited to see someone who means so much to us': Excited fans ready to enjoy the hits as they get ready for Will Smith in Wolverhampton

'We're all just excited to see someone who means so much to us': Excited fans ready to enjoy the hits as they get ready for Will Smith in Wolverhampton

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Famous frontman set to return to West Midlands venue

Famous frontman set to return to West Midlands venue

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Love for Wolverhampton's Liam Payne and strong feelings among fans as park bandstand becomes shrine on singer's birthday

Love for Wolverhampton's Liam Payne and strong feelings among fans as park bandstand becomes shrine on singer's birthday

Supporting image for story: Hollywood star Will Smith at Wolverhampton The Halls: Tickets, show times - everything you need to know to 'get jiggy with it' ahead Will Smith's show

Hollywood star Will Smith at Wolverhampton The Halls: Tickets, show times - everything you need to know to 'get jiggy with it' ahead Will Smith's show

Supporting image for story: From cheeky 14-year-old to global star, the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

From cheeky 14-year-old to global star, the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

Supporting image for story: Thousands visit Birmingham’s huge new Irish bar in days after its opening with live music and Guinness

Thousands visit Birmingham’s huge new Irish bar in days after its opening with live music and Guinness

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Silver ring designed for Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates to wear at their farewell show is going up for auction

Silver ring designed for Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates to wear at their farewell show is going up for auction

Supporting image for story: Queen Tribute comes to Lichfield

Queen Tribute comes to Lichfield

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Roll with it: Two new acts to join Oasis Forever in city

Roll with it: Two new acts to join Oasis Forever in city

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fazeley Studios opens doors to the music industry

Fazeley Studios opens doors to the music industry

Supporting image for story: Mayor joins Giff-Fest fundraiser to support Compton Care

Mayor joins Giff-Fest fundraiser to support Compton Care

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