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July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Choir relive Lady Wulfruna photo in 60th year

Choir relive Lady Wulfruna photo in 60th year

Supporting image for story: CBSO in the City 2025: Birmingham comes alive in July with a week of free orchestral events in unexpected places

CBSO in the City 2025: Birmingham comes alive in July with a week of free orchestral events in unexpected places

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Full steam ahead for Kidderminster Male Choir

Full steam ahead for Kidderminster Male Choir

Supporting image for story: The Everything Digbeth Market announces more traders and local business offers

The Everything Digbeth Market announces more traders and local business offers

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Youth and vibrancy galore to be found at Lichfield Festival

Review: Youth and vibrancy galore to be found at Lichfield Festival

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge Music Scene map launched in tourism boost bid

Stourbridge Music Scene map launched in tourism boost bid

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country pride and bostin' weather as Himley Hall welcomes hundreds of people to music festival

Black Country pride and bostin' weather as Himley Hall welcomes hundreds of people to music festival

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Concerts for babies in Wolverhampton connect families to services

Concerts for babies in Wolverhampton connect families to services

Supporting image for story: 18th century celebrity Kitty Clive’s story brought to life in music at Lichfield Festival

18th century celebrity Kitty Clive’s story brought to life in music at Lichfield Festival

Supporting image for story: Reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie icon Ali Campbell and Bananarama to headline Midlands festival

Reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie icon Ali Campbell and Bananarama to headline Midlands festival

Supporting image for story: 'Wolverhampton still means a lot to me after all these years and I love performing there': Kevin Rowland talks about his musical journey, his roots in the Black Country, personal struggles and a frank new book two decades in the making

'Wolverhampton still means a lot to me after all these years and I love performing there': Kevin Rowland talks about his musical journey, his roots in the Black Country, personal struggles and a frank new book two decades in the making

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'You know it's wrong': Jeff Lynne criticised by fans after cancelling Machester show moments before it was due to begin

'You know it's wrong': Jeff Lynne criticised by fans after cancelling Machester show moments before it was due to begin

Supporting image for story: Calls for iconic Black Sabbath pub next to Birmingham New Street station to reopen

Calls for iconic Black Sabbath pub next to Birmingham New Street station to reopen

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Music and fun across five Wolverhampton pubs at special festival

Music and fun across five Wolverhampton pubs at special festival

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: The unforgettable moment Jason Momoa surprises metal fans at Black Sabbath's Villa Park farewell concert by joining the mosh

The unforgettable moment Jason Momoa surprises metal fans at Black Sabbath's Villa Park farewell concert by joining the mosh

Supporting image for story: Oasis fans queue up at Birmingham Bullring as the band's pop up shop opens to celebrate the Live '25 tour

Oasis fans queue up at Birmingham Bullring as the band's pop up shop opens to celebrate the Live '25 tour

Supporting image for story: Black Country Day 2025: New Black Country Music Festival to be held this weekend and celebrate local talent

Black Country Day 2025: New Black Country Music Festival to be held this weekend and celebrate local talent

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton singer-songwriter Angella releases second EP

Wolverhampton singer-songwriter Angella releases second EP

Supporting image for story: Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell

Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Community choir to perform songs from the musicals

Community choir to perform songs from the musicals

Supporting image for story: Lichfield District’s iconic Proms in Beacon Park returns

Lichfield District’s iconic Proms in Beacon Park returns

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Opinion: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning - the end is never the end

Opinion: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning - the end is never the end

Supporting image for story: Review: Jeff Lynne’s Birmingham farewell - a heartfelt homecoming for a Brummie legend

Review: Jeff Lynne’s Birmingham farewell - a heartfelt homecoming for a Brummie legend

Supporting image for story: Goodbye ELO: 18 amazing images of Jeff Lynn's farewell tour in Birmingham at Utilita Arena on the first night

Goodbye ELO: 18 amazing images of Jeff Lynn's farewell tour in Birmingham at Utilita Arena on the first night

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Famous faces including former Spice Girl Emma Bunton attend wedding of Mel B

Famous faces including former Spice Girl Emma Bunton attend wedding of Mel B

Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath: Ozzy the police dog puppy is on Villa Park concert duty

Black Sabbath: Ozzy the police dog puppy is on Villa Park concert duty

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning at Villa Park as heavy metal stars from across the world take to the stage

In pictures: Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning at Villa Park as heavy metal stars from across the world take to the stage

