The Greenman, Fownhope

AFTER 35 years living in Herefordshire and Shropshire in his alter ego, it is inevitable that Mr Pernickety knows a number of people who own eating places around the Marches. This can be difficult if he feels he should review such an establishment, when, as a compassionate man, he feels somewhat constrained in reporting obvious flaws. He has never felt it his function merely to give a place a puff to protect sensitive owners – if he finds any beastly aspects to it, it is his duty to expose them as a prophylactic against his readers’ disappointment. This creates the dilemma that his review may offend owners whom he knows. In these cases, Mr P will simply fail to submit a review if it will hurt, delivering the multiple blows of eating a rotten dinner and having to pay for it without the opportunity to convey the experience in his own particular metier.

It may have been seeing our new Monarch in his purple train and crown that prompted Mr P to think of the Greenman, that potent, ancient British symbol of living nature and eco-superhero, presumably a major inspiration to the Royal tree-hugger. Mr P is sympathetic; he too enjoys a little arboreal touchy-feeliness. Deciding to visit the Greenman Inn in Fownhope for the first time in many years, he set off with his Lovely Companion, but with some misgivings because the place had been owned for a number of years by a family he knew.

Once there, he quickly learned what he could have done earlier if he’d prepared himself properly - that the former owners of the big handsome inn had sold it a year or two ago to a PubCo called Redcat Inns. This brought him a little relief. If it turned out to be rotten, he could easily pin the blame to a corporate owner and he would be able to express himself with impunity. He was, as it happened, encouraged when he found that the timber-framed building had been transformed from ordinary old black’n’white to distinctive and pleasing olive green’n’cream. It also had a striking pub sign – a Greenman with an unruly Boris-mop of lush foliage –suggesting that a good eye had been involved at least in the outward appearance of the building. Inside was pleasing too. A good number of punters, even on a normal Tuesday sat within walls Farrow’n’Balled in a warm dark grey that could have been called Hippopotamus Hide, with a good miscellaneous clutter of pictures and nicknackery hung on walls and perched on ledges. The only offending items were randomly placed wooden hearts, whose decorative appeal Mr P has never understood; he doesn’t know what is meant by them. Tables were good, solid three-inch slabs of oak on industrial iron frames with sort of industrial but fairly comfortable chairs. Even the LC who, it must be admitted, can be a bit of a fuss-pot in these things, seemed satisfied. Mr P was told by the waiter who attended them obligingly that the styling of the interior had been the work of the previous owners. At least the PubCo hadn’t spoiled that yet. Mr P and his LC sat opposite one another at a square table. There wasn’t space to sit at right angles, which they prefer for conversational purposes. Mr P had a good half of Butty Bach to remind himself he was back in Herefordshire, while they read a menu that had a promising individual look to it. A number of dishes was refreshingly unusual. Mr P hoped the chef knew how to cook them.

He was well pleased with his opening Smoked Haddock Gratin, full of strong haddock flavour and a fine cheesy texture. He also purloined one of the LC’s Halloumi Chips with tangy chilli jam – both uplifting. For a main course, Mr P lazily chose a half-pound Rump Steak with Creamy Garlic Mushrooms, Grilled Tomato, Pepper Sauce and Chips. He asked for the meat to be cooked rare, which it properly was – with robust flavour to it and a good carbon coating. The mushrooms were disappointingly undercooked, and the pepper sauce insipid. Chips were excellent.

Opposite him, the LC, chic in her shabbiest Levis, looked serenely content against a background of Hippo Grey, eating her Grilled Lemon Sole & Lemon Orzo with Asparagus & Dill Oil, her enjoyment a little marred by the awkwardness of eating it from a deep and unhelpful bowl. Mr P wonders why some restaurateurs still insist on the outdated practice of serving food in inappropriate crockery. They can’t ever have tried eating out of these things themselves.

Unsuitable and even more unfashionable crockery appeared again under the pudding they shared. A light and delicious Raspberry Frangipane Tart with Raspberry Sorbet and Raspberry Gel was presented on a hopelessly impractical slab of Welsh slate which had Mr P and the LC sliding the goodies all over the place trying to get them onto their spoon. Here, a bowl would have helped.

Mr P has recently been encouraged to take pity on his liver, and was able to enjoy his three courses with water, and a single glass of good French Pinot Noir. He also was pleased with service which was good, if a little slow, and a sound track of low dynamic singer-songwriters’ music and thank God, with a complete absence of Eurovision anthems. The LC concluded that it had been a good dinner, but not worth an hour’s drive. Mr P agreed, thinking that half an hour might be the limit.

Mr Pernickety - info@misterpermickety.com

Events

Thurs 1 June BOTTOMLESS SMALL PLATES

Enjoy a range of delicious dishes served to you course after course, allowing you to indulge in as many as you like, with half bottle of wine per person. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 3 June SLOW FOOD FIESTA

30 stalls of local artisans, food, booze, tastings and demonstrations. All day barbeque and live music. The Bridges pub, Ratlinghope, from 10.30am.

