THE team at The Artrix are promising to make October “a musical month of classical, folk and soul”.

A spokesman said: “Music fans have got a lot to look forward to at Artrix in Bromsgrove his October, with amazing tribute acts, folk singer-songwriters, R&B and Soul classics and traditional trumpets and strings!

“Roxy Magic, the UK’s best and longest running tribute to Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music returns to Artrix on Friday October 5, followed by local musicians Blackwell Concert Band with their 20th Anniversary Concert on Saturday October 6.”

The spokesman added: “The Midlands based singer-songwriter Robert Lane comes to Artrix on October 12. His music has taken him around the world, providing support for artists such as Jenn Bostic, Sarah Darling and Kyshona Armstong and this is the first time he’s performing at Artrix.

And on Saturday October 13, The Story of Guitar Heroes bursts onto the Main Stage with a phenomenal live ‘rockumentary’ style concert performed by renowned musician Phil Walker. This show features the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Slash to name but a few.”

Coming to Artrix as part of a national tour, The Matt Monro Story on Wednesday October 17 is “a unique evening of music, warmth and love, keeping the memory of Matt Monro’s music alive”.

The spokesman added: “Two stalwarts of the British R&B scene Maggie Bell & Dave Kelly come to Artrix on Thursday October 18 with a wonderful evening of acoustic blues, soul, good times and no doubt a little humour!

And the ever-popular Gordon Hendricks returns for two dates in the Main Auditorium, on Friday October 19 and Saturday October 20.

The spokesman added: “With a final flourish for the month of October, Artrix is pleased to present a festival of Exploring Shostakovich from Friday October 26 to Sunday October 28.”

For further information or tickets please visit www.artrix.co.uk or call Box Office on 01527 577330.