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Ben & Willy Headline

2012-02-08T08:25:00.000-08:00

Ben Howard has announced a UK tour for later this year when he will be appearing alongside Willy Mason. The tour includes a Cardiff date at the University Great Hall on Sunday 4th November. More info at:

http://www.benhowardmusic.co.uk/

Green Man Festival 2012 tickets now on sale

2012-01-30T04:15:00.001-08:00

Tickets for this year's Green Man Festival are now on sale at:

http://www.greenman.net/

Artists appearing announced so far include:

Feist
The Walkmen
Jonathan Richman
Scritti Politti
Ghostpoet

Newsoundwales selected for Welsh Music Prize Jury

2011-12-05T09:41:00.000-08:00

Francis Brown from newsoundwales has been selected to join the jury for the Welsh Music Prize 2012. The prize, which is awarded to the best album of the year, began in 2011 when Gruff Rhys was selected for "Hotel Shampoo". Other jurors selected to take part include Neil Cocker from Dizzyjam and Welsh promoter Fiona Allan. More info at:

http://welshmusicprize.com/

Justice for Hillsborough

2011-11-25T02:32:00.000-08:00

The Justice Tonight campaign bring their message to Cardiff on Thursday 1st December when they play Cardiff University. The show will feature Mick Jones performing Clash songs for the first time in 30 yerars, Pete Wylie and James Dean Bradfield from the Manics.

Going Wild in the Country

2011-11-25T02:28:00.000-08:00

The Wild Beasts return to Cardiff with their first appearance since performing at the SWN Festival 2 years ago. They play Cardiff's Coal Exchange March 16th. Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/145505

Flying High

2011-11-25T02:26:00.000-08:00

Noel Gallagher will be touring the UK next year following the success of his debut album High Flying Birds. He appears at the Motorpoint Arena 9th September.

Ben's Back Already

2011-11-22T02:45:00.000-08:00

Having recently played a hugely successful sold out show at this year's SWN festival Benjamin Francis Leftwich will be back in Cardiff early in 2012 when he plays the Globe 20th February.

Flo hits the big time

2011-11-22T02:43:00.000-08:00

Florence & the Machine are undertaking their biggest tour to date including the Motorpoint Arena 5th March. The bands' 2nd album "Ceremonials" has just been released.

He's Gorgeous

2011-11-22T02:38:00.000-08:00

Stephen Jones aka Babybird will be playing a rare date in Wales when he appears at the Globe, Cardiff 26th January. Best known for his classic hit single 'You're Gorgeous' Babybird's most recent release was "Ex-Maniac"in 2009. Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/143858

Greenman 2012 Early Bird Tickets go on sale

2011-11-09T08:49:00.000-08:00

Next year's Greenman Festival will be celebrating it's 10th anniversary and early bird tickets go on sale next Tuesday (November 15th). Adult tickets are piced at £130 so we are slightly worried what the full priced ones will be! Full details:

· Adult ticket = £130
· Student ticket = £115
· Teen ticket (13-17) = £60
· Children (5-12) = £5
· Holiday ticket = £40
· Live-in vehicle ticket = £50
· Car parking ticket £5

http://www.greenman.net/

Crunch Time @ Hay

2011-11-03T02:53:00.000-07:00

The Crunch arts festival is taking place at Hay on Wye 18th - 20th November and as well as numerous literary and comedy guests there will be some excellent live music from the likes of British Sea Power and rising Welsh singer Sion Russell Jones. More information at:

http://www.artfestivalathay.org/

Gruff Rhys Wins the Inaugural Welsh Music Prize

2011-10-21T23:39:00.000-07:00

Gruff Rhys has won the Welsh Music Prize album of the year for his album "Hotel Shampoo".

Held at Cardiff's Kuku Club, the announcement was made at an exclusive ceremony hosted by BBC Radio Wales DJ Adam Walton, in Cardiff on Friday night during this year's SWN Festival.

Addressing those in attendance, a surprised Gruff Rhys spoke of his achievement:"Everyone on the list deserved to win, so I am very grateful. "I really didn't expect to win, so I didn't prepare anything," admitted the winner of the first-ever Welsh Music Prize.

"To have all of the shortlisted acts attend this inaugural Welsh Music Prize speaks volumes of the interest that this idea has generated, as did Gruff's obviously emotional response to winning the Prize," commented Welsh Music Prize co-founder and SWN Festival organiser John Rostron.