Mon 5 June JAZZ CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up jazz event. Meal and music for £25, just music

£15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Thurs 8, Sat 10 & Thurs 22 June KNIGHTON MARKET

(Also car boot on 22nd). Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, email knightoncomm@gmail.com

Sat 10 June BODENHAM FOOD FAIR

Over 35 local food producers. Bodenham Parish Hall and Grounds, HR1 3LB, 11am-4pm, SMaxwellSAM@aol.com

Mon 19 June FOLK CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up folk event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.

First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.

First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.

2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.

2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.

Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.

3rd Saturday of every month

BURGERS, BYTES & BOARDGAMES

Table top games in good company, fast food and drinks on tap! Play in-house games or bring some of your own to share. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7.30pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023. Every Monday HEREFORD LEFT BANK Half price on all food and drinks from 5-7pm. Coffee House (overlooking the river), Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

1st Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET

The Barn, Ledbury, HR8 1EA, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org

Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET

Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.

Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.

Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET

Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.

Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS

Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS Meet to discuss a different book and share a meal inspired by the story. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk

Food Bytes

Why not advertise? Only £40 per year.

AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays.

THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865

Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.

THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.

PLANTASTIK cic, 15 WEST ST, LEOMINSTER is closed now but has morphed into NORI’S CAFE. Vegetarian and vegan food from your old friend. Open Thursday 11-3, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 ffi: noriscafe@yahoo.com

RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315 Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk

THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.

YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417

Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £12.50.

Why not advertise your eating establishment? IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ

June

Thurs 1 June

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Hay Community Choir, St Mary’s Church, 8pm, £12. Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily, Wye Stage, 8.30pm, £20. Tara MacLean, The Hive, 8.30pm, £15. www.hayfestival.org

THE WATERMELON CHRONICLES

The Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Featuring Time of the Month, Kick the Clown, Word of Mouth. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

GRANT SHARKEY

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

HARRIET

Performs brand new original material from her new album, ‘The Outcome’ with her live band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, 01743 281281.

WEIRDSHIRE GIG

Featuring Benn McElroy & Sproatly Smith. The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 07369 240683.

QUIZ NIGHT

Wobbly Brewing Co., Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318.

Fri 2 June

MEZZOTONIC + NATIONAL MILK BAR + ROBBIE JONES

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

GRAFFITI CLASSICS

Comedy String Quartet, classic concert, gypsy-folk, opera, comedy, dance, a brilliant show. For ages 7+. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £15/£7.50, 01694 720132. Arts Alive.

ACOUSTIC SESSION

The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 8pm, 01568 720510.

GLOBETROTTERS

A Grand Tour of Baroque music from across Europe. Featuring Alice Earll, violin and Satoko Doi-Luck, keyboard. With works by Bach, Handel and Corelli. Linton Village Hall, 7.30pm, £15, bar, 07585 663138.

THE KELL WIND TRIO St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478.

THE NELL GWYNNE SESSIONS WITH DUB TREE

Music and dinner evenings. The Courtyard’s Nell Gwynne Studio will be host to a band playing jazz and blues. Dine whilst you enjoy the music. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £25 including one-course dinner and music, 01432 340555.

REGGAE PIE DJ

Nico Demus and guest. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

TALON

‘In The Raw’, will feature acoustic arrangements of the personal favourites from artistes such as James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, 10cc, CSN, Prince and more. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £24.50, 01743 281281.

BONGO’S BINGO NIGHT OF THE DIVAS SPECIAL + AFTER PARTY

The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

Sat 3 June

MASSAOKE!

Sing-a-long to the 80s. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

SLOW FOOD FIESTA

30 stalls of local artisans, food, booze, tastings and demonstrations. All day barbeque and live music. The Bridges, Ratlinghope, from 10.30am.

CEILIDH

With local group Monty Folk. Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, £6. Part of Newtown Outdoor Festival, info at www.newtownoutdoorfestival.uk

CORVEDALE FESTIVAL

Launch event featuring The Jarualda Quartet. Programme includes Haydn, Shostakovich and Schubert.

Diddlebury Village Hall, 6pm buffet, 7.30pm concert, £20 including finger buffet, bar available, 07745 825700, www.corvedalefestival.org

OWEN ECSLEY HARMONICA BLUES

With support at 8pm, followed by Club Juju with DJs Ally Baba and Han Solo from 10.30pm. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, free.

INNOMINATI

Local acapella harmony group. Just outside of the Great Hall, Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 1-2pm, free, www.haycastle.org

VINNY PECULIAR

West Malvern Social Club, Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, £10.48, 07974 725374.

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY

Open mic stage. Hosted by Mark Richards, from 11am, please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@hotmail. com. Plus fun games and activities galore! Dog shows, climbing walls, sausage sizzle. The Grange, Leominster, free entry, www.leominsterfestival.org

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY

Featuring open mic stage from 11am, hosted by Mark Richards. To book your slot email markianrichards@hotmail. com

MALVERN BIG BAND

An evening of jazz with top guest vocalists Garry Rutter and Lucie Florentine. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £11/students £8, 07967 517125.

CIDER CITY JAZZ

Foot tapping New Orleans style 5-piece jazz band. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, 7pm, £10 on the door, children free. Refreshments available, 01531 670634. In aid of church funds.

