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Two performers fast-forward through all the million-selling songs in UK history. Misheard lyrics, dodgy cover versions and absurd dance routines combine as we face the music we’ve all rushed out to buy, but also reimagine and poke fun at it.

Expect the icons, one hit wonders, anthems and earworms that have soundtracked our lives; it’s the nation’s mixtape, 70 years in the making.

Somewhere between a sketch show, dance performance, Top of the Pops and an episode of Stars in Their Eyes, Playlist rewinds to ask what we can learn from the tunes that have brought us together, as well as wondering if there will ever be another million seller, or if personalised playlists spell the end of pop as we know it.

Canadian folk/roots duo, Basset, are full of timeless heart, with deeply human lyrics and stunning duo harmonies reminiscent of the early folk revival. Their live performances are both sincere and disarmingly funny, with warmth enough to soothe anyone ready to lean in.

Their cinematic début album ‘In the Clay’ was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award and earned nods from NPR and the CBC, plus performances at Celtic Connections in 2024 and the Manchester Folk Festival in 2025. CBC’s Tom Power says, “if you’re a lover of great close harmonies, like Simon and Garfunkel, or Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, I think you’re going to love this”.

The band will land in the UK with their brand-new record, released in November, featuring some of the most honest and direct songs they have ever written blending seamlessly age-old stories and myths with everyday life.

Transcendent Troubadours of World Jazz and Folk… Moscow Drug Club are 5 musician performers in the Jazz Latin Swing Cabaret Performance genres with Trumpet, Accordion, Vocals, Guitar & Double Bass. Alongside well-crafted original material, they perform arrangements of Jacques Brel, Tom Waits & Leonard Cohen to name a few.

Moscow Drug Club have been playing to sold out captivated audiences since 2010 at Theatres, Festivals, Arts Centres, and many Rural Touring schemes around the UK, delivering an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!

Experience the power, soul, and spirit of Elvis Presley like never before in Simply The King’s Voice, starring acclaimed vocalist Gordon Hendricks.

This is not an impersonation. It’s an inspirational tribute that strips away the jumpsuit and focuses on what truly made Elvis timeless – the voice. Backed by world-class musicians and driven by raw emotion, Gordon Hendricks delivers the music of Elvis Presley with breath-taking authenticity, honouring every era from the early rock-and-roll hits to the unforgettable Vegas years. With a voice that has been praised for its uncanny resemblance and heartfelt delivery, Hendricks captures the essence of the King while bringing his own presence, passion, and maturity to the stage.

Simply The King’s Voice is a celebration of legendary songs, iconic moments, and the enduring legacy of Elvis – presented with elegance, respect, and just the right touch of Vegas magic.

No costume.

No imitation.

Just the songs, the story, and the voice that keeps the King alive. An unforgettable night of music, memories, and inspiration awaits.

Welcome to another weekend of great live music at the Amphitheatre, showcasing a mix of local talent and popular acts in a relaxed outdoor setting.

On Saturday 22 August we’re looking forward to performances from

12pm: Triers

 

 

 

 

 

1.15pm: Forbidden Skies

 

 

 

 

 

2.30pm: Kieran Hayes

 

 

 

 

 

3.45pm: Callum Doignie

 

 

 

 

 

5pm: Chasing Mallory

Welcome to another weekend of great live music at the Amphitheatre, showcasing a mix of local talent and popular acts in a relaxed outdoor setting.

On Saturday 15 August we’re looking forward to performances from

12pm: The Spirit Wagon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1:15pm: TNT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:30pm: Shades Of Grey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:45pm: Audio Thieves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5pm: Guttersnipe

 

 

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

Popular and lively Shrewsbury based trio The Shire-ish Rovers blend lively traditional Irish Folk and exciting Americana style, and their own unique arrangements bring a high energy lift to any occasion.
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.