He continued: "I didn't envy the judges having to pick a winner - the shortlist was incredibly strong - but then that's why we started the Prize. Such great music emerges from Wales which myself and Huw Stephens feel deserves wider recognition. I'm delighted that this first event has achieved that."

The decision was made by a select panel of judges, which included Booker of Reading Festival Neil Pengelly, Deputy Editor of NME Mike Williams, BBC Radio Wales and 6 Music DJ Bethan Elfyn, and owner of Spillers Records Ashli Todd.

Folk Legend at WMC

2011-10-01T08:00:00.001-07:00

Joan Baez has announced a UK tour for 2012 including a date at the Wales Millennium Centre 22nd March. Tickets will be on sale from 7th October.

Cardiff goes global in 2013

2011-10-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

In 2013, WOMEX will be exploring Celtic grounds: Cardiff has won the international bid to host WOMEX in 2013.

WOMEX received proposals from nine cities within Europe for the 2013 edition. The 'WOMEX 13 Official Host City Candidates' shortlist included Cardiff and Glasgow, United Kingdom, plus Dublin, Ireland. A complex selection process, including a round of site visits to the three cities and in-depth talks with all parties involved, preceded the final decision for the Welsh candidate.

Daniela Teuber, WOMEX Director of Production states: "We're very happy that Cardiff will be hosting WOMEX in 2013. The city offers a most favourable setting for our complex event and its 2500 delegates and many artists from all over the globe: truly professional, highly motivated local production partners; wonderful venues matching our multifaceted needs in close proximity; and Wales' outstanding cultural wealth, hospitality and scenic beauty."

2011-09-14T02:18:00.000-07:00

Los Campesinos have announced a home town gig at the Globe in Cardiff on Wednesday 9th November. The band will be releasing their 4th album entitled "Hello Sadness" 14th November.

Ghostpoet moves venue

2011-09-14T02:16:00.000-07:00

Ghospoet's appearance at the Cardiff Arts Institue (CAI)scheduled for 22nd September has been moved to Clwb Ifor Bach. Reason being that the CAI is undergoing a refurbishment.

Welsh Music Prize Short list announced

2011-09-02T02:26:00.000-07:00

The shortlist of 12 albums selected for this year's inaugral Welsh Music Prize has been announced. It is particularly gratifying to see Al Lewis, Colorama and Sweet Baboo have made it to the final. Full list is:

Al Lewis - In The Wake [Al Lewis Music]
Colorama - Box [See Monkey Do Monkey Records]
Funeral For A Friend - Welcome Home Armageddon [Distiller Records]
Gruff Rhys - Hotel Shampoo [Turnstile Music]
Lleuwen - Tan [Gwymon]
Manic Street Preachers - Postcards from a Young Man [Columbia]
Stagga - The Warm Air Room [Rag and Bone]
Sweet Baboo - I’m a Dancer/Songs About Sleepin’ [Shape Records]
The Blackout - Hope [Cooking Vinyl]
The Gentle Good - Tethered for the Storm [Gwymon]
The Joy Formidable - Big Roar [Atlantic]
Y Niwl - Y Niwl [Aderyn Papur]

Huw Stephens, Radio 1 presenter and co-organiser of Welsh Music Prize said: “We are very pleased to launch the Welsh Music Prize with twelve strong albums from Welsh artists. The shortlist is but a reflection on the quality music made in Wales and released internationally. We hope the Prize brings these collections of work to a new audience, and we are looking forward to announcing an overall winner on October 21st.”

http://welshmusicprize.com
http://swnfest.com

New album for Campesinos!

2011-09-01T05:46:00.000-07:00

Los Campesinos will be releasing their 4th album entitled "Hello Sadness" 14th November.

The Angry Mob in Llandudno

2011-08-30T07:19:00.000-07:00

The Kaiser Chiefs will be appearing at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno 27th January. The tour is in support of their 4th album "The Future is Medieval" which was released in June.

Kasabian overtake the Asylum

2011-08-25T04:36:00.000-07:00

Kasabian have announced a UK tour to promote their new album "Velociraptor!" due for release 19th September. The album will be their fourth and is the follow up to the award winning 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum'. The band play Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena November 30th.

4AD Legends at the Gate

2011-08-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

Legendary band Throwing Muses will be playing at the Gate in Cardiff 8th November. The band who formed in Newport, Rhode Island in the early 1980s and have reformed for a European tour to conicide with a new compilation on 4AD Records entitled 'Anthology'. Tickets priced at £20 are on sale now:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/130397

Globe closes with immediate effect

2011-08-10T08:10:00.000-07:00

One of Cardiff's leading venues has made a shock announcement this week and looks set to close. A statement on the Globe website states:

"It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce that The Globe in its current form is no more. Due to ongoing conflict with the venue landlord Alan Jones (The Globe owner) who created and operated the venue has been forced to withdraw from the premises. All shows will be honoured, relocated or refunded from point of ticket purchase."

Welsh Music Prize Launched

2011-08-05T01:40:00.000-07:00

Ireland has the Choice Music Prize, Canada has Polaris and now Wales has its very own music award; The Welsh Music Prize. The prize, an initiative of SWN Festival and co-founders Huw Stephens and John Rostron, will be selected and judged by a panel of industry figures and music experts. A shortlist of 12 albums released between 1 August 2010 and 31 July 2011 will be announced very soon with the winner to be announced at SWN Festival 2011.

http://welshmusicprize.com

Cleared and Ready for Take Off

2011-08-03T13:58:00.000-07:00

Paper Aeroplanes, one of Wales brightest hopes, have announced a 16 date tour UK tour in September & October. To co-incide with the tour the band will be releasing a new 4 track EP 'A Comfortable Sleep' on "My First Records" in September.

Tour Dates are as follows:

Fri 16th Sept - Clwb lfor Bach, Cardiff
Sat 17th Sept - Southsea Festival, Southsea
Fri 23rd Sept - Bristol Folk House, Bristol
Sat 24th Sept - The Chattery, Swansea
Sun 25th Sept - The Old Deli, Milford Haven
Thurs 29th Sept - The Frog And Fiddle, Cheltenham
Fri 30th Sept - Anvil, Basingstoke
Sat 1st Oct - The Book Barge, Manchester
Sat 1st Oct- House Concerts, York,
Sun 2nd Oct - Leaf, Liverpool
Tues 4th Oct - The Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham
Wed 5th Oct - Riverside Studios, London
Thurs 6th Oct - Prince albert, Rodborough, Nr. Stroud
Fri 7th Oct - Beach and Barnicott, Bridport
Sat 8th Oct - Miss Peabod's, Cornwall
Sun 9th Oct - The Musician, Leicester
Mon 10th Oct - The Bicycle Shop, Norwich

More acts announced for SWN 2011

2011-07-28T02:39:00.000-07:00

An additional 30 acts have been added to this year's line up for SWN 2011. Including newsoundwales hot tip Ivan Moult(above).

Tickets are on sale now priced £49.50: Acts added today are:

Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells
Brandyman
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Cymbals
Deaf Club
Esben & The Witch
Fixers
Ivan Moult
Iwan Huws
Hail! The Planes
Holland
Jodie Marie
Joshua Caole
LA2019
Lewis Floyd Henry
Melodica, Melody & Me
Monument Valley
Sam Duckworth
Sen Segur
Strange News From Another Star
The Nightingales
The Skull Defekts
Three Trapped Tigers
Truckers of Husk
Ugly Duckling
Veronica Falls
Winter Villains
Violas
Y Niwl
Zun Zun Egui

http://www.swnfest.com/tickets/

Quiet Please!

2011-07-27T01:23:00.000-07:00

Jam with Robina will be performing a special lunch time performance at Cardiff Library on Saturday 6th August at 1pm with free admission. The band released their highly acclaimed 2nd album "Dark Recollections" earlier this year.

Miniature Music Press back on the streets

2011-07-27T01:17:00.000-07:00

Cardiff's music listing and review magazine is returning to producing a printed copy once again from August. The magazine went digital earlier this year but has decided to return to printing a hard copy which will be distributed throughout Cardiff.

Ghostpoet UK Tour launched in Cardiff

2011-07-26T06:21:00.000-07:00

Ghostpoet has announced a UK tour opening in Cardiff September 22nd at the Cardiff Arts Institute. Ghostpoet has been nominated for this year's Mercury Prize for his album "Peanut Butter & Melancholy Jam".

The Pierces at the Glee Club

2011-07-25T06:15:00.000-07:00

New York sister act The Pierces have announced a Cardiff date at the Glee Club 17th October. The band will be featuring their recent album produced by Coldplay's Guy Berryman.

Dee-lightful

2011-07-22T02:28:00.000-07:00

Legendary performer Baby Dee will be playing a special show presented by SWN & Newsoundwales at the Globe in Cardiff 25th October.

Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/127097

Here Come the Girls

2011-07-22T02:21:00.000-07:00

Girls the indie rock band from San Fransisco will be playing the Globe in Cardiff 8th November. The band are also due to release their 2nd album "Father,Son, Holy Ghost" in September.

Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/126956

Dylan & Knopfler - Brothers in Arms

2011-07-22T02:08:00.000-07:00

Bob Dylan brings his never ending tour back to Cardiff 13th October with a show at the Motorpoint Arena with special guest Mark Knopfler who also produced Dylan's acclaimed "Infidels" album in 1983.

Doin it Doggy Style at the Arena

2011-07-14T03:12:00.000-07:00

Snoop Dogg will be undertaking an arena tour later this year including a date at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena 8th October. Snoop, who turns 40 later this year, released his 11th studio album "Doggumentary" in 2011.

Total Pop at St David's

2011-07-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

Erasure are back on tour and will be releasing their first album for four years. The album "Tomorrow's World" is released 3rd October and they will be playing later that month at St David's Hall in Cardiff 30th October. Tickets wil be on sale
9th July.

Stand Up it's James

2011-07-01T02:38:00.000-07:00

James will be performing at the Wales Millennium Centre 23rd October. They will be backed by a 22 piece orchestra and a 16 piece choir. Tickets range from £22.50 to a hefty £45 and are on sale now.

www.wmc.org.uk

Spillers Photoshoot

2011-07-01T02:05:00.000-07:00

Spillers Records in Cardiff will be holding their annual photoshoot for next year's calendar. If you want to take part be at the National Museum on Sunday 3rd July at 3pm.

The Subways head out in search of money & celebrity

2011-06-22T03:37:00.001-07:00

The Subways will be touring the UK later this year in support of their new album "Money & Celebrity" which is due out in September. As part of the tour the band will be playing Swansea's Sin City 30th September.

Lostprophets in Festivals warm up

2011-06-22T03:33:00.000-07:00

The Lostprophets will be heading out on a short tour in August ahead of their 2011 Festival appearances. The band who are curently working on the follow up to their 2010 album "The Betrayed" will be playing Cardiff University August 17th.

SWN 2011 - first batch of artists announced

2011-06-21T04:22:00.000-07:00

SWN 2011 take splace in Cardiff 20th - 23rd October. Always a highlight of Wales' musical calender the first acts to be announced are:

And So I Watch You From Afar
Apostles
Ashtray Navigations
Al Lewis
Barefoot Dance of the Sea
Battlekat
Ben Howard
Bejamin Francis Leftwich
Bleeding Heart Narrative
Chailo Sim
Colorama
Creatures of Love
Daughter
Dots.filmband
Eagulls
Echo Lake
Effort
Elephant
Elephant Stone
Gavin Osborn
Herman Dune
H Hawkline
Houdini Dax
Jen Jeniro
Joseph & David
Lets Buy Happiness
Mammal Club
Masters In France
Mowbird
Olympians
Pandas and People
Patterns
Rapids!
Red City Radio
Right Hand Left Hand
Samoans
Team Sports
The Cut Ups
The Fall
The Joy Formidable
The Victorian English Gentleman's Club
The History of Apple Pie
The Keys
The Method
Theo
Town
Trwbador
Ultrahumanitarian
Zervas & Pepper

Shikari Shikari!

2011-06-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

Enter Shikari will be appearing at the Coal Exchange in Cardiff 24th October as part of their forthcoming UK tour. The band recently recorded their 3rd album in Thailand.

Sample & Hold

2011-06-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

Influential experimental Hip Hop DJ Shadow will be playing Cardiff University 3rd September. Apparently DJ Shadow owns 60,000 records....

More than a Feeling

2011-06-16T09:02:00.000-07:00

The Feeling will be headlining this year's Big Weekend taking place in Cardiff 5-7th August. Other acts appearing include Dodgy and as last year SWN will be curating the Friday evening.

