New Theatre revival of Williams' classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is superb night out
A SUPERB rendition of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1955 play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, runs at the New Theatre, Cardiff, until... Read More
Review: Footloose at the New Theatre
THE all-singing, all-dancing stage adaptation of Dean Pitchford’s 1984 screen hit plays out at Cardiff’s New Theatre this week. Directed by Racky Plews, the production follows Chicago-born... Read More
Festival of Voice could transform capital of the land of song
A 10-DAY music spectacular this summer could start to transform Cardiff into an international festival venue to rival Edinburgh. The Festival of Voice... Read More
'To Kill A Mockingbird' author Harper Lee has died
HARPER Lee, the author of To Kill A Mockingbird, has died aged 69. The news was confirmed by the mayor’s office in... Read More
Cardiff singer hopes to wow the judges on BBC's The Voice
CARDIFF singing hopeful Faith Nelson will appear on The Voice this weekend. The 18-year-old, who lives in Leckwith, took to the stage... Read More
Artists' campaign against Cardiff cuts gathers 4,000 signatures
ARTISTS in Cardiff are gaining momentum in their opposition to council cuts – ahead of the budget consultation closing tonight. A “selfie”... Read More
Review: The Shawshank Redemption at the New Theatre
THIS captivating adaptation played out at Cardiff’s New Theatre is a UK-wide tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of the movie of the same... Read More
The Blackout to play last ever gig
On Saturday, March 28 Wales will lose yet another one of it’s best known bands. Hardcore-rockers The Blackout are playing their last... Read More
Theatre Review: Leviathian
A play a pie and a pint. A stones throw from Cardiff University, The Sherman theatre has made a name for itself... Read More
Earplugs or no earplugs? The dangers of live music
Welsh rockers The Blackout are just one of the bands supporting a campaign, by online retailers Allearplugs.com, to raise awareness of the... Read More
What next for Cardiff indie rockers Fjords?
THINGS are looking up for Fjords. After last week claiming artist of the week on Eleri Sion’s BBC Radio Wales show, the Cardiff... Read More
Valentine's Day Alternative Mixtape
Valentine’s Day is here, and you’re out of ideas. Chocolates, flowers, – both great, but kind of expected, and not so gender-equal.... Read More
Meet the 5am superfan determined to see his heroes
WHILE most people were asleep in their beds this morning, one committed gig-goer travelled 90 miles to front the queue to see... Read More
Music: American Authors underwhelm but Thirty Seconds to Mars and The War on Drugs albums impress
American Authors – Oh, What a Life The American Authors’ first album Oh, What a Life suffers from a lack of originality... Read More
Review: Elbow – The Take Off and Landing of Everything
Three years have passed since they released the brilliant Build a Rocket Boys, and now Elbow are back with their latest masterpiece... Read More
Cara Dillon at St David's hall
Cara Dillon is a mainstay of the UK folk circuit, and there’s good reason for her enduring popularity. Dillon’s voice has a... Read More
This Week's Album Reviews
Pharrell Williams – GIRL Pharrell Williams has been a recognisable presence in pop music for two decades, but all-of-a-sudden, he’s a married... Read More
Review: The Furrow Collective's bewitching take on folk music
The Furrow Collective is a gathering of folk talent from England and Scotland composed of Emily Portman, Alasdair Roberts, Lucy Farrell and... Read More
Fitzsimmons unleashes "Lions", his latest album
William Fitzsimmons released his brand new album “Lions” on February 18. Our reporter David Gazet returns a little unimpressed. The Illinois based... Read More
Café Jazz is a hidden musical gem with good food
With a small, poky entrance adjoined to the Sandringham Hotel on St Mary Street, at first glance Café Jazz does not look... Read More
Martin Carthy brings inspirational folk music to St David's Hall
The performance took place in the third floor lounge bar of St David’s Hall, with audience members sat at tables, some standing... Read More
Icelandic sensation Ásgeir releases first all-English album.
In the Silence is the second studio album from the Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir, and is his first all-English album. Cai Llwyd gives it a... Read More