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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Aug 4

Fabulous review of Saturday's Sandkings reunion show @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social

musomuso.com/news/hope-sp...

Hope Springs Eternal: Sandkings return to Wolverhampton after 34 years — and remind us why they mattered — musomuso.com

There are reunion shows — and then there are homecomings. What happened at Wolverhampton Arts Centre on Saturday 2nd August wasn’t a gig, It was a resurrection.

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jul 30

www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...

Oasis? Nah... the real 'kings are from Wolverhampton

As a certain Manchester band continues its mission to recreate past glories, for those of a West Midlands bias the reunion of the year takes place this Saturday in Wolverhampton.

www.expressandstar.com

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jun 7

As if there wasn't enough happening this weekend, there's also a new Community radio show!

Listen again here and share it far and wide...

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

#music #localradio #localband #localbands #westmidlands

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jun 7

Today's the day. We've moved inside to avoid the weather with advance tickets on sale until 12.30.

After that, its £15 from 1:30.

Be part of the Community in one of the best venues around around. What else you gonna do when it's chucking it down?

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/commu...

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Wolverhampton Arts Centre @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social · Jun 2

With only 16 tickets remaining for the highly anticipated return of one of #wolverhampton finest bands don't delay - this is your official low ticket alert for 2 August gig #livemusic wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/sandk...

Sandkings – The Return

Thirty four years since they last took to the stage, Wolverhampton’s very own Sandkings are back to reclaim...

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jun 2

So... its time to start planning your day. We know you'll want to be @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social from the start but, to make sure you don't miss your absolute favourite, here are the stage times.

If you haven't bagged your tickets yet, go get 'em...

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/communi…

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jun 2

So... its time to start planning your day. We know you'll want to be @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social from the start but, to make sure you don't miss your absolute favourite, here are the stage times.

If you haven't bagged your tickets yet, go get 'em...

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/communi…

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · May 26

Whilst Community @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social celebrates music across the West Mids, its also about supporting those who have no-one to turn to

All profits are donated to @samaritans.bsky.social so enjoy the day and help someone else improve theirs

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/commu...

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · May 24

The days keep counting down. Just two weeks today now. Don't miss out on what will be a big day in the tent at @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social

Grab your tickets here:

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/commu...

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · May 23

The Jack Fletcher Band will no longer be able to join us on Saturday 7th June but we are delighted that Nova Fives, fronted by ex-TJFB guitarist Kieron Ansell, will be stepping in. So grab your tickets...

wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/commu...

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · May 20

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · May 2

Another month rolls round with another 16 of the top tracks from across the West Midlands now available for your aural pleasure. On Demand here:

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

#music #localradio #localbands #westmidlands

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Apr 5

Showering you with another 16 top tracks from across the West Mids in this April show. On Demand now available here:

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 29

Well, what can we say? Over 60% of tickets gone in a day. This one is going to be special!

Don't leave it too late...

www.newhamptonarts.co.uk/events/sandk...

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 25

Better late than not at all... 😬

02.08.25. @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social Wolverhampton.

Thirty four years since they last took to the stage, Wolverhampton's very own Sandkings are back to reclaim their crown.

Tickets on sale from 10am Friday.

www.newhamptonarts.co.uk/events/sandk...

Sandkings – The Return

Thirty four years since they last took to the stage, Wolverhampton’s very own Sandkings are back to reclaim...

www.newhamptonarts.co.uk

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 23

The wait is almost over...

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 18

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 14

All set for a huge day of music @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social...

Tickets on sale now!

www.newhamptonarts.co.uk/events/commu...

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 11

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Mar 7

If you missed our March show, it's time now to head over to @wearebcr and listen on demand.

Another 16 of the best current tracks from across the West Midlands. What are you waiting for?

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Feb 8

ICYMI... another new show featuring some of the best new West Midlands music around! On Demand now!

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

#music #localradio #localband #localbands #westmidlands

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jan 5

Starting the year in the right way! Listen again to Friday's show here:

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

There's a minor glitch with the final voice link but, hey, it's all about the music... 😊

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Jan 3

Community is back on the airwaves tonight at 10, only on @blackcountryradio.co.uk Xtra.

Listen live here:

www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/player/black...

#music #localradio #localbands #westmidlands

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Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Dec 31

Community WM @communitywmids.bsky.social · Dec 24

Wishing you all the best Christmas it can be, in whatever form that takes.