‘We want to change Port Talbot from being a go-from place, to a go-to place’, one local resident implores. A local story that made headlines reverberate globally, Banksy’s Christmas gift to Port Talbot in 2018 appeared on the garage of a local steelworker – the first Banksy in Wales. Whilst the industrial centre of Port Talbot is often made out in grey shades, the Sherman’s newest original, directed by Paul Jenkins, paints a community in vivid technicolour; this theatre project…

Words by Katie Storrie     In live theatre, the show must go on, no matter the circumstance. …Earnest? Fully embodying this motif, it offers a fast-paced, thrilling environment filled with satire and embracing a panto esc style. …Earnest? Initially debuted at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has since become a fan favourite, with audience members returning time and time again to help scaffold each performance into an exhilarating and unpredictable experience.  A lively crowd filled the space, and their energy…

  Jon Allen’s recent tracks ‘White Gold’, ‘The Shadow’ and ‘Nine Lives’ have captured evocative snapshots of the day-to-day struggles of 18th century Londoners – and those stories weave into an imaginative tapestry of what the streets of our capital must have felt like. The next chapter of this narrative is the release of his new single ‘Down With The Tide’ out now. The new album ‘Seven Dials’ is released May 2nd. Jon says, “There is a feeling of defiance at the heart of ‘Down With The Tide’ – a refusal to let…

Today, one of the UK’s biggest and best live acts, multi – platinum selling band, Bastille announce a huge UK arena tour in November 2025.  “From All Sides” – Songs from the first 15 years is a celebration of the band’s career-spanning, multi-billion streaming records so far. Performing in nine cities across the UK, opening in Plymouth on the 6th November at the Plymouth Pavilions, continuing on to Cardiff, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, and finally culminating with a date at…

With Valentine’s Day here, if you’re on the hunt for a fancy, romantic spot to take your date, The Ivy Asia, Cardiff should definitely be on your radar. For me, this was a long time coming. I’ve walked past The Ivy Asia countless times—always admiring how stunning it looks from the outside—but finally, I decided to experience it for myself. And so, in my best dress and with zero hesitation, I took myself out on a well-deserved solo date. First…

In a bold move toward sustainable manufacturing, Panasonic Manufacturing UK (PMUK) has officially launched Europe’s first Panasonic HX renewable energy demonstration site at its Cardiff factory. This $136 million investment transforms the 50-year-old facility into a beacon of green innovation, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels, battery storage, and Panasonic’s proprietary Energy Management System (EMS). The Cardiff site, which has produced over 90 million goods since opening in 1974, will now manufacture microwave ovens using 100% renewable energy. This…

When I sat down to watch The Contestant, I anticipated an entertaining, perhaps quirky dive into Japan’s eccentric reality TV. Instead, I was met with a deeply human story that left me reflecting on vulnerability, resilience, and our collective fascination with spectacle.   At the heart of the film is Nasubi, a young man whose earnestness is almost painful to watch. Plucked from obscurity and thrust into a bizarre game show, he spends over a year isolated in a tiny…

Ticketmaster proudly launches a mini documentary with six inspiring rock and alternative Welsh bands: CHROMA, Casey, Dream State, Funeral for a Friend, Holding Absence and Skindred.   The Sound of Cardiff: Casey, CHROMA, Dream State, Funeral For A Friend, Holding Absence & Skindred – YouTube   From performing at Grassroot venue Fuel Rock Club to taking the stage at the Principality stadium, ‘The Sound of Cardiff’ highlights each band’s journey and how the vibrant music scene, community spirit and grassroot…

City Hospice, the only provider of home-based specialist palliative care in Cardiff, has announced it is opening its largest charity shop to date. The new store located on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff spans over 3,500 square feet and will not only offer a wide range of high quality pre-loved items such as accessories, books, clothing, furniture and homeware, but will also feature a dedicated community space. Designed to bring people together, the community space will allow local residents to participate in…

Cardiff residents will have the opportunity to see the impact art has on their brainwaves this month. The new technology, which shows brainwaves in real time and in 3D, is being brought to South Wales by Art Fund – the national charity for art – as part of a UK-wide tour. Visitors will be able to test the technology out for themselves on June 21st and 22nd at Chapter. The tech will be available to try for free in the…