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December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this new year

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this new year

Supporting image for story: Powys to host 2027 National Eisteddfod for first time in more than 10 years

Powys to host 2027 National Eisteddfod for first time in more than 10 years

Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Live music at a Mid Wales venue to start Christmas week

Live music at a Mid Wales venue to start Christmas week

Supporting image for story: Choir to get everyone in Christmas spirit with Kington appearance

Choir to get everyone in Christmas spirit with Kington appearance

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Loopfest 2026: 'Punk disruptors' and 'genre-bending favourites' among latest acts to be announced for popular Shrewsbury music festival

Loopfest 2026: 'Punk disruptors' and 'genre-bending favourites' among latest acts to be announced for popular Shrewsbury music festival

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stories by candlelight, food tips and a Christmas band special will all take place at Llanwrtyd Wells

Stories by candlelight, food tips and a Christmas band special will all take place at Llanwrtyd Wells

Supporting image for story: Of One Accord to bring festive cheer to Shrewsbury Baptist Church

Of One Accord to bring festive cheer to Shrewsbury Baptist Church

Supporting image for story: Alveley Village Band to bring festive cheer to Bridgnorth with Christmas concert

Alveley Village Band to bring festive cheer to Bridgnorth with Christmas concert

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sabrina V Olivia – a fantastic night of pop in Llandrindod Wells just before Christmas

Sabrina V Olivia – a fantastic night of pop in Llandrindod Wells just before Christmas

Supporting image for story: Super-group ‘Welsh of the West End’ to perform in Llandrindod Wells four days before Christmas

Super-group ‘Welsh of the West End’ to perform in Llandrindod Wells four days before Christmas

Supporting image for story: Review: The Rat Pack Christmas in Vegas brings swinging sparkle to The Edge

Review: The Rat Pack Christmas in Vegas brings swinging sparkle to The Edge

Supporting image for story: Guitar Titan Malina Moye heads to Wolverhampton on Dirty January 2026 UK tour

Guitar Titan Malina Moye heads to Wolverhampton on Dirty January 2026 UK tour

Supporting image for story: A new two act Americana show will be performed just after Christmas in Presteigne

A new two act Americana show will be performed just after Christmas in Presteigne

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular singer to perform at Mid Wales venue

Popular singer to perform at Mid Wales venue

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Christmas concert with The Carnival Band will take place in New Radnor on Saturday, December 13 at 7.30pm

A Christmas concert with The Carnival Band will take place in New Radnor on Saturday, December 13 at 7.30pm

Supporting image for story: The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pupils and older people get together to showcase songs and stories

Pupils and older people get together to showcase songs and stories

Supporting image for story: Preview: Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering ignites Wolverhampton this December

Preview: Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering ignites Wolverhampton this December

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pirates & Sorcerers: Family Christmas concert in Bridgnorth

Pirates & Sorcerers: Family Christmas concert in Bridgnorth

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lasers, lights and music: Clubland night is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue this week

Lasers, lights and music: Clubland night is coming to a Llandrindod Wells venue this week

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Start Christmas off with a party by going along to Fabba Mania at a Llandrindod Wells venue

Start Christmas off with a party by going along to Fabba Mania at a Llandrindod Wells venue

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Entertainment evening to be held in aid of Powys cancer support centre

Entertainment evening to be held in aid of Powys cancer support centre

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas Concert at Ditton Priors

Christmas Concert at Ditton Priors

Supporting image for story: Top soprano wows audiences at Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra concert

Top soprano wows audiences at Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra concert

Supporting image for story: Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

Supporting image for story: ‘It was a dream come true’: Organisers give thanks to folk legends the Unthanks as they play Bridgnorth church

‘It was a dream come true’: Organisers give thanks to folk legends the Unthanks as they play Bridgnorth church

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: DS:UK pay highly accomplished tribute to Dire Straits at Festival Drayton Centre

Review: DS:UK pay highly accomplished tribute to Dire Straits at Festival Drayton Centre

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Supporting image for story: Summer just got louder... Llangollen Pavilion's final headline show announced for 2026

Summer just got louder... Llangollen Pavilion's final headline show announced for 2026

Supporting image for story: A celebration of Britten: Marches Choir to bring composer’s genius to Bishop’s Castle

A celebration of Britten: Marches Choir to bring composer’s genius to Bishop’s Castle

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Llandrindod Wells rock band will be playing live at a local venue this weekend

A Llandrindod Wells rock band will be playing live at a local venue this weekend

Supporting image for story: A concert of celebration to recognise a man’s contribution to arts in the area will take place in Presteigne

A concert of celebration to recognise a man’s contribution to arts in the area will take place in Presteigne

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region

Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Supporting image for story: Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

Supporting image for story: Playback Creates launches with Homegrown: A landmark programme powering the next wave of South Asian music talent in the UK

Playback Creates launches with Homegrown: A landmark programme powering the next wave of South Asian music talent in the UK

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast ignite with soul-stirring new rock anthem “Everything I Need” prior to December Wolverhampton date

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast ignite with soul-stirring new rock anthem “Everything I Need” prior to December Wolverhampton date

Supporting image for story: Multi-award-winning Sunjay to perform in Bewdley this weekend

Multi-award-winning Sunjay to perform in Bewdley this weekend

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells venue hosts country social night on Friday, November 28

Llandrindod Wells venue hosts country social night on Friday, November 28

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Preview: The Ghost Inside heading to KK's Steel Mill

Preview: The Ghost Inside heading to KK's Steel Mill