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August 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: From Maryland to Whitchurch: American folk-pop artist to share stories and songs

From Maryland to Whitchurch: American folk-pop artist to share stories and songs

Supporting image for story: Musical legends heading to Ludlow this autumn

Musical legends heading to Ludlow this autumn

Supporting image for story: Final call for talented young musicians from Powys to enter new “launching pad” competition

Final call for talented young musicians from Powys to enter new “launching pad” competition

Supporting image for story: Iconic indie band heading to Shrewsbury music & wellbeing festival

Iconic indie band heading to Shrewsbury music & wellbeing festival

Supporting image for story: 'I've seen Oasis five times when it mattered - here's why I'm not going to the reunion shows'

'I've seen Oasis five times when it mattered - here's why I'm not going to the reunion shows'

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oasis ticket prices for standing and seated at Manchester, Wembley, Edinburgh and Cardiff

Oasis ticket prices for standing and seated at Manchester, Wembley, Edinburgh and Cardiff

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oasis' V Festival Staffordshire setlist - their last show before infamous fight

Oasis' V Festival Staffordshire setlist - their last show before infamous fight

Supporting image for story: The 9 things that didn’t exist last time Oasis played a UK show in 2009 - including Netflix UK

The 9 things that didn’t exist last time Oasis played a UK show in 2009 - including Netflix UK

Supporting image for story: Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm Oasis’s long-awaited reunion for 2025

Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm Oasis’s long-awaited reunion for 2025

Supporting image for story: Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Family music festival at Weston Park which attracts thousands scrapped for next year

Family music festival at Weston Park which attracts thousands scrapped for next year

Supporting image for story: 'It's going to be awesome!' - Stage is set for Shrewsbury Folk Festival this weekend with 'amazing' line-up

'It's going to be awesome!' - Stage is set for Shrewsbury Folk Festival this weekend with 'amazing' line-up

August 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Relive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd fun

Relive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd fun

August 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire music lover's dream continues as business expands with new shop

Shropshire music lover's dream continues as business expands with new shop

July 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stunning Shrewsbury church applies for licence to sell alcohol at live music events

Stunning Shrewsbury church applies for licence to sell alcohol at live music events

July 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two down and two to go as Madness set for Ludlow Castle gig

Two down and two to go as Madness set for Ludlow Castle gig

July 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Wherever I Lay My Hat' 80s legend to give 'intimate show' in Much Wenlock

'Wherever I Lay My Hat' 80s legend to give 'intimate show' in Much Wenlock

July 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the top UK tribute bands performing at this summer's Shrewsbury Flower Show

Meet the top UK tribute bands performing at this summer's Shrewsbury Flower Show

July 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Music fans take a trip back in time for nostalgic fun at Woodshrop '24 tribute festival

Watch: Music fans take a trip back in time for nostalgic fun at Woodshrop '24 tribute festival

July 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Seeing Bob Dylan in Wolverhampton this year? Prepare to give up your phone - here's why

Seeing Bob Dylan in Wolverhampton this year? Prepare to give up your phone - here's why

July 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bob Dylan's Wolverhampton date could be one of the last chances to see an all-time musical great

Bob Dylan's Wolverhampton date could be one of the last chances to see an all-time musical great

Supporting image for story: Jazz sensation American Idol's Casey Abrams launches first UK solo tour with a date in Oswestry

Jazz sensation American Idol's Casey Abrams launches first UK solo tour with a date in Oswestry

July 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Shrewsbury crowd goes wild as retro rock festival returns to town centre

Watch: Shrewsbury crowd goes wild as retro rock festival returns to town centre

July 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: JLS fans left torn after organisers' Shrewsbury gig decision despite Euro 2024 final clash

JLS fans left torn after organisers' Shrewsbury gig decision despite Euro 2024 final clash

Supporting image for story: Watch: Telford students perform Fleetwood Mac classic before school rebrand

Watch: Telford students perform Fleetwood Mac classic before school rebrand

July 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: JLS Shrewsbury gig update after 'all options explored' in bid to avoid Euro 2024 final clash