Great @ the Globe

2011-06-16T08:58:00.001-07:00

Emmy the Great will be playing the Globe in Cardiff 13th October. Her latest critically acclaimed album "Virtue" is out now.

Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/122729

A Different Kind of Gig

2011-06-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

The Bombay Bicycle Club will be playing the Cardiff University Great Hall 14th October in support of their 2nd album "A Different Kind of Fix" due out 29th August.

Mr T at the Globe

2011-06-10T02:23:00.000-07:00

Josh T. Pearson has announced he will be playing the Globe in Cardiff 24th November as part of his 2011 UK tour.

Arctic Monkeys Suck

2011-06-10T02:21:00.001-07:00

Arctic Monkeys will be playing the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff 1st November as part of their "Suck It and See" tour.

Patrick Wolf returns

2011-06-10T02:18:00.000-07:00

Patrick Wolf has announcd a UK tour later this year to promote his new album "Lupercali" which is released 20th June. Wolf is due to play the Millennium Music Hall 30th October. However, with all the uncertainty surrounding this venue the actual location of the gig is presumably yet to be determined.

Cream Legend at St David's

2011-06-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Cream bass player Jack Bruce will be playing a solo show at St David's hall in Cardiff 23rd March 2012. As well as playing with Cream, Jack Bruce has played with the likes of Lou Reed and Frank Zappa.

Shonen Knife are back

2011-06-07T04:55:00.000-07:00

Japanese legends Shonen Knife will be playing at Buffalo Bar in Cardiff 21st August.

"When I finally got to see them live I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert" - KURT COBAIN

Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/120530

Believe the Hype

2011-06-07T04:44:00.000-07:00

Public Enemy will be performing their classic album 'Fear of a Black Planet' when they play Cardiff University 8th September. The album was released in 1990 and is considered by many to be one of the greatest rap albums of all time.

Leading by Example

2011-06-07T04:39:00.000-07:00

Example has announced a UK winter tour including a date at Cardiff University 8th December. Example will be releasing his 3rd album 'Playing in the Shadows' in September.

Jessie J does it like a dude

2011-05-31T02:37:00.000-07:00

Jessie J has announced a UK tour for the autumn including a date at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 29th October. This is an ambitious step up in venue size for the winnner of the sound of 2011 who released her debut album "Who You Are" earlier this year.

Duran Duran postponed

2011-05-31T02:32:00.000-07:00

Duran Duran have postponed their scheduled gig at the Cardiff Motorpoint Area tomorrow (1st June) due to Simon Le Bon's throat problems. Tickets for the show should be retained and a new date should be announced shortly.

Raise the Pink Flag - Wire are back

2011-05-26T05:57:00.000-07:00

Legendary band Wire have announced a date at the Globe in Cardiff 1st December. The band came to prominence with the punk scene releasing the classic Pink Flag in 1977. Their influence has gone beyond that and they recently released a new album "Red Barked Tree" to great critical acclaim.

Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/119519

Millennium Music Hall on the Move??

2011-05-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

The Millennium Music Hall have moved their forthcoming gigs to other venues pending a move of premises according to their website.A message on the site reads:

We are currently re-scheduling some of our events in June. This is due to issues relating to a planned move of premises. All tickets purchased will remain valid for any re-scheduled events. Further information on specific events will be available here once it has been confirmed.

In 5 Months Time - Noah & the Whale

2011-05-25T08:31:00.000-07:00

Noah & The Whale return to Cardiff for a gig at Cardiff University 29th October.

Tickets are on sale Friday 27th may:

http://www.ents24.com/web/event/Noah-%26-The-Whale-Cardiff-University-SU-The-Great-Hall-Solus-CF10-2492842.html

Gruff Set to tour in October

2011-05-23T01:53:00.000-07:00

Gruff Rhys has announced a further set of UK dates including several in Wales:

Sun, 2nd Oct – North Wales Theatre, Llandudno, Wales, UK
Mon, 3rd Oct - Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
Wed, 5th Oct - St David's Hall, Cardiff, UK
Thu, 6th Oct - Leeds Irish Centre, Leeds, UK
Fri, 7th Oct - Central Methodist Hall, Manchester, UK
Sat, 8th Oct - Bongo Club, Edinburgh, UK
Sun, 9th Oct - The Middlesbrough Crypt, Middlesbrough, UK
Tue, 11th Oct - Concert Hall, Reading, UK
Wed, 12th Oct - Shepherds Bush Empire, London, UK
Thu, 13th Oct - St Mary's Church, Ashford, UK

Whiskey Galore as Ffred Jones launches his new album

2011-05-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

Ffred Jones will be launching his new CD "Welsh Whiskey Society" at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff on Wednesday 1st June at 8pm. Support comes from Jon Fazal & Ivan Moult.

