‘Do you wanna get rocked?’ Def Leppard enquired of the LG Arena and the response was a very clear ‘Hell, yeah!’

Shropshire comedian Greg Davies freely admits to being a rubbish teacher. Far too freely, in fact, as he goes as far as to say he positively hated the last two years of his 13 year career.

Innovation Ensemble presented four 20th century French works all composed within a span of 26 years.

NEARLY 25 years after the Manic Street Preachers formed, the once controversial Welsh trio are close to becoming national treasures.

The Big Chill Eastnor Deer Park words and pictures by James Watkins By James Watkins Around 25,000 people descended on one of the region’s most beautiful parks to chill-ax to music from an all-star cast. The Big Chill Festival lives up to its name by encouraging fans to take it easy while enjoying music from [...]

Diane Vickers proved she’s still got the X Factor when she visited the West Midlands as part of her UK tour.

Local pop star Ellie Goulding had an unusual way to get warmed up for her triumphant homecoming West Midlands gig – a three-mile jog with fans.

Jethro Tull rolled back the years with a virtuoso West Midlands performance

Fast rising indie types You Me At Six thrilled 3,000 West Midlands fans with a pyrotechnic concert

Stereophonics thrilled fans during a hard-rocking West Midlands gig

BRIT Award-winning Dizzee Rascal dazzled Midlands fans when he played a one-off gig

Tour sends Shockwaves through fans

New York’s Vampire weekend offered flirtatious riffs, sophisticated lyrics and suave bass lines.

Rammstein rock Midlands with pyrotechnic show

Manchester’s indie-rave combo Delphic wowed West Midlands fans as part of a UK tour.

A greatest hits show wowed fans when Madness brought their Nutty sound to the Midlands

You can guillotine him, poison him, hang him and spike him, but Alice Cooper keeps coming back.

The Specials returned for two special nights in their native West Midlands

Legendary singerwriter Jimmy Webb and his sons, The Webb Brothers, were in stunning form during a West Midlands gig.

Sizzling Danish rock from acclaimed trio Mew brought a rapturous reception from fans when they kicked off their UK tour in the West Midlands.

Stunning Ludovico thrills crowd

Brummie band Editors are reaching the peak of their powers with a stunning number one album to their name. They thrilled a sell out crowd at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

Epic Display From Richard Hawley

You would have thought that Paolo Nutini might have shaken off his nerves, after enjoying a string of hits and two massive albums. But as he waltzed onto the stage at the O2 Academy, amid screams of “Paolo” and with anticipation heavy in the air, he had fear in his eyes.

A Telford singer who used to perform regularly with Des O’Connor enjoyed a memorable reunion with the evergreen entertainer when he performed at The Place @ Oakengates Theatre. Linda Angelis, of Sutton Heights, met the star last night.

Birmingham’s finest brit-pop band, Ocean Colour Scene, launched into their second hometown gig in a week to send the glitzy new Academy into memories of a career spanning nearly 20 years.

Birmingham’s newest music venue erupted as the town’s own electro rock band, Editors, took to the stage of the O2 Academy in Bristol Street.

One of the UK’s fastest-rising pop bands, Friendly Fires, made this year’s Big Chill festival a real scorcher. Andy Richardson was there.

A capacity crowd enjoyed a festival featuring the finest artists from around the world. It augers well for the forthcoming Shrewsbury Folk Festival, says Andy Richardson.