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June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Welsh Chamber Orchestra with Royal Harpist Alis Huws to provide summer evening of classical music in Builth Wells

Welsh Chamber Orchestra with Royal Harpist Alis Huws to provide summer evening of classical music in Builth Wells

Supporting image for story: Woodshrop: Everything you need to know as popular family-friendly music festival set to return to Shrewsbury

Woodshrop: Everything you need to know as popular family-friendly music festival set to return to Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Oscar-nominated artist announces first live show in three years after releasing album on growing up near Shrewsbury

Oscar-nominated artist announces first live show in three years after releasing album on growing up near Shrewsbury

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: A dance event, music and comedy and Kington Community Forum will all be at a Kington venue this month

A dance event, music and comedy and Kington Community Forum will all be at a Kington venue this month

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Friday Singers to perform free lunchtime concert in Shrewsbury

The Friday Singers to perform free lunchtime concert in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Watch as football legend Peter Schmeichel and Shrewsbury musician sing Oasis for the stars of Soccer Aid

Watch as football legend Peter Schmeichel and Shrewsbury musician sing Oasis for the stars of Soccer Aid

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Norwegian singer to perform at Ludlow concert

Norwegian singer to perform at Ludlow concert

Supporting image for story: Thousands flock to UK Proms in the Park at Attingham Park

Thousands flock to UK Proms in the Park at Attingham Park

Supporting image for story: 'Music from the movies' in aid of local charity, The Friendly Bus

'Music from the movies' in aid of local charity, The Friendly Bus

Supporting image for story: The Voice finalist and local star set to take to the main stage at this years Heal Festival!

The Voice finalist and local star set to take to the main stage at this years Heal Festival!

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Countdown begins: Three weeks to go until Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2025

Countdown begins: Three weeks to go until Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2025

Supporting image for story: Gifted musicians Catrin Finch and Aoife Ni Bhriain to perform in Builth Wells

Gifted musicians Catrin Finch and Aoife Ni Bhriain to perform in Builth Wells

Supporting image for story: Youngsters from a Powys primary school will become stars of the stage this week

Youngsters from a Powys primary school will become stars of the stage this week

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club 50th Anniversary Season

Newport Music Club 50th Anniversary Season

Supporting image for story: Oscar-nominated composer announces sophomore album - a love letter to his childhood growing up near Shrewsbury

Oscar-nominated composer announces sophomore album - a love letter to his childhood growing up near Shrewsbury

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed Scottish artist Kathryn Joseph announces Midlands date as part of new autumn UK tour

Acclaimed Scottish artist Kathryn Joseph announces Midlands date as part of new autumn UK tour

Supporting image for story: SkaBurst ignite Albert's Shed with a skanking spectacle!

SkaBurst ignite Albert's Shed with a skanking spectacle!

Supporting image for story: The Bronte sisters come to life

The Bronte sisters come to life

Supporting image for story: The Marches Choir present Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man

The Marches Choir present Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Singer songwriter returns to Eisteddfod in completely different guise

Singer songwriter returns to Eisteddfod in completely different guise

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Let’s Rock this Country’ with Shania and Friends will be at the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells

‘Let’s Rock this Country’ with Shania and Friends will be at the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells

Supporting image for story: The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show to perform in Llandrindod Wells next month

The world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute show to perform in Llandrindod Wells next month

Supporting image for story: Andy Sharrocks & The Incurable Romantics: Headline act at Tenbury Wells show cancelled

Andy Sharrocks & The Incurable Romantics: Headline act at Tenbury Wells show cancelled

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: North Wales Opera invests in school pupils

North Wales Opera invests in school pupils

Supporting image for story: Widow of Luciano Pavarotti to make 'emotional' visit to Llangollen International Eisteddfod - legendary singer's special link to area revealed

Widow of Luciano Pavarotti to make 'emotional' visit to Llangollen International Eisteddfod - legendary singer's special link to area revealed

Supporting image for story: Lionel Richie wows Birmingham crowd of all ages with timeless classics

Lionel Richie wows Birmingham crowd of all ages with timeless classics

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Back to the 90’s party to take place in Llandrindod Wells.