If you would like to attend email: f.jones@hotmail.co.uk

Cardiff learn to accept your reward - Julian Cope is on coming!

2011-05-12T04:37:00.000-07:00

Legendary former front man of the Teardop Explodes will be appearing at the Globe in Cardiff in yet another show presented by those wonderful SWN people. The gig takes place 29th October and tickets are on sale now:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/119235

Trojan Legends Toots & the Maytals for University

2011-05-09T03:45:00.000-07:00

Legendary Trojan recording artists Toots & the Maytals have announced a date at Cardiff University 29th August. The band formed nearly 50 years ago and had classic hits such as "Monkey Man", "Pressure Drop" and "54-46" was my number.

Christopher Rees has Stax appeal

2011-05-06T04:16:00.000-07:00

Christopher Rees will be launching his new album 'Heart on Fire' recorded with The South Austin Horns at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff on Friday 13th May, 8pm. The album has been receiving rave reviews and looks set to be his most successful to date.

Greenman announces Marling as special Sunday guest.

2011-05-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

Laura Marling has been announced as the special guest for Sunday at this year's Green Man Festival. Marling will be appearing for the third time at the event.

Welsh legends at the Globe

2011-05-03T07:59:00.000-07:00

Welsh indie legends the Pooh Sticks are playing again and will be at the Globe in Cardiff 3rd September. Support comes from Cardiff indie stars The School.

Oh Come oh come Emmanuel

2011-05-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

Tommy Emmanuel, one of the world's finest finger style guitarists, has announced a date at St David's Hall 13th December. Tickets priced £20 are on sale now.

New Additions to Greenman 2011 announced

2011-05-03T03:30:00.000-07:00

Now all that Royal Wedding nonsense is out of the way we can carry on with things that really matter, namely new names added to this year's Green man Festival. These include Josh T Pearson, Rick Rubin discoveries the Avett Brothers, Canada's Destroyer, Alessi's Attic and Mathew & the Atlas.

Thomas Truax brings his curious world to Cardiff

2011-04-26T07:28:00.000-07:00

Eccentric and brilliant Thomas Truax brings his wonderful world of musical creations to Cardiff Bay when he plays the Norwegian Church on Tuesday 7th June. Call the box office on 029 2087 7959 to book tickets.

Omega66 are back

2011-04-21T03:31:00.000-07:00

Omega66, Cardiff's leading dance funk act, are back with a new album "Nools and High Horses". The album is being launched at the Promised Land, Cardiff on Friday 29th April.

Grant at the Gate

2011-04-21T03:12:00.000-07:00

The SWN festival have secured a real coup by booking John Grant to appear at the Gate, Cardiff on Saturday 25th June. The former Czars singer released his debut album "The Queen of Denmark" in 2010 which topped many end of year critic lists including our own. Tickets are on sale now and we advise you to book early as this will sell out quickly.

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/116994

Welsh Premiere for Creation Records Film

2011-04-19T02:31:00.000-07:00

The Welsh premiere of "Upside Down - The Creation Records Story" takes place at Chapter Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th May and includes post screening Q&A with Creation Records supremo Alan McGee.

Wombats kick off tour in Wales

2011-04-12T07:42:00.001-07:00

The Wombats will be starting their UK tour later this year with a date at Cardiff University 21st September. Meanwhile their new album 'Modern Glitch' is out 25th April

Katy will B back

2011-04-12T07:40:00.001-07:00

Katy B has announced an autumn tour including a gig at Cardiff University 21st October. Her debut album 'On A Mission' entered the charts at number 2 this week.

