BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Cardiff Times - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Cardiff Times
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cardiff Times
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTSTAMP:20250613T122110Z
CREATED:20250121T082208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T122110Z
UID:27147-1739145600-1739231999@www.cardiff-times.co.uk
SUMMARY:L.S. DUNES ANNOUNCE HEADLINE SHOWS IN LEEDS + CARDIFF 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rock band L.S. Dunes have just announced two headline UK shows on 30th January at The Key Club\, Leeds and 10th February at The Globe\, Cardiff. Tickets are on sale 18th December 10am GMT. \nThe band recently shared their new single “Paper Tigers”\, out now via Fantasy Records. “Paper Tigers” marks the third track to be released from the band’s highly anticipated sophomore album\, Violet\, which will be out in full on 31st January \, 2025. \n“I think when I initially started writing the chord progression for this song I was originally writing it for myself\, because it didn’t feel like an L.S. Dunes song to me\, and if it was an L.S. Dunes song\, it would most certainly be a departure from what we had done in the past\,” recalls Frank Iero. “And then I started to think well\, that’s really silly of me\, why wouldn’t Dunes be able to do something like this? If I want listeners to not put us in a box and believe we can do anything then I’m going to have to believe it first. So I reworked the progression a little bit and sent it over. Hearing it now\, I can’t believe I ever doubted it. Paper Tigers was always an L.S. Dunes song. Together we can do anything.” \nAdds Tucker Rule: “This is the song I listen to most on our record. Yes\, I listen to my own record because I think it’s that good. This song scratches all the itches… sludgy tempo\, heavy ballad\, mega riffs\, soaring vocals and lots of space to play cool drums. This would be one of the songs I’d take to the deserted island with me. This is my favourite song on the record!” \nOn the new album Travis Stever shares\, “‘Violet’ is a sonic journey into the depths of every band member of L.S. Dunes. The collaborative efforts to bring each song to a full potential came naturally. It’s the album that has always lived in us individually but could only be made together. It has melodies that have lived within me since I was a child. It was only with this band I would be able to find a place where they could find a home in song.” \n\n The band will also be returning to the UK and Europe in early 2025 to support Rise Against. Full list of dates below. \nRise Against 2025 UK and EU tour dates + Headliners \nTuesday January 28 – 3Olympia\, Dublin\, IE \nWednesday January 29 – Telegraph\, Belfast\, NI \nThursday January 30- The Key Club\, Leeds \nSunday February 2 – L’Olympia\, Paris\, FR \nTuesday February 4 – O13\, Tillburg\, NL \nWednesday February 5 – Forrest National\, Brussels\, BE \nThursday February 6 – O2 Brixton Academy\, London\, UK \nSaturday February 8 – O2 Victoria Warehouse\, Manchester\, UK \nSunday February 9 –  O2 Academy\, Birmingham\, UK \nMonday February 10 – The Globe\, Cardiff\, UK \nWednesday February 12 – Velodrom\, Berlin\, DE \nFriday February 14 – Mitsubishi Electric Hall\, Düsseldorf\, DE \nSaturday February 15 – Sporthalle\, Hamburg\, DE \nMonday February 17 – Zenith\, Munich\, DE \nTuesday February 18 – myticket Jahrhunderthalle\, Frankfurt\, DE \nFriday\, February 21- Stattbanhof\, Schweinfurt\, GER \nSaturday\, February 22  – Volkshaus\, Zurich\, CH \nSunday\, February 23 – Stadthalle\, Vienna\, AT \nAbout L.S. Dunes: \nThe earliest version of L.S. Dunes—the one that introduced themselves to the world at Chicago’s Riot Fest in 2022 and went on to release their blissfully chaotic debut\, Past Lives\, later that year—was birthed in turbulence. There was a pandemic. There were time and family constraints. There were members away on tour with one of their many other bands: Anthony Green’s Saosin and Circa Survive\, Frank Iero’s My Chemical Romance\, Tim Payne and Tucker Rule’s Thursday\, and Travis Stever’s Coheed and Cambria\, among them. Somehow\, they managed to make it work\, releasing a few more singles along the way\, and touring the globe for a growing and passionate cult-like fanbase. By and large\, it was a successful first effort. But there were also some unforeseen consequences\, and as the album cycle came to an end\, there was at least one mistake that Green knew they needed to correct.
