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Welcome to two days of live music and performances, hosted by compare Neil Jackson, and showcasing a mix of local talent and popular acts in a relaxed outdoor setting.

The celebrations begin on Saturday 18 July with performances from

 

 12:15pm: Shades of Grey

Shades of Grey band are proud to be the first band to play on the fabulous renewed Telford Amphitheatre. The band have been together for 15 years, but having sadly lot a member 3 years ago, decided to call it a day. But after some soul searching, and a change of name, here we are. We have played many festivals all over the country and are supporting Dr Feelgood at the Robin 2.
Expect mainly upbeat covers from the likes of The Jam, Amy Winehouse, Cockney Rebel, Bruce Springsteen, James, Tom Petty , Culture Club and many more…

 

 

 

1:30pm: Caradoc & The Loachra

Caradoc and the Loachra are something completely different… Packing a huge sound for just a 2 piece band, they combine heavy hitting rocking riffing’s with sprinkles of psychedelia. Unique rhythms mold it all together. All the while you can’t help bop you head with chant along choruses and infectious vibrant energy…” They are definitely not to missed as they seem to burst from nowhere with their iconic sound and storm stages across the UK!

 

 

 

 

 2:45pm: Stomping Jacks

The Stomping Jacks are a rhythm-fueled blues, funk, rock and soul revival from Shrewsbury, UK, bringing raw grooves, old-school swagger and electrifying showmanship to every stage.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson, Dr. Feelgood, The Beatles, Al Green, Little Walter, James Brown, The Meters and The Rolling Stones, The Stomping Jacks craft a sound that’s sophisticated, soulful and ahead of their years. It’s blues with bite, funk with grit, soul with purpose and rock with real roots.
Whether you’re into soulful originals, vintage tones or frontmen who command the stage with energy and rhythm, The Stomping Jacks are the band to watch, listen to and sweat with whatever the occasion.

 

4:00pm: Collision

“Playing the Amphitheatre feels a bit surreal. Between us, we’ve spent many a time watching bands there in the early 90’s, nursing warm drinks, and confidently declaring, “We could do that.” Years later, It turns out someone eventually took us seriously!
“We’re delighted to be swapping the audience for the stage and adding our names to playing such an icon venue that’s hosted so many memorable concerts for us”.
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5:15pm: The Endings

The Endings are an energetic five-piece band based in Shropshire, known for their high-octane fusion of Celtic Rock with a unique original sound, style and music. They are widely regarded as one of the most popular Celtic-rock acts in the Shropshire region, winning Shropshire Music Awards for 2024 and 2025 consecutively. The band describes their music as “energetic, beer-drinking original material.” Their sound is characterised by a blend of traditional folk instruments and rock energy, making an impact from start to finish with their performances.

 

And the music continues on Sunday 19 July…

12:00pm Jester

“The Amphitheatre has always been a special place for us growing up, you can feel the history in the place. We are so happy that it is being restored to its former glory and we are honoured to be a part of the grand reopening.”

 

 

 

 

1:15pm: Hadley Male Voice Choir

“Hadley & District Orpheus Male Choir are celebrating their 125^th Anniversary this year and are one of the oldest Male Voice Choirs in the Country.  We are looking forward to celebrating with you at the opening weekend of the refurbished Amphitheatre in the Town Park.”

 

2:30pm: Midnight Jukes

“Being from Shropshire, we’re honoured to be asked to be one of the first bands to play the newly refurbished Amphitheatre, something we will all take pride in. We’re very excited.”

 

 

 

3:45pm: Broadcast Alley

“From all of us at Broadcast Alley, we are super excited to be able to be part of bringing a unique venue back to life! This will be our second live performance, and we really can’t wait to introduce our original music to the audience at the Amphitheatre as we have been working very hard to bring our collective sound together over the last few months! “

The Endings

The Endings are an energetic five-piece band based in Shropshire, known for their high-octane fusion of Celtic Rock with a unique original sound, style and music. They are widely regarded as one of the most popular Celtic-rock acts in the Shropshire region, winning Shropshire Music Awards for 2024 and 2025 consecutively.

