Tuesday 7 December 2010

One Direction gig: road closures/bus stop changes

Tuesday 7th December 2010 – Temporary Stop Closures between 1430 and 2130 (Approximately)

Route Number

Destination

Temporary Stop

3

Penkridge

ZK Stafford Street

10

Cannock

CR School St or ZK Stafford St

68/69

Cannock

AA Stafford St

70

Cannock/Hednesford

AU Princess St

126

Birmingham

ZD Queen St or CG Cleveland St

255

Merry Hill

ZG Queen St or CJ Worcester St

256

Stourbridge

ZG Queen St or CJ Worcester St

501

Tettenhall Wood

AS Market St

504/505/506/507A

Pendeford

AU Princess St

510

Perton

AS Market St

512

Warstones

ZG Queen St or CJ on Worcester St

513

Springhill

ZH Queen St

516/517/525/535

Pattingham/Bilston/Codsall

ZK Stafford St

543

Castlecroft

AS Market St

560

Bloxwich

AU Princess St, AS Market St, CG Cleveland St

613

Bradmore

CS School St

613

Fordhouses

AE Broad St

614

Wakeley Hill

ZG Queen St or CM Peel St

890/891/892

Bridgenorth/Telford

AU Princess St, AS Market St or CG Cleveland St

Tuesday 23 November 2010

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Motorhead 2008

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Well, they're playing here tonight ... so we've had a dig through the archives and found these amazing pictures of Motorhead when they were here back in 2008! Enjoy, and don't forget to get your tickets for tomorrow night.

Oh, and in case you need any extra persuasion, the support band for tomorrow night is Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe with none other that Wolverhampton's favourite Geordie Ginger (from Wildhearts) in the band ...

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Latest news: Motorhead iPhone app + Bluetones, Reef support and Suicide Silence

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Suicide Silence have got themselves an iPhone App (download it here). We've had a play with it and it's pretty cool, both if you're already a fan of the band OR looking for something new in metal.

It's free so there's no excuse to download it and have a play ... then if you like what you hear, grab yourself a pair of tickets for the show on 27th Nov (which sees them play with As I Lay Dying, Rise to Remain and Heaven Shall Burn)
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Speaking of iPhone apps, another one here for Motorhead fans - but we warned this one comes with a pretty steep £5.99 price tag. It lets you remix all the various elements of Motorhead songs if you fancied it. You can download the app here.

Oh and make sure you're coming to see them tomorrow night (Wednesday) at The Civic Hall
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Here's a sneak preview of the upcoming show by The Bluetones at The Slade Rooms on Sunday. Someone very kind has posted a bunch of pictures from their recent show at The Boiler Room in Guildford. Check them out here. It's so great to have these indie legends back on the the circuit and playing Wolverhampton - don't miss out ... get your tickets now
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And finally meet the Midlands boys who are opening for 90's indie rock legends Reef at The Wulfrun Hall on 3rd December. You may have seen them playing Artsfest in Birmingham a few months back, or playing with Spunge last week at The Slade Rooms, it's Templeton Pek. Reef have written a very nice article about them here. Check them out on Myspace
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Latest news ...

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Suicide Silence have got themselves an iPhone App (download it here). We've had a play with it and it's pretty cool, both if you're already a fan of the band OR looking for something new in metal.

It's free so there's no excuse to download it and have a play ... then if you like what you hear, grab yourself a pair of tickets for the show on 27th Nov (which sees them play with As I Lay Dying, Rise to Remain and Heaven Shall Burn)
Book Now

Speaking of iPhone apps, another one here for Motorhead fans - but we warned this one comes with a pretty steep £5.99 price tag. It lets you remix all the various elements of Motorhead songs if you fancied it. You can download the app here.

Oh and make sure you're coming to see them tomorrow night (Wednesday) at The Civic Hall
Book Now

Here's a sneak preview of the upcoming show by The Bluetones at The Slade Rooms on Sunday. Someone very kind has posted a bunch of pictures from their recent show at The Boiler Room in Guildford. Check them out here. It's so great to have these indie legends back on the the circuit and playing Wolverhampton - don't miss out ... get your tickets now
Book Now

And finally meet the Midlands boys who are opening for 90's indie rock legends Reef at The Wulfrun Hall on 3rd December. You may have seen them playing Artsfest in Birmingham a few months back, or playing with Spunge last week at The Slade Rooms, it's Templeton Pek. Reef have written a very nice article about them here. Check them out on Myspace
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Monday 22 November 2010

Christmas in Wolverhampton

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Yes, we know it's only November 22 but everyone else is getting Christmassy so here's a run down of some of the Council Christmas events happening in our wonderful city this festive season ....

Check out our interactive map below!

Wolverhampton Christmas Light Switch-On

24/11 – 5.00pm – 6.30pm, Queen Square.

Beacon Radio play host to Wolverhampton’s light switch-on as Father Christmas rolls into town accompanied by a real Reindeer Parade, panto stars and children of the Punch Theatre Company.

At 6.30pm the sky will be set aglow with a dazzling firework display launched from a city centre rooftop, while The Mayor of Wolverhampton, Peppa Pig and panto star Christopher Biggins will help Santa Claus to switch on the lights.

For details of bus route changes during this event - click here

Tettenhall Christmas Light Switch-On

26/11 5.00pm - 6.30pm

Wolf Radio play host as the lights are switched on by The Mayor of Wolverhampton in Tettenhall on the Green.