THOMAS ATLAS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

EMPATHY DECKS

The Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

OILVINE

Liverpool-based jazz-fusion quartet. Bar Oil basement, Oil Night Long, 31 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 10pm, www.oilnightlong.co.uk

THE BOOTLEG ROCK SHOW

Featuring Leather & Lace. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26.50, 01743 281281.

GATED ESTATES + JOHANNA WARREN

Album release for Gated Estates’ debut LP. A vesceral and ecstatic blend of experimental indi, art rock and psychedelic pop. With special guest, singer/songwriter Johanna Warren. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £6, www.theglobeathay.org

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Madeleine Mitchell, Gordon MacKay and Nigel Clayton, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £15. N’Famady Kouyate, St Mary’s Church, 7pm, £12. Zhadan and The Dogs, Wye Stage, 9.45pm, £16. Zia Ahmed, Reeta Loi and Hussain Manawer in conversation with Bobby Friction, The Hive, 9.45pm, £12. www.hayfestival.org

THE 2023 PILGRIMS’ CHORUS

Friday 16 - Sunday 18 June

Sun 4 June

HAY FESTIVAL

Featuring Dr Cheddar Gorgeous, Wye Stage, 8.30pm, £20. DJ Max Galactic, closing night party, The Hive, 9.30pm, £10, www.hayfestival.org

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS

The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3pm.

BRECON FOLK AND MORE CLUB

Presents Folk Club with Dragon’s Breath. The Muse, Brecon, 3pm.

HEREFORD JAZZ

Featuring The Apex Jazz Band. The Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 276304.

BOB SMITH AND THE HICKORY STICK BOYS

Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

MARCHES CHOIR AND MORE SINGERS

‘Coronation Rejoicing!’ A celebration of the coronation with a variety of uplifting and high-spirited music. Walcot Hall Ballroom, Lydbury North, 7.30pm £15, children/students free, 01588 650315 from TicketSource or on the door.

BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Performing music from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’. The Priory, Leominster, 7pm, £17, under 16s free. Part of Leominster Festival, www.leominsterfestival.org

THE MADHOUSE BAND

The Rising Sun Inn, Moseley Green, GL15 4HN, 3pm, martinchapple1@ gmail.com

LLYR WILLIAMS

Piano recital. Programme includes Brahms, Schumann and Rachmaninov. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 3pm, £18/£15, children £8, 01873 850805.

Mon 5 June

CIDER CITY JAZZMEN

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.

Singers from Exeter Philharmonic Choir will walk in the footsteps of St Ethelbert from Leominster to Hereford, giving concerts along the route. Performing a varied repertoire from sacred music to folk songs and spirituals, the pilgrimage will end with an informal concert in Hereford Cathedral. Free entrance. Donations to churches welcome.

Friday 16 June, 6.00 pm - Leominster Priory

Saturday 17 June, 1.00 pm - St Michael and All Angels, Bodenham

Saturday 17 June, 6.00 pm - St Mary the Virgin, Marden

Sunday 18 June, 1.30 pm - Hereford Cathedral, Lady Chapel

Running time - lunchtime 30 minutes, evening 75 minutes.

Further details from www.exeterphilharmonic.org.uk

BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB

Featuring Sonya Smith, singer/songwriter. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Bring your own drink/ glasses.

JAZZ CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up jazz event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Tues 6 June

TUNDE

Voice of The Lighthouse Family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £30-£27.50, 01743 281281.

Tues 6 June

GALA ORGAN CONCERT

Peter Dyke performs Elgar’s Enigma Variations and music by Reger, Alain & Bach. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £12, students £5, 01432 374210.

BREABACH

Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £16/£15, 01982 552555.

Wed 7 June

THE SEARCHERS

Presenting an evening packed with their chart hit records and more. Theatre

Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £31.50, 01743 281281.

MUSIC QUIZ

Hosted by Dan Jay. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

BABARS GARDEN OPEN MIC

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

THOMAS & MUSE

Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

GABBA GABBA HEY! W/APCE + SOAPER + DRASTIC/AUTOMATIC

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm.

Thurs 8 June

ANYTHING FOR LOVE

Featuring Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. Theatre

Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

FRANKIE WESSON

Plus support from Matt Sheehan. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

BLUZEBOX

The Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

LOKI

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

ROZENN LE TRIONNAIRE

Clarinet and accordion. Exploring a repertoire at the crossroads of classical, jazz and traditional Breton music. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 12.30pm, £10/£5, 01584 878141.

Fri 9 June

FOLK IN THE FOYER

Double bill with Lauren South and Koppelli. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 8pm, £10, 01885 488575.

TIWN

‘Tales and Songs’ by folk legend, singer songwriter Paul Hayes. The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 8pm, £5, 07791 654799.

GALINA VALE

Ukrainian guitarist. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Featuring The Duchess of Mars, Marshal and the Hats, Mothman The Man. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

DJ CLAUDE MINKEY

House tunes from Dodge Events. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS

The Bell Inn, Redbrook, near Monmouth, 9pm, free.

