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Editors note

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ong January is finally over and in this cold weather there really wasn’t anything much better to do than sit at home and see what TV had to offer.

Chilling at home is all you can do over in England except for shaking off the Christmas fat in the gym.

A lot of us have been hit with the death of Cyrille Regis, his send off at the Albion Ground was a spectacular attended by friends fans and

celebrities. People really did show their respect and it really was very emotional seeing the likes of Beverley Knight perform a tribute, legendary footballers such as Dwight Yorke, John Barnes Andy Cole to name a few show their respects.

This was a day not be missed and we all had to be there to send off our icon that kicked racism out of football.

Look at for big pull out tribute pages which feature the most moving photos.

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older if he tried. Still that young fresh boy from B2K with the sex appeal and having screaming girls falling to their knees. Some artists have that spark and Omarion is definately an R&B star you could go to see over and over.

Yes he performed the big hits like the Timbaland Produced Ice Box, Im Up and of course Post To Be.

ANNOUNCES REVIVAL TOUR Following the release of his global chart topping album Revival, fifteen-time GRAMMY award winner, MTV EMA Best Hip-Hop recipient and biggest selling rapper of all time, Eminem has announced his Revival Tour will hit London’s Twickenham Stadium in the summer.

Tickets for Eminem ’s Revival Tour go on sale at 9am on Friday 2 nd February.

Eminem has been called one of the greatest MCs of any generation. His recently released album, Revival, hit #1 becoming his eighth consecutive #1 album in the UK – it equals a record set by Led Zeppelin and Abba. The single, ‘River’, became Eminem’s ninth #1 last week.

Omarion Smashes It! 01 Nightclub famous for its VIP parties with international bartenders hosted its big Omarion show this month and what a glamorous party it was!

This event really brought out the woman looking totally lit! Omarian coming onto the stage with his new beard and hairstyle couldnt look

EMINEM

Great show by the 'O' What was strange though was seeing an rnb star rocking a hardcore Metalica sweater, not something you would expect what was that all about?

Good show and big up to 101 Nighclub for again bringing a quality vip party to the city of Birmingham.

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August Alsina Storms Brum

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ll phones were up in the air by screaming teenage girls filming the entry of USA R&B star August Alsina.

The man made a grand entrance into the legendary 02 Institute stage accompanied by 2 nicely shaped video vixens.

This is something you expect at an R&B show, a very R Kelly like style, the 90's old skool vibes - and that is what August Alsina brought to the table.

I must say that effort was made in terms of his attire, admittedly being the fashion consious person I am was marveled at his dress sense, I thought to myself ‘That is one sick jacket that I have never seen!�.

There were multi coloured square shapes on the arms and chest of black leather, a black beret, red t-shirt and matching boots. Yep, August looked as they say lit.

I like to see effort made in terms of the attire so that impressed me first of all and of course the sexy dancers he had by his side.

I was never going to be dissapointed seeing my

fantasy woman on stage moving in such delight - ha!

The guys who I was watching with and I were well catered for, but back to Alsina the R&B pin up star.

Behind the trend setting fashion, was his performance a good look? Did he bring it hard? the answer is Hell Yeah!

Vocally this guy is smooth like

clover butter. He performed all the hits back to back, engaged with the crowd very well and made a point of saying that 'Birmingham always shows me so much love' which got the screaming reaction from the girls big time, like he doesnt say the same thing in every city he goes to haha!

The acapella moments in his act were very impressive, August Alsina can really lick those high notes, its not all fashion and girls, the soul brothers vocal ability is in full effect.

Everyone had their favourite song but mine in particular was 'Hold You Down', I dont know if I was expecting a surprise like DJ Khaled and Chris Brown to come on who were also featured in the song but that is what I waited for, no they didn't do the surprise run on stage but I must say August held it down well on his own.

When you go to a show you want that memorable experience and I hadn't seen August live before, but I had always heard about how good he was and so underated, and I must say its true, you don't know an artist until you have seen them live.

He is definitely one of the coolest cats in the current R&B scene, if you havent seen then the AA show then its a must see...Trust me.

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If you are aged between 18 and 25, have not taken part in Music Potential before or know of anyone interested, not currently working, studying and have the passion for music and creative industries, Music Potential 2018 is where you need to be.

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Roderick brings English Song to Birminghams Town Hall

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February 03 Maleek Berry 07 Hollie Cook 09 Catapult Club feat. The White Noise 10 PARTYNEXTDOOR: Infinity Tour 10 Bars and Melody 11 Erasure 12 Max & Harvey 13 Bowling for Soup 15 Don Broco 16 Cash – A Tribute to The Man in Black 17 HRH Metal: Weekend Ticket 20 Franz Ferdinand 21 Dappy 22 Jessarae 24 Chemikill 24 SoundWaves Music Competition - Birmingham Final

O2 INSTITUTE

February 02 Crossroads 02 The Dead Boys 02 Highly Suspect 03 Daniel Caesar 03 Gaz Brookfield and The Company Of Thieves 03 Abstract Orchestra playing Dilla plus special guest Illa J 05 Andy Brown 06 While She Sleeps 08 Jhené Aiko 09 Colossus Yeti 10 Keywest 12 Alien Ant Farm 14 Therion 15 Dermot Kennedy 16 Hidden Skies 16 Black Parade – 00’s Emo Anthems 17 $uicideboy$ 17 Hospitality: Birmingham 19 Hell Is For Heroes 20 Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather 21 The Temperance Movement: A Deeper Cut 22 Wiley 24 Roni Size – New Forms Live 24 Winter Carnival Tour ft. DJ Nate 25 Jamie Lenman 26 The Front Bottoms 28 K2

NEC

February 11 Toy Collectors Fair 16-18 British Shooting Show 16-17 The National Franchise Exhibition 20-25 The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2018 23-25 The National Wedding Show

ARENA BIRMINGHAM

February 01 Lady Gaga 03 The Bhangra Showdown 09 Kendrick Lamar 15 The Script 24 Imagine Dragons 25 The X Factor Live Tour 2018 27 Morrissey