Bilston Christmas Light Switch-On

27/11 - 3.00pm - 4.30pm

The lights will be switched on in Bilston with Wolf Radio on hand to entertain the crowds.

The Counterfeit Stones will play some songs and help to flick the switch, while the Orpheus Male Voice Choir will sing, and an American Style marching band and Bilston Army Cadets will march through the town.

Wednesfield Light Switch-On

03/12 – 4.00pm – 5.30pm

Wednesfield town’s Christmas lights are illuminated by The Mayor of Wolverhampton and Apprentice star Ruth Badger with Wolf Radio’s roadshow in attendance.

Brass Band & Street Entertainers

04/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm, Queen Square

05/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm, Queen Square

11/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm, Queen Square

18/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm, Queen Square

19/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm, Queen Square

Wolverhampton’s Christmas Market

10/12 – 19/12

9am5pm daily, Dudley Street + Queen Square

This year’s Christmas Market will have stalls offering Christmas gifts ranging from jewellery, art, clothing and accessories to gourmet meats and cheeses, chocolates and sweets, cakes, puddings, pies, local honey and jams and free range port and poultry.

Santa’s Coming to Town

11/12 – from 12.00 noon, Queen Square and city centre parade.

This great family event begins with Santa’s Coming to Town, a spectacular Reindeer Parade featuring Father Christmas and the Elves accompanied by Monster Trucks, Vintage Fire Engines and Steam Traction Engines, West Midlands Fire Service Band, the children of Punch Theatre Company and an array of Street Entertainers.

Community Carol Concert

11/12 - 12.00 noon – 2.00pm, St.Peters Church

St. Peter’s Choir leading the singing in a community carol service.

Gospel Carol Concert performed by All Nations Church

18/12 - 12noon St Peters Church

Handel's Messiah performed by Wolverhampton Civic Chior

18/12 - 7.30pm St Johns in the Square.

Tickets priced £12.00 (£10.00 concessions) are available from Midland Box Office: 0870 320 7000

Official Website: www.itschristmaswolverhampton.co.uk

Have a play with our interactive map - click on a marker, or zoom in and out for details of events!


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Wednesday 17 November 2010

Christmas Lights Switch on: BUS ROUTES AFFECTED

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Please note that on Wednesday 24th November, Wolverhampton will be switching on it’s Christmas Lights in Queen Square!

There will be some temporary road closures between 4.30pm and 7.30pm, affected bus routes are 126, 255, 256, 501, 504, 505, 506, 507, 507A, 510, 512, 513, 525, 535, 543 & 614.

Stops on Lichfield Street, Darlington Street, Waterloo Road outbound, Victoria Street and Skinner Street will not be served during this closure.

Stops during the closure will be as follows (All current stops except services 525 & 535)

126 - Queen Street and Cleveland Street

255, 256, 512 - Queen Street and Worcester Street

501, 510, 543 - Market Street

504, 505, 506, 507, 507A - Princess Street

513 - Queen Street

525, 535 - Stafford Street

614 - Queen Street, Peel Street

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Latest news: Competitions, Mark Watson, Motorhead + Jimmy Carr

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First off ... It's been a week of special offers and competitions here! Always stay tuned to our Twitter or Facebook accounts as we're always finding spare tickets down the back of the office sofa that we can dole out once in a while!

We've got a competition to win tickets to comedian Mark Watson's show at the Wulfrun Hall on 1st December - entry via Twitter and Facebook only so head to our accounts for a look ....

This week we've given away tickets for Frightened Rabbit (all winners have been contacted: if you weren't lucky, you can get tickets here: Book Now)and Join the Stars feat. Lemar, Stavros Flatley and DNA Book Now

We've also announced a 2 for 1 offer for Alun Cochrane (which finishes this Saturday at 4pm - get in quick Book Now
Other news and ...Mark Moriss from The Bluetones has been interviewed on 6 Towns Radio in Stoke - and due to the magic of the internet you can hear the interview in full here! These indie legends will be at The Slade Rooms on the 28th Nov Book Now Meanwhile, here's the video for their current single "Golden Soul"

(news continues below ... )



We've just found out that funny man Jimmy Carr's going to be Have I Got News For You on Thursday at 9pm on BBC1: catch him at The Civic Hall when he plays his second date (due to demand for tickets) on 17 Dec Book Now

And Motorhead have been picking up some great reviews from their current UK tour. Read this one, from a recent show they did in Glasgow (The Scotsman review). Motorhead play the Civic Hall on Wednesday Book Now


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LIMITED 2 for 1 offer: Alun Cochrane: funny stuff

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We are delighted to offer you guys a special 2 for 1 offer on tickets for the brilliant Alun Cochrane, when he plays The Slade Rooms on 22 November.

"a classy stand-up show"

"quietly delightful"

" the genuine article"

We have a LIMITED 2 for 1 offer on tickets, which closes at 4pm on Saturday so don't delay - enjoy the video below and we'll see you there.

Recent BBC article


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Monday 15 November 2010

Performance to support The Human League

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One of the buzz bands of the moment, Performance (Myspace here) have been picked to support The Human League at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in December. Also confusingly known as (We Are) Performance their sound fits so well with these 80's synthpop legends ... check out the video below.

"Fusing eighties pop with dark rock tinges"

"A 2010 version of New Order mixed with The Associates" The Guardian

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