Scott Wilkes in session

Andrew Marston brings the best new music from across our area, including:

• Former Hereford College of Arts student, Olly Alexander, who’ll be representing the UK at next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

• Why the big boss of Lakefest said he booked one of next year’s headliners, at Eastnor Castle, after watching Louis Theroux!

• How Demon - Staffordshire's internationally successful hard rock band - who've toured all over the world for the last 40 years, are releasing their debut Christmas single.

• The extraordinary efforts being made to keep partygoers safe this Christmas, with a new dedicated Safe Space in Worcester.

• In our Music News: Herefordshire chart-topper 220 Kid offers his advice to musicians this Christmas.

• In our Musicians' Masterclass: If your music has been featured on a prominent playlist somewhere, we look at the next steps to maximising those opportunities.

• Making A Difference: Heading to a Shropshire bar where its regulars have penned a Christmas song for a local charity.

• Live music, as featured on our stage at the Worcester Christmas Lights, from Droitwich's Scott Wilkes - who's performing songs written by TV chef Gino D’Acampo!