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Kirsten Rawlins

Digital Content Manager for the Shropshire Star and Express & Star. Also reviews concerts and events, as well as writing features and celebrity interviews. E-mail me at kirsten.rawlins@shropshirestar.co.uk, or phone 01952 241440.

January 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Bowling for Soup to play Birmingham

Bowling for Soup to play Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Download Festival 2018: Volbeat, Shinedown and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis among acts set to play

Download Festival 2018: Volbeat, Shinedown and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis among acts set to play

January 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Ned's Atomic Dustbin: Watch Jonn and Rat play trio of songs - with EXCLUSIVE rendition of number never before performed acoustically

Ned's Atomic Dustbin: Watch Jonn and Rat play trio of songs - with EXCLUSIVE rendition of number never before performed acoustically

Supporting image for story: Alter Bridge and Slash singer Myles Kennedy to play solo show in Birmingham

Alter Bridge and Slash singer Myles Kennedy to play solo show in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Blues and folk singer Sunjay to play Kingswinford

Blues and folk singer Sunjay to play Kingswinford

January 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Black Veil Brides and Asking Alexandria, O2 Academy, Birmingham - in pictures

Black Veil Brides and Asking Alexandria, O2 Academy, Birmingham - in pictures

January 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: George Ezra to play Birmingham

George Ezra to play Birmingham

January 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Power Maxed Arenacross Tour, Genting Arena, Birmingham - in pictures

Power Maxed Arenacross Tour, Genting Arena, Birmingham - in pictures

Supporting image for story: Lenny Kravitz to play Birmingham

Lenny Kravitz to play Birmingham

Supporting image for story: The Kinks' bassist Jim Rodford dies, aged 76

The Kinks' bassist Jim Rodford dies, aged 76

January 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jorja Smith's new song starring Stormzy trending as number one on YouTube - as NME names the Walsall singer in their Top 100 rising stars

Jorja Smith's new song starring Stormzy trending as number one on YouTube - as NME names the Walsall singer in their Top 100 rising stars

Supporting image for story: The Trials of Cato: Up-and-coming folk trio formed in Beirut to play Birmingham and Shropshire

The Trials of Cato: Up-and-coming folk trio formed in Beirut to play Birmingham and Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'I was the first exploding drummer': Herman’s Hermits' Barry Whitwam speaks ahead of 60s shows in Wolverhampton and Birmingham - including hilarious tales of touring with The Who, meeting Elvis and his mate Don Powell

'I was the first exploding drummer': Herman’s Hermits' Barry Whitwam speaks ahead of 60s shows in Wolverhampton and Birmingham - including hilarious tales of touring with The Who, meeting Elvis and his mate Don Powell

Supporting image for story: Talking Heads' David Byrne coming to Birmingham

Talking Heads' David Byrne coming to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Def Leppard to play Birmingham - performing iconic album Hysteria in full

Def Leppard to play Birmingham - performing iconic album Hysteria in full

January 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Iconic Midland radio presenter Ed Doolan dies, aged 76

Iconic Midland radio presenter Ed Doolan dies, aged 76

Supporting image for story: New Year, New You: Top products to help with resolutions, Dry January and more - tried and tested

New Year, New You: Top products to help with resolutions, Dry January and more - tried and tested

Supporting image for story: Chinese New Year: Top places to celebrate the Year of the Dog in the Midlands and Shropshire

Chinese New Year: Top places to celebrate the Year of the Dog in the Midlands and Shropshire

January 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Paramore, Genting Arena, Birmingham - review

Paramore, Genting Arena, Birmingham - review

January 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: YouTube stars Jake Mitchell and The Shades coming to Birmingham

YouTube stars Jake Mitchell and The Shades coming to Birmingham

January 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Doreen Tipton returning to Wolverhampton in stage show

Doreen Tipton returning to Wolverhampton in stage show

Supporting image for story: Paramore, Genting Arena, Birmingham - make a night of it

Paramore, Genting Arena, Birmingham - make a night of it

January 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Last surviving 'classic' Motörhead member 'Fast' Eddie Clarke dies, aged 67

