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Hip hop producer Tay Keith dead at 29
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (283+ words) Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, who worked with musicians including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has been found dead at the age of 29. The producer behind rapper Scott's hit track Sicko Mode and Drake's Nonstop was found by police…...
Teenage Worcester DJ gets big break at county festivals
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (903+ words) A TEENAGE DJ from Worcester has praised two county events for giving her "such a good starting point. Lucie Ashby, known as DJ Lu-C, got the chance to perform at Upton's Sunshine Festival after impressing at Worcester Competitive Arts Festival…...
Ivor Novello-nominated saxophonist to close jazz season
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (335+ words) A jazz series will wrap up with a final performance from the Alex Hitchcock Quartet. Music Spoken Here is concluding its 'Kind of Jazz' series at The Marr's Bar with a performance from the Alex Hitchcock Quartet. The series has…...
Theatre to stage diverse programme for Ink & Curtain Festival
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (433+ words) A town theatre is preparing 'one of its most varied and engaging summer programmes in years'. The intimate 98-seat Coach House Theatre, complete with a cosy lounge serving tea, coffee, and snacks, will host a vibrant mix of theatre, poetry,…...
City to host event celebrating cultural diversity this weekend
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (195+ words) An event will be held in Worcester this weekend to celebrate cultural diversity within the city's community. The Sanctuary Fair will be held at Worcester's Guildhall on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm, offering a day of free family-friendly activities that highlight…...
Concert to celebrate internationally renowned composer's work
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (92+ words) A concert will celebrate the life and work of a renowned composer. The Central England Camerata led by Anna Downes will perform at Henry Sandon Hall, Worcester, on Sunday, June 21. The event will honour Andrew Downes, who died in 2023. Downes,…...
Bonnie Tyler 'no longer in a coma' but remains 'very unwell' after surgery
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (415+ words) Bonnie Tyler is "no longer in a coma'but remains "very unwell'following emergency surgery A statement from the singer's official website confirmed the update, adding that she remains in intensive care. The 75-year-old star was taken to a hospital near to…...
Special classical concert announced at historic site
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (99+ words) A special concert is set to take place to support a museum in Bromsgrove. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings will host the Beauchamp Chamber Orchestra for a charity concert in the historic Guesten Hall on Saturday, June 20. The programme will…...
Time to don your cowboy boots for country music event
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (127+ words) The Worcester News Summer in Nashville coming soon to Worcester Racecourse Time to don the cowboy boots and Stetson as country music fans can look forward to an exciting event. On Sunday, July 5, the Summer in Nashville event will take…...
Severn Arts Summer Festival to return with free family activities
5+ day, 18+ min ago (87+ words) Worcester's Severn Arts Summer Festival returns, offering a day of free creative activities. Taking place on Saturday, June 27, from 10am to 4pm, the event will be held at The Guildhall, St Andrew's Church, and Cathedral Square. The festival, now in its third…...