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January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: The Classic Rock Show promise 'riffs galore' on 2026 world tour, including Shrewsbury dates

The Classic Rock Show promise 'riffs galore' on 2026 world tour, including Shrewsbury dates

Supporting image for story: National A Cappella champions to perform in Builth Wells in February

National A Cappella champions to perform in Builth Wells in February

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Watch as Telford steel drums band give Christmas carols a tropical twist to help victims of devastating Hurricane Melissa

Watch as Telford steel drums band give Christmas carols a tropical twist to help victims of devastating Hurricane Melissa

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Country music and a popular duo are to return to a Llandrindod Wells venue

Country music and a popular duo are to return to a Llandrindod Wells venue

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Llangollen Eisteddfod launches global search for world's best young singers

Llangollen Eisteddfod launches global search for world's best young singers

Supporting image for story: Aladdin panto set to bring colour and community spirit to Llandrindod Wells

Aladdin panto set to bring colour and community spirit to Llandrindod Wells

Supporting image for story: Giving new life to cultural heritage, Cynefin will be at a Presteigne venue in February

Giving new life to cultural heritage, Cynefin will be at a Presteigne venue in February

Supporting image for story: Rising guitar star Sophie Lloyd to play KK’s Steel Mill this month

Rising guitar star Sophie Lloyd to play KK’s Steel Mill this month

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'My dad cheated death in pit blast – now I’m singing to keep the miners’ memory alive'

'My dad cheated death in pit blast – now I’m singing to keep the miners’ memory alive'

Supporting image for story: Guilsfield Singers’ year draws to a close to much acclaim

Guilsfield Singers’ year draws to a close to much acclaim

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Roxette UK to bring the hits of the legendary Swedish duo to Wolverhampton

Roxette UK to bring the hits of the legendary Swedish duo to Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: From Latin Mass to pop and a contestant from The Voice, Builth Male Voice Choir's St David's Day Concert will have it all

From Latin Mass to pop and a contestant from The Voice, Builth Male Voice Choir's St David's Day Concert will have it all

Supporting image for story: Tāla Tarang at Festival Drayton Centre -- reviewed by John Hargreaves

Tāla Tarang at Festival Drayton Centre -- reviewed by John Hargreaves

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Six weeks to enter dance extravaganza at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026

Six weeks to enter dance extravaganza at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Calling all budding writers, reciters and musicians': Entries to Shropshire village's eisteddfod spectacular are now open

'Calling all budding writers, reciters and musicians': Entries to Shropshire village's eisteddfod spectacular are now open

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Ludlow Male Voice Choir announce their second workshop to get men singing for health

Ludlow Male Voice Choir announce their second workshop to get men singing for health

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club launch exciting new season

Newport Music Club launch exciting new season

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Popular Radnorshire shanty band to sing in Presteigne to raise money for Mid Border Arts

Popular Radnorshire shanty band to sing in Presteigne to raise money for Mid Border Arts

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Presteigne winter warmer event will include classical music for the piano and cello

Presteigne winter warmer event will include classical music for the piano and cello

Supporting image for story: One of the best Queen tribute acts in the UK will be performing in Llandrindod Wells this month

One of the best Queen tribute acts in the UK will be performing in Llandrindod Wells this month

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rock band aim for Hollywood success with music video inspired by Wallace & Gromit

West Midlands rock band aim for Hollywood success with music video inspired by Wallace & Gromit

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Rhayader Players are gearing up for their annual pantomime Elfie

Rhayader Players are gearing up for their annual pantomime Elfie

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Rhapsody in Green brings piano brilliance, wit and vintage character comedy to Hay-on-Wye

Rhapsody in Green brings piano brilliance, wit and vintage character comedy to Hay-on-Wye

Supporting image for story: Colouful capers and family fun promised at a Knighton theatre group's pantomime

Colouful capers and family fun promised at a Knighton theatre group's pantomime

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales choir shortlisted for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award – here’s how you can help them win

Mid Wales choir shortlisted for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award – here’s how you can help them win

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: First performers named for this year's Presteigne Springboard Weekend

First performers named for this year's Presteigne Springboard Weekend

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Celebrity pianist to perform in Shropshire

Celebrity pianist to perform in Shropshire

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen

Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Singing group raised more than £3,000 for Powys cancer support centre in 2025

Singing group raised more than £3,000 for Powys cancer support centre in 2025

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Elvis the Younger Years delights Christ Church audience

Elvis the Younger Years delights Christ Church audience

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Some of opera’s most favourite melodies will be heard when La Traviata is screened to a Builth Wells venue

Some of opera’s most favourite melodies will be heard when La Traviata is screened to a Builth Wells venue

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young musicians deliver platinum performance and help raise thousands for charity

Young musicians deliver platinum performance and help raise thousands for charity

Supporting image for story: ASWAD to headline Rum & Reggae Festival debut at Shrewsbury Quarry in July 2026

ASWAD to headline Rum & Reggae Festival debut at Shrewsbury Quarry in July 2026

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

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