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The hunt is on for musicians, bands, dancers and comedians to take to the stage in a one-day music show in the park at Sandwell’s Haden Hill House. Now in its seventh year the free event gives talented local performers the chance to get on stage and showcase their music to audiences who want to enjoy a festival vibe.

In Washington D.C., long-time Republican political consultant Raynard Jackson moderated an all-star panel of Black Music Hall of Famers and up-and-coming talent to kick off Black Music Month last week.

A 1950s-style film about Dudley Zoo featuring the voice of Black Country comedian and actor Lenny Henry is being screened at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Renowned artist and writer Adam Kossoff - a Reader in the Moving Image at the Faculty of Arts, University of Wolverhampton – is screening his film at the Lichfield Street gallery from Saturday June 20.

The amazing Shazia Mirza is returning to The Drum on Sat 20 Jun, for one night only. Make sure you don't miss her live on stage! Anyone can be anything, do anything and say anything. Who cares what anyone thinks you're going to say it anyway! You have to be a bit deluded but some people are just living in Cuckooland!

One of the most legendary and iconic rock bands to ever grace the world of music, Mötley Crüe, have made their last tour announcement ever when they revealed their Final European Tour will hit the Genting Arena, Birmingham in November.  This is part of the band’s 2-year ‘Final Tour’ cycle, which culminates in the band’s hometown of Los Angeles for their final show ever in December.

This summer, mac birmingham has a full season of events in its outdoor arena. Come rain or shine visitors young and older can enjoy open-air cinema screenings, theatre performances and music.

After school plays, sports days and everything in between, the summer is a great opportunity for both children and their teachers to get some well-earned rest. Unfortunately though, the Great British sunshine can be elusive at best – what happens when rest turns into restlessness?

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Don't disappoint dad with yet another pair of cartoon socks, wacky print tie, or 'World's Best Dad' mug this Father's day. Treat him to a day out at The York Dungeon instead where dads go free with a paying child!

As you shed your winter skin in readiness for the summer,  Charles Small, CEO of The Drum has a special message to all of its valued audiences, partners and donors.  "I am pleased to report that the Raising the Roof renewal project is advancing steadily."

"Festival of Voices - Birmingham in the 19th Century ’ will showcase the richness and heritage of the city’s past and present. Sponsored by Lloyds Bank, the evening will bring the story of ‘from  church to cathedral’ and ‘from town to a city’ to life.

Hot on the heels of landing his fourth UK #1 single with ‘Want To Want Me’ with first week sales of 127,000, the phenomenally successful Jason Derulo has announced details of his biggest arena tour to date which arrives at Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena next January.

Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, is recognising two further anniversary dates this 2015 with Churchill themed days designed to commemorate a series of special dates.

Karen Williams and Patty King, two daughters of Blues icon B.B. King, are accusing King’s two closest aides of poisoning him. They say that family members were prevented from visiting King while he was on his death bed, and that King’s business manager, LaVerne Toney, and his personal assistant, Myron Johnson, hastened their father’s death.