Last surviving 'classic' Motörhead member 'Fast' Eddie Clarke dies, aged 67

Supporting image for story: Craig David in signing at HMV Birmingham

Craig David in signing at HMV Birmingham

January 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Judas Priest and Black Sabbath producer Chris Tsangarides dies aged 61

Judas Priest and Black Sabbath producer Chris Tsangarides dies aged 61

January 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Lisa Riley gives fans behind-the-scenes glimpse of prepping for Wolverhampton panto role - with video

Lisa Riley gives fans behind-the-scenes glimpse of prepping for Wolverhampton panto role - with video

January 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: St Petersburg Classic Ballet presents Swan Lake, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

St Petersburg Classic Ballet presents Swan Lake, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: George Ezra to play Cannock Chase as part of 2018 Forest Live gigs

George Ezra to play Cannock Chase as part of 2018 Forest Live gigs

Supporting image for story: Alton Towers reveals new Wicker Man ride – plus plans to take on 1,000 staff before reopening for 2018

Alton Towers reveals new Wicker Man ride – plus plans to take on 1,000 staff before reopening for 2018

January 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: Burns Night: Where to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

Burns Night: Where to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

January 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Black Country Communion, Wolverhampton Civic Hall - review and pictures

Black Country Communion, Wolverhampton Civic Hall - review and pictures

January 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa tweet from Birmingham rehearsals ahead of Black Country Communion gig in Wolverhampton tonight

Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa tweet from Birmingham rehearsals ahead of Black Country Communion gig in Wolverhampton tonight

January 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: 10 things you didn't know about Bilston's Robin 2

10 things you didn't know about Bilston's Robin 2

Supporting image for story: Albums which turn 10, 15 and 20 in 2018: From Placebo, to Beyoncé, Kings Of Leon, Massive Attack, Lauryn Hill and more

Albums which turn 10, 15 and 20 in 2018: From Placebo, to Beyoncé, Kings Of Leon, Massive Attack, Lauryn Hill and more

Supporting image for story: Lady Gaga in Birmingham: Test your knowledge on the music icon ahead of her shows with our quiz

Lady Gaga in Birmingham: Test your knowledge on the music icon ahead of her shows with our quiz

December 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Blue Man Group, ICC, Birmingham - review

Blue Man Group, ICC, Birmingham - review

December 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Fans enjoy year of vintage live shows: Top gigs of 2017

Fans enjoy year of vintage live shows: Top gigs of 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Beverley Knight takes over Birmingham Hippodrome Instagram with behind the scenes shots of Cinderella

Wolverhampton's Beverley Knight takes over Birmingham Hippodrome Instagram with behind the scenes shots of Cinderella

December 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dudley Zoo in £555,000 revamp - complete with new animals, more play equipment, enclosure improvements and a 'beach' area for kids

Dudley Zoo in £555,000 revamp - complete with new animals, more play equipment, enclosure improvements and a 'beach' area for kids

December 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Top 15 shows during January in the Midlands and Shropshire

Top 15 shows during January in the Midlands and Shropshire

December 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: 2017 entertainment events: What can you remember? - quiz

2017 entertainment events: What can you remember? - quiz

December 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne hints at duet with Rita Ora on soundtrack for new film Fifty Shades Freed

Liam Payne hints at duet with Rita Ora on soundtrack for new film Fifty Shades Freed

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders to return with season five in 2019

Peaky Blinders to return with season five in 2019

Supporting image for story: Chas and Dave, pantos, The Twang, Geeta Brothers and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire

Chas and Dave, pantos, The Twang, Geeta Brothers and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire

December 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Ned's Atomic Dustbin's Jonn Penney and Rat in Wolverhampton show

Ned's Atomic Dustbin's Jonn Penney and Rat in Wolverhampton show

December 19, 2017

Supporting image for story: RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World Tour coming to Birmingham

RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World Tour coming to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Glaswegian comic Limmy to play Birmingham

Glaswegian comic Limmy to play Birmingham

December 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: Five Finger Death Punch, Arena Birmingham - in pictures

Five Finger Death Punch, Arena Birmingham - in pictures

December 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dionne Warwick to play Birmingham

Dionne Warwick to play Birmingham

Supporting image for story: André Rieu to play Birmingham

André Rieu to play Birmingham

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