GENTING ARENA

February 17-18 SPAR British Athletics Indoor Championships

TOWN HALL & SYMPHONY HALL

February 01 Rachmaninovs Second (SH) 02 Jack Jones 80th Birthday Celebration Tour (TH) 02 Katherine Ryan (SH) 03 Paul Carrack (SH) 04 Mozarts Women (SH) 04 Shake The Chains (TH) 05 Natalie Imbruglia (TH) 05 Kodo 2018 (SH) 06 Nicola Benedetti - Beethoven Violin Concerto (SH) 07 Pictures At An Exhibition (SH) 07 Rag N Bone Man (TH) 08 Beatfreeks - Poetry Jam V Birthday Special (TH) 08 Mavericks (SH) 09 Opera Gala (SH) 10 Transatlantic Sessions (SH) 13 Rebecca Ferguson (TH) 13 Iron & Wine (SH) 14 Roderick Williams (TH) 14 Czech Philharmonic Dvořák’s New World Symphony (SH) 15 Grieg’s Piano Concerto (SH) 16 Symphonic Rock (SH) 16-17 Tim Vine (TH) 17 Carmina Burana (SH) 18 Paul Carrack (SH) 19-20 Paul Chowdhry (SH) 20 An Audience with Frank Bruno (TH) 21 SEAL (SH) 21 Jason Donovan (TH) 22 Romeo And Juliet (SH)

SLADE ROOMS, WOLVERHAMPTON

February 09 Bobby Mair 10 Boxstock 2018 15 Alun Cochrane 17 The Brew 22 Phil Wang 23 Synthetic Recipe 24 That Manchester Night

enowned baritone Roderick Williams is set to join forces with one of Poland’s most outstanding young conductors, Patrycja Pieczara and the Orchestra of the Swan to perform English Song at Birmingham’s Town Hall later this month.

Speaking to The Phoenix Newspaper, Roderick explained how he got into music, and how his upbringing really shaped his life from then on.

“My parents were both very musical, but not musicians, classical music was always played around the house,” explained Roderick, “I’m the middle of 3 boys, and my elder brother was a chorister at Christ Church Cathedral School in Oxford. I joined the school later, but wasn’t part of the Cathedral Choir at that age, although I did sing in various other choirs.”

Roderick reminisced about Christmases long ago where his parents would be bringing his brother home on Christmas Day following his Choral duties at the cathedral, and learning very early on that holidays, religious days, weekends and other special days were never days off for professional musicians.

“This very quickly became the norm for us,” laughed Roderick, “We all studied music to whatever degree, although my brothers went on to do other things, and singing became

a hobby for them, pursuing careers in Mathematics and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering respectively. I don’t have any other skills, so it had to be music for me.”

Just last year in 2017, Roderick received an OBE for services to music, which came as a bit of a shock! “While I’m not famous per se, within the Classical scene, and more specifically singing and English song, my name may come up.

The thing about recognition, especially this, it’s lovely to see that somewhere out there my peers have been respecting what I do and giving me this acknowledgement through the Queens honours list.”

Roderick Williams encompasses a wide repertoire, from baroque to contemporary music, in the opera house, on the concert platform and in recital and he enjoys relationships with all the major UK opera houses and is particularly associated with the baritone roles of Mozart. He has also sung world premieres of operas by, among others, David Sawer, Sally Beamish, Michael van der Aa and Robert Saxton.

Roderick Williams has sung concert repertoire with all the BBC orchestras, and many other ensembles including the Royal Scottish Na-

tional Orchestra, the Philharmonia, London Sinfonietta, Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra among others.

In 1995, he took part in the first Choral festival in the Seychelles, a performance that sticks out in his mind for all the right reasons, and is currently a Visiting Vocal Consultant at Birmingham Conser-

vatoire and is now inspiring the next generation of vocalists from a wide range of backgrounds.

You have a chance to catch Roderick in Birmingham on the 14th February at the Town Hall.

Zara McFarlane Z

ara McFarlane returns to the UK following an extended leave of absence touring Europe, to bring her own brand of Jazz music with an infusion of Jamaican rhythms including reggae, Kumina, calypso and nyabinghi.

At the Hare and Hounds on the 7th February, Zara will be bringing a 5 piece band to the second city.

“We will be keeping the energy up and hope to get people moving on the night!” explained Zara.

“I’ve got family in Birmingham so it will be nice to play on home turf again.”

Citing Nina Simone, Luther Vandross, Michael

Jackson and The Congos among others as musical influences, Zara started this newest album exploring rhythm and harmonies. “As the lyrics came, they were slightly more socially conscious, a reflection of what was going on at the time.”

Zara is certain about one thing in the music industry that she wants everyone who is trying to break through to know, “Do what it is that you love musically, don’t overthink what you’re doing or mould it to anything that is popular today. Be honest with yourself and be passionate in what you’re doing.”

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BIG SCREEN WITH ANTONY BROWN

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Coco D

espite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming a beloved musician just like his idol, the legendary Ernesto De La Cruz.

Desperate to prove his talent and show his family that music is a vital part of life, he ignores the wishes of his elders and after a mysterious chain of events, he finds himself transported to the Land of the Dead on Día de Muertos (The Day of the Dead).

Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

One (of many) things Disney/ Pixar do better than anybody else is to tackle very real and, oftentimes, very difficult subject matter in a fun, colourful and touching way, which is a huge part of the reason why their movies always feel so special.

Inside Out (2015) took that approach to a new high, when Disney/Pixar gave manifestation to

the emotions in our heads and took us on a journey through the mind of a troubled young girl during a difficult period of her life.

The movie didn’t even feature a classic Disney villain, because the villain of the story is our own mind and how we handle our own emotions.

It was brave, intriguing, imaginative and wholly original. With Coco, Disney/Pixar come closer to their classic roots but lose absolutely none of the emotional impact.

It has a simple story that is easy enough for children to follow and engaging enough to keep adults interested, and features everything we have come to know and love about Disney/Pixar — the fun characters, the great music, the brilliantly imagined worlds and the spectacular animation.

On top of that, it is also dripping with culture and will teach adults and children alike all about Día de Muertos and how and why it is a day of celebration throughout Mexico.

More importantly, it feels authentic and its plain to see just

how much love and care went in to recreating the most accurate and respectful representation of Mexican culture possible.

The characters are wonderful — from Miguel and his family, to the adorably deranged stray dog Dante, to Miguel’s deceased relatives and everybody in-between, Coco is packed full of characters you will fall in love with in the blink of an eye.

The voice-acting is fantastic and composed of a predominantly Hispanic cast, in-keeping with the authenticity.

Twelve-year-old Anthony Gonzalez brings a buoyant jubilance to the character of Miguel, who will immediately capture your heart with his love for his family and complete and utter devotion to music.