The band describes their music as “energetic, beer-drinking original material.” Their sound is characterised by a blend of traditional folk instruments and rock energy, making an impact from start to finish with their performances.

 

 

 

The Shire-ish Rovers
A popular Shrewsbury based trio, The Shire-ish Rovers are a country-folk group, blending folk music with Irish and Americana to bring a joyful and foot-tapping energy to their performances.
Having performed at venues and festivals across the midlands, you can expect rip roaring versions of Pogues and Dubliners favourites through to Steve Earle and Mumford and Sons. Full on foot stomping folk bangers!

 

Two Blank Pages
Friends and bandmates since they were 12, Two Blank Pages have spent 20 years refining their sound but remain one of the most down-to-earth acts you’ll work with.
From the early days spent circuiting the pubs of the West Midlands to their highlights on the stages of Shrewsbury Folk Festival and Theatre Severn. The core trio delivers a live show built on acoustic energy and driven Banjo, often joined by Quantum Penguin, whose exciting fiddle work adds a layer of complexity to the performance.
Stomping rhythms, infectious melodies and compelling harmonies are underpinned by the band’s innate love for performing on stage together.
They write, record, and master everything they release, ensuring that the energy you hear on singles like “Ouroboros” and “Stoked the Fire” is exactly what you get when they step onto a stage.

The Rise Of The Beatles is a brand-new, unique, immersive and memorable celebration of the greatest group of all time.

Moving staunchly away from the standard tribute band format and presenting a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between concert show and theatrical narrative, The Rise of the Beatles follows John, Paul, George and Ringo – and a few others along the way – as they wind their way through Hamburg’s seedy backstreets, to Liverpool’s sweat-drenched Cavern Club, to a performance that shook the world as we knew it under the patronage of Ed Sullivan, and eventually changed the way live music is performed forever with incendiary shows at Shea Stadium and Candlestick Park.

Focusing on the band’s formative years rather than the well-trodden path towards their eventual dissolution, the show begins with an immersive and exciting peek into the 1957 village fete where the greatest songwriting partnership the world has ever seen began.

Traversing the influences of Elvis, Lonnie Donegan and Fats Domino, and utilising an authentic, curated selection of instruments from the time, this is as close to the skiffle craze of 1950s Britain as it’s possible to get.

From there, it’s a non-stop journey through the Beatles’ early catalogue and their unique blend of rock ’n’ roll, blues and tight vocal harmonies that shaped the sound of all pop music that followed. You’ll hear all your favourites – Please Please Me, Ticket to Ride, Yesterday – alongside a whole host of the cover versions that gave the Beatles the edge over all their contemporaries: You Really Got a Hold on Me, Hippy Hippy Shake, Ain’t She Sweet and so much more.

With each segment of the show punctuated with masterful narration courtesy of Martin Teall, The Rise of the Beatles not only presents a selection of music that simply isn’t played anywhere else, but also paints a vivid and evocative picture of what it was actually like to be there at the time and see it all unfold in front of you.

No funny wigs and absolutely no dodgy Liverpool accents. Just a completely peerless and utterly thrilling celebration of the making of the greatest group of all time.

50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ Album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show that shares the same name, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA, is back with a brand-new production!

This year, the show is more immersive than ever. Alongside even more songs from the landmark ‘Arrival’ album and interactive video projection throughout, you can now sing along to the lyrics on screen at the top of your lungs and become part of the performance!

With sensational vocals, expert musicianship, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking visuals, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA takes you on an unforgettable journey through the timeless music that changed pop history. From the Eurovision-winning ‘Waterloo’ to infectious disco anthems like ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez-Vous’, and ‘Fernando’, every song will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along with pure joy and nostalgia!