URL:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk/event/l-s-dunes-announce-headline-shows-in-leeds-cardiff-2025/
LOCATION:The Globe\, 125 Albany Rd\, CF24 3NS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ls-dunes.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTSTAMP:20250613T121900Z
CREATED:20250121T075537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T121900Z
UID:27124-1738972800-1739059199@www.cardiff-times.co.uk
SUMMARY:PAMA Int’l Perform the Trojan Records Songbook
DESCRIPTION:Pama International’s deep-rooted connection to Trojan Records goes back to 2006 when they became the first new band to sign to the iconic record label in 30 years!  The\, critically acclaimed\, resulting album ‘Trojan Sessions’ featured original songs penned by band writer/producer/keyboardist – Sean Flowerdew for reggae royalty; Derrick Morgan\, Dawn Penn\, Dave & Ansel Collins\, AJ Frankin (Chosen Few)\, Dennis Alcapone and Winston Francis. In 2016 Pama International launched the official Trojan Records club night in London. And in 2018 they performed a highly popular two month ‘Trojan Records songbook’ UK tour. \nWe are now delighted to announce that Pama International return with The Trojan Songbook part 2 tour in spring 2025! A brand new show that not only stars unique interpretations of Trojan Records’ iconic back catalogue\, but also original material from the bands first reggae album in eight years – Return of the Unity Rockers. \nWhats more\, every customer attending the show will receive an exclusive and free collectors Trojan songbook (only available at the shows)! \n  \nFormed in 2001 Pama int’l are “one of the best reggae & soul bands in the country” (Chris Hawkins – BBC6).  They have recorded 18 critically acclaimed albums and 6 BBC sessions at Maida Vale and Abbey Road\, been playlist on BBC 6 and championed by the likes of the BBC’s David Rodigan\, Don Letts\, Janice Long\, Chris Hawkins\, Huey Morgan\, Steve Lamacq\, Robert Elms\, Craig Charles and xfm’s John Kennedy.  In 2016 they became the first new band to sign to Trojan Records in 30 years!  The collective nature and pedigree of the band has seen them collaborate with Ken Boothe\, Derrick Morgan\, Dave & Ansel Collins\, Rico Rodriguez\, Dawn Penn\, Billy Bragg\, AJ Franklin (The Chosen Few)\, Wrongtom\, Mad Professor\, Nick Manasseh\, Snowboy and members of The Specials\, Madness\, The Selecter\, Style Council\, Steel Pulse\, The Upsetters\, Galliano and more! \n  \nLive they have played festivals galore including; Glastonbury\, Womad\, Kendal Calling\, Beautiful Days\, Big Chill\, Bestival\, Vintage\, Guilfest\, Bearded Theory\, The London Int’l Ska Festival\, Boomtown and Wickerman festivals as well as legendary venues; Alexandra Palace\, The Astoria\, Electric Ballroom\, 100 Club\, and The Jazz Cafe\, as well as touring with The Specials\, Madness\, Toots & The Maytals\, Jimmy Cliff\, Georgie Fame\, Prince Buster\, Lee Perry\, The Beat\, The Skatalites and many others. \n  \nWe hope you will join us for what is promised to be a great night of ska\, rocksteady\, reggae and soul! \n  \n  \n  \nPama  Int’l perform the Trojan Records songbook \nFree songbook with every ticket sold \n2025 \n31.01  Derby Hairy Dog \n01.02  Manchester Band on the Wall \n02.02  Harlow Burnt Oak Social Club \n07.02  Reading Sub89 \n08.02  Cardiff The Globe \n09.02  Bristol The Fleece \n15.02  Brighton Komedia \n21.02  Bridport Electric Palace \n22.02  Wells Studio 24 \n28.02  Newcastle The Cluny w/ The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr \n01.03  Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms \n02.03  Luton The Hat Factory \n19.04  London Electric Ballroom w/ The Chosen Few\, Marcia Aitken\, Roy & Yvonne & more \n26.04  Cambridge Junction w/ The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr
URL:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk/event/pama-intl-perform-the-trojan-records-songbook/
LOCATION:The Globe\, 125 Albany Rd\, CF24 3NS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/trojan-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20250613T121756Z
