MAY 2013
The striking image on May’s front cover can be seen in Diffusion, a month-long festival of photography which is debuting in Cardiff and the surrounding area for 2013. The established likes of Hay and the Vale Of Glamorgan Festival are again present,
and Gruff Rhys talks about his conceptual show with Neon Neon, Praxis Makes Perfect.
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APRIL 2013
There’s plenty going on this April and we’ve crammed as much of it in this issue as possible. We have an interview with Eddie Izzard and previews of NoFit State’s Bianco, Machynlleth Comedy Festival and Troyfest. We have a chat with Ffion Jones, the first female brewer at Brains, and get our hands dirty when have a go at foraging and bushcraft.
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MARCH 2013
This month’s issue is packed with visceral delights; From Matthew Bourne’s stunning Sleeping Beauty, to the ever enlightening WOW Film Festival, we’re excited about the cinematic and theatrical treats the month ahead has in store. As part of our WOW Film Festival coverage we also have an interview with Ken Loach to enjoy alongside coverage of the best in Welsh Fashion and an enlightening article about Handball in South Wales.
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FEBRUARY 2013
Kicking off the year as we mean to go on, this month we’ve got an exclusive interview with the Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones. We also have a natter with Craig Charles and get the lowdown on the New Theatre’s forthcoming production of Birdsong.
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DEC 2012/JAN 2013
Crickey, it’s almost Christmas! Luckily there’s plenty to get you in the festive spirit over December and January and with our comprehensive two-month listings, you won’t miss a beat .
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NOVEMBER 2012
November already! How did that happen? Luckily for us, November brings with it not just an abundance of cold rain, but an eclectic arrange of events and activities. Soundtrack leads the way with four days of film and music, whilst the events calendar is once again packed with great live music and fantastic art exhibitions.
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OCTOBER 2012
It’s all about comedy in South Wales this month. Comedy Port has once again drawn together a fantastic selection of established and emerging comedians at the Riverfront Theatre, and if you can’t make it to Newport, there’s plenty to see elsewhere with the likes of Greg Davies, Mark Watson and Kevin Bridges showing off their comedy talent.
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SEPTEMBER 2012
Food glorious food! It’s food festivals galore this month and we can’t wait to get stuck in to all that South Wales has to offer.
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AUGUST 2012
Stuff the Olympics, it’s the World Alternative Games we’re concerned about here in Wales…
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JULY 2012
The summer sun may not have caught up with us, but that hasn’t stopped us looking forward to another month of fantastic events across South Wales. Delve in to this month’s issue to discover what’s going on…
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JUNE 2012
Get out into the great outdoors this summer and soak up the festival atmosphere with our guide to the best festivals. We’ve also got a guide to the best luxury camping in Wales for a cosy night under canvas, and a highlights package for the best adventure activities in South Wales. We also interview the wonderfully talented Jodie Marie as her career goes from strength to strength.
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MAY 2012
It’s a veritable feast of arts, culture and entertainment this month, and here’s hoping the weather’s ikind for the Hay Festival, Enjoy 2012 and How The Light Gets In. We’ve also got a guide to surfing in South Wales and a range of luxury getaways to explore. We also interview the beautiful Alexandra Burke ahead of her appearance at Enjoy in Llanelli.
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APRIL 2012
Comedy fans are in for a treat this month with our cover star Rhod Gilbert performing at the Wales Millennium Centre and the fantastic Machnylleth Comedy Festival once again kicking off for another joyous weekend of comic entertainment. Also, check out our comprehensive listings for all the forthcoming South Wales-based events in the month ahead.
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MARCH 2012
We’ve certainly got rugby fever in the Buzz office, and this month we’ve got an interview with rugby legend Shane Williams, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Scrum V. We’ve got plenty more features besides with all the usual previews, reviews and comprehensive listings for the month ahead. Get stuck in.
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FEBRUARY 2012
Buzz is back and bounding into 2012 with another mag jam-packed with interviews, features and previews. As well as all the best of stage, clubs, art and live music taking place around South Wales this month, we’ve also managed to collar comedian Chris Addison for a chat and we also spoke to Cerys Matthews ahead of her one-off performance in Cardiff this February.
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DEC/JAN 2011/12
Our winter double edition arrives packed full with festive-tidings and Christmas cheer. We’ve rounded-up the best pantos of the season, reviewed the fantastic cultural year that was 2011, and looking ahead to 2012, it would seem that there’s just as much to get excited about in the next 12 months. Merry Christmas one and all.
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NOVEMBER 2011 
The Soundtrack International Festival of Music and Film returns this month with a fantastic blend of music, documentary, film, and Q&A sessions. Also this month we’re in conversation with Bill Bailey and we profile the stunning Cirque Eloize.
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OCTOBER 2011
We’re 20 years old! Wow, how did that happen? As well as a look back at our past 20 years, we’ve got a Swn preview, ice hockey feature, an interview with Katherine Jenkins and much much more besides.
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September 2011
September is going to be great! Check out this month’s issue of Buzz for all the best bits.
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AUGUST 2011
It’s festival season in Wales this August and we at Buzz couldn’t be more excited about it. Brecon Jazz is set to deliver another sterling lineup, while Green Man, Merthyr Rock and the Watusi Festival will also be pleasing the ears of music lovers from across Wales and the UK. For the thirst amongst us, the International Cider And Perry Festival may well tickle your fancy, too. Plenty to get stuck into this month then!