Gael Garcia Bernal is wickedly funny and wonderfully mischievous as the trouble-making but good natured Hector — a lost soul struggling to find his place in the Land of the Dead, and Benjamin Brett brings a suave and natural charisma to Miguel’s lifelong musical hero, Ernesto De La Cruz.

As well as the great characters, Coco may also be one of the most visually spectacular films Disney/Pixar have ever made, with the Land of the Dead portrayed as an endless fluorescent world of vibrant greens, blues, yellows and oranges, populated with all manner of quirky characters and weird and wonderful Alebrijes — fantastical spirit animals who help guide the deceased to and from the Land of the Dead.

However, the most breathtaking visual depicted in Coco comes courtesy of a flower.

As explained in the film, petals of the Aztec Marigold are sprinkled along the floor to act as a pathway to guide the deceased back to their families in the living world.

In the Land of the Dead, the petals sprinkled by their loved ones form a colossal bridge that quite literally bridges the divide between the world of the living and the world of the dead.

It’s a remarkable achievement that really must be seen to be appreciated, as billions of tiny individual petals form a huge structure that glows brightly as the deceased

cross it to be reunited with their loved ones.

It is a spectacular visualisation of how this Mexican tradition helps their ancestors in a world beyond our own and further adds to the theme of love and human connectivity that spreads throughout the film.

To say too much about the story and it’s characters would spoil some of the great twists and turns you are gifted with along the way and would do the film a great disservice.

The less you know about Coco before going in, the better. But know this; it will go to places you didn’t expect it to go and make you feel thing you never expected to feel.

Coco is stunning — not just visually, but emotionally. It’s a story of love, loss and the importance of our connection to one another and it will really hit close to home for almost everybody watching.

We’ve all experienced loss in one way or another and Coco does a beautiful job of tackling this difficult subject matter in a delicate and sensitive way and, in doing so, it may very well be one of the most important movies Disney/

Pixar has ever made.

It will teach every young child watching that we all die someday, but that death is not something to be feared and is merely a part life and that we should all focus on touching as many people’s lives as we can while we are here.

Coco is a movie about death that doesn’t focus on death itself, but instead all of the love, happiness and beauty we can experience before it and, depending on your personal beliefs, long after it, too.

Take your children. Take your partner. Take your family and friends.

Coco is a movie you must experience with the ones you love and, in the end, you’ll leave knowing more than you ever did before that love is what life is all about.

For me, if I ever have children, once they reach that inquisitive age where their minds are open to everything and they are hungry for every piece of information they can get their hands on, up to and including those dreaded questions about death and what happens when we die — I’ll sit them down, bowl up some snacks and let Coco do the talking.

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hat’s romance without a bit of banter, competition and fun?

As romantic as it might be to book a candlelit dinner at a fancy restaurant, or to buy the usual bouquet of flowers, or chocolates, that can make Valentine’s Day celebrations super predictable.

Why not quit being conventional and surprise your other half with an exciting alternative? A trip to The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience!

If you’re a couple that prefers not to spend the 14th February doing the usual mushy activities, are die-hard fans of the iconic 90s show, or if you just enjoy a challenge and taking the micky out of each other, then this is the perfect way to celebrate this Valentine’s.

To share the love The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is also offering 15 couples who have been married more than 15 years, and therefore celebrating their Crystal anniversary, the chance to win a pair of free tickets to its attraction in Manchester or London.

Whether you’re a couple seeking alternative ways to have fun this Valentine’s, or a group of mates trying to avoid all things hearts and romance, teams of eight will be lead around the maze’s four themed zones: Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic, by a charismatic Maze Master.

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‘Couples that play together stay together’

Spend this Valentine’s lost in The Crystal Maze rolling around with laughter, running and even crawling to get to the Crystal

dome at the end as the whole experience is hilariously entertaining from start to finish.

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FINAL MEMORIAL Tribute for Cyrille Regis Sponsored by

A Moving Send Off For A People’s Hero E

by Steve Williams

motions were raw and deep as the legend made his last ‘appearance’ at The Hawthorns stadium – this time, for many fans old and new, it proved too much.

They lined the streets of West Bromwich as the funeral entourage made its way to the ‘home’ of one of its greatest.

On a personal level, this proved overwhelming in many ways. Cyrille, to me, was many things. With no allegiance to the Baggies, he meant far beyond being a fan.

A role-model to many, but to me, he was an inspiration – as a footballer, cultural icon and example - but, above all, he was a great friend.

Growing up, I was often pulled-up and told that I look so much like my mother (I always was a ‘Mother’s Boy’). Her passing, some 12 years ago now, had a profound effect on me.

From hearing that the great man had left us, it was the first time that that depth of despair was revisited and with so much venom.

As the funeral procession made its way to the Reception area, the hordes of Albion fans who braved the early morning sharp, biting cold, the sheer magnitude of what he meant, and to whom, was, already immeasurable.

As every given individual joined in sublime harmony, bellowing out; ‘One Cyrille Regis, There’s Only One Cyrille Regis...One Cyrille Regis, There’s Only One Cyrille Regis...’ for those there who, somehow, didn’t know, realized that he truly was a genuine one-off.

Through tear-filled eyes, regular sharp intakes of breaths and constantly looking to the skies for his wisdom, You couldn’t help but be taken in with just how great a footballer he was.

But, far greater than that was the realization of how supreme a human being

Cyrille really was.

From fellow professionals – his colleagues, peers and those who made the grade as a result of his often life-threatening endeavours (on and off the pitch) – family, friends and fans together were united in the knowledge that; ‘There’s Only One Cyrille Regis.’

So, the passing of one of footballs, neh, humanity’s greatest exponents was hard to fathom.

Personally, even putting this together, through rivers of tears and a heavy heart, it will take some time to accept that my inspiration, my example, my friend is no longer with us.

“We are blessed to have known him,” said his former Albion teammate, Brendon Batson. “A footballer of great distinction, he knew his worth, but was always humble.

We will never forget Cyrille. And I was blessed to know him.”

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Peoples Hero

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Regis’ son, Robert, said: “Dad was a walking talking living superhero - no spandex, no cape. He always reminded us that he was just that to us – dad.

I remember, as a child, being greeted

by Albion fans, in the street, who were praising him as their hero. All I knew then was that their hero just grounded me for a month.”

His nephew, Jason Roberts, himself a former Baggies hero, said: “As a family, we don’t own the legacy of Uncle Cyrille. His legacy belongs to all of you.”

And he wasn’t far wrong.

