A highly talented Shropshire teenager tells Neil Thomas how her musical ambitions are being realised at the highest levels
Tag Archives: music
Mar 2011: Attuned to achieve
Jan 2011: Plaudits for a passing stranger
Andy Richardson talks to an award-winning singer/songwriter with fond memories of the county
Dec 2010: Thunder from Paradise
The Ellesmere College organ is rare and historically important, says Neil Thomas. Most of all, it is loud . . .
May 2010: Pop go Ellie’s hopes of a quiet life
Fame has come quickly for Ellie Goulding, the singer-songwriter who has garnered plaudits from both critics and music fans. However, she tells Andy Richardson and James Watkins, she’s not necessarily cut out for bright lights, big city . . .
Dec 2009: Drawing on experience
Neil Thomas meets an artist who is always prepared to go the extra smile
Aug 2009: Metal merchant swinging irons
Ben Bentley meets a golfing guitarist whose hobby strikes a chord
Aug 2008: Queen of the Quarry
Katie agreed to meet The Shropshire Magazine exclusively for a photoshoot by Mike Hayward, prior to the gig, and Andy Richardson was given an exclusive backstage pass to talk to the musical sensation.
Jun 2008: Off stage, but still on song
The face that launched a thousand fantasies is no longer seen on stage . . . so Neil Thomas wasn’t going to miss the chance to meet its owner when she visited Shropshire
Jun 2008: In tune with the times
Shirley Tart pitches it perfectly when she catches up with Jackfield Brass Band – a musical group that’s going places
Oct 2007: Concert-goers dig the Hole
An annual rock concert is a popular fundraiser at this south Shropshire house. Gareth Williams meets Chris and Sarah Woodward.
Sep 2007: Sarah knows the score
After winning the BBC’s Choirgirl of the Year competition, Sarah Ryan has gone on to grace the big stage. She talks to Shirley Tart