Jason Allan: Passion and perseverance

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

• He started busking aged 11, was fined for performing in public, and now he’s Shropshire’s Best Busker. Discover the astonishing story of Shrewsbury's Jason Allan.

• From addiction to awards, Redditch’s Ben Gibbs is turning the world of alcohol-free beer into a hit – and now he’s singing about bananas!

• Cheshire singer-songwriter Meg Lee joins us to share the story behind her new album Above & Beyond. Written after a chat in her local pub, it’s a record shaped by pushing through life’s challenges with grace and determination.

• In our Musicians’ Masterclass, the writers behind anthems for Jess Glynne, Jax Jones and RAYE talk about turning life’s toughest moments into music, revealing how trust and vulnerability become the spark for their biggest hits.

• Stepping away from full-time work to focus on music, Burton-upon-Trent's Joel Foster reflects on his journey from The Voice Kids UK to his own headline tours and main stage appearances.

• We're back on Shropshire’s red carpet for all the glitz and glamour with more highlights from an event celebrating hundreds of local musicians across 34 categories.

• In the Music News: Tom Grennan, McFly, Billy Ocean, Marti Pellow and Remember Monday are confirmed for huge dates in our area next summer.

• A festival set from Hannah Mac - a Worcester singer-songwriter who blends classic swing with contemporary R&B and pop, sharing originals on guitar, ukulele, and piano.

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