A man down but far from out, generation-spanning rave kings THE PRODIGY return to Cardiff
It’s an evening for all kinds of music fans at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, as rockers, ravers, punks and crusties turn out for the return of The Prodigy.
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BDRMM live in Cardiff: shoegaze grooves spark whisky-fuelled moshing
BDRMM aren’t your average static shoegaze mumblers, and this evening they meet the challenge of entertaining a rowdy Saturday crowd.
THE MARY WALLOPERS deliver their advertised IRISH ROCK N ROLL in Cardiff
It’s not all craic and spilled beer with Dundalk folk-rockers The Mary Wallopers… but, in fairness, it mostly is at the Tramshed tonight.
Singer-songwriter JOE HICKS and band are comfortable, accomplished but detached in Cardiff
From the first song by Newbury-based singer-songwriter Joe Hicks, it was evident that this was a man comfortable in his musical skin.
STEELHOUSE AWAY DAY IV: Kira Mac, Troy Redfern and more in Cardiff
The guys at Steelhouse have hit upon the idea of hosting an away day four months after everyone has come down from the musical and literal high of the 2023 festival.
EMPIRE STATE BASTARD live in Cardiff: earplugs required for this visceral beast
Empire State Bastard's live performance in Cardiff was filled with raw intensity, flawless synergy, as well as a glimpse of new material.
NOTHING BUT THIEVES welcome Swansea to the DEAD CLUB CITY tour
Touring their fourth and latest album Dead Club City, Essex’s Nothing But Thieves took Swansea Arena by storm.
The incomparable FALL OUT BOY treat Cardiff fans to best setlist in years
Fall Out Boy treat Cardiff to an epic performance of iconic hits, surprises, and electric stage spectacles.
Reviving the 80s glamour: HAIRCUT 100’s remarkable return in live performance at Cardiff’s Tramshed
During their first tour in 40 years, Haircut 100 wow Cardiff’s Tramshed with a clean-cut performance that was like they had never left.
CARDIFF DISCO FESTIVAL brings disco balls of diva-hood dancing to The Globe
Cardiff’s first Disco Festival is a non-stop party from start to finish, leaving a thirsty audience sated and bathed in sweat and sparkle.
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.
X-FACTOR sweethearts JLS bring their smash hits back to Cardiff
Fifteen years after they emerged to fame on X-Factor, JLS are back on tour and in Cardiff for two nights.
Take 5: emo icons FALL OUT BOY’s top tracks
Not sure what to expect or listen to to prepare for Stump, Wentz, and co in Cardiff? Joshua Williams picks five crucial Fall Out Boy songs to get in the mood…
There still ain’t no party like an S CLUB party: 90s icons reunion tour rolls into Cardiff
90s nostalgia was in full swing when S Club's reunion tour rolled into Cardiff, which also included touching tributes to Paul Cattermole.
KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES reunion show: the boys are back in town
Kids In Glass Houses' 15 year anniversary show in Cardiff for Smart Casual is a cathartic experience for long-time fans.
LUDOVICO EINAUDI live in Cardiff: from the bland to the astounding
Live in Cardiff for the first time in seven years, when classical superstar Ludovico Einaudi is good, he's astounding.
Co-curator GWENNO closes LLAIS with an audio-visual feast of electro-folk
With Llais as a whole and in her own concert, Gwenno has done exactly what she set out to do: bringing people together in amazement at the beauty of the musical voice.
LLAIS: QAWWALI FLAMENCO cook up genre-bending musical alchemy
The enchanting blend of Qawwali and Flamenco at Llais Festival made for unforgettable musical fusion transcending boundaries.
“One of the best gigs I’ve done in my life!” – BAXTER DURY feels the love live in Cardiff
Baxter Dury is an excellent performer in his own right, and the achievements of his band are no less: there’s no doubt about it, this is a must-see act.
BOTH SIDES NOW @ LLAIS: JONI MITCHELL celebration packed with uncapitalised vocal talent
A UK premiere of Joni Mitchell songs - performed by the likes of Charlotte Church, Laura Mvula and more - should have put Llais on the map, but sadly falls a bit short.
THE BIG MOON battle valiantly through illness at short but sweet LLAIS set
The Big Moon fill WMC's Weston Studio for theif first Cardiff show since the release of their third album, but they're not quite battle fit.
Fiery Balkan gypsy jazz: BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA whip up symphonic fusion in Cardigan
A fiery fusion of folk and classical music from Budapest Cafe Orchestra gripped audiences at Cardigan's Theatr Mwldan.
From 15th century folk to modern brilliance: RICHARD DAWSON live @ LLAIS
Richard Dawson's live performance at Wales Millennium Centre's Llais was recieved with a rapturous standing ovation.
BAT FOR LASHES @ LLAIS: a mesmerising journey into ethereal artistry
Attendees of Wales Millennium Centre’s Llais were in for a real treat on the festival's second day: a rare live performance from Natasha Khan, aka Bat For Lashes.