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JULY 2011
The Wanted adorn this month’s cover, but don’t be put off, there’s plenty of exciting content to get your teeth into. We preview this month’s Cardiff Comedy Festival, Ponty’s Big weekend and Wales Millennium Centre’s annual Blysh Festival. We also chat to Richard Herring and try our hand at Bike Polo.
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JUNE 2011
This month Buzz checks out some of the best festivals from around the UK and Europe. We also interview Dom Joly about his latest exploits and take to the atheltics track for a high jump masterclass ahead of June’s Welsh Athletics Championship.
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MAY 2011
It’s May, the sun is out (hopefully for good), the royal wedding is over and the literarty are out in force at this year’s Hay Festival. We pick out the best of this year’s Hay Highlights, chat to Lang Lang, challenge ourselves to an afternoon of coasteering and get to grips with Leia Lingerie.
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APRIL 2011
This month see’s Michael Sheen’s triumphant return to Port Talbot as The Passion reaches it’s highly anticipated climax. Also in the mag this month you can enjoy an interview with poet and author, Owen Sheers, a trip to the golden Gower in our travel section, a celebration of Chapter Arts Centre’s 40 years in the business and much more besides. Pick up a copy today or check out our digital edition.
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MARCH 2011
March sees the launch of a whole host of cinematic treats with strong Welsh connections. Patagonia, Submarine and Ironclad are all hitting the big screen this month and with the WOW film festival also taking place this month there’s plenty of opportunity to escape from all the drizzly wet weather. We also preview the NDCW Spring Tour, chat to Wales Manager Gary Speed and try our hand at track cycling.
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FEBRUARY 2011
Buzz is back in 2011 with a cracking issue filled to the brim with top quality features. We preview Spamalot, chat with Ely’s very own Shaky Stevens and shoot the breeze with Phill Jupitus as well as much more.
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DECEMBER 2010 / JANUARY 2011
In a bumper Christmas edition we’ve got a fantastic winter fashion shoot, a review of 2010, a look ahead to the arts in 2011 and a great sports section sees buzz try out bouldering and white water rafting.
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NOVEMBER 2010 
It’s a comedy special this month. We’ve got a preview of the hit musical Mamma Mia, an entertaining interview with the effervesent Josie Long and a sack full of competitions.
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OCTOBER 2010
SWN Festival preview, a guide to the Iris Prize, an interview with Mark Gatiss and your chance to win GB Rally Wales tickets
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SEPTEMBER 2010
It’s all about The Ryder Cup this month, and we also have an interview with Micky Flanagan and a chance to win tickets to Swn.
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AUGUST 2010
Susie Wild gets shown the ropes over at NoFit State Circus, plus we preview Brecon Jazz Festival, Green Man and lots more.
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JULY 2010
The Welsh Proms make the cover. Meanwhile, Blysh brings a circus of strange delights to the Wales Millennium Centre, and we chat with Jo Caulfield ahead of her Cardiff Comedy Festival appearance.
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JUNE 2010
Featuring a big guide to this summer’s festival, a cheeky tete-a-tete with rascally soul pensioner Al Green and the only comprehensive listings guide for South Wales this June.
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MAY 2010
May is our annual film issue, featuring previews of all this summer’s blockbusters. Plus interviews with rising star Iwan Rheon, Beth Jeans Houghton and Rachel Trezise.
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APRIL 2010
April’s issue is a huge comedy special, featuring interviews with Paul Merton, Reginald D Hunter, Katy Brand and more.
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MARCH 2010
Michael Ball loves dressing up in women’s clothing, in case you were wondering. Plus Katherine Jenkins, Justin Kerrigan and National Theatre Wales.
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FEBRUARY 2010
Lostprophets take us through their new album and Ryan Jones faces up to the Six Nations, plus interviews with Marina And The Diamonds and Massive Attack, a smouldering burlesque shoot and your monthly listings guide to South Wales.
DECEMBER 2009
James Cameron’s epic Avatar is launching Cardiff’s brand new IMAX this winter, while John Barrowman gets to the point as Robin Hood. Plus we round-up the best of 2009 and look ahead to 2010 in our review of the year.
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NOVEMBER 2009
Bill Bailey’s harping on about orchestras in this month’s issue, while Gruff from the Furries talks about his Spaghetti Western Seperado!. Feeling particularly chatty this month, we also thought we’d have a natter with Rhod Gilbert and Gary Numan.
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OCTOBER 2009
David Gest introduces us to his new stage show, which features sex-crazed nuns, Irish midgets and Michael Jackson (although not all at the same time). Plus: Swn festival, Bonnie Tyler and the acclaimed ballet Dorian Gray.
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SEPTEMBER 09
Is that Elvis on the cover of Buzz? Well, not quite, it’s someone that looks a lot like him. Find more of them inside plus Michael McIntyre, Tim Minchin and a little bit of Vegas
AUGUST 09
August’s Buzz comes complete with U2, Green Man Festival and an education special feature.
JULY 09
Looking forward to summer? Well here’s the summeriest issue of anything you’ll ever see. Plus we give you 50 things to occupy yourself with.
JUNE 09
Sugababes, festival guide and credit crunch fashion. You know you want to, so click on the cover and peruse away!
MAY 09
They’re blue, they’re men – it’s the Blue Man Group
(Click on their shiny faces to see the May issue)
APRIL 09
Is that a huge joint on the cover of Buzz? Yes it is
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MARCH 09
Click on Mark Jones’ lovely smiling face
to read the March issue cover to cover
FEBRUARY 09
Oh Dylan, why must you always be so unhappy?
(Click on his chops for February’s issue)
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