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March 9, 2024

Wolverhampton residents praise venue after Halls revamp shortlisted for prestigious award

Wolverhampton|Mar 9

March 3, 2024

Brits viewership holds steady as Raye breaks award records

March 1, 2024

First release tickets for Black Country Musicom now on sale

February 29, 2024

Bestival organisers produce book on holding a festival at home

February 28, 2024

'Live Aid meets Top of the Pops' as 80s Mania to sweep across Walsall in tribute concert

February 27, 2024

Tears at council meeting over cuts to Birmingham's ‘cultural heartbeat’

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 27

Shrewsbury community choir concert to raise funds for three local charities

February 26, 2024

Brum band the Lovebreakers to support Green Day guitarist's side band in London

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 26

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

Rob Halford: Walsall's Metal God on life, Judas Priest, homophobia - and being proud to be a Yam Yam

Private collector's tour T-shirts and hit records signed by superstars will go under the hammer

February 21, 2024

Dream show for Disney fans to hit Birmingham this year - how to get tickets

Birmingham entertainment|Feb 21

February 20, 2024

Manic Street Preachers announced as latest headliners for popular festival

Staffordshire|Feb 20

Wrestling legend Chris Jericho to rock Wolverhampton in UK tour

Wolverhampton entertainment|Feb 20

February 19, 2024

Olly Murs set to rock forest concert with headline set

February 18, 2024

Paloma Faith on music, motherhood and moving on

February 15, 2024

Bhangra kings of Wolverhampton in triumphant return with new music and video

Wolverhampton|Feb 15

February 14, 2024

Folk rockers come to town hall to bring winter tour to a close

February 13, 2024

Stourbridge Indie legends are coming home to help celebrate musical creativity in the town,

Stourbridge|Feb 13

February 7, 2024

'Wear tartan!' Guitarist's promise as legendary Scottish band Bay City Rollers set for Bilston date

February 5, 2024

Black Country rock legend Robert Plant jams with late bandmate's sister at Blackpool gig

Champion brass band’s date with BGT star

February 2, 2024

Future uncertain for city pub after development plans fail

Birmingham|Feb 2

The Queen of Ska talks life, music, racism and multiculturalism at festival event

Wolverhampton|Feb 2

January 31, 2024

Interview: Music, race, life and family at heart of festival talk for Queen of Ska Pauline Black

Wolverhampton|Jan 31

January 26, 2024

90s music legends Liam Gallagher and John Squire set to hit the Halls for big night

Wolverhampton|Jan 26

January 23, 2024

Staffordshire singer Belle set to release new single NV

January 21, 2024

Simple as ABC for 80s legend Martin Fry

January 14, 2024

25 of the best bands and solo artists from the West Midlands - who is your favourite?

January 13, 2024

Meet the man you hear on Strictly Come Dancing every week - but rarely see

January 11, 2024

Midlands rock star and Magnum founder Tony Clarkin dies aged 77

Birmingham|Jan 11

January 8, 2024

Autographs of The Beatles for sale as tragic nurse's book is auctioned in Lichfield

Lichfield|Jan 8

December 18, 2023

Shock and delight as Sir Tom Jones sends Wolverhampton gospel group through to The Voice semi-finals

Wolverhampton|Dec 18, 2023

Noddy Holder recalls Merry Xmas Everybody's 1960s origins - and performing it after tragedy

Music|Dec 18, 2023

December 15, 2023

Limited tickets remain to see Tom Odell at The Halls in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton entertainment|Dec 15, 2023

December 10, 2023

REVIEW: Triumphant return for Levellers and Ned's Atomic Dustbin at Wolverhampton's Civic

Music|Dec 10, 2023

December 9, 2023

Christmas is All Wrapped Up for Stourbridge singer Susy Wall

Weekend|Dec 9, 2023

December 8, 2023

NAC date for Wonder Stuff star

Music|Dec 8, 2023

December 6, 2023

Founder member of popular sixties band The Montanas dies aged 79

Music|Dec 6, 2023

December 5, 2023

Elvis returning to Civic for first concert in 30 years

Wolverhampton entertainment|Dec 5, 2023

Duology to play final jazz concert of the year at Wolverhampton venue

Wolverhampton entertainment|Dec 5, 2023

December 3, 2023

'Watch out Mariah Carey!' Meet the villagers launching a festive hit for charity

Music|Dec 3, 2023

December 2, 2023

When 'gentle, complex' singer Shane MacGowan charmed crowds in Stourbridge

Music|Dec 2, 2023

December 1, 2023

As Ozzy Osbourne turns 75 - first Black Sabbath manager opens up about rock legend's early years

Birmingham entertainment|Dec 1, 2023

November 29, 2023

Mystery of famous sixties Shropshire singer who disappeared from the limelight

Music|Nov 29, 2023

November 28, 2023

More Than Words rockers Extreme set for Wolverhampton show

Music|Nov 28, 2023

November 24, 2023

Walsall superstar Jorja Smith up against Slade and Sooty for Christmas Number One

Music|Nov 24, 2023

November 23, 2023

Choirs join forces and raise £16,000 for charity after venue 'packed to the rafters'

Bridgnorth|Nov 23, 2023

November 19, 2023

Wolverhampton gospel group gets seal of approval from singing superstar Tom Jones

Wolverhampton|Nov 19, 2023

November 15, 2023

Black Country concert-goers won't need to be big spenders to see Shirley Bassey tribute show

What's On|Nov 15, 2023

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