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May 23, 2024

'I can't wait to show my family how beautiful it is' - Welsh singing star Katherine Jenkins looks ahead to Llangollen Eisteddfod

Mid Wales entertainment|May 23

May 21, 2024

Jazz events returning to Bridgnorth after death of founder

Bridgnorth|May 21

May 11, 2024

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

Features|May 11

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

'Every single place is heaving': organisers hail third Shrewsbury Loopfest 'best one yet'

Shrewsbury|May 6

April 30, 2024

Birmingham date revealed as Craig David prepares for 2025 tour

April 27, 2024

Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix on Ludlow Castle show and his struggles with Welsh pronunciations

Mid Wales entertainment|Apr 27

April 24, 2024

Shrewsbury music event Loopfest gets £40,000 boost to help put artists on the map

April 21, 2024

Top band The K's pull out of Albert's Shed Shrewsbury show as illness strikes

Shrewsbury entertainment|Apr 21

April 20, 2024

Wellington vinyl shop in its groove as Telford's music lovers pack the street for Record Store Day

April 19, 2024

Pop Idol winner Will Young to perform in Shropshire in 'intimate' show

April 18, 2024

Folk duo prepare for release of new album and Shrewsbury tour gig

Shrewsbury entertainment|Apr 18

April 16, 2024

Telford music student chased by big labels as songs rack up 270m listens on TikTok

Education|Apr 16

April 14, 2024

I sat down with Aston and JB from JLS ahead of their under the stars show in Shrewsbury this summer

April 13, 2024

Telford singer-songwriter, 18, could perform at Glastonbury after making it to the finals in festival competition

April 10, 2024

Holidays in Shrewsbury and haunted hotels – Bryan Adams shares Shropshire memories as he prepares for Eisteddfod date

Mid Wales|Apr 10

April 5, 2024

Renowned violinist to perform in home town of Shrewsbury

April 4, 2024

Shropshire village hall to be filled to the Brim with Americana music this summer

South Shropshire entertainment|Apr 4

March 30, 2024

How music that inspired new BBC drama This Town was a unifying force

Features|Mar 30

March 29, 2024

Scouting for Girls, Jason Donovan and Toploader to headline Weston Park festival this May

March 26, 2024

Shropshire school's music department hits right note with haul of awards

Education|Mar 26

March 23, 2024

Paloma, Rick and Faithless top the bills as Bestival daily schedules announced

Features|Mar 23

March 18, 2024

Woman, 80, finally hears great aunt's 100-year-old song thanks to musical 'policeman'

Broseley|Mar 18

March 8, 2024

Take a pew: Not-for-profit Shrewsbury promoter hopes to use more county churches as gig venues

March 6, 2024

Talented youngsters to sing their hearts out for mental health charity at stunning Shrewsbury church

March 4, 2024

Application made for Broseley Festival music licence

March 3, 2024

Brits viewership holds steady as Raye breaks award records

February 29, 2024

Bestival organisers produce book on holding a festival at home

Here's the young lady who designed this year's Oswestry Music Festival logo

February 28, 2024

Indie rockers and legendary ska group are latest top acts confirmed for Llangollen date

Mid Wales entertainment|Feb 28

February 26, 2024

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

Shrewsbury|Feb 26

February 24, 2024

Performers urged to apply for grants in memory of Shrewsbury Folk Festival founder

Shrewsbury|Feb 24

February 19, 2024

Famous comedians set to try their hands at Ludlow Piano Festival as tickets go on sale

South Shropshire entertainment|Feb 19

February 18, 2024

Paloma Faith on music, motherhood and moving on

February 10, 2024

Record shop owner who lost his job turns his passion into a business and couldn't be happier

Business|Feb 10

February 5, 2024

Battle of the bands success as group wins over fans and judges

Shrewsbury entertainment|Feb 5

Chart-topping support act announced for JLS' Shrewsbury concert

Shrewsbury entertainment|Feb 5

February 3, 2024

School pupils will be making music to help Rotary finally kill off polio this year

South Shropshire entertainment|Feb 3

January 31, 2024

Kaiser Chiefs to be joined by Aussie pop-rock duo Royel Otis at Llangollen in the summer

January 29, 2024

Ain't no party like an S Club party - pop group announced for Shropshire festival

January 28, 2024

Telford's singing builder who won hearts on The Voice pops into primary school to inspire pupils

January 26, 2024

Shrewsbury's Loopfest to return this May - with big name acts included to 'balance the books'

What's On|Jan 26

January 25, 2024

Time for Ludlow residents 'live and work with' final decision over music events at historic castle

South Shropshire entertainment|Jan 25

Oscars: How drumming with spoons put a Market Drayton lad on the road to a Best Score nomination

Market Drayton|Jan 25

January 22, 2024

Nineties rockers James to perform live at Ludlow Castle

January 21, 2024

Simple as ABC for 80s legend Martin Fry

January 16, 2024

Top musicians performing at historic venue

Mid Wales entertainment|Jan 16

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

January 10, 2024

Packed programme planned for 2024 Presteigne Festival

Mid Wales entertainment|Jan 10

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