World-renowned jazz singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Melody Gardot, put a call out to musicians across the globe to perform in place of a standard orchestra on her eagerly-awaited new single – entitled ‘From Paris With Love’ via Decca Records to benefit healthcare workers and other musicians. Like many, amidst the constraints of this pandemic, Gardot has been forced to put the recording of her newest studio album on hold.  The situation has inspired her to launch a personal initiative dedicated to musicians from around the world who…

We are offering one lucky reader the chance to win 2 x fantastic VIP tickets to Let’s Rock Wales 2019 A joyous annual celebration of all things pop and 80s, Let’s Rock is the UK’s leading retro festival series. In a festival scene dominated by the same names and themes, Let’s Rock offers something different: gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun where iconic pop names play hit after hit to a crowd of all ages. Cardiff Times is offering one lucky reader…

 National Youth Arts Wales – Making a difference in the lives of young gifted musicians and performers in Wales Since its creation in 2017, National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) has proved its success as the lead organisation now responsible for delivering Wales’ six national youth ensembles, whilst also delivering a year-round programme of exceptional creative experiences and opportunities for young people in Wales, regardless of their background. The newly reformed NYAW is leading the way in providing exceptional opportunities in…

A total of 28 talented artists and bands from across Wales have been successful in their bid for a music bursary worth a combined value of £35,000. Winners include artists such as iTunes chart-hitting reggae singer-songwriter Aleighcia Scott from Cardiff, who will use the bursary to produce a music video for her debut album. Christian Punter from Rhondda has also been successful. Christian crafts songs using stories inspired by his local village and the house he lives in, The Old…

The Swiss Ambassador’s Award is a annual accolade given to a talented Swiss-based classical musician or ensemble that provides a platform from which artistic projects and collaborations between the UK and Switzerland can flourish. Since 1997, the  award recipients have  toured the UK on a joint cultural / trade mission with the Swiss Ambassador and this year is the award’s 21st anniversary. Supported by the Swiss Cultural Fund UK and the Swiss arts council Pro Helvetia, the musicians receive a monetary…