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Steffan Knight is a singer/songwriter from Whitchurch near Ross-on-Wye.
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He's recently returned back to Britain after spending a year travelling around Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, New Zealand and Australia - where he made money busking.
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He's influenced by The Walkman, John Martyn and Bon Iver and it was great to have him grace our 大象传媒 Hereford & Worcester takeover session at this year's SnodFest.
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Alvin Stardust performed his last ever-show in Evesham on Saturday night.
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The 72-year-old singer had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and died at home with his wife and family around him.
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Tonight we hear from Pershore singer/songwriter Jennifer Ludlow who supported Alvin at the Regal Theatre and from the venue's Chelsea Taylor who looks after the acts.
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• How do I get signed?
• Is there an easy way to land gigs in other areas?
• How do I build a fanbase?
• How do you write a number one song?
• What's the best way to sell your music?

Nicky Penny asks this week's question - and that is - if you're not supposed to chase after record companies, they're supposed to chase after you - how do you get yourself noticed by them in the first place. Answering that is Scott Garrett from MAS Records, 大象传媒 Introducing's Andrew Marston, Steve Hadley from Death Or Glory Records and .

• Swedish chart sensation Basshunter's playing around here this week, find out the details in the .
• In the , Kington's Ellie Goulding is teaming back up with Calvin Harris for a new single after the success of I Need Your Love last year. Plus an early christmas present idea for Wolverley's fans.

Is the key to revamping Kidderminster investing in its cultural heritage?
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A local music promoter believes so - even if it means bulldozing the historic music venue the Frank Freeman Dance Club in the process.
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Developers have been looking at breathing new life into the Bull Ring, by turning it into a new public square with shops, restaurants and cafes.
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It would involve the demolition of Crown House and buildings on Lower Mill Street, including the famous dance club.
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But should a building seeping in history and cultural significance be knocked down, if it could help regenerate the town?
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This week,

• Phoenix at the Black Lion, Hereford.
• Hannah Dryburgh, Roo Mason, Enzo, Tony Green, Mark Miletitch & Highway ft Fiona Paterson at The Great Malvern Hotel.
• at Katie Fitzgerald's in Stourbridge.