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Bold expansion plans for Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury, the Ledbury musician who's entering the Eurovision Song Contest and live music from the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.

CAUTION: THIS SHOW CONTAINS FUTURE STARS! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including:

• While the financial storm has silenced many of our local stages, Albert’s Shed is rewriting the narrative. With bold expansion plans and a thriving music scene, we visit the grassroots venue that's keeping music alive in Shropshire.

• Meeting the Ledbury woman who could be represent San Marino at next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

• We’ll hear from Stoke-on-Trent’s Robbie Williams, fresh from the red carpet at the European premiere of his film Better Man, where he’s portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee.

• We're having a guided tour around the old Northwick Theatre in Worcester, which hosted Britpop bands like Echobelly, Cast and Bluetones, which has gone on the market for £1.5 million.

• In this week's Musicians' Masterclass - we uncover the secrets to successful stats on social media.

• Catching up with 22-year-old musician Josie Oliver, from Stone, whose music has been championed by Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 1 after sending her music into us.

• In our Music News: Revealing the the line-up for next year's Hay Festival, details about Shrewsbury's Let's Rock Festival and how you can help an award-winning band in Cheshire.

• Against the iconic backdrop of Worcester Cathedral, we hear from Bromsgrove band Split Second who delivered a performance as vibrant as their rise from street performers to festival favourites.

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2 hours

Last on

Sat 7 Dec 2024 20:00

Music Played

  • First Play

    • Sneaky Goblin

      I Miss All The Fun

  • Eva Lazarus

    Oh My Stars

    • KonichiWahGwarn Records.
  • Albert's Shed Resident DJ

    • Ether E

      Sunrise Touch

  • Vinny Peculiar

    All I Want For Christmas Is A Gibson Flying V

    • Shadrack and Duxbury Records.
  • Featured on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 1

    • Josie Oliver

      Standing At Our Grave

      • AMF Records.
  • Splonie

    Do Or Die

  • In Session

    • Split Second

      Alone (Live from Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre)

    • Split Second

      Ozymandias (Live from The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre)

  • Erin Bowman

    Christmas Time

  • Featured on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Introducing Socials

    • Alexandra Leaving

      My Sunshine

  • Featured Artist

    • Paradise Circus

      Miles Away

  • Jayo Kade

    White Wine

  • The fin.

    Night Time (Bad Milk Remix)

    Remix Artist: Bad Milk.
    • HIP LAND MUSIC.
  • Featured Artist

    • Empire Blues

      Headlines

  • In Session

    • Split Second

      I'm Sorry Santa Claus (Live from The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre)

    • Split Second

      Addicted To Love (Live from The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre)

  • KRD

    Givin' It Up

  • James McGrath

    Easier Done Than Said

    • Shamrock Records.
  • Save the Wye campaign

    • Noisy Octopus

      Revive The River (feat. Laura Sidney)

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  • Thu 5 Dec 2024 20:00
  • Sat 7 Dec 2024 20:00

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