SAVAGE GROVE

Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

THE SCRIBES + TRADEMARK BLUD + BEAT CLEAVER

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

ANYTHING FOR LOVE

Featuring Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.

ELO AGAIN

The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

BROMYARD SCARECROW FESTIVAL

‘A Title with Colour in it’ theme. Scarecrow parade from St Peter’s churchyard 7pm, prizes. Entry forms from Leisure Centre, Bromyard. Details www.bromyardscarecrowfestival.com 01885 488203.

HAY MUSIC

Presents Rozenn Le Trionnaire, clarinet and Jeremy Simon, accordion. Classical, jazz and traditional Breton music. Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, 7.30pm, details and pre-concert suppers, www.haymusic.org and Hay TIC.

Sat 10 June

BROMYARD SCARECROW FESTIVAL

‘A Title with Colour in it’ theme. Scarecrow trail around the town, 11am5pm. Entry forms from Leisure Centre, Bromyard. Scarecrow supper. Details www.bromyardscarecrowfestival.com 01885 488203.

DJ INSURRECT

Bar Oil upstairs, Oil Night Long, 31 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, www.oilnightlong.co.uk

INDIGO MACHINE

Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 7.45pm.

CAR BOOT

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 2pm-4.30pm, £5 per boot, please book, 01588 676060.

LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES & GOOD COMPANY SINGERS

Charity concert in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance. A varied programme to suit all tastes including Sir Karl Jenkins, Leonard Cohen, musical theatre and more. Ludlow Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £12 to include light refreshments, 01584 711263.

ELEMENTE

DJ set. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

THE SUPERSKAS

Plus an outdoor Ska Terrace party. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 2pm, 07498 966606.

MR BLACK

Four-piece rock and pop covers. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

FEED THE GOAT

Perform ska at 8pm, followed by Pride after party with disco from DJs Jus’Jay and Rich. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, free.

LUDLOW CHORAL SOCIETY

Present a ‘Shining Night of American Song’. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £15, under 18s free, 01584 878141.

OXNAM/CHAPPLE DUO (OCG)

Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 1.30pm and 3.15pm, martinchapple1@ gmail.com

MOJAM

Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo. Cilmery Community Hall, Builth Wells, 7.30pm.

AQUILAE DUO

Eleanor Turner, harpist and composer. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18/£10, 01584 878141.

CAVERN BEATLES

60th anniversary. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £25, 01873 850805.

Sun 11 June

VINCENT FLATTS FINAL DRIVE

Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 6-9pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

GOOD COMPANY SINGERS

With Dolau Mixtures Choir. Presteigne Methodist Church, 3pm, free with retiring collection.

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE

The Cliffe, Dinham, near Ludlow, 12.303pm, 01584 872063.

THE KATIE WEST BAND

The Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 5pm.

JIM GHEDI & TOBY HAY

Album launch. The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.

WHISKEY RIVER BOYS

Duo with Martin Blake and Aidan Sheehan. The White Lion, Wilton, near Ross-0n-Wye, 4pm.

THE LINERUNNERS

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 4pm, free.

BROMYARD SCARECROW FESTIVAL

‘A Title with Colour in it’ theme. Scarecrow trail around the town, 11am5pm. Entry forms from Leisure Centre, Bromyard. Details www.bromyardscarecrowfestival.com 01885 488203.

JIM MORAY

Folk, infusing it with elements of electronica, rock, and even hip-hop to create a sound that is uniquely his own. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970.

Tues 13 June

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring Roger Judd. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

Wed 14 June

BABARS GARDEN OPEN MIC

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

EX CATHEDRA

Summer music by candlelight. Featuring choral classics, little-known gems, new music and some fun, plus readings that capture the season. Hereford Cathedral, 8pm, £33-£8, to purchase via website www.excathedra. co.uk

Thurs 15 June

KRIS DREVER BAND

One of Scotland’s finest and most acclaimed songwriters on a tour with his own band. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01743 281281.

BC/DC

The Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

THE SHACKLETON TRIO

Nori’s Cafe, West St, Leominster, £25 includes meal. Please book in advance, 01584 831386, noriscafe@yahoo.com

OPEN JAM SESSION

Featuring Plug My Jam. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

STRING BOX

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

Using projection photos and original film footage, this show features a live band performing all the hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28.50-£27, 01743 281281.

Fri 16 June

ENGLISH MUSIC SESSION

The Blue Boar, Ludlow, 8.30pm, 07887 535893.

THE BETTWS TRIANGLE ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

Over three days at three venues. Black Mountain Chapel, St Mary’s Church and Moor Hall. Musicians and singers including Benji Kirkpatrick, Sue Harris, Richard Tunnicliffe, Presteigne Pop Choir, Rapsquillion, The Press Gangers, Bettws Ladies Choir, Kris Norton, David Reynolds, Sue Arnaboldi, George Byatt, Whitton Voices and Men from Off. Evening concerts from Little Rumba, Remi Harris Duo and John Kirkpatrick at Bettws Parish Hall. See www.thebettwstriangle.co.uk for programme or contact 01547 510664.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Semi Finals Part 2. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

Fri

THE BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND

With The Castle Belles. Powis Castle, 6pm, £10.