Supporting image for story: 52 iconic pictures of Black Sabbath fans at Villa Park as Ozzy Osbourne and the band get ready for their last gig with Metallica, Anthrax and more heavy metal stars

52 iconic pictures of Black Sabbath fans at Villa Park as Ozzy Osbourne and the band get ready for their last gig with Metallica, Anthrax and more heavy metal stars

Supporting image for story: In pictures Heavy metal stars rehearse for the epic Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park, including Anthrax and Yungblud

In pictures Heavy metal stars rehearse for the epic Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park, including Anthrax and Yungblud

Supporting image for story: LIVE: The BIG West Midlands weekend with Black Sabbath, Jeff Lynne, Colmore Food Festival and Godiva Festival

LIVE: The BIG West Midlands weekend with Black Sabbath, Jeff Lynne, Colmore Food Festival and Godiva Festival

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: ELO Goodbye: Birmingham icon Jeff Lynne prepares for farewell appearance in his home city - here is all you need to know

ELO Goodbye: Birmingham icon Jeff Lynne prepares for farewell appearance in his home city - here is all you need to know

Supporting image for story: Digbeth club The Night Owl celebrates its 10th Birthday

Digbeth club The Night Owl celebrates its 10th Birthday

Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath - Back to the Beginning: All you need to know about this weekend's heavy metal homecoming in Birmingham

Black Sabbath - Back to the Beginning: All you need to know about this weekend's heavy metal homecoming in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne superfan from Dudley has spent 50 years building £250k Black Sabbath memorabilia collection

Ozzy Osbourne superfan from Dudley has spent 50 years building £250k Black Sabbath memorabilia collection

Supporting image for story: The Bostin' Black Country Bash: All you need to know ahead of this weekend's spectacular musical day out

The Bostin' Black Country Bash: All you need to know ahead of this weekend's spectacular musical day out

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I designed a medal for Black Sabbath and they said it was f*****g brilliant' - Shropshire student wows famous band

'I designed a medal for Black Sabbath and they said it was f*****g brilliant' - Shropshire student wows famous band

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm stepping out from my job at West Midlands Ambulance to sing my own song at a summer music festival which I hope will inspire others'

'I'm stepping out from my job at West Midlands Ambulance to sing my own song at a summer music festival which I hope will inspire others'

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: World-renowned sitar maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE to perform at Staffordshire fun day

World-renowned sitar maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE to perform at Staffordshire fun day

Supporting image for story: Dudley social club where Robbie Williams' father performed set to be turned into shopping complex

Dudley social club where Robbie Williams' father performed set to be turned into shopping complex

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: An Oasis Live ‘25 Fan Store is opening in the West Midlands - here’s where and when

An Oasis Live ‘25 Fan Store is opening in the West Midlands - here’s where and when

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stage and screen royalty to headline West Midlands concert

Stage and screen royalty to headline West Midlands concert

Supporting image for story: 'His heart was open to everybody' Black Country band raise money for hospice in memory of 'kind' musician

'His heart was open to everybody' Black Country band raise money for hospice in memory of 'kind' musician

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Forest Live Day Two: 19 incredible photos as Snow Patrol wow the rock fans on Cannock Chase

Forest Live Day Two: 19 incredible photos as Snow Patrol wow the rock fans on Cannock Chase

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Dead Daisies - night of rock in Wolverhampton this summer

The Dead Daisies - night of rock in Wolverhampton this summer

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free Christian festival returns to Bilston offering gospel music, cultural entertainment and family fun!

Free Christian festival returns to Bilston offering gospel music, cultural entertainment and family fun!

Supporting image for story: Sharon Osbourne surprises music fans in Birmingham as she appears at the opening of the world-first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy

Sharon Osbourne surprises music fans in Birmingham as she appears at the opening of the world-first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy

Supporting image for story: From dancefloor to decks: 56-year-old ‘Mom-A-Vibez’ makes DJ festival debut in Moseley

From dancefloor to decks: 56-year-old ‘Mom-A-Vibez’ makes DJ festival debut in Moseley

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Music to our ears' - audiology practice celebrates first anniversary with weekend celebration

'Music to our ears' - audiology practice celebrates first anniversary with weekend celebration

Supporting image for story: Live music line-up announced as The Hundred and Birmingham Phoenix return to Edgbaston this summer

Live music line-up announced as The Hundred and Birmingham Phoenix return to Edgbaston this summer

Supporting image for story: Harp brings a buzz to Lichfield Festival

Harp brings a buzz to Lichfield Festival

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