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• Tributes to Mike Lloyd

  Remembering the pioneer behind the Stoke music scene with those who knew him best.

  

• 'The epitome of a modern female rapper'

  Stoke's Johntay serves up Lauryn Hill-rivalling fire on our stage at Stoke City FC.

  

• Stone musician captivating fans across the country

  Hear Josie Oliver's infectious alt-pop, with full band, playing with us at Stoke City FC.

  

• Formal Sppeedwear in session

  A thrilling 80s inspired live set from a Stoke band whose name is a typo-turned legend.

  

• Festivals

  The biggest music events in Staffordshire & Cheshire.

  

• The phenomenon of the Staffordshire music scene

  Mike Lloyd brought Motorhead, Abba, the Beatles, Eric Clapton and more to Stoke-on-Trent.

  

• Staffordshire village remembers Ozzy

  Hear memories of the Prince of Darkness' time at Ranton, near Stafford, in the 1970s.

  

  Duration: 1:49

• The local lad who brought rave to Gladstone

  Biddulph born DJ Jordan Tilstone on the first sell-out trance rave at Gladstone Pottery.

  

  Duration: 5:31

• Trentham singer signs global record deal

  Dreams come true for Lissy Taylor as she signs for Universal Music Group.

  

  Duration: 7:18

• The Cheshire artist who designed jackets for Black Sabbath

  Artist Lea Williams designed leather jackets for Black Sabbath for their final concert.

  

  Duration: 6:15

• Kidsgrove Elvis impersonator prepares for Vegas concert

  World number one Elvis impersonator Gordon Hendricks prepares for Las Vegas gig.

  

  Duration: 5:06

• A world renowned trumpet player... from Cheadle

  Trumpeter Mike Lovatt has had a 40 year career working with the biggest names in music.

  

  Duration: 5:48

• The unveiling of the Lemmy statue

  Susan Hanks and Lee Blakeman bring you all the atmosphere live from Burslem.

  

• Keeping the music LIVE in Nantwich

  Tim Dougill from Moth Events explains why he voluntarily organised a whole festival.

  

  Duration: 3:55

• Cheshire music star: 'I don't think I properly grieved for a year'

  Coleen Nolan reflects on her mum's battle with dementia and its impact on her family.

  

  Duration: 1:08

• A vinyl revival in Nantwich

  Steve Cook made a career change during Covid to open up a record shop.

  

  Duration: 5:24

• How Cannock shaped a Eurovision entry

  Stage Coach teacher & voice coach Jenii Luperi discusses how "Remember Monday" formed.

  

  Duration: 6:17

• From Nantwich: DJ, counsellor and in the charts

  When Spencer Hickson isn't supporting vulnerable people, he's making huge dance anthems.

  

  Duration: 3:42

• Why Russell Watson loves Congleton

  The internationally renowned tenor explains why he has settled in glorious South Cheshire.

  

• Harry Styles mural unveiled in Holmes Chapel

  A new mural of popstar Harry Styles has been unveiled at Holmes Chapel railway station.

  

  Duration: 4:56

• Stafford duo storming the charts

  In Parallel's track is picking up hundreds of thousands of streams a day.

  

  Duration: 4:12

• Robbie Williams' singing double in the 'Better Man' film

  Meet Adam Tucker, the playback artist behind the CGI monkey in the award-winning biopic.

  

  Duration: 6:16

• 'We're from Stoke, Lemmy's one of us'

  Andy Edwards, sculptor of the Lemmy statue, says it is a fitting tribute for the city.

  

  Duration: 5:59

• Newcastle 13-year-old stars in Robbie Williams film

  Alex stars in the new biopic 'Better Man' and has received rave reviews.

  

  Duration: 5:09

• Why Robbie Williams is a chimp in his new biopic

  Robbie explains how he came to be portrayed as a chimp in his new film ‘Better Man’.

  

  Duration: 1:51

• An epic Christmas collab for one Staffordshire band

  Burton pop band Deco team up with Aled Jones on 'Walking in the Air'.

