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Funky basslines and piano chords amongst the iconic blue and white pottery at Spode Works, celebrating 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent. With Andrew Marston.

CAUTION: This show contains your next obsession! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including:

• Highlights from Alderfest in Shropshire – a lakeside sell-out featuring Vengaboys, Ella Henderson, Toploader and Pixie Lott. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing’s Andy Broxton joined the celebrations in Whitchurch.

• WooFest was back with a bang! Headlined by local favourites and fuelled by love for St Richard’s Hospice, Millie Trenholm joined the crowd for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing.

• In our Music News: Updates on this year's Lichfield Festival, Alsager Music Festival and Burton-upon-Trent's Sonic Boom. Plus, how Harry Styles helped bring 23.5 million music tourists to the UK, and Billy Ray Cyrus was spotted in a Herefordshire pub!

• She’s supported Noel Gallagher, recorded at Abbey Road studios, and made the Radio 1 Live Lounge shortlist... and she’s only just getting started! Championed by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing, we catch up with Stoke-on-Trent's future festival headliner Lissy Taylor, now signed to label giants Universal.

• Black Sabbath’s final show made history, raising £140m for charity. We hear from the man who gave them their first-ever gig in Malvern, then take you to drummer Bill Ward's Herefordshire home - where we ring the doorbell and get the guided tour!

• After decades touring with the greats, including Slade and The Waterboys, discover why a Shropshire musician has returned to his roots to open a guitar shop in Wem.

• Hard-hitting ska meets indie energy - Manor Heights are the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Introducing Featured Artist this week, repping Telford with a sound that’s loud and proud!

• Incredible musicians, extraordinary places: To celebrate 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent, we’re showcasing six local DJs performing their original music in each of the city’s six towns. Inspired by Creamfields, Stoke’s Vill blends Miami vibes with local roots, aiming to take his sound on tour. Catch the final mix in our series, recorded live at Spode Museum.

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Sat 12 Jul 2025 20:00

Music Played

  • Featured Artist

    • Gathering of Strangers

      M.I.A

  • Kissey Kissey

    Starlight

  • KiLNE

    Green & Gold

    • Mother City.
  • Trademark Blud

    The Game's Over

  • Appeared at WooFest

    • The Flames

      Second Class Letter

      • Records DK.
  • Monk and Baba

    Envy

  • Featured Artist

    • Manor Heights

      Technological

  • Ollie Shaw

    Who's That

  • Interviewed

    • Lissy Taylor

      Jealous

      • Universal Music Group.
  • MonTom

    Through The Jungle

  • Bad Milk, Silk Ye & Eirik Naess

    Frozen In Summer

    • Cheerful Music.
  • Dino Sauce

    Listen To The House Music

  • WOLFS

    How Do You Like Me Now?

  • In the Music News

    • K.O.G

      Bad Man Town (feat. Dark Angel)

  • In The Mix

    • Vill

      Stoke 100 Mix (Live from Spode)

  • Recall the Remains

    Fever Dreams

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  • Thu 10 Jul 2025 20:00
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 20:00

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