Albion, Coventry, Aston Villa and Wolves fans owe him a depth of gratitude for the goals he scored for them, Black players and people in particular owe him for opening the doors for them, on the terraces and on the pitch.

“Family, faith and football was his mantra,” said Rt Revd Dr David Carr, Senior Pastor at Renewal Christian Centre, in Solihull, in the West Midlands, which was Cyrille’s regular place of worship.

“He was a great supporter of Water Aid and ambassador of Christians in Sport.

And it was international superstar, Beverley Knight, whose rousing, heart-felt and stirring rendition of the Walter Hawkins gospel classic; ‘Going Up Yonder’ brought rivers of tears flooding down the packed East Stand at the stadium and highlighted just how important a spiritual connection was to him. As a Christian, he was forever at peace.

But, generally, outwardly, he always was.

“He always had a glowing smile,” said his former teammate and FA Cup winning captain at Coventry City, Brian Kilkline.

I was never a fan of Coventry City.

Neither was a Villa, Wolves or Albion fan. But, a ‘Three Degrees’ fan I always was.

Furthermore, I got to know the Big Man, and Brendon, personally. And I know that, for me, his passing will take some time to get over.

They ended the emotional service as they started – Baggies fans and everyone else alike: ‘There’s Only One Cyrille Regis…’ For me, there will be no other.

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HONOURING A LE l Chris Love

l Beverley Knight l John Sillett

l Rebecca Linton

l Jonathan Barnett

l Adrian Chiles

l Cyrille’s family united in grief

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EGEND OF A MAN l Brendon Batson

l Cyrille’s wife Julia Regis

l Cyrille’s son Robert Regis l Cyrille’s family give tribute

l Albion Supporters Trust

l Dwight Yorke and John Barnes

l Graham Daniels

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hey chanted it in the ‘Brummie’ Road End, at The Hawthornes; ‘One Cyrille Regis, There’s only one Cyrille Regis, One Cyrille Regis, There’s only one Cyrille Regis.’ And, to the world of football and wider afield, there really was only 1 Cyrille Regis.

In the world of football he was a ‘soldier’ who fought the tyranny of the most inhumane forms of abuse ever heard of on terraces up and down the country, yet, with the greatest form of bravery, determination and admiration, he somehow took it on the chin with immense dignity – whilst deep inside could only image what was stirring.

Black players were the rarest of rarities in years gone by. From Arthur Wharton, at the turn of the 19th century, to Leeds United’s Albert Johannessen and Gerry Francis in the 1960s and former West Ham favourite Clyde Best, they, along with far too few others were often treated as a novelty toy, for the purpose of ridicule, at best – at worst, a target of verbal, and where possible, physical – abuse by both sets of fans.

When Cyrille signed for West

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Bromwich Albion, in 1977, it proved to be the dawning of a new world for young boys who were kicking around a football out in the streets up and down the country.

When Ron Atkinson arrived at The Hawthorns he brought right-back, Brendon Batson along with him before then signing the young whizzkid, Laurie Cunningham, from Leyton Orient. That signing proved historical.

For probably the first time in English football there would be three Black players in the same team.

This was the late 1970’s. Black and Asian families were settling in the UK. There numbers were small – their living quite concentrated in locality.

With Enoch Powell’s ‘rivers of blood’ speech resonating, the National Front led the political undercurrent that would be a ‘figure-head’ for the open racism that was rife back then. And football was the perfect vehicle to let it be known.

A pioneer for Black footballers in the UK, alongside the late Cunningham and Brendon, the trio was nicknamed the ‘Three Degrees’ by Atkinson.

And when the American superstars, who originated the name (The

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l Brian Deane

l Chris Hughton

l Carlton Palmer, Jason Roberts and DJ Spoony

Three Degrees) were in town, Ron couldn’t miss the opportunity. The iconic ‘2 Three Degrees’ picture a unique statement of the time.

But, away from one of the rare moments of positive, the match-day realities were often too extreme.

Black players were not only tackling opposing players, they had to tackle the verbal abuse, not only from the terraces, but on the field of play too.

They then had to ‘tackle’ the monkey chants followed by bananas being thrown on the pitch.

You couldn’t image such a thing happened, but it did – with alarming regularity. But the ‘Big Man’ was the bigger man and took it all in his stride.

In fact, whilst playing for Albion, a banana was thrown at him as he went up for a corner.

After rising like a phoenix, and scoring with one of his trademark ‘bullet’ headers, he’d pick up the projectile and ‘mock eat’ it in front of the baying hordes before then just tossing it to the side of the pitch out of harm’s way – PRICELESS! Born in French Guyana, in 1958, he opted to play for England, making five appearances for the Three Lions.

He scored 112 goals in 297 appearances for West Bromwich Albion before joining Coventry City for £250,000 in 1984 where, in the dramatic 1987 FA Cup Final, against the mighty Tottenham Hotspur, the under-dog Sky Blues came out winners 3-2.

Appointed an MBE in 2008, Re-

gis, who also played for Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, returned to West Brom as a coach.

But, having faced, and overcame open racism on the pitch, the institutional form became more apparent in his eyes as he would be over-

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l John Regis

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mory of a Great Man looked for vacant mangers positions, whilst a lesser-qualified white ex-player, with now coaching qualifications might get ‘railroaded’ into the hot seat.

To which, he then becoming a football agent instead and looked after the interests of players, from all League Divisions, with

the great advantage of his vast experience to go by.

A man of great mental strength, his physical strength, to the end, was one of an eternal Adonis – lean, tight and bulging with solid muscle, he looked the perfect centre forward ideal for any Premier League side

today, so his passing was harder to fathom.

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand paid tribute to “a great man who helped to set the foundations for others. He will always be remembered.”

A gentle man away from football, such was his threat on the field, particularly when subjected to heavy physical, and too often racial, attentions from opponents, that opposing managers used to specifically instruct their players not to upset him or annoy him in any way as the results could be devastating. In full flight, Regis was a magnificent sight.

Laurie Cunningham died in a car crash in Spain in 1989 which changed Cyrille more than he probably thought it would.

He turned to God ‘for answers as to why it happened,’ before becoming a devout born again Christian and giving his soul to The Lord.

Graham Daniels, the General Director at Christians in Sport said that Regis will be remembered as a “humble man” and an “ambassador for Christ.”

“He shared influence as a Christian at the highest level of football and a role model to hundreds of professionals and thousands of young

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Webley and Tony Sealey OBE

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people, who wanted to stand for Christ, but hadn’t had a role model.”