  

  Duration: 5:09

• A Christmas classic performed by the people of Tunstall

  Tunstall shop, viral for their covers of songs, return for a Christmas classic.

  

  Duration: 5:58

• Crewe singer wins chance to star in Christmas Day advert

  21-year-old singer Mel Raeburn to appear on John Lewis advert on Christmas Day.

  

  Duration: 3:46

• Staffordshire band hit the charts with debut album

  Pop band DECO hit the official charts with their debut album.

  

  Duration: 4:44

• Sandbach drag star supports US pop star

  Drag star Shanika Sunrise from Sandbach supports Chappell Roan.

  

  Duration: 4:10

• 'They'd got the attitude, ideas and creativity'

  Anne Riddle, former owner of The Wheatsheaf, recounts her memories of Oasis in Stoke.

  

  Duration: 4:12

• A Staffordshire '90s superstar inspires her daughter

  Staffordshire's Belle, daughter of '90s popstar Lolly, releases her new single.

  

  Duration: 5:35

• A Staffordshire debut single written in an ambulance

  Meg Fox, a student paramedic at WMAS, wrote her debut song whilst in an ambulance.

  

  Duration: 4:11

• Glastonbury dream come true for Alsager artist

  Local artist Walter Kocays ticked off his bucket list performing at Glastonbury.

  

  Duration: 4:25

• A tribute to Crewe-based dance producer Dario G

  After the passing of dance producer Dario G, DJ Paul Roberts looks back on his life.

  

  Duration: 3:25

• Bradeley pop sensation seals gig at The Hundred

  Darla Jade from Bradeley seals her spot to perform at The Hundred in Manchester.

  

  Duration: 3:48

• Audley's singing stars release BGT final song

  Denise Leigh and partner Stefan release the song they were due to sing in the BGT final.

  

  Duration: 3:37

• Robbie Williams at 50 special

  How a St Margaret Ward High School pupil from Stoke became a record-breaking pop star.

  

• Stafford songwriter gives songs a 'Stokie' twist

  Peter Wood, aka Plinky Plonky Pete from Stafford, gives famous songs a local twist.

  

  Duration: 3:57

• A Cheshire tour dedicated to Harry Styles

  Carys Holt, one of the few to be recruited as a Harry Styles tour guide in Holmes Chapel.

  

  Duration: 2:51

• The rise of the Potteries Folk Club

  Singer, Karen Pfeiffer on the success of the Potteries Folk Club in Fenton.

  

  Duration: 3:33

• The legacy behind Nantwich Jazz Festival

  Organiser, Abbi Ellwood on the history of the festival and its importance for the town.

  

  Duration: 3:06

• Staffordshire Soul legend remembers his days on the decks

  Tales from an incredible life and career, with Northern Soul DJ Dave Evison.

  

• Soundtrack composer Jerskin Fendrix nominated for Oscar

  Hear a story that spans from Loggerheads to Market Drayton, Newport and now Hollywood.

  

• A voice still heard

  Joshua Barton's lyrics live on through a song supporting young lives locally.

  

• Megan Lee: Resilience, creativity and hope

  The Nantwich and Sandbach musician has been championed by soul musician Rumer.

  Duration: 5:02

• Highlights: Bloodstock 2025

  From Ozzy tributes to Lemmy’s ashes, merch stalls, and thousands of devoted metalheads.

  Duration: 2:10

• Eva Lazarus in session

  The Stafford performer brings her genre-defying fire to the iconic Â鶹Éç Maida Vale Studios.

  Duration: 11:57

• Meet one of Britain's biggest-selling trance producers

  Nantwich's Desyfer - AKA Spencer Hickson - secured himself a spot on the UK Top 100.