CREATED:20250121T080027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T121756Z
UID:27128-1738800000-1738886399@www.cardiff-times.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bilk share slick new video for 'Tommy' - to perform at Cardiff on the 6th of Feb
DESCRIPTION:Bilk have been building a cult-like grassroots following for a while now\, but 2025 will be the year they break into far bigger things with the January 24th release of their second album ‘Essex\, Drugs and Rock and Roll’. Their recent singles – ‘Summer Days’ and ‘On It’ – have shown that their ambition\, accomplishment and versatility has hit the next level\, without losing the chaotic streak and larger-than-life personality that sets them apart from the pack. With recent support including Radio X\, Clash and Dork\, that statement is reiterated as they now share the album’s latest single ‘Tommy’. \n‘Tommy’ is the sound of a band playing for maximal impact\, with bouncy hip-hop-meets-indie-rock verses setting the tone before unleashing the raw punk rush of the hook – with a killer elastic bassline and a searing hard rock solo thrown in for good measure. Vocalist/guitarist Sol Abrahams delivers every line with venom\, with the song’s story – a young woman whose life is wanted by falling in love with a waster – inspired by their local Essex heartlands\, but instantly recognisable everywhere across the UK. \nSol says\, “‘Tommy’ is the story of an aspiring actress who gets involved with this guy who’s a bit of a wrong ‘un and he takes her down the wrong path. I wrote it quickly and the solo is enough to melt your face clean off.” \n‘Tommy’ was written by Sol\, and recorded with his bandmates Luke Hare (bass) and Harry Gray (drums) at sessions split between Edge Studios and Silkmill Studios\, with production from Andy Gannon (AIKO\, The HARA). \nFrom debuting in 2018 to releasing their self-titled debut album in 2023\, Bilk’s ethos has always been about delivering gritty\, authentic rock ‘n’ roll that lives in the moment and provides an escape from the mundanity of daily life. It’s a stance that instigates unrestrained energy and drama at lives\, with memorable London headline gigs at Omeara\, The 100 Club and The Garage as well as an infamous Rough Trade in-store which resulted in them being banned from the shop\, plus big festival moments at Reading\, Leeds\, SXSW\, Truck\, The Great Escape and Louis Tomlinson’s Away From Home. \nBilk end 2024 by headlining a special fundraising show at Guildford’s Boileroom to benefit the mental health charity CALM. 2025 then gets underway with their most expansive headline tour to date\, which includes their biggest London show at the Electric Ballroom and then continues across Europe. The band’s dates are below\, remaining tickets are available HERE. \n  \nFEBRUARY \n5th – Bristol\, Thekla \n6th – Cardiff\, The Globe \n7th – London\, Electric Ballroom \n13th – Manchester\, Academy 2 \n14th – Leeds\, Brudenell Social Club \n15th – Newcastle\, Northumbria Students Union \n16th – Glasgow\, SWG3 Warehouse \n19th – Nottingham\, Rescue Rooms \n20th – Norwich\, Arts Centre \n21st – Birmingham\, O2 Academy 2 \n22nd – Southampton\, Engine Shed \n  \nMARCH \n3rd – Paris\, La Boule Noire \n4th – Antwerp\, Kavka Oudaan \n5th – Rotterdam\, Rotown \n7th – Copenhagen\, Ideal Bar @ Vega \n8th – Hamburg\, Hebebuhne \n9th – Berlin\, Privatclub \n11th – Warsaw\, Klub Hydrozagadka \n12th – Krakow\, Klub Gwarek \n13th – Prague\, Café V lese \n14th – Vienna\, Chelsea \n15th – Munich\, Milla \n16th – Milan\, Circolo Magnolia \n26th – Cork\, Winthrop Avenue \n27th – Galway\, Roisin Dubh \n28th – Belfast\, Oh Yeah Music Centre \n29th – Dublin\, The Workman’s Club
URL:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk/event/bilk-share-slick-new-video-for-tommy/
LOCATION:The Globe\, 125 Albany Rd\, CF24 3NS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cardiff-times.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/globe.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR