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Andrew Marston introduces The Stirs (Kidderminster)
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at the Worcester Music Festival.
Last on
Sat 3 Oct 201520:00
BBC Hereford & Worcester
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The Stirs' BBC Introducing session
Duration: 19:28
Music Played
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Ben Vickers
Justice Is Forever
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Jeaga
The Wise
Interviewed
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Shaking Trees
In My Head (feat. Becky Hill)
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Lucia Nicole
It Feels Like Love
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Space Jump Salute
Somebody
- CR2.
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A Hundred Suns
The Lake
In session at the Worcester Music Festival
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The Stirs
Surrender
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The Stirs
Summertime
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Synthetic Epiphany
Emerald Daze
Featured artist
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LeonDee
Addicted
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Jonny Lammas
Shadows
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Goldman
Burns Like A Fire
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Jon Moncrieff
Unmapped
- DMND.
In session at the Worcester Music Festival
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The Stirs
Glorious
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The Stirs
Argentina
In session
The Stirs are a four-piece indie/rock band from Kidderminster who play a blinding set wherever they go.
They're a cross between The Libertines and The Clash, making lots of noise with catchy guitar riffs and music you'll want to jump up and down on a chair to (as their drummer often does!).
All of our live studio sessions and festival gigs since 2005...
They're a cross between The Libertines and The Clash, making lots of noise with catchy guitar riffs and music you'll want to jump up and down on a chair to (as their drummer often does!).
All of our live studio sessions and festival gigs since 2005...
Becky Hill
On 22 April 2011, we gave the first-ever airplay to an unknown artist in Bewdley by the name of Becky Hill.
Back then, she was writing and performing tracks with a band called Shaking Trees.
Over those next few months, we forwarded three of her best singles onto Huw Stephens and Tom Robinson and invited her band to perform a live session with us at Nozstock.
Just one year later, Becky landed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear on BBC One in a new show called The Voice.
Although she didn't win it, Becky became the first artist, to have appeared on the TV talent show, to achieve a number one record.
She's since teamed up with several high profile producers and is regularly performing gigs all over the world.
On Wednesday night, as part of the BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester takeover session on Radio 1, Becky joined us in the studio to talk about life in the Top 40.
Back then, she was writing and performing tracks with a band called Shaking Trees.
Over those next few months, we forwarded three of her best singles onto Huw Stephens and Tom Robinson and invited her band to perform a live session with us at Nozstock.
Just one year later, Becky landed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear on BBC One in a new show called The Voice.
Although she didn't win it, Becky became the first artist, to have appeared on the TV talent show, to achieve a number one record.
She's since teamed up with several high profile producers and is regularly performing gigs all over the world.
On Wednesday night, as part of the BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester takeover session on Radio 1, Becky joined us in the studio to talk about life in the Top 40.
Reviews
This week, Andy O'Hare reviews...
- nth Cave, Black Heart Angels & Jenny Hallam at Ark Fest, Malvern.
- Conor
Maher, Abby Inez & Cara Beard, Josh Edkins, Ciaran & Sam, Zoey Warner & Tokyo
Marching Band at The Firefly, Worcester.
Record production
He's one of the most prolific record producers in our area and so far, it seems, every song he's worked on has achieved national success.
Ben Stancombe set up a studio at his home in Bromsgrove at the age of 16 to initially record his own tracks.
But after turning down a record contract, he opened his doors to like-minded musicians and found his hobby quickly turned into a flourishing career.
Take a look at our music history...
Ben Stancombe set up a studio at his home in Bromsgrove at the age of 16 to initially record his own tracks.
But after turning down a record contract, he opened his doors to like-minded musicians and found his hobby quickly turned into a flourishing career.
Take a look at our music history...
BBC Introducing: The Worcester Music Festival
This month's sessions were recorded at Drummonds as part of this year's Worcester Music Festival.
The event has been compared to a local version of SXSW with several pubs and clubs around the city hosting live music with song-writing workshops also taking place during the weekend.
It was founded in 2008 by Chris Bennion who makes Worcestershire Sauce who wanted his area to be known for more than just Lea & Perrins.
Check out our local festival guide...
The event has been compared to a local version of SXSW with several pubs and clubs around the city hosting live music with song-writing workshops also taking place during the weekend.
It was founded in 2008 by Chris Bennion who makes Worcestershire Sauce who wanted his area to be known for more than just Lea & Perrins.
Check out our local festival guide...
Features
- In the gig guide: What's on and where in the two counties.
- In the news: There's a brand new festival on the calendar for Worcestershire.
BBC Introducing: The Bewdley Festival
BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester supports unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Since 2011, we've been taking the show out on-the-road showcasing the very best musicians from our two counties.
On Sunday 11 October, we'll be rolling up to the Mercure Hotel to record several acts who we've been playing on BBC Hereford & Worcester recently.
We'll bring the bands - all we need now - is the fans!
None of these artists knew they were being considered for a live session - they were chosen based on the tracks they uploaded to us.
So if you'd like to Be Part Of It then simply turn up on the day - it's free to get in - but you must be prepared to make lots of noise for local music!
Doors open at 2pm - but you're more than welcome to turn up anytime until 6pm.
Since 2011, we've been taking the show out on-the-road showcasing the very best musicians from our two counties.
On Sunday 11 October, we'll be rolling up to the Mercure Hotel to record several acts who we've been playing on BBC Hereford & Worcester recently.
We'll bring the bands - all we need now - is the fans!
None of these artists knew they were being considered for a live session - they were chosen based on the tracks they uploaded to us.
So if you'd like to Be Part Of It then simply turn up on the day - it's free to get in - but you must be prepared to make lots of noise for local music!
Doors open at 2pm - but you're more than welcome to turn up anytime until 6pm.
Broadcast
- Sat 3 Oct 201520:00BBC Hereford & Worcester
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The Ledbury Lyricist turning novels into music, live from Hereford Cathedral.
Miriam's live session
Cinematic, Bond-esque soul with Amy Winehouse & Raye vibes, live from Hereford Cathedral.
Planting new talent
Robert Plant reflects on Led Zeppelin and mentoring Worcestershire’s future stars.
Aliesha Jade in Session
The Redditch singer takes to the stage for us at the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.
Festivals
The biggest music events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Gigs
Chloe Mogg's daily list of live music.
History
Tales of epic gigs and local legends.
Masterclass
Our top tips for new musicians.
Sessions
The best live performances since 2005.
