Vocal Harmony was set up in 2012 by local musician Bobby Cole. Wanting to create a fun and exciting choir format, Bobby started the first choir in 2012 opening it up to anyone and everyone. There are Vocal Harmony groups that meet in Swansea and Llanelli, with two brand new groups opening up in Cardiff and Bristol. The choir has a policy of no auditions, no need to read music, and at no point will you have to sing…

8 May Launch of The Opera Platform Live transmission from Teatro Real de Madrid of La traviata de Verdi, conducted by Renato Palumbo and directed by David McVicar, with Ermonela Jaho, Francesco Demuro and Juan Jesús Rodríguez Rich content already available : Il trittico from Opéra national de Lyon, El retablo de Maese Pedro from Teatro Real de Madrid, Die Zauberflöte from Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, and many contributions from other contributing opera companies drawn from across the membership of Opera Europa.  …

St David’s Hall Tuesday 12 May 8pm ONE of Scotland’s most sublime and endearing voices is coming to St David’s Hall much to the delight of folk fans. The award-winning Emily Smith will play in the intimate setting of the venue’s L3 Lounge on Tuesday 12 May in support of her fifth solo album Echoes This latest collection of delicate songs is unmistakably influenced by her homeland, but Emily manages to unearth a personal connection in all her traditional music…

Welsh Proms  St David’s Hall 18 – 25 July Now On Sale   THE Welsh Proms is set to take St David’s Hall by storm again this summer, but this year’s series marks the 30th anniversary of the classical extravaganza! Throughout a week-long residency at the National Concert Hall of Wales from 18-25 July, the 2015 Proms will include breath taking performances from world class orchestras across a diverse and exciting programme. Opening this incredible season is the awe-inspiring Philharmonia…

Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music St David’s Hall Thursday 30 April 7pm THE endearingly popular Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music comes to St David’s Hall next Thursday (30 April) for a feast of family fun.  Plus, this special show celebrates the 50th anniversary since the release of the classic film version of the musical! The Sound of Music first built its massive reputation as a Broadway production written by legendary composers Rodgers & Hammerstein in 1959. But it was the release of…

St David’s Hall Monday 4 May 8pm ONE of Britain’s best-loved comedians, Paul Merton will bring his sharp improvisational wit to St David’s Hall for a special night of comedy on Monday 4 May.  But he’s not coming alone! Sharing the stage with Merton will be his Impro Chums Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Mike McShane. Plus, Merton’s wife Suki Webster will also be joining him as the quintet pit their wits against each other to see who’s got the quickest,…

    How do you feel about getting through to the live show on Saturday? Quite nervous but really looking forward to it. I’m excited just to get out there and do it and make the most of my time on The Voice   Has your confidence grown because you’ve come across as quite shy? It’s overwhelming but ive started to get the hang of things and i’m just trying to enjoy myself.   How do you feel going from living…

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NUMBER ONE HITS, THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN REACH OUT® 2015 TOUR IS COMING TO TOWN Celebrating 50 years of UK number one hit singles, the Magic of Motown brings its brand-new 2015 REACH OUT® Tour to town. Songs like Dancing in the Street, My Girl, Where Did Our Love Go, My Guy and Baby Love rocketed Motown to the top of the singles charts in 1964, says show producer Michael Taylor. “Incredibly, 100 more Motown No1s…

ST DAVID’S HALL is set to be transformed into Renaissance Italy this weekend as Verdi’s breathtaking opera Rigoletto comes to Cardiff this Saturday night (7 March). Stunningly presented by the award-winning EllenKent Productions, this masterpiece is renowned for its sumptuous sets and colourful costumes. Upon its premier in 1850, censors tried to ban it due to its lurid portrayal of decadence in Renaissance Italy and scenes of nudity. Yet, it’s now rightly regarded as a classic amongst opera fans. Based…

That’s Entertainment! St David’s Hall Thursday 5 March 7.30pm CALLING all Strictly Come Dancing fans! Britain’s King and Queen of the ballroom Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag will be waltzing through St David’s Hall next week! The stars of the popular BBC show are back with this dazzling new production That’s Entertainment on Thursday 5 March, which features astonishing choreography, sparkling costumes and a medley of catchy tunes. Expect all the hits from the stage and the silver screen…