The legendary George Benson proudly announces eight UK shows in June/July 2020. This includes one night at London’s most iconic venue, the Royal Albert Hall on July 2nd , 2020. Tickets go on sale: 9.00am Friday September 27th. The live shows will feature George Benson’s masterful guitar playing, and Benson and his band will perform his Greatest Hits from his impressive back catalogue – which includes such classics as Give Me The Night, Lady Love Me (One More…
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is hitting UK and Irish shores this autumn with a brand-new collection of spectacular ocean-themed films. Visiting more than 35 locations, the event involves a selection of short films telling seafaring stories from both above and below the water’s surface. Witness mind-blowing marine life, wild adventures and stunning cinematography – all on the big screen! “From surfers to fisherman, and marine scientists to artists, these films feature fascinating characters who have dedicated their lives…
PAUL SMITH Following St David’s Hall Friday 10 January 2020, 8pm SECOND TOUR-DATE ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND! DUE to overwhelming demand, hilarious Scouse comic Paul Smith has added a second Following tour-date at St David’s Hall on Friday 10 January 2020! His first Cardiff show on Saturday 14 September now has only single seats remaining, but please check with our Box Office on 029 2087 8444 and keep a close eye on our website and social media…
Van Morrison, one of the finest singer-songwriters and hardest working live performers of his era – announces six UK dates in October/December 2019. Tickets go on sale 9.00 am Friday 29th June. To date, Van Morrison has released 39 albums – his latest in 2018 ‘You’re Driving Me Crazy’ – to critical acclaim. Morrison’s biggest hits include –: ‘Brown Eyed Girl’, ‘Have I Told You Lately’, ‘Moondance’ and ‘Into the Mystic’ – to name a few… He celebrated…
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa THE BBC Cardiff Singer of the World returns to St David’s Hall (Saturday 15 – Saturday 22 June) with the very best young opera talent globally competing for the prestigious prize. Over 400 singers applied worldwide, but only 20 singers made it through the rigorous selection process and will now have the chance to perform in front of a distinguished jury including José Cura, Frederica von Stade and Dame Felicity Lott. The singers will be…
Venues across the UK will be swinging to the very best of big band sounds as the Glenn Miller Orchestra announces UK dates for the autumn. The Glenn Miller Orchestra roll back the years with much loved hits such as ‘Moonlight Serenade’, ‘American Patrol’, ‘Tuxedo Junction’, ‘Little Brown Jug’, ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000’, ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and ‘In The Mood’, all of which helped establish Glenn Miller as the most celebrated big band leader of the twentieth century. Veteran…
Extensive coverage across BBC TV, radio and online: 15-22 June 2019. Backstage at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World © Brian Tarr.JPG The BBC brings all the drama and excitement of this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World through extensive broadcasting on TV, radio and online, including more live TV coverage of the prestigious competition than ever before. The biennial competition, which has helped launch the careers of such stars as Jamie Barton, Elīna Garanča, Bryn Terfel and Dmitri…
Canadian comic Stewart Francis is coming to St Davids Hall on 7 June on his emotional farewell tour!
The King of the One-Liner has sold out the venue several times in the past, so you’ll need to be quick if you want to see Stewart performing his superb stand-up for the last time ever in Cardiff. Renowned for his trademark deadpan delivery and perfect puns, he has become a familiar face on popular programmes like Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week. Neil Collins caught up with Stewart Francis before he heads off Into…
On Wednesday 15th May, I had the privilege of attending The Guilty Feminist Live Tour at Cardiff’s St David’s Hall/St Davinia’s Hall (the latter name having been coined by Frances White as a feminist re-brand to be in keeping with the show)! The panel of talented comedians alongside Deborah Frances-White comprised of Jessica Fostekew, Suzi Ruffell, Grace Petrie and Kemah Bob. The five women began the show delivering Deborah’s famous tag line: ‘I’m a Feminist… but’, each with their own…
Michael Ball returned to Cardiff’s St David’s Hall this evening, with a mind-blowing show leaving the audience thrilled. He amazed us once more with his range of stunning vocals and dance moves. Michael hosted the evening with the charisma and charm that makes him adored by many, stopping at one point to take a crowd selfie which was later posted on twitter. Coming home to you is Michael’s latest No.1 album. Michael took the stage framed by swirling spotlights with…