PFA Trustee Garth Crooks OBE paid his own tribute to him. The former Spurs and England forward said: “Cyrille Regis suffered like we all did from racism in those days but he never allowed it to diminish him.

He was a giant both on and off the field and literally fed off the abuse.

“He would chuckle at the thought of the racist knuckle heads who thought that their abuse would somehow put him off his game.

They couldn’t have been further from the truth.”

Former Albion, Wigan and Blackburn player, Jason Roberts, who is Regis’ nephew, once described his uncle as; “twice the player I was, twice better looking, and he always looked half my age.”

I look back at Uncle Cyrille and have to say that he was lost to the game in terms of coaching, management or administration.”

The Regis family wrote on Twitter: ‘Thank you for the love & support you have shown us.

Every comment & tribute is so precious to us & we will be sure to read every one of them.

We appreciate the calls & messages, we ask that you bear with us

whilst we try to come to terms with losing Cyrille. - The Regis Family x’ Regis, 59, Cunningham and Batson are due to be honoured with a 7.6ft statue, called ‘The Celebration,’ in West Bromwich. Meant to be unveiled in the summer of 2014 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Cunningham’s death, a funding shortfall of £50,000 is the given reason for the four year delay.

There are now calls for the unveiling to be brought forward.

Presently, the unfinished sculpture lies in a foundry in London.

There really was only ONE Cyrille Regis!

And for the sake of a Premier League youth team player’s weekly wage his legacy must stand gleaming at the place he called his ‘home,’ The Hawthorns.

There is a crowdfunding website at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/celebration-statue looking to raise the money required to make the statue a reality.

Cyrille is a knight of the people.

A humanitarian who stood for sound values and one that deserves a knighthood. Cyrille is one of the truly deserving icons of these accolades.

l Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke

l Steve Williams and Brendon Batson

l Steve Williams and Bob Hazell

l Beverley Knight and her mother, Mark Dwayne and Noel Simpson (Damage)

l Dion Dublin

l Steve Williams and Ian Taylor

l Mark Walters

l Steve Williams and Jason Roberts l Steve Williams and Lee Hughes

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PERSONAL TRIBUTES TO CYRILLE REGIS MBE

My Personal tribute to Cyrille Regis MBE

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he announcement of the death of Cyrille Regis MBE sent shockwaves throughout communities of all race colour and creed, you did not have to be a football fan to be touched by this devastating news.

When I heard the news I stood motionless with a dropped jaw for what seemed like an eternity, it was indeed a very sad day.

Cyrille was indeed a man for all seasons, championing the cause of his community and giving faithfully of his time.

A man of faith, he was a person that saw the work of the Almighty in every task he did.

Whilst many will remember Mr. Cyrille Regis MBE as a Pioneering Footballer, that championed the cause that allowed many black footballers to stand shoulder to shoulder with their team mates and receiving the roaring praise of fans, his greatest accolade is for his work with youths and young adults, transforming lives in a positive manner that brings unity and willingness to give back to their communities.

Cyrille demonstrated what is good of British society in its ability to remove boundaries, elevate those with talent and to break down prejudices.

Death can never take a good man away, for in the hearts of the people he inspired, the legacy remains and will continue throughout generations.

Cyrille was a man who chose a life of selflessness and generosity and he will never be forgotten.

For his family, friends and many others, his memory will be a star that will continue to shine, inspiring others to always

I remember in 1978 when I was 7 years old, The best story of football was about to be told. and in my humble opinion it was one of the best teams we ever had.

I picked West Bromwich Albion as my football team so glad, Cyrille you were the and reasonI Iwas love West Brom so much... in my humble opinion it was one of the because most Saturdays afternoons, you knew how to make that goal net bulge. best teams we ever had.

I remember in 1978 when I was 7 years old,

I picked West Bromwich Albion as my football team I was so glad

It seemed I had more posters of you on my wall than wallpaper but because it was you, my parents said it was okay...

Cyrille you were the reason why in West Brom I indulge, and another time you made me so happy, because most Saturdays afternoons, you when I had a number 9 West Brom shirt for my birthday. knew how to make that goal net bulge.

Whenever my friends and I played football there was only one main thing I wanted to do, It seemed I had more posters of you on my is put on my number 9 shirt and wallpaper, throughout the game, I wanted to be you. wall than but because it was you, I ran acre after acre.

Cyrille as years went on you became a legend, in the beautiful game All I ever wanted to do was play, and woman chanting your name. when Iand gotallaI remember number men 9 West Brom forever shirt for my birthday.

l Dr Beverly Lindsay OBE OD Vice Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands give of their best.

Cyrille you will be sadly missed, a beacon that others will find much comfort in, knowing that you once stood and played on this great global stage.

Now, the angels rejoice as a good soul has finally made its way home!

My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Dr. Beverly Lindsay OBE, OD, Vice Lord-lieutenant of the West Midlands Chairman Associations of Jamaican Nationals

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Thank you for your commitment to others around the country, whether North, South orin West Whenever my friends andEast, I played the park, there was onlyandone thing I wanted to do until dark. now I know you’re safe with God, Put on my numbersimply 9 shirt and throughout the game, having a blessed rest. to score goals and be a credit to your name.

To write this poem tribute it was a pleasure of mine,

Cyrille as years went on you became a rest in peace Cyrille Regis legend in the beautiful game, From Dave Wilkes of Just Divine. and all I’ll remember forever is people chanting your name.

Copyright Dave Wilkes 2018

Thank you for your commitment to others, whether North, South, East or West, Now I know you’re safe with God, simply having a blessed rest.

To write this poem tribute it was a pleasure of mine, rest in peace Cyrille Regis From Dave Wilkes of Just Divine.

By Paul Ramsey

art.

This statue is an awesome sculpture of the so called 'Three Degrees' of West Bromwich Albion.

The presentation by a very humble Cyrille was heartfelt and touching that such a servant to a founder member of the football league such as West Bromwich Albion had taken a stance that money was not available through reasons that only they could explain.

In my humble opinion what this guy had done to raise the profile of WBA a price could not be put on it.

It's not to be overlooked that the club were the first in the country to field 3 black players which at the time was a very dilligent move by them as racism from the terraces at this time was rife.

This was by no means a political move but for pure footballing reasons Regis, Batson and Cunningham were simply the best.

