WE ARE SCIENTISTS: indie’s underrated banger-makers descend on Cardiff
We Are Scientists, realiable churner-outers of indie bangers, return to Cardiff for a night of nostalgia and on-stage charm.
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“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.
GLASTONBARRY 2023 celebrates a decade of triumph and tribute acts in the heart of Barry
Celebrating its 10th year with over 20 tribute acts, music, food, and joy, Glastonbarry welcomed 6,000 happy attendees to the heart of Barry once more.
No joke: Aussie punks CLOWNS rip up CLWB IFOR BACH on latest tour
Clowns and Pizzatramp go off with a raucous punk rock gig featuring killer vocals and comedic warmth at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff.
MADNESS: an unforgettable night of hits, banter and fun in Swansea
The magic of Madness is alive and well after 40 years as the band delivered hit after hit, engaging banter, and a night of pure fun in Swansea.
“Wales is always with me” – TOM JONES stuns at first Welsh headline show in 20 years
Tom Jones stunned with almost two hours of trademark rock‘n’roll and a remarkably unchanged vocal ability at Cardiff Castle, showing few signs of his 83 years.
Ex-LIBERTINE PETER DOHERTY shambles through an evening of memories and acoustic hits
With a decent conversation and a few reinventions of fan-favourite tracks, Peter Doherty's 'In Conversation' performance in Cardiff is a show with room to grow.
HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES live: rock and film icons unite in Swansea for ear-splitting onslaught
When Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry join forces as the Hollywood Vampires, you know you're in for a night of ear-bleeding noise.
BUZZARD BUZZARD BUZZARD: a packed-out return to Wales’ capital in cult venue Porter’s
Last Friday, Cardiff music scene stronghold Porter played host to Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard’s return to the city.
JOHNNY ECHOLS’ psych icons LOVE play all the classics… and more again
The Love Band featuring Johnny Echols performed a flawless tribute to Love's iconic music in Cardiff, taking fans on a psychedelic journey through their timeless classics.
HOZIER delivers soul-stirring Cardiff Castle show, from intimacy to grandeur
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier delivers a charming live performance at Cardiff Castle that feels both intimate and grand when needed.
PULP return to Wales after 20 years, still in their glory years
Relive the unforgettable night at Pulp reunited for a spectacular tour stop in Cardiff, their first in Wales for two decades.
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.
THE CULT roll back the years and battle the heavens in the heart of Cardiff
Rain-soaked fans, singalongs, and rockstar poses made it a night to remember as The Cult and The Alarm teamed up at Cardiff Castle.
STING at Cardiff Castle: unbelievable performance at 70, POLICE hits galore in MY SONGS tour
Even at 70, Sting proves he can still rock Cardiff Castle in his 70s, delivering hit after hit in the My Songs tour.
From HOZIER to PIGEON WIGS, your guide to Wales’ hottest gigs this July
While summer months can feel like festival overload, we’ve narrowed down a list of gigs across July in Wales where you can turn up, enjoy some live music and head home at the end of it.
THE CHICKS at Cardiff Castle: an unforgettable night of empowering country brilliance
The Chicks' electrifying live show at Cardiff Castle deployed empowering feminist country music for an unforgettable performance.
Musical majesty: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE tear up Cardiff Castle
Queens of the Stone Age's electrifying live performance at Cardiff Castle featured an incredible setlist of elephantine grooves old and new.
SOUL GLO set Cardiff ablaze with explosive, hardcore energy
Hardcore's hottest property, Soul Glo's live performance in Cardiff was an explosive set, packed with thought-provoking lyrics and powerful vocals.
Cowboys, feathers and cuddles: HARRY STYLES’ spectacular LOVE ON TOUR party rolls into Cardiff
The hordes of cowboy hat and feather boa-wearing fans clogging up the entirety of Cardiff for the second of two Principality Stadium tour dates is a testament to Harry Styles' power and pull.
Vim, verve and virtuosity: celebrating 40 years of CARDIFF SINGER OF THE WORLD
The 40th anniversary of Cardiff Singer of the World featured world-class vocal talent from around the globe. Read our report on this year's incredible showcase of musical virtuosity.
FIREFRIEND: an intoxicating blend of fuzz and groove on debut UK tour
Firefriend appear to have amassed a small cult following in the UK on the strength of little more than the rapid-fire release of a handful of albums in the space …
BLONDIE journey through an iconic 50 years of music at Cardiff Castle
Blondie gave an electrifying live performance at Cardiff Castle last weekend in honour of their upcoming 50th year as an iconic band.
ARCTIC MONKEYS’ stadium tour takes the Sheffield band to Swansea for a smashing set
On the evening before the 20th anniversary of their very first performance, thousands of fans descended on the Swansea.com Stadium for Arctic Monkeys.