  Duration: 5:20
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• In session with Abbie Ozard

• In session with Eva Lazarus

• In session with Cathy Jain

• In session with Darla Jade
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• Gig Guide

  If you're organising a gig or event in Staffordshire or Cheshire emailÌýintrostoke@bbc.co.uk

  

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• About Us

  Every week, Andrew Marston tears up the playlist and the airwaves are full of new music. There is only one qualification - it has to be from our region.
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  As well as the superb quality of music the programme showcases, check out ourÌýweekly gig guide, theÌýlocal music news,Ìýinterviews with movers and shakers,ÌýourÌýMusicians' Masterclass,Ìýthe best coverage of our local festivalsÌýplusÌýlive sessions on the show every week.
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  "John Peel would have loved the programme - it would have pleased him enormously." - Clive Selwood, Record Label Manager
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  "It is the voice of young and up-and-coming musicians and music fans. If you want to see or hear local music, then this show has it all." - Nigel Clark, Dodgy
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  Catch the latest music from across our area every Thursday and Saturday from 8pm on Â鶹Éç Radio Stoke.
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  • What is Â鶹Éç Music Introducing?

• Upload Your Music

  If you're in a band, a solo artist or a bedroom producer and you want to get the music you're making played on the radio, upload your tracks to Â鶹Éç Introducing. If you enter a Staffordshire or Cheshire postcode when you register, your songs will go straight into our inbox.
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  You'll be notified automatically when your tracks are listened to by someone at the Â鶹Éç or if they're going to be broadcast. If we like what we hear, you might even bag yourself a session or a slot on the Â鶹Éç Introducing festival stage.
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  All artists will be considered for airplay and live sessions, with the very best forwarded to our Introducing partners at Â鶹Éç Radio 1, Â鶹Éç Radio 1Xtra, Â鶹Éç Radio 2, Â鶹Éç Radio 3, Â鶹Éç Radio 6 Music and Â鶹Éç Asian Network.
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  A selection will also be chosen for our stages at SXSW, The Great Escape, Radio 1's Big Weekend, Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds.

  • Send usÌýnew musicÌýor be considered for aÌýlive sessionÌý-Ìý
  • Tell us aboutÌýyour newsÌý- emailÌýintrostoke@bbc.co.uk
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• Andrew Marston

  Andrew fell in love with music at primary school, learning how to play keyboards and piano and started gigging in several groups. His first 'proper' job was church organist, while touring the country in his brother's band. At the age of 14, Andrew landed his first DJ residency at a local nightclub.
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  Andrew was also a volunteer at hospital radio, presenting a news-based show and served on the committee. In 2000, he won a BT Non-Music Programme Of The Year award having spent four years at the organisation.
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  In 2005, Andrew was given his own show on the Â鶹Éç, becoming the first person to discover and give airtime to chart-topping artists such as Ellie Goulding, Becky Hill and 220 Kid.
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  Andrew was also responsible for taking Sam Isaac to the Glastonbury Festival and the Â鶹Éç Electric Proms, Pencil Toes, Luke Leighfield,ÌýThe Anomalies and Pegasus Bridge to Â鶹Éç Maida Vale (and RadioÌý1's Big Weekend), while securing the brother/sister duo Muchuu a support slot with Florence & The Machine and a spot onÌýthe Â鶹Éç Radio 1 playlist. Other Radio 1 successesÌýinclude Riscas and Lauren Wright, while FREnchfire,ÌýGeorgina Upton, Kamos & Tripbuk and ScarletteÌýSays ended up on the Â鶹Éç 1Xtra playlist.ÌýHe also landed The Roving Crows a place onÌýtour with Jamie Cullum, AKA George twoÌýspots on the Radio 1 playlist, as well as aÌýplace on stage at Glastonbury andÌýRadio 2’s Live in Hyde Park.ÌýHe also championed Cherryshoes toÌýT In The Park, SÅ“ur to Reading +ÌýLeeds plus Remi Harris to theÌýMontreal Jazz Festival.
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  As an active musician, Andrew's toured with rappers, saxophonists and percussionists, while playing live keys to create new interesting mashups of well-known songs. He's also produced a number of dance tracks with musicians he's met during his career - including Nigel Clark of Dodgy - many of which are featured in his club sets.