JONATHAN HOPE

Organ recital. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478.

THIS IS CELINE

Tribute act. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

BLACK BEAR KISS + SHEEPY +

AARON W EVANS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

EXETER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR uk

The choir will walk in the footsteps of St Ethelbert, from Leominster to Hereford, singing as they travel. Hear the concerts along their journey, from Monteverdi and Vaughan Williams to folk songs and spirituals. Leominster Priory, 6pm, free entrance, donations welcome, www.exeterphilharmonic org.

DJ MARK GAUNT

Plays Trance and House. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

OPEN MIC

Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8-11pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@ hotmail.com

IVAN MOULT + SUPPORT

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.

BLUES BLITZ BRECON

Featuring Sam Kelly’s Station House, Roadhouse, Tom Davies and The Blue Birds. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, £25, early birds £20, www.midwalesrandb.club

WHISKEY RIVER ACOUSTIC QUARTET

Foot tappin’ Cajun, Bluegrass, roots, blues, folk, country and more. The Bush Inn, Upper Cwmbran, 8.30pm.

SUNDOGS FESTIVAL

A weekend of music, sport, beer and camping. Luctonians Sports Club, Kingsland, HR6 9SB, £30 for the weekend, www.luctonians.co.uk

IVAN MOULT + SUPPORT

The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.

BYE BYE BABY

A tribute to the musical phenomenon

‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 17 June

THE GREAT ROUND BYRD

Rehearsal at 2pm, service 5pm. Ross Parish Church, www.rossparishes.uk

EMMA RAWICZ QUINTET

Saxophonist and composer. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, tickets £23, £12 under 22 years, 01743 234970. Shrewsbury Jazz Network.

STABLE GENIUS

Indie DJ set. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

LUDLOW CARNIVAL

Procession through Ludlow’s streets, Ludlow Brewery to the Castle, 4.30pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

MID-SUMMER BALL

Featuring Join the Dots Ceilidh Band with caller, Mark Burton. Monkland Village Hall, 7.30pm, £10 includes light supper, cash bar, tickets 01568 720510. Mask and costume optional.

VENUS

The Vaga Tavern, Hereford, 8.30pm.

SUMMER BONFIRE EVENING

With open mic, hosted by Mark Richards. Gatley Estate, Leinthall Earls, 7.30pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail.com

ROCK SOLID

Four-piece party band. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

GORDON HENDRICKS

Elvis tribute. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

INDIE NIGHT

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 5pm, free.

EXETER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR

The choir will walk in the footsteps of St Ethelbert, from Leominster to Hereford, singing as they travel. Hear the concerts along their journey, from Monteverdi and Vaughan Williams to folk songs and spirituals. St Michael & All Angels, Bodenham, 1pm. St Mary the Virgin, Marden, 6pm, free entrance, donations welcome, www.exeterphilharmonic org.uk

KILLER RHAPSODY

A night of Queen. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.

THE BETTWS TRIANGLE ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

Over three days at three venues. Black Mountain Chapel, St Mary’s Church and Moor Hall. Musicians and singers including Benji Kirkpatrick, Sue Harris, Richard Tunnicliffe, Presteigne Pop Choir, Rapsquillion, The Press Gangers, Bettws Ladies Choir, Kris Norton, David Reynolds, Sue Arnaboldi, George Byatt, Whitton Voices and Men from Off. Evening concerts from Little Rumba, Remi Harris Duo and John Kirkpatrick at Bettws Parish Hall. See www.thebettwstriangle.co.uk for details and programme or contact 01547 510664.

Leominster Choral Society

A Coronation celebration featuring Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems and Mozart’s Coronation Mass, plus more. The Priory, Leominster, 7pm, £13 in advance from Fletchers Newsagents or TIC, Leominster, £15 on the door.

HAY PRIDE

Celebrate the diversity with events and spaces created intentionally for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Parade, food at Hay Castle Lawn and The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 12pm-6pm, free.

MANOS PUESTAS TRIO

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

UK PROMS IN THE PARK TOUR

Featuring all the classics from’Last Night of the Proms’ along with favourite peices from the movies performed by the UK Proms Orchestra. The West Mid Show Ground, Shrewsbury, 5.30pm, £37-£16, under 12s free. Bring your own picnic, bars on site, 01686 948100.

SUNDOGS FESTIVAL

A weekend of live music, featuring 13 Rivers, Kickback, Front Runner and Call of the Kraken; sport, beer and camping. Luctonians Sports Club, Kingsland, HR6 9SB, £30 for the weekend, www.luctonians.co.uk

CECE MONSOON DRAG SHOW

Let Miss Monsoon take you on a journey to her amazing one woman drag show. Live vocal arrangements, quick-change costumes all blended with self-deprecating humour. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, £12, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk

CLOUDBUSTING:

THE MUSIC OF KATE BUSH

Exploring the themes of Love & Anger, also featuring all the hits you would expect to hear. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sun 18 June

THE BETTWS TRIANGLE ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

Over three days at three venues. Black Mountain Chapel, St Mary’s Church and Moor Hall. Musicians and singers including Benji Kirkpatrick, Sue Harris, Richard Tunnicliffe, Presteigne Pop Choir, Rapsquillion, The Press Gangers, Bettws Ladies Choir, Kris Norton, David Reynolds, Sue Arnaboldi, George Byatt, Whitton Voices and Men from Off. Evening concerts from Little Rumba, Remi Harris Duo and John Kirkpatrick at Bettws Parish Hall. See www.thebettwstriangle.co.uk for details and programme or contact 01547 510664.