Whether you’ve been a fan since day one or are discovering their magic for the first time, this is the ultimate celebration of a legendary band and the ‘Arrival’ album that helped define an era.

Step back in time to the dazzling golden age of Las Vegas, when the legendary Sands Hotel played host to three of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century — Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

The Rat Pack Reprise brings the spirit, style and swing of this iconic trio vividly back to life, capturing the charisma, humour and effortless charm that defined an unforgettable era of live entertainment. Audiences can expect stunning vocals, timeless songs and the unmistakable camaraderie that made the Rat Pack world-famous.

Starring ITV weatherman Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jr., alongside Tony Martin as “The Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra, and Paul Drakeley as the smooth and sophisticated Dean Martin, this spectacular theatre show celebrates the music and magic of a bygone Vegas.

Featuring beloved classics including The Lady Is a Tramp, Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, Mr. Bojangles, Me & My Shadow, Come Fly With Me, The Candy Man, That’s Amore, That’s Life, New York, New York and many more, this is an evening guaranteed to have toes tapping and spirits soaring.

Book now and experience Las Vegas at its finest with this award-winning tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy — The Rat Pack Reprise.

Experience the power, passion, and charisma of Tom Jones brought to life by one of the UK’s finest vocal performers, Glen Leon.

Backed by his sensational live band, Glen delivers a show-stopping tribute that captures the unmistakable sound and style of the Welsh legend. With a voice that echoes  om’s rich tone and range, Glen performs all the classic hits, from It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, and She’s a Lady to What’s New Pussycat, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, and  Kiss. Every performance is packed with energy, emotion, and that unmistakable “Jones” swagger.

Having earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and dynamic tribute artists in the business, Glen Leon combines world-class vocals, magnetic stage presence, and professional musicianship to deliver a truly unforgettable live experience. Whether performing in theatres, festivals, or corporate events, “Glen Leon’s Tribute to Tom Jones” is a powerhouse celebration of one of music’s greatest entertainers, performed with heart, soul, and incredible live sound.

Schools performing on Tuesday 24 March:

Lightmoor Primary | Old Park Primary | Captain Webb | Ercall Wood | Millbrook Primary | Thomas Telford Primary | Telford Langley | Sir Alexander Fleming

Schools performing on Wednesday 25 March:

Haughton school | Woodlands | Dothill | Southall | Wombridge | Meadows | St Peter & SS Pauls | Coalbrookdale | Lawley Academy

Schools performing on Thursday 26 March:

Holmer Lake | Redhill Academy | Hollinswood | Wrockwardine Wood Juniors | HLC Primary | Short Wood Primary | Holy Trinity Academy | William Reynolds |
Priorslee Academy

Telford & Wrekin Music are delighted to be hosting its annual Recorder Festival on 11th & 12th February 2026 at The Anstice, Madeley. Schools from around Telford will come together to perform a variety of pieces at a lunchtime concert.

Schools participating on Wednesday 11 February: Priorslee Academy, St George’s Primary School, Ladygrove Primary School, Redhill Primary Academy

Schools participating on Thursday 12 February: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Madeley, Captain Webb Primary School, Apley Wood Primary Academy, Thomas Telford Primary

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are carving out a name for themselves with their unique capabilities.

While some of their music takes a clean, modern sound and carves elegant, crystalline structures that shimmer and dance in the light of contemporary trad, others hop aboard the blues train and take a whistle-stop tour of the Québécois traditional music line.

Their songs couched in complex harmonies range from complexly introspective and enigmatic, to exuding joy with an energy sure to get feet tapping and crowds singing. Beyond this, their showmanship, drenched in tall tales and comic touches is sure to keep all audiences entertained. They excite, enchant, inspire, comfort, and spread love and joy to all those that hear them!

Celebrate Telford Day with the great sounds of Telford-favourite, saxophonist Rick Cosco.