O Children @ SWN

O Children the hotly tipped new band have been aded to the SWN festival line up taking place in Cardiff 21-23 October. The band will be playing at Clwb Ifor Bach 22nd October. Tickets are available now from:

http://www.sadwrn.com/

Suzann Vega Up Close & Personal

Suzanne Vega has announced UK dates including a rare Welsh date at St David's Hall 1st November. Vega will be releasing 2 albums of re-recordings from her back catalogue ntitled "Close Up Volume 1 & 2" in October.

Cardiff Barfly Closed??

Looks like another Cardiff venue has had its day. Cardiff Barfly is closed with a sign reading 'closed unitl further notice'. Once more news and or confirmation emerges we will let you know.

Wombats Come Out of Hibernation

After a considerable lay off the Wombats have anounced a comeback tour for 2011. Dates include Cardiff University (Solus) 25th January. The band's 2nd album will be released to concide with the tour.

America Beckons for Joy Formidable

Welsh band The Joy Formidable have signed to US label Canvasback Music (Atlantic Records). This, alongside a North American tour starting in November, indicate that the band look set for Stateside success in 2011.

Egyptian Hip Hop added to SWN line up

Egyptian Hip Hop, one of this year's most hotly tipped bands, have been added to the line up of this year's SWN Festival taking place throughout Cardiff 21-23 October.

Lost Prophets Headline Ryder Cup Tee off

The Lost Prophets have joined the Ryder Cup gig being held at the Millennium Stadium 29th September alongside a 'varied' line up including Katherine Jenkins and Only Men Aloud. Rumours that Islet were also due to appear have been dismissed as wishful thinking on our part!