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Alt-pop with stories to tell, fresh from the Nantwich Jazz Festival. Andrew Marston brings the best coverage of our local festivals, live from Hay Festival.

Warning: This show may contain future chart-toppers! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including:

• This week's show comes to you live from the Hay Festival on the Herefordshire border, with appearances from James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire of the Manics, the Amy Winehouse Band, Kevin Rowland of Dexy's and Aled Jones.

• We have a festival roundup with the organisers of Shrewsbury's VanLife, Worcester's Elgar Festival, Stourport's StourJam, Stoke's Lymelight and Bearded Theory on the Staffordshire border.

• In our Musicians' Masterclass: We break down what makes a funding application stand out and what it takes to bring investment into places like Stoke-on-Trent.

• Oswestry is striking a chord with its own slice of rock royalty. Ian Hunter, voice of Mott the Hoople, is to be honoured with a blue plaque in his hometown. Turning 87 next week, the “not so young dude” is being recognised for a career that helped shape the sound of glam rock.

• Mandolin, mayhem and a pint in the air. From Worcester’s live circuit, The Whipjacks bring speed folk that turns every field into a full-blown celebration.

• In our Music News: The BBC Introducing acts we've put forward are on their way to the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival in Droitwich.

• The last in our series from this year's Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival, live music from Leek's Heidi, bringing drama, dance and dreamy pop together in one unforgettable performance. Inspired by heartbreak, fantasy and Freddie Mercury sized showmanship, she’s proving there's no business like show business!

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Music Played

  • The Crowns

    IDK Why

  • BBC Introducing's First Play

    • Josh Mate

      Stare At The Sun

  • Appeared at the Hay Festival

    • Outpost Drive

      Gracefully

  • BBC Introducing's First Play

    • Chantal

      Desire

  • Drew Darko

    Touch

  • Released this month

    • Allan Fig

      The Feeling

  • In Session

    • Heidi

      What We Could've Been (Live from The Crown, Nantwich)

    • Heidi

      Maybe You're The Problem (Live from The Crown, Nantwich)

  • Released This Month

    • The Birthday Letters

      Scheme Of Heaven

  • BBC Introducing's First Play

    • Professor Major

      Mi Nuh Ramp (Gabbo A.K.A. remix)

      Remix Artist: Gabbo A.K.A.
      • SCAPE GOAT RECORDS.

  • Interviewed

    • The Whipjacks

      Farewell To The Ladies

  • Dottie Mai

    And Go

  • Ian Round

    Keep Moving On

  • Appearing at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, chosen by BBC Introducing

    • Aliesha Jade

      Read My Mind

  • In Session

    • Heidi

      Breaking Me Slowly (Live from The Crown, Nantwich)

  • Recall The Remains

    Cerberus

Broadcasts

  • Last Thursday 20:00
    BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Radio Stoke & BBC Radio Shropshire
  • Last Saturday 20:00
    BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Hereford & Worcester & BBC Radio Shropshire

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Festivals, Gigs, History, Masterclasses and Sessions from Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

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Festivals, Gigs, Music News and Sessions from across Shropshire.

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Festivals, Gigs, Music News and Sessions from Staffordshire & Cheshire.

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