Cyrille had a surprise for us all in a small brown Jiffy bag. He pulled from it a large bullet. This

Cyrille Regis This poem tributeR.I.P comes from the deepest, This poem tribute part of my heart comes from the deepest, and to say you’ll be sadly part of my heart missed to say missed is and where I’dyou’ll likebetosadly start. is where I’d like to start.

Cyrille Regis: My Story aving worked in West Bromwich for the last 18 years as a business man I had the pleasure of meeting Cyrille personally for the first time in 2001.

In unfortunate circumstances a few years ago I was invited to attend a business meeting where he, Brendon Baston and a handful of select business people, board directors of West Bromwich Football Club and councillors from Sandwell Council were invited to a presentation being hosted at Sandwell Council house in Oldbury.

The purpose of this gathering was to sell us the opportunity to buy into the statue project and to help raise the finances required to commission and fund the structure of the Celebration Statue.

We were shown a smaller scale, brass prototype. Only a limited amount of these were made and were being offered at a price that would be financial income and support to fund the main work of

Cyrille Regis R.I.P

l Paul Ramsey, McDonald’s Franchisee had been posted to him by a racist prior to his debut for the England national team in February 1982.

He had been warned through hate mail that if he dared to put on an England shirt and step onto the hallowed turf of Wembley he would be shot.

Most men would have feared for their lives...not Cyrille he was not to be deterred.

He dared to follow black players before him to wear the shirt namely Viv Anderson his neighbour plying his trade at Nottingham Forest and his fellow team mate Laurie Cunningham.

This was either stupidity or courageousness at the most high, the latter most appropriate for this colossal lion heart.

Cyrille vowed to place this bul-

let he had in his possession under the base of this statue once erected as a way of burying the past and a reminder of how far he had come in the English game.

He unfortunately never lived to see this statue completed. This is testament to the name who put the love of the game before his life.

He could have been shot at anytime as promised by a disturbed coward. He was the walking dead in so many respects but he did it so he could unbeknown to him pave the way for other up and coming black footballers some 25 years later.

What a man.

Rest in eternal peace Cyrille.

Paul Ramsey.

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Anthony Joshua to H Rule the Ring for Years to Come C

urrently the unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua MBE is on the verge of consolidating his overwhelming collection when he defends his world heavyweight title against WBO champion Joseph Parker in Cardiff on March 31 having held the IBF title since 2016, and the WBA and IBO titles since 2017.

The fight, at the Principality Stadium, between British hero Joshua and New Zealand's unbeaten WBO champion Parker is sure to be one of the biggest money-spinners in UK boxing history, with the four heavyweight title belts on the line.

It is the second successive fight Joshua will take part in at the Principality Stadium, having defended his IBF, WBA and IBO titles against Carlos Takam there in October.

The Team GB gold medal winner at the London Olympics 2012, Joshua is aiming to see off the challenge of 26-year-old Parker before targeting a clash with American Deontay Wilder later in the year.

The aim is to win both fights to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion by the end of 2018 – and, subsequently, seal his legacy in the history of the sport.

Born in Watford, Herthfordshire, in the UK, to a Nigerian mother and a British father of Nigerian and Irish descent, Joshua, nicknamed ‘AJ,’ grew up for some of his early years in Nigeria and returned to Britain some years late into his childhood.

ot on the heels of his new album “Lovesick”, Punch Touring brings one of reggae’s brightest lights, Romain Virgo to the UK, accompanied by Sevana, a rising star from Protoje’s own team of Jamaican hit makers.

With a wealth of hits including “Stay With Me”, “Soul Provider” and “Can’t Sleep” accompanying brand new material never before played in the UK from the “Lovesick” album, this promises to be a very special night.

Hinting at what fans can expect from the much anticipated new album, Romain states “This is my third album and we are trying to just make it different and give people a different sound. We always try to introduce people to dif-

Called ‘Femi’ by his friends, he excelled in sport, especially football and athletics, breaking the Year Nine 100m record with a time of 11.6 seconds. But it was the noble art of boxing which would be his ‘calling.’

And, after winning a series of local and national titles, in 2010 his domestic success earned him a place on the GB Boxing team and later the same year he became British amateur champion at the GB Amateur Boxing Championships.

At the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships he beat Eric Berechlin and Cathal McMonagle but was stopped by Romanian southpaw Mihai Nistor after receiving several standing counts. His amateur record was 40-3.

Going into the 2012 London Olympics as a novice on the international scene, he battled through three tough rounds in his opening contest before meeting Italian, Roberto Cammarelle, in the closing bout.

After conceding the first two rounds, Joshua was announced winner via count-back and the new Olympic champion.

A bricklayer by trade, AJ – who still lives with his mother Yeta Odusanya in their north London flat - made his professional debut in 2013, under the Matchroom Sport promotional banner.

He won the British and Commonwealth champion, being previously undefeated Scottish boxer Gary Cornish, in 2015, won the IBF heavyweight title, against Charles Martin, in 2016, before a the vacant WBA 'super' title and unified bout against

champion Wladimir Klitschko, at Wembley Stadium, in 2017.

A very ‘public’ sporting figure, Anthony’s personal life is, to all lengths, very private – his on-off girlfriend, Nicole Osbourne, recently giving birth to their baby son, Joseph Bayley Temiloluwa Prince Joshua.

Promoters Matchroom expect the Principality Stadium to be an 80,000 sell-out for the first heavyweight unification fight to be staged on British shores, later this month and Anthony ‘AJ’ Joshua is expects to hold on to his belts still, for some time yet.

"What I've learned from previous experiences is that it will take more than any human to stop me,” said a belligerent Joshua.

"It's about making history now, we are always moving in that direction. And it's an honour to be able to unify these belts in front of my own home fans.”

“I am leaps and bounds ahead compared to the Klitschko and Takam fights,” he said. “I think speed is in power,” he added.

“When you’re heavy and you try to club these durable fighters, it’s not that simple just to go ‘boom’.

“Just because I’m the most ‘muscly’ man, it doesn’t mean I can just hit someone and knock them out. It’s the shot that you don’t see coming that knocks you out.

“When I’m quicker – bang, bang, bang – that’s when I can knock my opponents down a lot easier.”

ferent aspects, different sides of my talent”.

Both Romain and Sevana will be performing will a full live band, bringing slick and polished reggae and lovers rock rhythms, guaranteed to bring sunsoaked Caribbean vibes to the British spring time!

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Freedom is having no fear B

orn in the East End of London to a working class family from Guyana, South America, Josette Bushell-Mingo has had a varied career.