DEBORAH ROSE

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £13, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

HANNAH AND BRIAN

The Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 5pm.

FAITH | BRANKOROMANI QUARTET

Combining tabor pipe, double bass and guitar with the accordion and violin. Playing melancholy Roma violin laments to storming Kolos and jazz improvisation, swing, gypsy rumba and more. Willow Globe, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6NN, 3pm, £12/£6/£30, 01597 811487

WHISKEY RIVER TRIO

Foot tappin’ Cajun, Bluegrass, roots, blues, folk, country and more. Tiny Rebel Brewery, Rogerstone, Newport, Monmouthshire, 4.30pm.

HOOT

14-piece jazz band. Millennium Green, Ludlow, 3pm, free, www.ludlowfringe. co.uk

EXETER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR

The choir will walk in the footsteps of St Ethelbert, from Leominster to Hereford, singing as they travel. Hear the concerts along their journey, from Monteverdi and Vaughan Williams to folk songs and spirituals. Hereford Cathedral, 1.30pm, free entrance, donations welcome, www.exeterphilharmonic org.uk

SUNDOGS FESTIVAL

A weekend of music, sport, beer and camping. Luctonians Sports Club, Kingsland, HR6 9SB, £30 for the weekend, www.luctonians.co.uk

THE DRIFTERS

Featuring their incredible hits such as ‘Under the Boardwalk’ and ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’. The Albert Hall Theatre, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £31.50, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk

Mon 19 June

FOLK CAFE AT BILLS

Pop-up folk event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.

Tues 20 June

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECIITAL

Featuring Laurence John from St David’s Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

OPEN MIC FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS

The Underground, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, free, 01588 638038.

Wed 21 June

SHEILA THACKWRAY

Midsummer ceilidh. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £11, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

GARDEN OPEN MIC

Special solstice event. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

AMERICANA SESSION

Monkland Arms, near Leominster, 8pm. JAM LOUNGE ACOUSTIC SESSION

The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

JOE BAYLISS

Oscars, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 6pm, £10, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

DAVE JONES QUINTET

Plays ‘A Hole in One’: Celebrating the music of Kenny Garrett. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.

Thurs 22 June

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

Award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man in Black. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

FOOLPROOF + INWARD STRANGE

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

JAZZ CLUB

Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 763174.

Thurs 22 June

ESCAPE ROOM

It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org

FOLK SESSION

The Sun Inn, Clun, 8pm, 01547 530038.

ELECTRONIC OPEN MIC

With host Ben Sparrow. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

GREY WOLF AND FRIENDS

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

ADAM BEATTIE

Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist with roots in Scottish folk music. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.

Fri 23 June

FLEETWOOD SHACK

Fleetwood Shack tribute band. The Albert Hall Theatre, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, £19/£17, 0300 102 4255, www.thealberthall.co.uk

PAUL MOCROFT

Baritone and pianist John Jenkin. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478.

THE BLACK MOUNTAIN

BLUEGRASS PICKING WEEKEND

Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820033 for hotel and camping details.

BC ALLSKAS + HOTRODS

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9.30pm.

QUEEN II

Queen tribute band. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

MIDSUMMER CEILIDH

Dance the night away. Leominster

Priory, 7pm, light buffet and bar, £10, children £5. Tickets From Forbury Chapel, Leominster or 01568 620668.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Semi Finals Part 3. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

RHYTHM THIEVES

Funky, folky, 70s-based rock band; covers and originals. The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 8pm.

CHARLOTTE PAGE & DEBORAH ROSE

‘Broadway to Ludlow’. Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm, £18, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

VERN

Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

DUANE CONN & THE CONNECTIONS

A bit of rock-a-billy. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.

THE STONES

Tribute band. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.

Sat 24 June

CLUN VALLEY JAZZ

Featuring Hugh Pascall Quartet. Jazz with melody and vibrant swing weaving. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 07768 504322.

DJ CHARLTX & FRIENDS

DJ. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

THE BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS PICKING WEEKEND

Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820033 for hotel and camping details.

NONUNONU

Manchester-based guitar ensemble featuring trumpet combines elements of jazz, hip-hop, prog and funk. Bar Oil basement, Oil Night Long, 31 Castle St, Shrewsbury, 10pm, www.oilnightlong. co.uk

LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES

SUMMER CONCERT

A varied programme to suit all tastes including Sir Karl Jenkins, Leonard Cohen, musical theatre and more. Charity concert. LIttle Hereford Parish Hall, 7.30pm, £8, raffle and cash bar, 01584 711263.

SHRED BELLY

The Imperial, Hereford.

KINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY

With the Bannau Brycheiniog Chamber Orchestra. Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’. Handel’s Coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest’ followed by music by Vaughan Williams, William Walton and the very first performance of ‘The Storm’ by Julian Reeves. St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £20, under 18s free. Tickets from The Salty Dog, Presteigne, Tower House Gallery, Knighton and Border Bean, Kington or www.trybooking.com

AUDIO THIEVES

Five-piece rock/blues cover band. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

JANE HUGHES

Plus male voice choir. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

MIDSUMMER MORRIS DANCING

Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Out Of Order

The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford. ESCAPE ROOM

It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org

KABOODLE COMMUNITY CHOIR

Castle Square, Ludlow, 1.30pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

BARBARA DICKSON

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £25, 01600 772467.

THE BIG MAGIC DANCE BAND Chirbury Village Hall.

LOKIA

DJ. Chang Thai Bar, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £5, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Sun 25 June

SUMMER REGGAE GARDEN PARTY

Featuring Golty from the Sychelles. Live music, Carribean food and cocktail. The Oak Inn, Staplow, 6pm, £25 with a £10 deposit per person. To reserve your table, 01531 640954 or www.theoakinnstaplow.co.uk

THE BLACK MOUNTAIN

BLUEGRASS PICKING WEEKEND

Clyro Court, near Hay-on-Wye, 01497 820033 for hotel and camping details.

LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL

Open mic hosted by Mark Richards and Mike Longmore. Castle Square, Ludlow, 12-4pm.

HOT ROD 55

The Bells, Bishop’s Castle, 5pm. LOWER DECKERS SHANTY SINGERS

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £11, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

This concert includes works from Stanley Kubrick’s A Space Odyssey and pieces by composers whose music also featured. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 3pm, £20/£18, students £10, family £50, 01743 281281.

Tues 27 June

THE ROTUNDAS

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

ORGAN CONCERTS 2023

Featuring Henry Metcalfe. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free with retiring collection, 01432 374212.

The Comedy Club @ Hay Castle EAT, DRINK AND LAUGH THE NIGHT AWAY

Thursday 29 June 2023

Bar and Burgers from 18:30, Comedy show 20:00 Tickets are £22 (over 18’s only) Please note there is no parking at Hay Castle. Our MC for the inaugural Comedy Club event in the castle’s Great Hall is the first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award, Karen Bayley. Joining Karen is Welsh comedian and Britain’s Got Talent Semi-finalist, Noel James and Justin Panks will close proceedings with his uncompromising ‘Punk-Rock’ comedy. (Acts correct at time of going to print).

Book tickets and food via our Event pages at www.haycastletrust.org

Wed 28 June

REMI HARRIS

Blues rock roadshow. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

JAM & TOAST OPEN JAM SESSIONS

Featuring Plug My Jam. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

ESCAPE ROOM

It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org

Thurs 29 June

SOLAR MOHICANS

The Crown & Anchor, Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.

VENUS FLY KINGS

Plus support. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 7.30pm, free.

DAN JAY

Funk and soul DJ set. The Jam Factory, Widemarsh St, Hereford, www.thejam-factory.com

OPEN MIC

Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 7.45pm.

QUIZ

Every team gets a free homemade pizza, raffle and more. The Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2, with all proceeds going to charity, 01568 616801.

Fri 30 June

THE LUDLOW JAZZ COLLECTIVE

Local quartet plays well-known standards, Latin and blues. Free entry, cocktails, light bites or book a table. The Cliffe, Dinham, near Ludlow, 6.30-9.30pm, 01584 872063.

BONGO’S BINGO + AFTER PARTY

LIVE

The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.

CORINNE FROST

Cellist. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478.

SHOP FRONT HEROES

The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton.

SHRED BELLY

The Squirrel, Ludlow.

DJS NICO DEMUS & ALLY BABA

Vinyl selections. Babar’s Cafe, Union St, Hereford, 8pm, free.

JON PICKARD

Harp guitar. Methodist Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

OPEN MIC

Knighton Community Centre, email knightoncomm@gmail.com

THE MADHOUSE BAND

The Black Swan, West St, Leominster, 8.20pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com

JACK GOODALL & THE KICK + LF + ROWAN LAWSON

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

CABARET

Ludlow Brewery, 8pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

LINTON FESTIVAL

Featuring Think Floyd, Ben Poole and Brave Rival. Music, real ale and cider festival, raising funds for local charities. The Alma Inn, Linton, near Ross-onWye, www.lintonfestival.org

JULY

Sat 1 July

JON PICKARD

Harp guitar. Women’s Centre, Ludlow, 4pm, £12, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

The Bettws Triangle 2023

Art and Music Festival

Little Rumba

Remi Harris Duo

John Kirkpatrick

16th June

17th June

18th June

More bands/artists on website

£12 per event, £22 for 2 events, £30 for 3 events. Daytime events free.

