Postmodern Jukebox are bringing “the most sensational ’20s party this side of The Great Gatsby” across the pond, in the shape of The Grand Reopening Tour. The time-twisting musical collective known for putting “pop music in a time machine,” are set to make the ‘20s roar again – kicking off in Belfast on 20th April, the tour will delight 20 cities across the UK, including Liverpool, Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Guildford, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Bristol, Northampton, Birmingham, Ipswich, Margate, Southend, Oxford, Norwich and renowned London venue – the Palladium….
A Review by Melissa Compton. Cardiff University was home tonight to The Alarm’s Midsummer Gathering. The atmosphere was friendly, casual and electric as fans gathered from all over the country, as The Alarm treated Cardiff to the awe-inspiring experience that is a gathering. The Alarm who initially formed in 1977 as punk-rock band ‘The Toilets’ have been entertaining us with their unique brand of rock since shooting to fame in the 1980’s. The Band who are from Rhyl host annual…
“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…
O’NEILL’S IS HOSTING A COMPETITION TO FIND THE NEXT BIG THING IN MUSIC – AND YOU’RE INVITED! If you love discovering new acts, hidden talent and listening to live music, O’Neill’s Sound of Summer is your chance to do just that. This is the ultimate nationwide battle of the bands, coming to a venue near you. One band will win an incredible prize package including £6k, a slot in the Jaegerhaus at a UK leading festival, as well as enough…
BRITAIN’S favourite pop-rock band, Squeeze are back with a brand new album and a UK tour including a date at St David’s Hall! The new wave heroes return to the National Concert Hall of Wales on Tuesday 10 October 2017 – and the much sought-after tickets went on sale Friday 9th December at 9am and are selling fast! After rave reviews for their latest album Cradle to the Grave and a storming set at Glastonbury over the summer, the band…
St David’s Hall Friday 5 May, Doors 7pm IRELAND’S reigning rock queen Imelda May returns to St David’s Hall with her first UK tour in three years on Friday 5 May 2017 – and tickets went on sale Friday 9th December at 9.30am, don’t miss out! Imelda’s much-anticipated fifth album Life Love Flesh Blood is due for release in March 2017, and the tour promises to be show the inimitable artist as you’ve never seen her before. A new groove has…
LEGENDARY rockers The Pretenders will visit St David’s Hall for the very first time on Friday 6 October 2017 – and tickets went on sale Friday 9th December at 10am so don’t miss out! The band burst onto the UK scene in 1979 when their self-titled debut album stormed to the top of the charts, whilst the hit single Brass in Pocket also surged to the No.1 spot. Spearheaded by force-of-nature Chrissie Hynde, the group garnered rave reviews throughout the 80s…
Russian Ballets, Lord of the Dance, Joe Calzaghe, Billy Ocean, Anastacia, Simple Minds, Anton & Erin, Gino D’Acampo, Chris Ramsey, Sam Bailey, Caro Emerald & Much More! It’s the most wonderful of time of the year and we’ve got some great Christmas gift ideas for the whole family at St David’s Hall! What better way is there to get in the festive spirit than with our Russian ballet series? La Fille Mal Gardée, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake (Tues 20 Dec –…
CARDIFF University Symphony Chorus brings the delicate and intimate genius of Brahms to St David’s Hall on Sunday 27 November at 3pm. Often described as an ode for the living and not a mass for the dead, Johannes Brahms’ stated intention in writing his iconic German Requiem was to comfort the living. This masterpiece composed between 1865 and 1868 is a breathtaking large-scale work for chorus, orchestra and soprano and baritone soloists. It comprises seven movements which together last 65…
WELSH folk legend Martyn Joseph will perform old classics and new tracks at St David’s Hall on Tuesday 29 November as part of the Roots Unearthed series. Starting at 8pm, the master craftsman will evoke yet more emotive images, stories and feelings from beloved fan favourites to selections from his latest critically acclaimed album Sanctuary. However, you’ll need to be quick if you want to see the Penarth singer-songwriter in the intimate setting of the L3 Lounge as only limited…
