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Andrew Marston previews the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival and Shropshire’s Ffion storms Albert’s Shed with a fearless live set packed with soul, fire and a full-band punch.

Caution: This show may contain future stars! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including:

• Previewing the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival ahead of our ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing takeover of The Crown on Easter Monday.

• Bromyard's Nozstock, Macclesfield's Rewind, Ledbury's El Dorado, Telford's Camp Bestival, Worcester's Light Night and Hereford Pride - we investigate the pressures forcing festivals to pull the plug before the crowds even gather.

• This week's Musicians' Masterclass is all about starting your live music journey - from booking those first-ever shows, building confidence, and turning an audience into a fanbase.

• Motorhead’s Lemmy returns home in bronze - and Burslem’s getting ready to thunder with fans, bands, and big names from across the globe.

• From Worcester to the worldwide stages - Subshift has brought his electrifying house beats to Miami Music Week after an unforgettable debut at Tomorrowland. We catch up with the rising star who's already played Ushuaia Ibiza and Ministry of Sound in London.

• In your Music News: A Kidderminster DJ, who swapped a job at Tesco on Weavers Wharf to working with Ministry of Sound, has been invited to perform for Radio 1 Live in Ibiza; One of the main acts at this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals has announced a more intimate gig in Stoke-on-Trent; Shrewsbury Town Council has revealed its first-ever regular programme of live music at The Quarry.

• No label? No training? No problem! After nearly a quarter of a century without a hit for the county, Shropshire's very own Mark Elliott is aiming for the charts by revealing the secrets to success with the CEO of the Official Singles Chart.

• With ever-changing hair and a voice that doesn’t flinch, Shropshire’s Ffion storms Albert’s Shed with a fearless live set packed with soul, fire and a full-band punch.

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  • Kissey Kissey

    Happy Place

  • Appearing at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing x Nantwich Jazz Festival takeover @ The Crown, Nantwich | Easter Monday from 1pm

    • Dottie Mai

      Nobody

    • Megan Lee

      Up All Night

  • Rayah

    Feels Like

  • Released this month

    • JJ

      Time Today

  • Featured Artist

    • Rachaayluu

      Text Me Back

  • In Session

    • Ffion

      Bleed Out (Live From Albert's Shed, Shrewsbury)

    • Ffion

      Soft Smile (Live From Albert's Shed, Shrewsbury)

  • Appearing at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing x Nantwich Jazz Festival takeover @ The Crown, Nantwich | Easter Monday from 1pm

    • Loxi Abbott

      Plants

  • Aubrey Fry vs Chris Schambacher

    Waiting On You

  • Track Of The Week

    • Isolabella

      Backseat Lover

  • Appearing at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing x Nantwich Jazz Festival takeover @ The Crown, Nantwich | Easter Monday from 1pm

    • Jeorgia Rose

      Bad

  • ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Thoughts from Abroad

    • SUBSHIFT

      Body & Soul

      • SHFTD.
  • First Play

    • Yungold

      Centre of the Earth

  • In Session

    • Ffion

      Remember Me (Live From Albert's Shed, Shrewsbury)

    • Ffion

      Deadline (Live From Albert's Shed, Shrewsbury)

  • Paranormal Ceazar

    Forgive Us

  • Appearing at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing x Nantwich Jazz Festival takeover @ The Crown, Nantwich | Easter Monday from 1pm

    • Lisa T

      This Country Song (Live)

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