Manics Delayed (Hopefully Not Forever)

The Manic Street Preachers have had to postpone their home town gig at the Blackwood Miner's Institute due to illness that was to have taken place 2nd December. The gig will now be re-scheduled for a later date.

Now Nina cancels

Nina Nastasia has cancelled her forthcomng UK tour for health reasons including her date at the Glee Club, Cardiff due to have taken place 29th November. Her website had this message:

"Nina is very sorry that she won’t be able to play but looks forward to coming back to the UK soon. Any fans who have already bought tickets, will be able to obtain a refund from their point of purchase....."

John Cooper Clarke postponed

John Cooper Clarke has postponed his appearance at the Globe in Cardiff due to have taken place this Saturday 27th November. He will now be appearing 12th February 2011. Tickets purchased already remain valid for the new date.

Specials back again

The reformed Specials (minus Jerry Dammers) will be playing a UK tour next year including Cardiff Arena October 28th.

Cakehole Presley have entered the building

Cakehole Presely are set to launch their debut album at the Globe, Cardiff on Thursday 9th December. The album entitled Look After Your Chihuahua has received some rave reviews and is available now.

Jose Gonzales makes it to Cardiff

In his first appearance since the Green Man Festival in 2006 Jose Gonzales will be appearing with his new band Junip at the Millennium Music Hall in Cardiff 6th February. Tickets are going fast already and are available now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/93290

Manics Come Home

The Manic Sreet Preachers are set to play the Blackwood Miner's Institute 2nd December as part of a special Radio 2 recording. This will be the first time the Manics have played their home town since the mid 1980s almost 25 years ago.