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Andrew Marston with highlights from Hay, Mello, Hagley and Biggest Weekend
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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Sat 2 Jun 201820:00
BBC Hereford & Worcester
Music Played
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Spence
Finally Famous
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JagerMonster
March
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Michael Knowles
Overtime
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Reuben Buffong
Run Away
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Savestate
Boourns
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Hide Your Eyes
One More
Performing live at Biggest Weekend, Belfast
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Underworld
Juanita
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Underworld
Two Months Off
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Dawson
Take Me Away
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Data
Angel
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Pink Traffic Band
Living On The South Side
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Mellow Deep & Christian Deveaux
Beast
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Turn Off The Sun
Cardiac
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TriskelionMusik
All Nighter
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Elison
Cigars & Jam Jars
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You Know The Drill
Snake Eyes
Performing live at Biggest Weekend, Swansea
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Years & Years
Sanctify
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Years & Years
Shine
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Phoenix Rising
A Better Day
The Biggest Weekend: BBC Music Introducing
Last weekend, the stars turned out in their masses in Coventry, Swansea, Perth and Belfast as 175,000 people attended BBC Music's Biggest Weekend.
Millions watched the performances on TV and there's been extensive coverage on radio and the BBC iPlayer.
But just what is it like to perform at such a big event?
We caught up with BBC Radio 1 presenters Huw Stephens and Annie Mac, who were hosting some of the new talent onto the BBC Music Introducing stage.
Millions watched the performances on TV and there's been extensive coverage on radio and the BBC iPlayer.
But just what is it like to perform at such a big event?
We caught up with BBC Radio 1 presenters Huw Stephens and Annie Mac, who were hosting some of the new talent onto the BBC Music Introducing stage.
The Biggest Weekend: Years & Years
Performing in Swansea was Olly Alexander and his band Years & Years - who topped the BBC Music Sound Of 2015 list.
Olly studied at Hereford Sixth Form and Hereford College Of Arts and became the band's lead singer after meeting at a house party and was overheard singing in the shower!
He then went on to support the former year's BBC Music Sound Of winner - Sam Smith, who also appeared in Swansea.
Olly studied at Hereford Sixth Form and Hereford College Of Arts and became the band's lead singer after meeting at a house party and was overheard singing in the shower!
He then went on to support the former year's BBC Music Sound Of winner - Sam Smith, who also appeared in Swansea.
The Biggest Weekend: Underworld
One of the kingpins of '90s dance music were Underworld, who actually formed in 1980 when Bewdley musician Karl Hyde met Rick Smith in Cardiff.
But it wasn't until the movie Trainspotting came out in 1996 that the electronica duo would achieve their highest success with the anthemic thumper Born Slippy.
That film was directed by Danny Boyle, the same chap that organised directed the Olympic Games in London, who commissioned the band to write some of the soundtrack to the 2012 event.
But it wasn't until the movie Trainspotting came out in 1996 that the electronica duo would achieve their highest success with the anthemic thumper Born Slippy.
That film was directed by Danny Boyle, the same chap that organised directed the Olympic Games in London, who commissioned the band to write some of the soundtrack to the 2012 event.
The Hay Festival
It's a pick 'n' mix shop that straddles the Herefordshire-Wales border and swells the population of Hay-on-Wye early each summer.
We were there, once again, with some of our favourite handpicked musicians from Herefordshire & Worcestershire, recording four sessions for broadcast across two events.
But what makes this event different?
As more than a quarter-of-a-million tickets have been sold for this year's event, we've been looking back at 31 years of the Hay Festival.
We were there, once again, with some of our favourite handpicked musicians from Herefordshire & Worcestershire, recording four sessions for broadcast across two events.
But what makes this event different?
As more than a quarter-of-a-million tickets have been sold for this year's event, we've been looking back at 31 years of the Hay Festival.
Features
- In the news: Elgar's archive may get moved to London.
- In the Gig Guide: The Hay Festival wraps up for 2018.
- Announcing our stage lineup for Hopfest in Bewdley.
Mello Festival nr Upton
The organisers of the Upton International Festival moved their secondary festival, Mello, to a new site at Hanley Castle this year.
Its previous home was Throckmorton Airfield.
Acts, this year, included Soul II Soul, Toploader, Badly Drawn Boy, Toyah and Livin' Joy.
Its previous home was Throckmorton Airfield.
Acts, this year, included Soul II Soul, Toploader, Badly Drawn Boy, Toyah and Livin' Joy.
Musicians' Masterclass
It was the biggest new music business gathering to ever to be held in the UK, with more than 100 sessions and 250 speakers ensuring every aspect of the music business was covered.
Held across three days, Amplify offered exclusive access to the UK music industry’s biggest names through intimate talks, music masterclasses and recording workshops.
This week, we hear what it's like having a record label from two case studies - Hurts and The Courteeners.
Held across three days, Amplify offered exclusive access to the UK music industry’s biggest names through intimate talks, music masterclasses and recording workshops.
This week, we hear what it's like having a record label from two case studies - Hurts and The Courteeners.
The Hagley & Old Hales Beer, Music & Street Food Festival
The Hagley & Old Hales Beer, Music & Street Food Festival returned to the Hagley and Old Halesonians Rugby Club for the third year, last weekend.
Not only does this festival, near Kidderminster, have a huge range of real ales, ciders, a glam bar and award-winning street vendors, but also live music from more than 30 acts.
Not only does this festival, near Kidderminster, have a huge range of real ales, ciders, a glam bar and award-winning street vendors, but also live music from more than 30 acts.
BBC Music Introducing in Bewdley
Our next recording session takes place at HopFest, near Bewdley.
This will be their eighth annual event which takes place in the riverside town of Bewdley, featuring tonnes of local bands.
This year they are extending the festival over three days.
We will be there on Sunday, 17 June, hosting a stage dedicated to Herefordshire and Worcestershire artists chosen from the BBC Music Introducing Uploader.
Each will record a live session for broadcast on the programme.
This will be their eighth annual event which takes place in the riverside town of Bewdley, featuring tonnes of local bands.
This year they are extending the festival over three days.
We will be there on Sunday, 17 June, hosting a stage dedicated to Herefordshire and Worcestershire artists chosen from the BBC Music Introducing Uploader.
Each will record a live session for broadcast on the programme.
Broadcast
- Sat 2 Jun 201820:00BBC Hereford & Worcester
E S in session
Worcester’s rising star blends dark R&B and alternative pop, live at Hereford Cathedral.
Angelina X in session
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.
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.
