Hereford & Worcester

Warning: This show may contain future chart-toppers! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including: • This week's show comes to you live from the Hay Festival on the Herefordshire border, with appearances from James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire of the Manics, the Amy Winehouse Band, Kevin Rowland of Dexy's and Aled Jones. • We have a festival roundup with the organisers of Shrewsbury's VanLife, Worcester's Elgar Festival, Stourport's StourJam, Stoke's Lymelight and Bearded Theory on the Staffordshire border. • In our Musicians' Masterclass: We break down what makes a funding application stand out and what it takes to bring investment into places like Stoke-on-Trent. • Oswestry is striking a chord with its own slice of rock royalty. Ian Hunter, voice of Mott the Hoople, is to be honoured with a blue plaque in his hometown. Turning 87 next week, the “not so young dude” is being recognised for a career that helped shape the sound of glam rock. • Mandolin, mayhem and a pint in the air. From Worcester’s live circuit, The Whipjacks bring speed folk that turns every field into a full-blown celebration. • In our Music News: The BBC Introducing acts we've put forward are on their way to the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival in Droitwich. • The last in our series from this year's Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival, live music from Leek's Heidi, bringing drama, dance and dreamy pop together in one unforgettable performance. Inspired by heartbreak, fantasy and Freddie Mercury sized showmanship, she’s proving there's no business like show business! Upload your tracks now: bbc.co.uk/introducing