OTHER VOICES: Welsh & Irish talents combine for Cardigan music festival
Buzz’s west coast correspondent Julia Deli was in Cardigan town centre for this year’s edition of Cymro-Irish crossover event Other Voices.
Festivals
SŴN FESTIVAL: all the highlights from the 2023 Cardiff music festival
Discover the best of SŴN Festival 2023 in Cardiff with our roundup of live reviews, from Mickey Callisto to Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs.
“It’s the holy grail” – WILLIE J HEALEY on the soul of his music, supporting FLORENCE + THE MACHINE, playing Cardiff
Willie J Healey's vintage-sounding musical combo of pop, funk and soul is taking him places – most immediately Cardiff’s Sŵn Festival, where he kicks off his UK tour.
GWENNO introduces LLAIS: a week of musical delight, returning to Cardiff Bay
With its 2022 relaunch as Llais a resounding success, the Festival of Voice returns to the WMC this autumn. Co-curator Gwenno highlights her fave picks to check out.
LLAIS 2023: our top picks from Cardiff Bay’s festival of voice
It's time once again for Llais to bring a cavalcade of voice-led musical delights to Cardiff Bay. Curated by Gwenno, here are our top picks for what you should see.
Between worlds at north Wales’ ARA DEG: musical majesty among the mountains
We report back after three days of leftfield music co-programmed by the Bethesda venue Neuadd Ogwen and local boy Gruff Rhys at Ara Deg 2023.
BETWEEN THE TREES: a communion between music and nature in Merthyr Mawr
The magic of Between The Trees Festival 2023 in Candleston Wood, Merthyr Mawr immersed visitors in nature, music, and eco-friendly fun.
“Folklore’s woven through our songs”: Welsh/English band SISTER WIVES on folk horror, playing GREEN MAN
After their dreamy Walled Garden set at Green Man, Sister Wives vocalist Donna Lee reveals the band’s love for folk horror and the festival’s ancient consciousness.
“The biggest audience we’ve ever played to!” – GREEN MAN RISING winner EVE APPLETON on christening her fave festival
We speak to Bristol-based folk-rocker Eve Appleton, who beat some 3,500 other acts to become this year's Green Man Rising contest winner.
“I was a child, trying to figure it out”: after rocking GREEN MAN, SNAIL MAIL reflects on teen indie success
Catching her breath backstage after playing Green Man Festival’s Far Out tent, Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan reveals her plans for a third album.
Psychedelic wonders of Wales: music festival DOCTOR SARDONICUS brings psych icons to Cardigan
Immerse yourself in Wales' premier underground psychedelia festival at The Cellar Bar in Cardigan, featuring eclectic sounds, intimate stories, and transformative experiences.
The psychedelic magic of Powys’ LANDED FESTIVAL: a journey into homemade holism and musical ecstasy
Dive into the world of Landed Festival, a vibrant celebration of music, art, and homemade holism near Llandrindod Wells.
“When the mountain calls, we answer” – STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL 2023: Wales’ peak live music experience
Still the highest and friendliest rock festival, Steelhouse Festival 2023 in Ebbw Vale is also at its most impressive this year.
30 years on, BEYOND THE BORDER is a timeless celebration of art & storytelling
Beyond The Border is an experience any other. With the festival a biannual offering, should you make plans to go in 2025? Categorically yes.
BASTILLE have nothing but love for Cardiff Castle at epic live show
Bastille deliver an electrifying performance at Depot In The Castle - a day of epic music, joy, and fireworks that lit up the historic venue.
BEYOND THE BORDER 2023: lineup highlights from this year’s world-class storytelling fest
Discover world-class performers and mythical adventures at Beyond The Border 2023, Europe's premier storytelling festival, as it reaches its 30th year.
Divergent storytelling: Michael Harvey at BEYOND THE BORDER’s 30th anniversary
In the first of a series of Beyond The Border interviews, Michael Harvey delves into his performance - bringing diverse tales from Wales to Québec - at the 30th anniversary of the literary festival.
UNEARTHED FESTIVAL: enter a mystical realm of music, community & celebration in west Wales
Immerse yourself in our report from the magical Unearthed Festival in west Wales—a vibrant music festival where music, community, and celebration come together.
Our CARDIFF PSYCH & NOISE FEST top 10: reviews of Bas Jan, Obey Cobra, Basic Dicks, Ichi, and More!
Our in-depth live review of the 2023 iteration of Cardiff Psych & Noise Fest features the likes of Bas Jan, Obey Cobra, Basic Dicks, Ichi, and more.
“You don’t want it to die. The music’s too good” – Ones to watch: DREAM STATE
Discover how Dream State, the post-hardcore band, made a comeback with a new EP and a sold-out tour. Aled Evans and Jake Bowen discuss the pressures of changing their name and what's kept Dream State alive.
Buzz’s 2023 festival guide: your essential list for Wales and surrounding English regions
Grass stains, wellies, and live music: Buzz's 2023 festival guide is here, featuring a comprehensive rundown of the best festivals in Wales and surrounding English areas.
Cardigan’s cult Welsh-Irish OTHER VOICES FESTIVAL returns with another eclectic line-up
It was a privilege to be with so many top-of-their-game originals in welcoming venues for Cardigan's Other Voices, and with such an ethical and thought-out framework.
The best of SŴN FESTIVAL 2022 – from PLASTIC MERMAIDS to WALT DISCO
Emma Way and Josh Williams hotfoot around Cardiff city centre to catch the coming on the chockablock bill for Sŵn Festival’s big ‘22 comeback.
All-female line-up gets SŴN FESTIVAL 2022 off to rip-roaring start
Last Friday, Sŵn Festival began on a high with a female-dominated lineup of Prima Queen, Lime Garden, Panic Shack and last-minute headliner, Katy J Pearson.