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July 11, 2024

Black Country Musicom Festival 2024: All you need to know about this weekend's must-hear music event

July 10, 2024

Review: Accomplished quartet and Chinese virtuoso shine at Lichfield Festival - with more to come

July 9, 2024

Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2024: Lineup, tickets, funfair, bazaar & more at UK’s biggest mela

What's On|Jul 9

July 8, 2024

Musicians fly out from as far as Singapore to perform in Sandwell as jazz festival makes its return

Sandwell entertainment|Jul 8

July 2, 2024

Wolverhampton's own reality TV star opens swanky new bar in Cannock

Staffordshire entertainment|Jul 2

June 28, 2024

We went to Forest Live at Cannock Chase & it was a beautiful family affair

Staffordshire entertainment|Jun 28

June 25, 2024

'I can't stop buying vinyl!' Wolverhampton man's lifelong quest to rack up £20,000 record collection

Wolverhampton|Jun 25

June 22, 2024

Walsall-born artist and record label owner gives advice to students and aspiring musicians

Darlaston|Jun 22

June 19, 2024

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

Bridgnorth|Jun 19

June 17, 2024

'People don't care who it affects': Sisters lose hundreds of pounds in Taylor Swift ticket con

Willenhall|Jun 17

June 14, 2024

‘Beyond thrilled and surprised’: Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon reacts to King's Birthday Honour

June 13, 2024

Beer and blues at brewery festival this summer

What's On|Jun 13

June 12, 2024

Review: Outstanding talent brought jazz and blues festival's most ambitious programme yet to life

Staffordshire entertainment|Jun 12

June 9, 2024

31 photos of Wolverhampton Pride Plaza entertainment headlined by Denise Van Outen and Duncan James

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jun 9

June 8, 2024

Jot it in your diary! Popular food and music festival promises electrifying entertainment

Staffordshire|Jun 8

June 6, 2024

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

Village ready to rock to Romstock

What's On|Jun 6

May 31, 2024

Rateliff goes back to Colorado roots to produce fine new showcase album

Wolverhampton entertainment|May 31

Tickets expected to sell out fast for 80s pop icons' 'intimate' Halesowen shows

Dudley entertainment|May 31

May 24, 2024

Cheers to The Halls! Why revamped Wolverhampton venue has every reason to celebrate

Wolverhampton|May 24

May 18, 2024

'We can't wait to welcome people to our town and celebrate its musical heritage'

Stourbridge|May 18

May 17, 2024

'I find Eurovision too risque for family viewing, we should stop funding it' - Dudley MP

Politics|May 17

May 15, 2024

Taylor Swift windfall – and why the West Midlands is missing out

May 14, 2024

Take That: Predicted setlist for band's Birmingham dates as tour reaches the West Midlands tonight

Reepa thrilled to become latest ambassador for Foundation

Wolverhampton|May 14

19 of the best photos inside now-threatened Dudley's JB's music venue - from legendary acts to new use

Funnyman Greg Davies picks out Black Country group's song for Desert Island Discs - and explains why

May 11, 2024

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

May 9, 2024

Wolverhampton choir earns place in semi-finals of prestigious competition

Black Country band formed during Covid celebrate release of their debut album

May 8, 2024

Jim 'Shaft' Ryan bringing live night of Moneypenny's magic to Hockley Social Club

Birmingham entertainment|May 8

May 7, 2024

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

May 6, 2024

West Midlands starting to see This Town tourism boost

May 3, 2024

Conservatoire tribute to late ELO keyboard player Richard Tandy

May 2, 2024

ELO legend who was 'remarkable musician' dies at the age of 76

Giddy up! Country singer-songwriter from Wolverhampton releases new single

Wolverhampton entertainment|May 2

May 1, 2024

Wolverhampton-born guitarist Robin George, known for collaboration with Robert Plant, dies aged 68

Wolverhampton entertainment|May 1

Musician, artist and provocateur John Lydon still has a lot to say for himself

April 29, 2024

Boxing legend Frank Bruno hosting reggae afternoon in aid of mental health sufferers

Birmingham entertainment|Apr 29

New ticketing partnership for NEC Group

Business|Apr 29

Night of stories and songs planned as Blue bring Greatest Hits tour to Halls

Wolverhampton|Apr 29

April 27, 2024

We meet the landlord of the famous Bilston jazz pub celebrating an international event this weekend

April 24, 2024

Reepa ready to take on the best in live-audience event

Wolverhampton|Apr 24

'He never lost his smile' – Tributes pour in for legendary Bilston musician

April 18, 2024

Watch: I went to see football legend Eric Cantona sing at The Halls and was surprised by his performance

Wolverhampton|Apr 18

April 17, 2024

Cantona set to hit the notes rather than the back of the net in Wolverhampton musical gig

Wolverhampton|Apr 17

'It's music to our ears!' Wolverhampton vinyl and vintage store spinning up for Record Store Day

Wolverhampton entertainment|Apr 17

Wolverhampton grime artist set to release more music with a message

Wolverhampton|Apr 17

April 13, 2024

Ned's frontman Jonn set to wow Stourbridge once more as he relives glory days but also looks to the future.

April 7, 2024

Speaking to ravers at Back To The Roots - an Old Skool revival rave in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton entertainment|Apr 7

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