The Star - Music Feed

It’s Reverend and the beer-makers

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:43:41 GMT

If there’s one thing Sheffield music royalty Reverend and the Makers know how to do, it’s have one ale of a good time.

Picture Special: Whitesnake, Journey and Thunder in Sheffield

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:23:20 GMT

The Star, your concert paper, is rocking on Thursday with a four page picture special and reviews of Whitesnake, Journey and Thunder.

Headliner Selected for Sheffield music festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:36 GMT

Ska superstars are heading for Sheffield after being confirmed as headliners at the city’s annual urban music festival.

Crookes keep Joy of Sheff feeling going with intimate gig

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:24:43 GMT

The Crookes, Shakespeare

SLIDESHOW: Thousands enjoy The Saturdays & Lawson at Doncaster Racecourse

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:40 GMT

Saturday night proved alright for music lovers as glamourous girl band The Saturdays made it a weekend for music lovers to remember at Doncaster Racecourse.

The Diary: Lizzie has plenty of strings to her bow

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:14:47 GMT

As mega star musicians go, they are a diverse bunch – Rod Stewart, Kanye West, Mick Hucknall, Nigel Kennedy and Jeff Beck.

They’re Stars in their own right

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:09:21 GMT

The Stars band have a professionally recorded album, a launch night with some of the city’s top acts and a designer album cover. But that’s not all that make The Stars an outstanding act, as Star reporter Rachael Clegg reports.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Whitesnake’s Love Will Set You Free

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:01 GMT

We are going to get you rocking today with a FREE song download from Whitesnake to celebrate their return to Sheffield on Monday,

WIN: We Will Rock You family tickets

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:16 GMT

WE Will Rock You, the the spectacular Queen ‘jukebox’ hits musical, will play Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena, May 30 to June 2.

VIDEO: Corrie’s Curly Watts will rock you at Arena

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:21:04 GMT

Coronation Street’s Curly Watts, the nerdy ex-bin man and Bettabuys supermarket assistant manager, could have never dreamed of becoming an arena stadium rock star, writes digital editor Graham Walker.

Get set to rock around the clock as Fake Festival returns

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:21:07 GMT

Music fans can look forward to a feast of fun this Saturday as the ever-popular Fake Festival returns to Sandall Park.

Dementia concert to raise awareness

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:04 GMT

A concert has been organised in Rotherham to mark Dementia Awareness Week.

WIN: Whitesnake, Journey & Thunder tickets

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:45:36 GMT

Superbands Whitesnake, Journey and Thunder are about to rock South Yorkshire when they share the bill together for the first time on a UK tour.

Sheffield singer set to take a pop at the big time

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:18:09 GMT

A Sheffield singer is set to try his luck at the big time – at the Bigga Fish ‘Just Talent’ Grand Final in London later this month.

Singers get in tune as Open Mic contest visits City Hall

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:43 GMT

A national singing competition will return to Sheffield this year – seeking talented singers, songwriters and rappers.

Call for designers to create festival T-shirt

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:39:04 GMT

Organisers of Sheffield’s music festival Tramlines are calling for budding designers to create an official T-shirt.

Musical classics at Keith Roe concert

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:40:16 GMT

Classic songs from musicals will be performed at a Sheffield charity concert.

Sheffield Pavarotti star Carl is a classical act

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:41:05 GMT

When world-renowned superstar Luciano Pavarotti died six years ago, the Italian left a pair of very big shoes to fill – but one Sheffield lad is ensuring his legacy lives on.

Fake festival pays tribute to top stars

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:52:58 GMT

Music fans are set to flock to hear the sounds of their idols – as top tribute bands are lined up to perform at a Sheffield festival.

Blue is the colour for Flash singer

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:42:43 GMT

Mark Morriss Lantern Theatre, Sheffield