The annual Mayors Fest rock show returns to Wolverhampton this April to raise vital funds for good causes.

It is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for the Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Linda Leach's Charitable Fund, in aid of the Beacon Centre, Age UK Wolverhampton and The Samaritans Wolverhampton.

The Mayors Fest opens on Friday 4 April at 7.30pm with a show at The Giffard Arms, Victoria Street, headlined by Doomsday Outlaw.

The main event is on Saturday 5 April at KK’s Steel Mill, Frederick Street. Doors open at 1pm and headlining will be the hugely popular band Massive Wagons, whose last 4 albums have gone to the top of the UK Rock and Metal Album charts.

Other bands on the main stage include the Virginmarys, Gin Annie, The Karma Effect, Takeaway Thieves, White Tyger and Soul Revival.

There will be acoustic acts on the small stage in between, providing non-stop music throughout the day.

The Giffard Arms is again the venue for the Mayors Fest's closing gigs on Sunday 6 April; doors open at 12pm, with Seize the Void as the main act.

Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Leach said: “I’d like to thank Doddy White and his Rockers Through the Ages team for all the hard work they have put in to organise this weekend of great rock music, along with the venues KK’s Steel Mill and The Giffard Arms for agreeing to host the festival.

"If you like your music live and loud then please come along and have a great time at any one of the 3 shows, at the same time knowing you are doing your bit to raise money for 3 fantastic local charities, which makes it a genuine win-win situation for everyone.

"I’m looking forward to visiting KK’s on the Saturday so hopefully I'll see you there."

Tickets are available for all venues from ticketweb.uk.