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August 22, 2024

'It's going to be awesome!' - Stage is set for Shrewsbury Folk Festival this weekend with 'amazing' line-up

Shrewsbury|Aug 22

August 19, 2024

Relive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd fun

Attractions|Aug 19

August 13, 2024

Shropshire music lover's dream continues as business expands with new shop

Business|Aug 13

July 29, 2024

Stunning Shrewsbury church applies for licence to sell alcohol at live music events

Shrewsbury|Jul 29

July 27, 2024

Two down and two to go as Madness set for Ludlow Castle gig

July 24, 2024

'Wherever I Lay My Hat' 80s legend to give 'intimate show' in Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock|Jul 24

July 23, 2024

Meet the top UK tribute bands performing at this summer's Shrewsbury Flower Show

July 21, 2024

Watch: Music fans take a trip back in time for nostalgic fun at Woodshrop '24 tribute festival

July 19, 2024

Seeing Bob Dylan in Wolverhampton this year? Prepare to give up your phone - here's why

July 16, 2024

Bob Dylan's Wolverhampton date could be one of the last chances to see an all-time musical great

Nostalgia|Jul 16

Jazz sensation American Idol's Casey Abrams launches first UK solo tour with a date in Oswestry

July 14, 2024

Watch: Shrewsbury crowd goes wild as retro rock festival returns to town centre

Shrewsbury|Jul 14

July 13, 2024

JLS fans left torn after organisers' Shrewsbury gig decision despite Euro 2024 final clash

What's On|Jul 13

Watch: Telford students perform Fleetwood Mac classic before school rebrand

July 12, 2024

JLS Shrewsbury gig update after 'all options explored' in bid to avoid Euro 2024 final clash

July 9, 2024

'Excessively loud' set by legendary dance act lands festival organisers with big fine

July 6, 2024

Love is all around as Gregory Porter lifts Llangollen Eisteddfod

Second Woodshrop Festival returning 'bigger and better' than before

What's On|Jul 6

June 30, 2024

Live music, good food galore and a flower show: Why I'm looking forward to this summer in Shropshire

What's On|Jun 30

June 22, 2024

Shrewsbury doughnut shop is sweet on Taylor Swift success as official Eras Tour Wembley supplier

Shrewsbury|Jun 22

June 19, 2024

Llangollen rocks to Canadian legend Bryan Adams

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

Bridgnorth|Jun 19

June 12, 2024

Line-up revealed as popular 'party in the park' event returns this summer

What's On|Jun 12

Chamber choir to play Much Wenlock church

Much Wenlock|Jun 12

June 9, 2024

Carole King musical all set to hit county stage

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jun 9

June 6, 2024

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

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

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