“I have performed at the Royal National Theatre, RSC and the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and I am an OBE and patron of the Unity Theatre.

“I am a guest professor at Washington University and Coventry University and currently artistic director for National Deaf Theatre of Sweden.”

For her role in The Lion King, Josette received a nomination for a Laurence Olivier award, “I was shocked and quite proud. It no small thing for a working class girl from nowhere.”

The 53 year old brings “Nina - A Story About Me

and Nina Simone” to Birmingham next month, and the idea came off the back of having enough.

“2015 was a year with so many deaths of Black people in the USA, and I was disgusted, afraid and appalled.

“I knew I couldn’t do Nina without lifting her civil rights work, and thereby reflecting on where we are and how we got here and where art comes in and when is enough.

“Other activists inspired me, my travels between the USA; Sweden and England these last two years and also to African continent – Gambia – it all just landed.

“I was inspired by my lack of courage and the recognition that I could be brave and say things using NINA as my satellite navigation to guide me through the days...”

Nina is a fierce, uncompromising dialogue about

love, forgiveness, black-ness and fighting back.

A story woven within Nina’s extraordinary songs, shadows of her life and Josette’s own life too.

“You will see three extraordinary musicians. Joy and humour. The audiences can expect great concert and theatre experience that will be both complex and simple.

“If you expect sing-a-long –a-nina you have booked the wrong show – but if you want to be brave stay with me!”

Josette is planning for the tour to head abroad to America in the Autumn following the UK tour during the spring.

She is also in preparation for 2 productions to direct in 2019, setting the repertoire for national deaf theatre Sweden – called Tyst Teater –I am chair women for

Sweden’s biggest film festival and that’s in February.”

She is also working to bring the National Black Theatre of Harlem to Sweden, and she is starting her professor work at both Coventry and Washington.

“Jokes apart, it’s an incredible year ahead. I am happy and grateful and thinking of

all the black voices I can give platform and support their voices through my work, remember those who we have lost and continue to witness and fight the racist structure that oppress us all..”

As Nina Simone said ‘freedom is having no fear’.

Nina is playing at Birmingham REP from March 6-10.

MAC Receives £350,000 for its Children and Families offer

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idlands Arts Centre received an award of £350,000 from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery, to continue its offer of free and subsidised creative activities for local families.

The award was presented to MACs CEO and Artistic Director, Deborah Kermode, at the 2018 People’s Postcode Lottery annual Charity Gala, where it was announced that £93.4 million was awarded to charities and good causes in 2017 – thanks to the generous players.

The funding will be used to ensure MACs school holiday courses, cinema screenings and events for families remain cost effective and in some cases free.

Last year, MACs programme

included free creative activities for disabled children and their families as part of Disabled Access Week. In addition, during the summer holidays a season of pocket money shows, which included sell out outdoor circus performances from Circus Raj, music and theatre were offered at £3.50 per ticket.

Deborah said: “The support from People’s Postcode Lottery players continues to amaze us!

Their funding offers a gateway into the arts for our families who may not otherwise attend creative activities. This year we are planning to increase our offer, with more events in our outdoor arena and during school holidays. On behalf of my colleagues at MAC and our board, I’d like to say a huge thank-you to the players!”

The Peoples Postcode Lottery gala was a celebration of the phenomenal achievements of charities working across Great Britain and internationally that are supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The lottery also took the opportunity to announce an increase to 32% of each ticket sale going directly to good causes. The news of the funding total and increase was shared at the annual event, at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, in Birmingham, which was attended by actor Emma Thompson, broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan and TV presenter Fiona Philips, with entertainment on the night provided by Heather Small.

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Aston Martin Targets China Aston Martin, the British luxury car maker, is planning a five-year trade and investment drive in China worth over £600 million as part of its expansion in the world’s largest automotive market.

The five-year plan, which follows the company’s earlier announcement of a new dealership in Wuhan, was announced

by Aston Martin President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Palmer during a visit to China by a UK business delegation accompanying British Prime Minister Theresa May. The export and investment drive follows a regional year on year growth rate of 89% propelled by the successful introduction of the DB11.

Speaking in Beijing, Dr. Palmer said: “Our impressive 2017 performance in China reflects increasing demand for our new and special vehicles.

The continued roll-out of our new model pipeline, including the company’s first electric vehicle in 2019, will further improve Aston Martin’s market share in this key market, alongside investments we are making to strengthen brand visibility and sales performance.

These investments reflect our confidence in the Aston Martin brand and the attractiveness of the Chinese market which was our fastest growing region in 2017.”

Future demand in China is expected to be enhanced this year by deliveries of the new Vantage and in 2019, with the introduction of the company’s first SUV. The group has also announced a dealer investment and expansion programme in the Chinese market totalling over £20 million, to include a new concept city centre showroom in Beijing.

Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Thanks to the drive and innovation of UK business, backed by this Government, trade between the UK and China is already at record levels.

“This visit is an opportunity to further showcase the best of British and boost jobs and prosperity throughout the UK. I am proud to lead such a varied and strong delegation to China”

Is the Super Prix set for a Return? l Could scenes like this return to the streets of Birmingham City Centre?

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ith West Mid- run on Birmingham city centre lands Metropol- streets from 1986 to 1990. It is itan Mayor Andy fondly remembered by many and Street pledging there have been regular calls for the return of the famous mo- its return. torsport race the Birmingham A team of young city filmmakers Super Prix road race is on the have been working on a new docverge of a comeback. umentary about the races even Mayor Street has also proposed though none of them were born at the revived race will feature the the time they were held. latest electric cars for which BirmA video trailer - published couringham aims to become a world tesy of the Twitter feed; @superleader in research and develop- prixfilm - is designed to help with ment. fundraising for the self-generated The Super Prix road race was project. run on Birmingham city centre streets from 1986 to 1990. It is fondly remembered by many and there have been regular calls for its return.

He says he would: “Develop plans for a world-class Electric Superprix on the streets of Birmingham to promote the West Midlands automotive industry around the world.”

The Mayor also pledges to increase investment in cycling routes and initiatives up from 25p per head to £10 per head across the West Midlands.

A series of congestion-busting proposals have also been set out, including a region wide list of the worst congestion black spots and plans to fix them, more park and rides and incentives for HGVs to use the M6 Toll Road at peak time.

