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Nantwich musician honoured with rare and prestigious medal

Nantwich musician honoured with rare and prestigious medal

A Nantwich musician has been honoured with a rare and prestigious medal from The Worshipful Company of Musicians.

Ian Raisbeck is the recipient of the Mortimer Medal for 2026, made by the City of London’s historic livery company formed in 1500.

March 2, 2026
Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Veteran Nantwich musician Dave Prince has made his radio debut at the age of 79, writes Jonathan White.

After more than 60 years as a musician, Dave has found a fresh way to share his lifelong passion for music.

September 14, 2025
Tributes paid after death of popular Wistaston musician and teacher

Tributes paid after death of popular Wistaston musician and teacher

Tributes have been paid to a popular teacher and musician from Wistaston who has died.

Robert Richardson was well known in the area for his drumming, and was often seen performing at major local events such as Remembrance Sundays and Battle of Nantwich.

June 26, 2023
Wistaston musician stars in high profile online videos during lockdown

Wistaston musician stars in high profile online videos during lockdown

By Jonathan White
A talented Wistaston drummer has appeared in two high-profile online videos during UK lockdown.

Rob Richardson is a member of Cheshire Drums and Bugles, the Royal Welsh Regiment Corps of Drums Association, principal percussionist with Crewe Brass and a Primary School Supply Teacher.

August 7, 2020
Young Nantwich musician launches new EP

Young Nantwich musician launches new EP

Young Nantwich singer/songwriter Callum Wright has launched his first EP.

Callum, who also plays guitar, is a regular live performer at events and festivals in his home town and more recently all over the UK and overseas.

August 1, 2019
Nantwich musician Tim Lee launches latest album at concert

Nantwich musician Tim Lee launches latest album at concert

By Jonathan White
Talented Nantwich musician Tim Lee has launched his latest album at an intimate concert in Cheshire.

Tim performed his new work “And into the Woods” to an appreciative audience at ‘The Electric Church’ independent record store and coffee shop in Winsford.

October 8, 2017
Shavington music star Tom Seals visits old college ahead of UK tour

Shavington music star Tom Seals visits old college ahead of UK tour

Shavington musician Tom Seals, one of the UK’s rising stars of jazz and pop, returned to his old college to fine-tune his act ahead of a UK tour.

Tom and his band took advantage of some last minute practice in South Cheshire College’s Centre Stage Theatre before they head up and down the country in October.

October 5, 2015
Two Nantwich teenagers reach Open Mic UK area final

Two Nantwich teenagers reach Open Mic UK area final

Two young Nantwich musicians have made it through to the area finals of the Open Mic UK competition.

Talented teenagers Callum Wright and Josh Whittaker have wowed judges in each stage of the contest so far.

October 8, 2014