BBC Wales and Arts Council of Wales have announced that the search for Horizons artists to join its 2018 project is now underway   The applications process is now open and the 12 successful acts will be supported and promoted in various ways by Horizons over the next 12 months. Horizons is a unique showcase of new, independent contemporary music in Wales.  Now in its fourth-year, Horizons is a collaboration between BBC Wales and Arts Council of Wales. Since its inception in 2014, Horizons has given a platform to…

Gary Numan is set to perform on November 12th with the skaparis orchestra Synth-pop superstar Gary Numan is back putting on a show at St David’s Hall by popular demand on Monday 12 November and this time he’s joined by the Skaparis Orchestra!   The much sought-after tickets are selling fast.   Gary has already promised his most spectacular light show for decades and this tour marks his 40th year in the business since releasing seminal album Tubeway Army.  …

  Older patients who are staying in hospital are enjoying music and singing sessions courtesy of the Welsh National Opera (WNO). Patients staying on ward C7 at the University Hospital of Wales had weekly sessions from the Come and Sing project which ran for five weeks, receiving great feedback from patients, families and staff on the benefits of the sessions. The Come and Sing project will now continue running on a weekly basis on Ward C7 until Easter, supported by…

  ONE of Norway’s most sought after ensembles the Engegård Quartet share their stunning Scandinavian sound at St David’s Hall on Tuesday 6 March. This ‘Pay What You Will’ Lunchtime Concert at 1pm features a bold and fresh interpretations of masterpieces from Haydn and Grieg all performed in the Quartet’s inimitable style. Since forming under the midnight sun in Lofoten in 2006, the Engegård Quartet have garnered international acclaim, and inspired some innovative partnerships and programming. With a busy concert…

Oxjam Festival is taking place on October 7th running from Midday – Midnight on Womanby Street, Church Street and Dumballs Road with over 50 excellent acts playing in 5 different venues to raise money and awareness for Oxfam. As a festival celebrating all the wonderful things about the Cardiff music scene to raise money for an amazing cause, whether you’re a fan of heavy rock, hip hop, funk, grunge, techno, pop or punk, you’re bound to find something you love….

  “A shimmering slice of indie pop” – Independent “This is so lovely” – Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music “Awash with shimmering seams of emotion and rich electronic tones” – The Line Of Best Fit “A careful, nuanced ballad with an eerie trippy-ness and a chilling beauty” – 405 “They are capable of writing clever songs, Kate can sing for sure… and their musicianship is unquestionable.” – Gigsoup   Following the critical acclaim of their debut album, ’Postcards’, Meadowlark have…

Jake Bugg, Hearts that Strain St David’s Hall Sunday 5 November, 7pm Doors   Award-winning singer-songwriter Jake Bugg heads out on an intimate solo acoustic tour this autumn including a night at St David’s Hall on Sunday 5 November. The Nottingham troubadour releases his stunning fourth album Hearts that Strain on 1 September, and fans have already been given a sneak preview of what to expect with its breezy first single How Soon the Dawn featuring Black Keys’ singer Dan Auerbach….

With over 100 workshops and events, RawFfest youth arts festival opens in just one week. Running from 17 August to 20 August in Llandudno, the festival is open to all 14 to 25 year olds. This is the only national UK festival programmed entirely by young people for young people and its exciting line up reflects the passions of the young curators. There are many opportunities for young people to take part, learn something new and meet other like-minded young…

Following the success of their 70th anniversary celebrations last year, the National Youth Orchestra of Wales return to St David’s Hall on Saturday 5 August. The world’s oldest national youth orchestra will once again be joined by the internationally renowned Carlo Rizzi, who conducts a wonderful programme of music that showcases the incredible talent of the NYOW members. Featured in this captivating concert at 7.30pm is two masterful pieces from Strauss, Britten’s beautiful Four Seas Interludes from the opera Peter…

Cardiff’s Porter’s Bar and the all-star local team behind its beer pumps has been named winner of PRS for Music’s national Music Makeover Pub competition. The hidden Harlech Court gem beat more than 200 pubs across the UK, trumping pubs from Glasgow to Cornwall for the sought after accolade due to the pubs talented musical staff and their vision to give customers the best possible music experience. As well as an upgrade to the music set-up, which includes a bespoke…