The Cardiff Music Award show at Tramshed Cardiff on Thursday 30th March 2017 was that rare combination of inspiring, exciting and great fun. The atmosphere was electric with over 400 attendees present. Tramshed’s main room was filled to the brim with talented individuals from the local music scene, local businesses and from further afield as well – a true testament to how strong and supportive the Cardiff music scene currently is and the night really marked its growing place in…
On the 28th April I got the amazing opportunity to interview Beverley Knight and ask her questions about her upcoming Soulsville tour and about past experiences in the industry. I was so inspired after talking to her and I have to say I’m jealous of any one that has tickets to the shows! Q. What can fans expect from the upcoming tour? Does it differ from previous tours that you have done? A. It will be different in the fact…
LIMITED SEATS REMAINING! NATIONAL treasure Daniel O’Donnell is returning to St David’s Hall on Saturday 22 April 7.30pm– but hurry as only limited seats are remaining! Daniel is still as endearingly popular and last year some of his devoted fans camped outside St David’s Hall to secure their front row seats – a full THREE days before tickets went on sale! The Donegal star made history by becoming the first artist to have released an album in the…
Cardiff-based tennis pro Chris Lewis helped Team GB to the silver medal in the ITF (International Tennis Federation) World Team Games in South Africa. GB defeated Russia 2-1, Mozambique 3-0, defeated USA 3-0, and Spain 2-1 to reach the over-35s final against France. The French won 2-0, with the final match not needing to be played. Lewis, who is head performance coach at Cardiff Metropolitan University in association with XL Tennis, and is originally from Neath, was making his GB…
For fun-filled family entertainment this Easter, join us on a mini golf egg-venture with Simi and his friends. We’ll be open from 10am every day from Friday 7th April to Monday 24th April, giving you an extra hour each weekday morning to experience the delights our jungle has on offer… Free face painting and glitter tattoos will be available to guests along with our arts & crafts sessions, but why not come down to meet our mascot Simi –…
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has opened its search for the most game-changing engineering, science and technology innovations the world has to offer as part of its prestigious 2017 Innovation Awards programme. The IET Innovation Awards recognise the most pioneering and progressive innovations across 15 industry categories, from energy and sustainability to transport and healthcare. The awards are free to enter and any individual, company or organisation anywhere in the world with an innovative idea or product can…
GET ready to relive the incredible career of one of the world’s best songwriting duos as You’ve Got A Friend: The Music of James Taylor & Carole King comes to Cardiff! Maple Tree Entertainment – the creators of the smash hit West End show The Simon & Garfunkel Story – now present this heartwarming musical partnership that shaped a generation at St David’s Hall on Thursday 6 April The cast includes seasoned West End performer Kyla Brown as Carole King, Bill Lennon as James…
CARDIFF University Symphony Chorus celebrates the joy of Spring next Friday (7 April) at St David’s Hall with a powerful performance of Carmina Burana. This breathtaking work was composed in 1936 by Carl Orff, who set music to 24 poems from the medieval collection, Carmina Burana. Orff’s composition quickly became popular and a staple piece of the classical music repertoire. The opening and closing movement, O Fortuna has been used in many films and in 2009 topped a list of…
ST DAVID’S HALL will transform into the extravagance of ancient Egypt for one night only as Verdi Aida comes to town on Wednesday 19 April! Get ready to experience the pharaohs coming back to life before your eyes as Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, an acclaimed chorus and full orchestra. This breathtaking new interpretation of the classic opera stars the internationally renowned French soprano Alyona Kistenyova as Aida, and the equally revered…
Mumbles Duathlon took place in Mumbles on Saturday 25th of March. With amazing weather almost 400 athletes ran, cycled and ran again along the Mumbles waterfront. The long course Mumbles Duathlon includes a 5k run followed by a 32k cycle and ending with another 5k run. The top three for the Mumbles Duathlon long course were; 1st William Munday, with a time of 01:31:45:60, Second Rob Jones with a time of 01:32:27:75 and Third place Jonathan Phillips finishing in 01:33:38:70….