JLS Shrewsbury gig update after 'all options explored' in bid to avoid Euro 2024 final clash

July 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Excessively loud' set by legendary dance act lands festival organisers with big fine

'Excessively loud' set by legendary dance act lands festival organisers with big fine

July 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Love is all around as Gregory Porter lifts Llangollen Eisteddfod

Love is all around as Gregory Porter lifts Llangollen Eisteddfod

Supporting image for story: Second Woodshrop Festival returning 'bigger and better' than before

Second Woodshrop Festival returning 'bigger and better' than before

June 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Live music, good food galore and a flower show: Why I'm looking forward to this summer in Shropshire

Live music, good food galore and a flower show: Why I'm looking forward to this summer in Shropshire

June 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury doughnut shop is sweet on Taylor Swift success as official Eras Tour Wembley supplier

Shrewsbury doughnut shop is sweet on Taylor Swift success as official Eras Tour Wembley supplier

June 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Llangollen rocks to Canadian legend Bryan Adams

Llangollen rocks to Canadian legend Bryan Adams

Supporting image for story: 'It was a brilliant anniversary festival': Classical celebration hits the right notes in 30th year

'It was a brilliant anniversary festival': Classical celebration hits the right notes in 30th year

June 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Line-up revealed as popular 'party in the park' event returns this summer

Line-up revealed as popular 'party in the park' event returns this summer

Supporting image for story: Chamber choir to play Much Wenlock church

Chamber choir to play Much Wenlock church

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Carole King musical all set to hit county stage

Carole King musical all set to hit county stage

June 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Taylor Swift Era’s tour multi-million pound boost to UK economy – and why the West Midlands is missing out

Taylor Swift Era’s tour multi-million pound boost to UK economy – and why the West Midlands is missing out

May 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I can't wait to show my family how beautiful it is' - Welsh singing star Katherine Jenkins looks ahead to Llangollen Eisteddfod

'I can't wait to show my family how beautiful it is' - Welsh singing star Katherine Jenkins looks ahead to Llangollen Eisteddfod

May 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jazz events returning to Bridgnorth after death of founder

Jazz events returning to Bridgnorth after death of founder

May 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Memories of music through pages of my NME book show their take on legendary artists'

'Memories of music through pages of my NME book show their take on legendary artists'

May 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: I don't think I can win – but I'm up for the challenge, says UK's Eurovision entrant Olly Alexander

I don't think I can win – but I'm up for the challenge, says UK's Eurovision entrant Olly Alexander

May 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Every single place is heaving': organisers hail third Shrewsbury Loopfest 'best one yet'

'Every single place is heaving': organisers hail third Shrewsbury Loopfest 'best one yet'

April 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham date revealed as Craig David prepares for 2025 tour

Birmingham date revealed as Craig David prepares for 2025 tour

April 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix on Ludlow Castle show and his struggles with Welsh pronunciations

Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix on Ludlow Castle show and his struggles with Welsh pronunciations

April 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury music event Loopfest gets £40,000 boost to help put artists on the map

Shrewsbury music event Loopfest gets £40,000 boost to help put artists on the map

April 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Top band The K's pull out of Albert's Shed Shrewsbury show as illness strikes

Top band The K's pull out of Albert's Shed Shrewsbury show as illness strikes

April 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wellington vinyl shop in its groove as Telford's music lovers pack the street for Record Store Day

Wellington vinyl shop in its groove as Telford's music lovers pack the street for Record Store Day

April 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pop Idol winner Will Young to perform in Shropshire in 'intimate' show

Pop Idol winner Will Young to perform in Shropshire in 'intimate' show

April 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Folk duo prepare for release of new album and Shrewsbury tour gig

Folk duo prepare for release of new album and Shrewsbury tour gig

April 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford music student chased by big labels as songs rack up 270m listens on TikTok

Telford music student chased by big labels as songs rack up 270m listens on TikTok

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