Back to the 90’s party to take place in Llandrindod Wells.

Supporting image for story: Pavarotti’s widow “deeply honoured” to award prizes at Llangollen Eisteddfod which inspired his dream

Pavarotti’s widow “deeply honoured” to award prizes at Llangollen Eisteddfod which inspired his dream

Supporting image for story: Final call to talented young musicians in Powys to pitch for top title

Final call to talented young musicians in Powys to pitch for top title

Supporting image for story: Headfeeder electrify Albert's Shed with a blistering Shrewsbury debut

Headfeeder electrify Albert's Shed with a blistering Shrewsbury debut

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shrewsbury music producer and composer who can play nine instruments

Meet the Shrewsbury music producer and composer who can play nine instruments

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: A talented classical guitarist will be presenting a recital at a church near Kington on June 18

A talented classical guitarist will be presenting a recital at a church near Kington on June 18

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sir Karl Jenkins marks 25 years of The Armed Man with special anniversary release

Sir Karl Jenkins marks 25 years of The Armed Man with special anniversary release

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Folk Festival bucks trend with 90 per cent of tickets sold already

Shrewsbury Folk Festival bucks trend with 90 per cent of tickets sold already

Supporting image for story: Special guest for sold-out Olly Murs outdoor summer concert at Ludlow Castle announced

Special guest for sold-out Olly Murs outdoor summer concert at Ludlow Castle announced

Supporting image for story: Reimagined Peace Child musical premieres at Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Reimagined Peace Child musical premieres at Llangollen International Eisteddfod

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Countdown begins for UK Proms in the Park tour that kicks off in Shrewsbury

Countdown begins for UK Proms in the Park tour that kicks off in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Llangollen Pavilion gears up for a spectacular weekend: Garden Railway Festival and Llanfest 2025

Llangollen Pavilion gears up for a spectacular weekend: Garden Railway Festival and Llanfest 2025

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midsummer Revels - a one day arts and nature festival will be held in Powys

Midsummer Revels - a one day arts and nature festival will be held in Powys

Supporting image for story: The spirit of the Old West comes to Presteigne - as the Clint Bradley Band rolls into town

The spirit of the Old West comes to Presteigne - as the Clint Bradley Band rolls into town

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'When Carlos died we thought it was the end of the band' - Il Divo open up on heartache of losing band member ahead of concert at Llangollen Eisteddfod

'When Carlos died we thought it was the end of the band' - Il Divo open up on heartache of losing band member ahead of concert at Llangollen Eisteddfod

Supporting image for story: A night of live music will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue on June 14

A night of live music will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue on June 14

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Glasbury Arts Harp Summer School and harp composition competitions will take place in Powys in August

Glasbury Arts Harp Summer School and harp composition competitions will take place in Powys in August

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reggae star returns to Eisteddfod

Reggae star returns to Eisteddfod

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bond comes to Bridgnorth - The Music of James Bond

Bond comes to Bridgnorth - The Music of James Bond

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Fleetwood Mac tribute band will be playing live in Llandrindod Wells in June

A Fleetwood Mac tribute band will be playing live in Llandrindod Wells in June

Supporting image for story: Fans of swing and big band music should head to a concert at the Knighton Community Centre on Saturday, June 7

Fans of swing and big band music should head to a concert at the Knighton Community Centre on Saturday, June 7

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Bracken Trust Singers to perform two summer concerts at a Llandrindod Wells hotel

The Bracken Trust Singers to perform two summer concerts at a Llandrindod Wells hotel

Supporting image for story: Hillfest 2025 - a fun filled day for all the family!

Hillfest 2025 - a fun filled day for all the family!

Supporting image for story: Bryan Adams to headline huge outdoor show in West Midlands - with Spice Girl as his special guest

Bryan Adams to headline huge outdoor show in West Midlands - with Spice Girl as his special guest