The Super Prix road race was l West Midlands Mayor Andy Street

MOTORING

Visitors to The Confused. com London Motor Show 2018 in May can expect to see some live car entertainment for all the family in London Motor Show Live - an all-new action segment hosted in a dedicated hall each day at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

The celebrity-hosted action will take place across seven shows every day of the four-day event with tickets to access the immersive 40-minute displays included with every ticket to the main show.

London Motor Show Live is set to be true theatre, offering an unrivalled variety driving demonstrations, educational experiences and celebrity interviews and appearances.

The entertainment is set to feature a range of stunts, plenty of performance car action and educational driving experiences, ensuring audiences of all ages are well catered for.

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“I started drumming at the age of 2”

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hope you’ve been having a good year so far, and be sure to look out for some amazing upcoming events that I will be promoting, such as the amazing gospel artists that will be coming to the UK including Deitrick Haddon later on this year!

To start the new year off I wanted to introduce you to a young man aged 18, who is full of talent! His name is Emmanuel Galloway who began drumming at the age of 2!

I was able to interview Emmanuel, and I hope his story blesses and inspires you as much as it did with me!

How did you start drumming?

I started drumming at the age of 2, and then as life progressed I played on and off in church, only for sunday school and I only started taking drumming seriously in 2015, and then in 2017.

How do you prepare for a big performance?

I learn all the songs mentally before I play them physically if that makes sense, so i’ll listen to the songs 3 or 4 times and get the whole songs memorised in my

Come and watch me perform in...

A Musical Comedy, ‘When The Music Fades’ is based on What would it profit a Man to gain the whole world yet still lose his soul.

The musical takes you behind the scenes of the cut throat music industry following the lives of wannabe superstars.

The musical tackles themes of passion, power, peer pressure, sexism, idolatry, cultural appropriation and more.

Featuring the sounds of R&B, Hip Hop, Soul , Reggae and contemporary gospel.

Suitable for all ages though Parental guidance is advised.

KEEP IN TOUCH As we are all aware there is power in social media, I will be using these networking sites, to promote this newspaper page, and #TEAMFLAIR which will not only advertise, but will promote what to look forward to in the newspaper.

I’m not only hoping to create just another column, but a movement, for young people of all races.

Go and check out new twitter page #TEAMFLAIR twitter page! To keep updated with activities, polls and more, do not forget to hashtag #Teamflair

Contact me at rhea.dehaney@thephoenixnewspaper.com with all your news, information and more!

head before I attempt to practice it.

Also I do stretches do my arms do not cramp up, and I pray before I do everything, I just let God have his way.

What’s your advice for people who want take up a musical instrument?

My advice would be to basically keep at it, and always try and listen to a wide range of music.

Don’t be one dimensional if you want to take up a musical instrument.

Any setbacks during your musical career?

Like when I was 16 I went through a lot. Going through it, it kind of diluted my drumming in a way, I wasn’t as focused as I needed to be and I wasn’t practicing as I needed to because I was allowing things to overwhelm me.

But I used drumming to my advantage and released everything I had.

Who are your musical inspirations?

My musical inspirations are Tony Taylor Jr and Chris Corben.

Those two drummers at the moment are inspiring my playing.

Social media?

My Youtube page is Emmanuel Galloway so please subscribe and my Instagram is that_guy_eman to keep updated with my drumming! Direct message me for any enquiries that you have.

Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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Fans came in their droves to see the legend face to face and must say he is aging well. Craig David still that fresh sweet boy

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Obituaries

Tommy Lawrence

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icknamed ‘The Flying Pig’ for his bulky physique, and with an unorthodox style that made a Kop favourate, he was a mainstay of Bill Shankly’s side in the 1960s as he played almost 400 games for Liverpool.

The Scot made 390 appearances for the Reds between 1962 and 1971, helping Bill Shankly's side win two league titles and an FA Cup and being capped three times by his country.

He moved across the Mersey to Tranmere, in 1971, making 80 league appearances, before taking up the role of a factory quality controller in Warrington until his retirement.

He was 77.

Ed Doolan

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orn in Sydney, Australia, the veteran broadcaster joined BBC Radio WM from commercial rivals BRMB in 1982.

The first local radio presenter to be inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame, in 2004, he was appointed MBE for services to broadcasting and charity and was the first person to be awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Birmingham, the University of Aston and Birmingham City University.

Well known for his local radio consumer affairs programme, he was the people's champion, tireless in his pursuit of truth and fairness for all.

Calling time on the daily radio show in 2011, he was diagnosed with vascular dementia a year

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Steve Nisbett N icknamed ‘Grizzly,’ he was one of the original members of the GRAMMY Award-winning reggae band Steel Pulse, before the release of their debut album,’ Handsworth Revolution.’

The main drummer in the group, until 1998, he gave up the honour but continued to play percussion thereafter – before

Jimmy Armfield OBE DL

A retiring in 2001 due to health concerns.

The group won a Grammy Award for best Reggae album for ‘Babylon The Bandit’ in 1986.

He was 69.

member of the England squad which won the World Cup in 1966, he played his entire career at Blackpool, where he played 627 games.

He then managed Bolton Wanderers before taking Leeds United to the European Cup Final in 1975.

A much respected and knowledgeable pundit and co-commentator, his views were concise,

Dolores O’Riordan

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A later. He died in his sleep at home, with his wife Christine at his side.

He was 76.

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pioneer of the simple and economical designs, IKEA is one of the best-known furniture brands, with 412 stores in 12 countries.

Its name was composed of Kampard's own, and of the places countryside he grew up.

With a fortune estimated at $23 billion by Forbes, he was noted for his frugality - reportedly buying his clothes at a local flea market—in keeping values he attributed to his rural upbringing, which he said were key to Ikea's success.

Married twice, with four children, he stepped aside from a

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entertaining and well respected by all – so much so that they was sought by the English FA before appointing Terry Venables as national manager, in 1994, and Glen Hoddle n 1996.

Awarded Global Football Ambassador at the Football Business Awards 2016, he was 83.

he lead singer of internationally renowned band, The Cranberries, the Limerick-born star, with "an extraordinary talent" she was part of the band’s worldwide success, especially during the 1990s.

The Irish musician led the band to massive success with singles including ‘Linger’ and ‘Zombie.’

Her current band mates - Noel Hogan, Fergal Lawler, and Mike Hogan – all immediately paid

tribute to the lead singer on social media.

The Cranberries shot to international fame with their 1993 debut album ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?’ and went on to sell over 40 million records worldwide.

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