The iconic Shakin’ Stevens performed at St David’s hall Sunday and boy did he deliver! He was accompanied with a 9 piece band, who were sensational! Aged 70 years at the time of this concert as he turned 71 on Monday! The audience actually sang happy birthday to him which was really memorable. He was full of energy and his passion for his music  shone through on stage. He performed classic hits like “Give me your heart tonight” , “You…

After waiting nearly three months, on Monday night I had the pleasure of going to see alternative sing-song writer John Grant at Cardiff’s St David’s Hall. Upon stepping inside the door, I could tell from the loud chatter, excited kids and the adults with a drink in hand that Monday blues had well and truly melted away. The venue was packed and there was a great buzz inside the venue as people eagerly waited for him and the support act,…

This summer, entertainer extraordinaire John Barrowman will tour England, Scotland, and Wales celebrating his 30 years on stage and screen with favourite songs and fabulous stories from his life and career. Barrowman is a singer, actor, dancer, presenter, judge and author. Most recently, UK audiences delighted in supporting him as he made the final three in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2018. John Barrowman’s Fabulous tour will come to Cardiff’s St David’s Hall on Tuesday July…

THE International Concert Series continues at St David’s Hall with the sensational Symphony Orchestra of India on Thursday 21 February. Led by masterful Conductor Martyn Brabbins, a solo horn ushers in the enchanted soundscape of Shakespeare’s Oberon Overture, who Carl Maria von Weber vividly brought to life in his final opera. Its effortless melodic invention is mirrored in Saint-Saëns’ stunning Third Violin Concerto featuring virtuoso soloist Marat Bisengaliev. It remains one of the finest Romantic French violin concertos of the…

  IF YOU love your music with a bit of a bite, you’ll love Vampires Rock at St David’s Hall on Wednesday 13 February. Get ready for relentless riffs and soaring solos featuring some of the greatest guitar anthems of the 80s from the likes of Queen, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC and Bon Jovi – all with the amps cranked up to 11! Plus, this year’s special guest is none other than 2013 X Factor winner, Sam Bailey! Neil Collins…

  Members of BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW) – including a former ice hockey player – joined ice hockey team the Cardiff Devils yesterday at the Viola Arena to give a special performance of Bolero, ahead of BBC NOW’s Bolero: Viva España concerts in Cardiff and Swansea this week. Ahead of the Cardiff Devils’ game in Cardiff Bay last night, sixteen members of BBC NOW took to the ice to perform a piece of music, which is synonymous…

AFTER stealing the show at the Royal Variety Performance last year, Cardiff comedian Rod Woodward returns to St David’s Hall on Saturday 2 March. Rod performed at the venue as part of The Journey Starts Here tour in April 2015 and brought the house down with his support slot for Welsh national treasure Max Boyce in February 2017. Now, he’s back with his hilarious new show I’m Not Being Funny, But… Named Best Variety Newcomer and winner of BBC’s Funny…

• Global audience of two billion watched The Kingdom Choir perform Stand By Me at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle • Now The Kingdom Choir wants local choirs to accompany them on their UK tour Children’s and youth choirs from across Cardiff are being given the opportunity to perform alongside Royal wedding gospel singers The Kingdom Choir on their UK tour. The Kingdom Choir became a household name following the stunning performance of Stand By Me…

  I’M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE 2018 WINNER and legendary football manager Harry Redknapp is coming to Cardiff for one night only! Harry shares fascinating insights and hilarious anecdotes of his experiences Down Under and from the dug-out at St David’s Hall on Wednesday 29 May. VIP packages are available to meet the man himself for a photo, and there’s the opportunity to ask Harry a question in the audience Q&A. Last month, Harry captured the hearts of…

As Love Actually is one of the most popular feel good Christmas films of all time, I was so excited when I was offered a chance to review the Love Actually: Film with Live Orchestra at St David’s Hall. Christmas spirit was well and truly in the air: mulled wine was on offer at the bar, dazzling Christmas lights were displayed all outside the street of the venue and the musicians even donned Santa hats as they enthusiastically delivered All…