If you like a bit of live classical music to brighten up your afternoons, why not try the St David’s Hall International Concert Series? Six of the performances in the breathtaking 2017/18 ICS season take place on a Sunday afternoon and offer the ideal relaxation after a busy week.   The Sixteen: Glory to the Christ Child Sunday 17 December 2017, 3pm First up is the annual return of The Sixteen (Sun 17 Dec, 3pm). The festive calendar at St…

  “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…

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…

Award-winning actor Bill Ward, who left ITV’s Emmerdale in a murderous exit this October, is to star in the next thrilling stage adaptation of multi-million selling author Peter James’ Not Dead Enough. Appearing alongside Laura Whitmore and Stephen Billington, Bill Ward will play Peter James’ famous literary Detective Superintendent Roy Grace from Tuesday 18 April 2017. The show is coming to Cardiff on Tuesday 13 June 2017. As well as his 3 year run and a recent explosive exit from his role…

  St David’s Hall Saturday 15 July, 7.30pm   CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA celebrates its 35th birthday with a performance of Strauss’ mighty and magnificent An Alpine Symphony at St David’s Hall on Saturday 15 July. Since its inaugural concert at St David’s Cathedral on Saturday 19 June 1982, CPO has entertained thousands of concert-goers and established itself as one of Wales’ foremost non-professional orchestras with a loyal and talented membership. Now well into its fourth decade, the orchestra continues to go…

  Featuring Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra & Special Guest Presenter Connie Fisher St David’s Hall Sunday 23 July, 3pm Get ready to bust some moves as the Family Prom returns to St David’s Hall on Sunday 23 July – and this year it’s The Dance-Off! The city’s own Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra are joined by special guest presenter, Connie Fisher for this orchestral spectacular of dance featuring popular pieces from your favourite films and musicals. Sling on your dancing shoes and put…

  St David’s Hall Friday 20 October, 7.30pm CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA’S 2017/18 season starts in style with the fiery passion of From Russia…With Love on Friday 20 October – and tickets are on sale now! Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 forms a fascinating centre-piece to this programme, and is familiar to film fans as the romantic music featured in Brief Encounter. Accompanying the orchestra is 2014 BBC Young Musician of the Year, Martin James Bartlett for what will be a…

St David’s Hall Sunday 4 June 2017, 7pm Doors POP legend Anastacia brings her remarkable voice to St David’s Hall on The Ultimate Collection tour on Saturday 4 June. But hurry – tickets went on sale at 9am on Friday 4th November and were expected to sell fast! With over 30 million worldwide sales to her name, the charismatic American singer-songwriter will reel off all the hits including I’m Outta Love, Not That Kind, Made For Lovin’ You, Left Outside…

St David’s Hall Saturday 18 March 2017, 7pm Doors BRITISH singer-songwriter and 2012 X Factor winner James Arthur will perform at St David’s Hall on Saturday 18 March in support of his new album Back from the Edge. Public demand was expected to be huge so customers were advised to get in there quick when tickets went on sale on Friday 4th November at 9.30am! James’ critically acclaimed second album is currently sitting nicely at No.1 in the midweek UK…

Announce 16-date Autumn UK Tour New LP ‘Cartwheels’ Out Now 22 year old twin sisters Lizzy and Catherine, known together as Ward Thomas, announce a run of sixteen UK tour dates this autumn, including a show at London’s Bush Hall on Wednesday 19th October. The pair recently released album ‘Cartwheels’ on Sony Music/WTW Music. ‘Cartwheels’ features 14 self-penned songs that capture a range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak and everywhere in between. Inspired by a childhood listening to their…