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September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Sally Jones shines in Cole Porter tribute at The Edge Arts Centre

Review: Sally Jones shines in Cole Porter tribute at The Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

Supporting image for story: Meet Jackfield Brass Band members who are keeping Ironbridge tradition alive - and ensuring historic former chapel stays in use

Meet Jackfield Brass Band members who are keeping Ironbridge tradition alive - and ensuring historic former chapel stays in use

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: There will be live music and fun at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month, raising money for a local charity

There will be live music and fun at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month, raising money for a local charity

Supporting image for story: Review: Newport Music Club concert at Edgmond Village Hall with the wonderful Jackfield Brass Band

Review: Newport Music Club concert at Edgmond Village Hall with the wonderful Jackfield Brass Band

Supporting image for story: A talk about ‘The Breaking Wave’ - a novel about popular music will take place in Presteigne on Sunday, September 21

A talk about ‘The Breaking Wave’ - a novel about popular music will take place in Presteigne on Sunday, September 21

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

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

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a unique celebration of music, nature, and rural heritage in Mid Wales with a Rivers Festival

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a unique celebration of music, nature, and rural heritage in Mid Wales with a Rivers Festival

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire Folk announce first autumn gig

North Shropshire Folk announce first autumn gig

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: There will be live music at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month

There will be live music at the legion in Llandrindod Wells this month

Supporting image for story: David Gray to bring Past & Present world tour to Llangollen in 2026 with special guests the Divine Comedy

David Gray to bring Past & Present world tour to Llangollen in 2026 with special guests the Divine Comedy

Supporting image for story: Licensed to thrill: Worfield hosts the music of James Bond

Licensed to thrill: Worfield hosts the music of James Bond

Supporting image for story: Firefly to host Steve Gunn and special guest James Elkington

Firefly to host Steve Gunn and special guest James Elkington

August 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Beethoven to Liszt – a musical afternoon treat will be held at a Builth Wells venue

From Beethoven to Liszt – a musical afternoon treat will be held at a Builth Wells venue

Supporting image for story: Only Men Aloud Return to Llandrindod Wells for a festive spectacle

Only Men Aloud Return to Llandrindod Wells for a festive spectacle

August 29, 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

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amit Dattani 'Wrong Kind of One' album release tour heading to Ludlow

Amit Dattani 'Wrong Kind of One' album release tour heading to Ludlow

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Special concert combining music, history, poetry and stories to be performed in Rhayader

Special concert combining music, history, poetry and stories to be performed in Rhayader

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Folk Festival: 16 fun-filled pictures of musical extravaganza as it heads into last day

Shrewsbury Folk Festival: 16 fun-filled pictures of musical extravaganza as it heads into last day

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Llandrindod Wells venue will be holding a country social night

A Llandrindod Wells venue will be holding a country social night

Supporting image for story: 80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates

80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 36 pictures of unicorns, bucket hats and Ceilidh dancing fun as Shrewsbury Folk Festival kicks off with 'incredible vibe'

36 pictures of unicorns, bucket hats and Ceilidh dancing fun as Shrewsbury Folk Festival kicks off with 'incredible vibe'

Supporting image for story: Elvis meets Buddy: Two legends on tour

Elvis meets Buddy: Two legends on tour

August 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Builth Wells Ladies Choir has received a £500 funding boost from the town’s Rotary Club

Builth Wells Ladies Choir has received a £500 funding boost from the town’s Rotary Club

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity singers celebrate Shropshire

Charity singers celebrate Shropshire

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: BBC breaks its silence on taking Ozzy Osbourne documentary off its schedules

BBC breaks its silence on taking Ozzy Osbourne documentary off its schedules

Supporting image for story: Groundhog Blues Club Season 3 presents fabulous vintage blues duo

Groundhog Blues Club Season 3 presents fabulous vintage blues duo

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club strikes a chord with 50th Anniversary Season

Newport Music Club strikes a chord with 50th Anniversary Season

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Oktoberfest: Line-up announced including oompah band, star of The Voice and more

Shropshire Oktoberfest: Line-up announced including oompah band, star of The Voice and more

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Presteigne Festival presents a chance to enjoy 25 world-class arts events in the stunning landscape of the Welsh Marches next week

Presteigne Festival presents a chance to enjoy 25 world-class arts events in the stunning landscape of the Welsh Marches next week

Supporting image for story: Come Together for a night to celebrate the music of the greatest band of our lives!

Come Together for a night to celebrate the music of the greatest band of our lives!

Supporting image for story: A musical which shines a light on spiders is coming to Knighton on Sunday

A musical which shines a light on spiders is coming to Knighton on Sunday

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival 2025: Get involved, join the fun, and make music together

Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival 2025: Get involved, join the fun, and make music together

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Waltz the Night Away with Andre Rieu Maastricht 2025, which will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

Waltz the Night Away with Andre Rieu Maastricht 2025, which will be screened to a Builth Wells venue this month

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: New project to give aspiring music technicians the chance for live festival experience

New project to give aspiring music technicians the chance for live festival experience

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: BBC to air hour-long documentary titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home

BBC to air hour-long documentary titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home

Supporting image for story: A Bar is Born - a one day family friendly event in Presteigne will be held on Saturday, August 16

A Bar is Born - a one day family friendly event in Presteigne will be held on Saturday, August 16

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Folk Festival: Top 10 acts to watch out for including a home town star

Shrewsbury Folk Festival: Top 10 acts to watch out for including a home town star

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Elio Pace celebrates Billy Joel’s legacy ahead of Birmingham tour date: ‘His music changed my career and my life'

Elio Pace celebrates Billy Joel’s legacy ahead of Birmingham tour date: ‘His music changed my career and my life'

Supporting image for story: Jack Osbourne expresses ‘sorrow and gratitude’ after death of father Ozzy

Jack Osbourne expresses ‘sorrow and gratitude’ after death of father Ozzy

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Big Summer Bash: Fireworks, music, food and fun at Llandrindod's lakeside this August

The Big Summer Bash: Fireworks, music, food and fun at Llandrindod's lakeside this August

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: A weekend of Music for Everyone will be 'happening' in Presteigne

A weekend of Music for Everyone will be 'happening' in Presteigne

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a unique celebration of music, nature, and rural heritage with a Rivers Festival

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a unique celebration of music, nature, and rural heritage with a Rivers Festival

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Shropshire food festival confirms exciting return of popular band after thousands raised

Award-winning Shropshire food festival confirms exciting return of popular band after thousands raised

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Mid Wales singer to perform at Llandrindod Wells venue on Saturday, August 2

Popular Mid Wales singer to perform at Llandrindod Wells venue on Saturday, August 2

Supporting image for story: Weston Park’s Summer Fiesta promises food, fun and family favourites

Weston Park’s Summer Fiesta promises food, fun and family favourites

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quo Incidence – A Tribute to Status Quo will be playing at a Llandrindod Wells venue in August

Quo Incidence – A Tribute to Status Quo will be playing at a Llandrindod Wells venue in August

Supporting image for story: The Hills Were Alive with The Sound of Music…. from a Dolau concert

The Hills Were Alive with The Sound of Music…. from a Dolau concert

Supporting image for story: Kington Folk Club presents acclaimed folk trio Project SMOK at the Oxford Arms, Kington

Kington Folk Club presents acclaimed folk trio Project SMOK at the Oxford Arms, Kington

Supporting image for story: Review: Epic, stunning and civilised Live at Ludlow Castle series

Review: Epic, stunning and civilised Live at Ludlow Castle series

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