7.30 for 8.00 Bettws-y-crwyn Parish Hall

Contact: bobby@bobbybritnell.co.uk www.thebettwstriangle.co.uk

Sat 1 July

LINTON FESTIVAL

Featuring King King, When Rivers Meet, Laurence Jones, The Guitar Icons, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse and Dusk Brothers. Music, real ale and cider festival, raising funds for local charities. The Alma Inn, Linton, near Ross-on-Wye, www.lintonfestival.org

SECKOU KEITA & JACKIE MORRIS

The alchemy of music words and pigment are celebrated in a performance by Seckou and artist, illustrator and poet Jackie will leave you spellbound and dreaming. Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival. www.ledburypoetryfestival.org.uk

THE BIG SING

Carousel of six choirs around Ludlow, 2pm, free, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

THE REGGULITES

Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.

SHREK RAVE UK

The TickTok viral sensation. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.

BORDER VOICES CONCERT

‘Prowess, Ingenuity, Passion’. Music by Tudor comporsers William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes, Thomas Morley and Orlando Gibbons. Dore Abbey Church, Abbey Dore, HR2 0AA, 5.30pm, tea in the garden from 4.30pm. Free entry but retiring collection.

MUSIC FOR ALL

A concert of music and poetry given by the Village and Friends for the Village. Vocal solos, duets, organ music, choir, woodwind and brass. Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury, 7pm, £10 on the door, children free, refreshments available, 01531 670634. In aid of church funds.

ANNETTE GREGORY

Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, £15, www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

THE BAREBACKS

Plus barbeque. The Royal George, Lingen, 01544 267322.

Music Workshops

Fri 2 June TAIKO DRUMMING FAMILY WORKSHOP

Have fun playing Japanese Taiko drums. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am, 01874 611622.

Fri 2 - Sun 4 June CHOIR CAMP WITH DANA

Gala dinner, campfire singing, Sunday showcase. Dunfield House, Kington, 01922 915230, info@saintececile.co.uk

Sat 17 June - Sun 2 July LUDLOW FRINGE FESTIVAL

17 June - West African Drumming workshop with The Drum Coach, Castle Square, Ludlow, 2.30pm, free.

1 July - Music Tots, music and fun for little ones, Castle Square, Ludlow, 11am, free. www.ludlowfringe.co.uk

Sat 24 June SCI-FI PHILHARMONIC

A series of workshops exploring the creation of music for theatre and opera, all levels welcome, acoustic instruments only. Age 16 and over, £2-5 a session, under 18s free. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton. Details Sonia 07891 450168 or Camilla 07399 412030. Funded by Ty Cerdd.

Sunday 25 June SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE

We sing and play mainly West Gallery music, which is great fun to perform. Led by Andy Watts. FREE for newcomers! Instrumentalists (typically flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin and cello) are particularly welcome.

Lydbury North Village Hall, 2-5 pm.

Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail.com

Sun 30 June RENAISSANCE SINGING WORKSHOP

With Hannes Kaiser – Explore the amazing choral music of the Renaissance! Let’s celebrate Midsummer in Song and Madrigal, all welcome! 10am-4pm, Steiner Academy Hereford, Much Dewchurch HR2 8DL, £30/£25, 07730436766 hansenmerle848@gmail.com

2023 BRASS & WOODWIND REPAIR COURSES

12 - 17 June Woodwind Repair Foundation Course with Keith Magnall, £1318.00. 24 - 29 July - Woodwind Repair Foundation Course with Lynne Williams, £1318.00. Trevor Head, Llangunllo, 07971 083089, email trevorhead@btinternet.com

First Sunday starting June SING FOR THE SEASONS

Relaxed, friendly Natural Voice singing with Sarah Rowe. Learn uplifting rounds and part harmony songs from around the world. All experience levels welcome, no auditions or performances. Lady Emily Community Hall, Tarrington, 6.30-8.30pm. £7.50, refreshments included. BOOKING REQUIRED Email singfortheseasons@ btinternet.com

Sat 1 July BORDER MARCHES EARLY MUSIC FORUM

A Workshop for Instrumentalists (strings, wind and keyboard, A=440). Tutor: Andrew Wilson-Dickson. ‘From Consort to Continuo’. The progress of music from Renaissance to Baroque in the C16 & C17. 10am-4.30pm. Impelo Dance Centre, Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HE. Prior booking essential. Details www.bmemf.org.uk or contact e.wheelock@btinternet.com

Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.

Mondays, term time only THE MERE SINGERS An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, details email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com

Mondays, term time only LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS You will have the opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out and grow alongside them as the weeks progress. You can explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. We will rehearse suitable covers where you should never feel out of your depth. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. Email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5, tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com

Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.

Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158

Monday (from Sept) GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.

Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.

Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm, 07723 016837.

Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon.

Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR During Liv’s maternity leave our leader is Hannes Kaiser. He has a Steiner background and is drawing beautiful harmonies from the choir. Come and have a inspiring sing, 7.15 - 8.45 at Leominster Community Centre ffi 01568 369074.

Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS The Castle Green Pavilion, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises. com

Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR

Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053. Wednesdays (online session only) SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. 11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com for information.

Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR

Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks

Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com

Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.

Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA

All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity ChurchLlandrindod Wells. 7.30pm-9.15pm. www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601

Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com

First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.

Every Friday WELLSPRINGS Song-writing course, open to anyone over 18 who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com

Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices

Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.

Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre.10.30 a.m - 11.45 a.m. regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com

Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.