To Have and to Hold Records – Opening
After growing up on our estate in the late 70s, it is funny what you recall, for me it is one kid’s obsession with music that sticks in my mind. Locked away in his bedroom, he fashioned out of a […]
The Strays – Freakshow – Single Review
What I want from a pop single is a short sharp, energetic whoomph of energy, and that’s exactly what you get from Freakshow by The Strays. Uncomplicated and enthusiastic it’s a fish finger sandwich or a nice slice of cake; […]
Maxwell Avenue – The Last Dance (Orchestral Version) – Single Review
Maxwell Avenue are a Birmingham-based four-piece playing pop rock inspired by artists like Blink-182, McFly, and Green Day. Their debut single Chevy ‘69, which was released in 2019, mixed their slick pop sound with Chuck Berry-inspired traditional rock ‘n’ roll. […]
Woo Fest secures big name acts in new virtual format
Woo Fest an award-winning county music festival taking place virtually this summer, because of social distancing measures, has secured new big name acts including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Grant Nicholas, from Feeder, and Toyah Wilcox. Woo Fest, which will be streamed live […]
Worcestershire music and arts charity offers more support and opportunities to artists
Severn Arts is announcing a new commissioning opportunity for artists this week, making this their third call-out during lockdown. So far, the Worcestershire based music and arts charity has awarded thousands of pounds in grants to local artists and small […]
Sunset Silver – It’s About Time – Album Review
Sunset Silver have been writing music and jamming together for the past 15 years after meeting in Highschool, so it’s only right that they name their debut EP ‘It’s About Time’. The band’s first-ever release is an aptly named insight […]
The Kelly Line – I Never Promised You Flowers – Single Review
The Kelly Line are a father/son songwriting duo with the ability to write stunning stripped back, acoustic music with a twist. ‘I Never Promised You Flowers’ is an acoustic number with social commentary of politics thrown in the mix. Showcasing […]
Arts news round-up from Worcester arts Workshop, creating Spaces and Severn Arts
Worcester Arts Workshop announce online workshops Worcester Arts Workshop have announced some new online workshops: an adult’s Creative Writing Course beginning on 2 July and a Turner-inspired Introduction to Water Colour Course beginning on 24 June. The free to access […]
Meadow Arts Want to Create With You!
Meadow Arts are a contemporary visual arts charity covering the West Midlands region. We are about to start a programme that will help us develop our digital offer so that we can work with more children and young people than […]
City Art Gallery hunts for artists to create a summer of online community events
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum has been successful in its bid for funding from Arts Council England’s coronavirus emergency response fund. There are 14 commissions available for artists, creative practitioners and performers in the new ‘From the Art Gallery […]