Welsh dates for Manics

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

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

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

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

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.

Junip Postpone Cardiff gig

Due to illness Junip ft Jose Gonzalez have had to pospone their show at the Millennium Music Hall due to have taken place this Sunday 6th February. The show will be rescheduled and we will let you know when a new date has been arranged. Get well soon Jose!

Huw Stephens to Replace Jo Whiley

Huw Stephens will be replacing Jo Whiley at Radio 1 when she leaves in March for Radio 2. Huw will be hosting the weekend afternoon slot and is delighted at the news:

“I love presenting on Radio 1 and can't wait to present my own weekends show. Taking over from Jo Whiley is a real honour. She's a brilliant broadcaster and an inspiration and I hope to continue with Jo's enthusiasm and love for music on the show. My current shows give me the chance to dig deep and champion exciting emerging music so I look forward to adding new sounds to weekend afternoons.”

Congratulations Huw from everyone at newsoundwales!