Annual rock charity festival returns to city

Rock fans are being asked to support a three-day charity rock music festival which returns to Wolverhampton in April.

The annual Mayors Fest supports local charities chosen by the city's mayor, with last year's event raising more than £6,000.

Organisations set to receive funds this year include the Beacon Centre, Age UK Wolverhampton and The Samaritans Wolverhampton.

The Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Linda Leach, said: "If you like your music live and loud then please come along and have a great time."

The event begins on 4 April and takes place across two different venues in the city.

Doomsday Outlaw will headline the opening night at The Giffard Arms on Victoria Street, with Massive Wagons taking to the main stage the following day at KK's Steel Mill, Frederick Street.

Other bands expected to play include the Virginmarys, Gin Annie, The Karma Effect, Takeaway Thieves, White Tyger and Soul Revival.

Leach thanked organiser Doddy White and his team for their hard work and said she planned to visit KK's on the Saturday.

"Knowing you are doing your bit to raise money for three fantastic local charities... makes it a genuine win-win situation for everyone," she added.

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