Music

Budding rock stars looking for a venue

Young Lichfield drummer Greg Beale. (SIP)

Thursday, January 28, 2010

IDEAS are being sought on possible venues in Lichfield where budding rock stars could practice and perform.

Pam Beale, whose 15-year-old son Greg is a keen drummer, is spearheading a drive to support young musicians in the district but needs support and advice from the...

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China Red at special gig

Thursday, December 17, 2009

TWO of the bands that made a massive impression at this year's Fuse Festival will be appearing at a special Christmas Gig at Lichfield Guildhall this...

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Young trio ready for moment in Paradise

Fountain of Youth are gearing up to play The Paradise Lounge on December 19. (SIP)

Thursday, December 10, 2009

YOUNG rock 'n' roll trio Fountain of Youth are gearing up to perform a free gig at The Paradise Lounge in Lichfield on Saturday December 19. Playing a...

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Festival artists are at concert

Thursday, November 19, 2009

HIGHLIGHTS from the 2009 Lichfield Competitive Music Festival will be heard in concert at The Friary School on Saturday (November 21). Musicians from...

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New talent to join tour

Left. The Maccabees join the line-up for the 2010 Shockwaves NME Awards Tour.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

THE SHOCKWAVES NME Awards Tour hits Birmingham in February – and tickets are now on sale. Ready to rock for 2010 are The Maccabees, Bombay...

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Bands prepare to share limelight

The Country Bumkin Band in action. (SIP)

Thursday, October 08, 2009

TWO up-and-coming Lichfield bands – Red Light Octopus and the Country Bumkin Band – are playing The Oak in Burntwood on Friday, October...

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Orchestra excels in Lichfield performance

Friday, October 02, 2009

Review by Christopher Arnold Mozart and Mendelssohn are two of the great tune-smiths of all time. They had a lot in common. Both showed talent as...

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Johnnie remembers the Sixties

Thursday, October 01, 2009

THEATRE-goers can enjoy a Great Escape to the Swinging Sixties through a star-studded musical celebration. The Lichfield Garrick will be rolling back...

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Celebrating 25 years of music

The City of Lichfield Concert Band will be marking its 25th anniversary with a special concert in the city on October 17.

Thursday, October 01, 2009

THE popular City of Lichfield Concert Band will celebrate a milestone anniversary with a special concert in the city this month. To mark the band's...

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Double bill of rock treats on offer

Left. Three's Company play The King's Head on Saturday.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

THERE is plenty of live music to enjoy at the King's Head in Lichfield this bank holiday weekend. Three's Company are lined up to play an excellent...

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