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November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Over 80 voices unite for Guilsfield Singers’ inspiring Choral Day

Over 80 voices unite for Guilsfield Singers’ inspiring Choral Day

Supporting image for story: Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Supporting image for story: Brad Hunter and The Afterparty release 'Take Care' the debut album

Brad Hunter and The Afterparty release 'Take Care' the debut album

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Moments of Pleasure: The Music of Kate Bush is coming to a Builth Wells venue this month

Moments of Pleasure: The Music of Kate Bush is coming to a Builth Wells venue this month

Supporting image for story: An exploration of the songwriting of Jimi Hendrix by the founder of award winning band Bellowhead, will take place in Presteigne

An exploration of the songwriting of Jimi Hendrix by the founder of award winning band Bellowhead, will take place in Presteigne

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Kington choral group is to perform a selection of music at a Presteigne church

A Kington choral group is to perform a selection of music at a Presteigne church

Supporting image for story: Three musicians who have featured on BBC Radio 3 to perform in Mid Wales

Three musicians who have featured on BBC Radio 3 to perform in Mid Wales

Supporting image for story: Midland stars from Dr Feelgood, The Specials and Badfinger play in Birmingham this December

Midland stars from Dr Feelgood, The Specials and Badfinger play in Birmingham this December

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Awards nominee and winning songwriter playing Presteigne as part of UK tour this month

Awards nominee and winning songwriter playing Presteigne as part of UK tour this month

Supporting image for story: The Bracken Singers are preparing for their pre-Christmas concerts after a busy summer and autumn

The Bracken Singers are preparing for their pre-Christmas concerts after a busy summer and autumn

Supporting image for story: Award-winning indie folk band coming to Whitchurch this month

Award-winning indie folk band coming to Whitchurch this month

Supporting image for story: Scottish legends Deacon Blue announce Llangollen date for summer 2026

Scottish legends Deacon Blue announce Llangollen date for summer 2026

Supporting image for story: Dance queen Becky Hill announced as a Forest Live 2026 headliner in Cannock - how to get tickets

Dance queen Becky Hill announced as a Forest Live 2026 headliner in Cannock - how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: The winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for November

The winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for November

Supporting image for story: UB40 has announced a 2026 UK tour and the reggae band is performing in Birmingham - here’s when

UB40 has announced a 2026 UK tour and the reggae band is performing in Birmingham - here’s when

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Loopfest 2026: '90s legends' among the acts for Quarry stage at popular Shrewsbury music festival

Loopfest 2026: '90s legends' among the acts for Quarry stage at popular Shrewsbury music festival

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Music Awards: See all the winners including best band, best busker and best festival

Shropshire Music Awards: See all the winners including best band, best busker and best festival

Supporting image for story: Five live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: full guide including set list, and why the boy band is so ready for it after 25 years apart

Five live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: full guide including set list, and why the boy band is so ready for it after 25 years apart

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Indie bands Ash and Reef first acts announced for new Loopfest 2026 venue

Indie bands Ash and Reef first acts announced for new Loopfest 2026 venue

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stefan Mahendra to perform at Birmingham Symphony Hall this November as special guest for The Stylistics

Stefan Mahendra to perform at Birmingham Symphony Hall this November as special guest for The Stylistics

Supporting image for story: Levellers bring their Zeitgeist tour to Wolverhampton this November

Levellers bring their Zeitgeist tour to Wolverhampton this November

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise 'world of mythical adventures' at Birmingham live show next month

Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise 'world of mythical adventures' at Birmingham live show next month

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alex James' Britpop Classical to include Llangollen date on debut UK tour

Alex James' Britpop Classical to include Llangollen date on debut UK tour

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Pocket Orchestra' heading for Shropshire

'Pocket Orchestra' heading for Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Musical theatre royalty Michael Ball to headline Llangollen Eisteddfod

Musical theatre royalty Michael Ball to headline Llangollen Eisteddfod

Supporting image for story: Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mid Powys Youth Theatre will be presenting The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at a Builth Wells venue

Mid Powys Youth Theatre will be presenting The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at a Builth Wells venue

Supporting image for story: Marti Pellow live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

Marti Pellow live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales Opera’s Trouble In Tahiti will be performed at a Builth Wells venue in November

Mid Wales Opera’s Trouble In Tahiti will be performed at a Builth Wells venue in November

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 520 years of singing: Award-winning choir looking forward to anniversary celebrations

520 years of singing: Award-winning choir looking forward to anniversary celebrations

Supporting image for story: Tom Grennan announces Llangollen date as part of summer 2026 headline tour

Tom Grennan announces Llangollen date as part of summer 2026 headline tour

Supporting image for story: Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan confirmed for Ludlow Castle concerts

Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan confirmed for Ludlow Castle concerts

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mixed voice choir to present work's first performance in Shropshire

Mixed voice choir to present work's first performance in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Young soprano charms audience with stunning performance

Young soprano charms audience with stunning performance

Supporting image for story: Listen to new single from Shrewsbury's 'angry, sparkly pop girl' Samira, who tells how Shropshire has been 'safe place' on her trans journey

Listen to new single from Shrewsbury's 'angry, sparkly pop girl' Samira, who tells how Shropshire has been 'safe place' on her trans journey

Supporting image for story: Russell Watson is heading to Wolverhampton Civic Hall next week - here’s when and how to get tickets

Russell Watson is heading to Wolverhampton Civic Hall next week - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pink Floyd’s music to fill Shrewsbury Abbey

Pink Floyd’s music to fill Shrewsbury Abbey

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Busted vs McFly head to head live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, remaining tickets, and why you need to allow extra time for your journey

Busted vs McFly head to head live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, remaining tickets, and why you need to allow extra time for your journey

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod extends tenure of Artistic Director

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod extends tenure of Artistic Director

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step back in time to the 1980's at a Llandrindod Wells party

Step back in time to the 1980's at a Llandrindod Wells party

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford music project completes 2-year Arts Council England (ACE) funded programme

Telford music project completes 2-year Arts Council England (ACE) funded programme

Supporting image for story: Music from France and England to feature in Kington church's organ concert

Music from France and England to feature in Kington church's organ concert

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: From cheeky 14-year-old to global star: the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

From cheeky 14-year-old to global star: the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal welcomes The Dent Twins for a foot-tapping evening of music

Shifnal welcomes The Dent Twins for a foot-tapping evening of music

Supporting image for story: Vibrant Shropshire: A Cultural Compact commissions 13 Shropshire arts organisations to deliver ‘This is Shropshire’, a county-wide arts programme

Vibrant Shropshire: A Cultural Compact commissions 13 Shropshire arts organisations to deliver ‘This is Shropshire’, a county-wide arts programme

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Llangollen with love – Fron Choir mark Pavarotti’s 90th birthday singing in his home city and presenting Welsh lovespoon to his daughter

From Llangollen with love – Fron Choir mark Pavarotti’s 90th birthday singing in his home city and presenting Welsh lovespoon to his daughter

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Elvis the Younger Years comes to town

Elvis the Younger Years comes to town

Supporting image for story: Male choir and soprano unite for a night of musical delight

Male choir and soprano unite for a night of musical delight

Supporting image for story: Autumn Concert at Christ Church in Wellington this evening

Autumn Concert at Christ Church in Wellington this evening

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