Sunday Shoutin - Iron & Wine Headline at Greenman

2011-04-12T02:39:00.000-07:00

Irone & Wine have been announced as Sunday's headline act at this year's Greenman Festival which takes place 19-21 August. Other new additions announced include:

* Gruff Rhys
* James Blake
* The Cave Singers
* James Vincent McMorrow
* Noah & the Whale
* James Yorkston

Prepare for a Trumpton Riot

2011-04-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

Swn have announced yet another show this time featuring Peel favourites Half Man Half Biscuit. The band play the Millennium Music Hall in Cardiff on Thursday 25th August. Tickets are on sale now and available at:

http://www.millenniummusichall.co.uk/event.php?eid=44301

Prince Charming is back!

2011-04-11T04:14:00.000-07:00

Adam Ant will be touring the UK for the first time in 15 years. He will be bringing his 'The Good, The Mad and the Lovely Posse' tour to the Coal Exchange in Cardiff 31st May. Tickets are priced £22.50 and on sale now.

Genius of Live

2011-04-08T05:22:00.000-07:00

The Tom Tom Club are playing a rare Welsh show at Cardiff University 14th July. The band were formed by Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz as a side project from their day jobs with Talking Heads.

Music Highlights at Hay Festival

2011-04-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

Rumer is one of the musical highlights of this year's Hay on Wye literary festival. She will be making her debut at the festival on Saturday 28th May. Other acts appearing include Penguin Cafe (1/6), Cerys Matthews (3/6) and Bob Geldof (5/6). More info at:

www.hayfestival.com

Let the Battles Commence

2011-04-06T03:48:00.000-07:00

Battles, one of New York's premier experimental bands, will be appearing in Cardiff at the Millenium Music Hall on Sunday 26th June. The band will be releasing their 2nd album 'Gloss Drop' 6th June, their first since the departure of guitarist Tyondai Braxton. Tickets are available now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/115521

Cerys Celebrating at the Glee Club

2011-03-28T09:07:00.000-07:00

Cerys Matthews will be appearing at the Cardiff Glee Club on Sunday 1st May to help the club celebrate it's 10 birthday. Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.glee.co.uk/cardiff

Cor Baby That's Really Free

2011-03-28T04:00:00.000-07:00

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett are back together and playing at the Globe in Cardiff 8th June. The pair had their first hit in 1977 with Really Free but Otway had to wait a further 25 years for a 2nd hit when Bunsen Burner made the charts in 2002. The dynamic duo will also be playing as part on Ray Davies' Meltdown in London later this year. Tickets for the Globe gig are on sale now.

Pete & the Pirates come ashore

2011-03-21T05:02:00.000-07:00

Pete & the Pirates return to Cardiff for a show at the Millennium Music Hall 13th April. Tickets for the 14+ show are on sale now priced £8.00. The band's 2nd album is due for release in May.

Deez Please

2011-03-10T04:51:00.000-08:00

New York indi pop maestro Darwin Deez has announced a short UK tour including a date at the Millennium Music Hall in Cardiff 1st June. Tickets are on sale now and available from:

www.seetickets.com

Here's Jonny - again!

2011-03-09T05:48:00.000-08:00

Jonny the group formed by Euros Childs and Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub are heading back to Cardiff after their recent sell out gig at Clwb Ifor Bach. The band perform at the Globe in Cardiff 28th June. Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/112157

Judas Priest Head out on the highway

2011-03-04T01:47:00.000-08:00

Legendary metal band Judas Priest will be appearing at the Newport Centre 15th July on the British leg of their farewell tour.

Public Image back in Cardiff after 27 years

2011-03-04T01:32:00.000-08:00

Public Image Ltd will be playing at the Millennium Music Hall in Cardiff 2nd June. This is the first time the band has appeared in Cardiff since their appearance at the Top Rank way back in 1983. Lydon has only appeared one other time in the principality when the Sex Pistols played also played the Top Rank in 1976. Tickets priced £25 are on sale now.

New High at Greenman as Low Anthem added

2011-03-02T04:10:00.000-08:00

Low Anthem will be appearing on Sunday at this year's Greenman Festival which takes place 19th-21st August. Other acts announced this week include Explosions in the Sky and the Leisure Society.

Misty's Big Adventure return

2011-03-02T03:54:00.001-08:00

Mistys Big Adventure will be playing Cardiff 5th May at 10Ft Tall. The band have a new album 'Family Amusement Centre' out to coincide.

Read our recent interview with the band:

http://www.newsoundwales.com/interview_misty.htm

Jam with Robina album launch

2011-02-24T09:20:00.000-08:00

Pontypridd's finest Jam with Robina will be launching their new album "Dark recollections" at the Promised Land, 4 Windsor Place, Cardiff on Friday 4th March doors 7.00 pm with the band on stage at 9.00 pm. Entry is free.

James Vincent McMorrow heads for Wales

2011-02-24T04:07:00.000-08:00

James Vincent McMorrow, the hotly tipped singer from Ireland, is playing the Globe in Cardiff on Saturday 7th May. His debut album "Early in the Morning" has already been a huge success in his home country and is finally out here in March. Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/110144

Charlatans Warm the Winter

2011-02-22T04:32:00.000-08:00

The Charlatans have announced an acoustic UK tour to promote their new EP "Winter Warmers". The band play the Central Station, Wrexham 8th March which is also the release date for the EP.

Hey Hey They're the Monkees

2011-02-22T03:16:00.000-08:00

Yes the original Monkees minus Mike Nesmith are touring yet again and will be in Wales 24th May when they appear at the Cardiff Arena.

Ryder Postpones gigs

2011-02-21T02:18:00.000-08:00

Shaun Ryder has postponed the rest of his UK tour due to health problems. He was due to appear at the Millennium Music Hall in Cardiff 26th February.

UPDATE: now re-scheduled for 11th March

Al's Coffee Club

2011-02-18T03:07:00.000-08:00

Al Lewis is undertaking a UK tour of Cafe Nero's. He is due to perform at Cafe Nero, Duke St Cardiff on Wednesday 9th March at 4.00 pm.

High Llamas on their way

2011-02-16T01:54:00.000-08:00

The High Llamas will be playing at the Cardiff Globe 21st May. The band who were formed in 1990 by ex Microdisney Sean O'Hagan are releasing a new album "Talahomi High" 19th April. Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/109699

Glasvgas go to University

2011-02-15T04:41:00.000-08:00

Glasvegas have added more dates to their UK tour including Cardiff University 4th May.The band's 2nd album 'EUPHORIC /// HEARTBREAK' is out 4th April.

Adele returns

2011-02-15T04:33:00.001-08:00

Adele has announced a UK tour for September including a date at Cardiff Arena 7th September. This is another step up for Adele who first played the Buffalo in Cardiff prior to releasing her album and St David's Hall in 2008. Tickets are on sale Friday 18th February.

Welsh dates for Manics

2011-02-15T04:26:00.001-08:00

The Manic Street Preachers have announced some new live dates including 2 in Wales. The band play the Venue Cymru Arena in Llandudno Wednesday 18th May followed by Cardiff Arena on Saturday 21st May. Tickets are on sale 18th February.

Fleet Foxes Headline at Greenman

2011-02-15T04:19:00.000-08:00

Fleet Foxes have been announced as one of the headliners at this year's Geenman Festival taking place 19-21 August. Other acts announced today include:

Bellowhead,The Burns Unit,Villagers,Wild Nothing, Polar Bear, Robyn Hitchcock,Ellen & The Escapades, Our Broken Garden, Emily Barker, The Gentle Good, 2:54, The Travelling Band, Bleeding Heart Narrative, The Ramshackle Union Band, Mancub Babywoman.

Tickets are now on sale.

Watch this space for more Greenman news as and when we get it.

Willy Mason @ The Gate

2011-02-14T06:43:00.000-08:00

SWN and END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL have announced a show at the Gate in Cardiff 6th September featuring WILLY MASON, THE STAVES and DAN LEFKOWITZ. Tickets priced £12.50 are on sale now.

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/109387

Laugharne Festival Tickets on sale now

2011-02-14T06:31:00.000-08:00

Tickets are on sale from today for this year's literary and arts Laugharne Festival which takes place at the West Wales location 15-17th April . Tickets are priced at £65 and artists already confirmed include Robert Wyatt, John Cooper Clarke and Howard Marks. Tickets are available at:

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=LAUGHARNE

Greenman Festival Tickets on sale 15th February

2011-02-10T06:52:00.000-08:00

Tickets for his year's Greenman Festival finally go on sale next week on Tuesday 15th February. Also expected next week is news of the first batch of artists due to appear. Watch this space for news on the festival as we get it.