ADAM GARCIA on playing THE BODYGUARD and the changing world of theatre
Adam Garcia has donned many theatrical hats, and returning to Wales in The Bodyguard, he embraces a more understated role as Frank Farmer.
Interviews
DIRTY BLOND: turning heartbreak into something shared
Bridgend songwriter Corey Sanders is stepping out of the shadows as Dirty Blond – transforming heartbreak, honesty and male vulnerability into song.
“Wales is very close to our hearts”: BIFFY CLYRO get set to conquer Cardiff Castle
Joshua Williams caught up with Biffy Clyro drummer Ben Johnston, ahead of the Glasgow trio's Cardiff Castle show at the end of July.
“A claustrophobic dive into a fractured self”: RHIANNON GRIST on her debut novel
Following a debut set in Wales, where she grew up, Rhiannon Grist's psych-horror novel Home Sick takes place in the wilds of her current home, Scotland.
Talking Pictures’ NOEL CRONIN is keeping the golden age of TV and film onscreen
Julia Deli talks to Noel Cronin about the Talking Pictures vintage TV roadshow, which returns to Monmouth’s Savoy Theatre this month.
KYLE EASTWOOD serves up spaghetti Western soundtracks with a jazz twist
Cardiff jazz bar Palladino’s is getting a visit from the Kyle Eastwood Quintet – whose set is set to pay homage to the movies of Kyle's dad Clint.
Food blogger MIKEY BELL on the stories behind his emotive memoir
Welsh food writer Mikey Bell has written a reflective memoir shaped by Valleys upbringing, sexuality, travel and family ties. And there are recipes, too!
Interview: new romantasy novel RED DRAGON SONG is “a love letter to the landscapes of Wales”
With Red Dragon Song, Rebecca F John adopts the pen name Catrin Cadogan and adapts the Mabinogion for her debut romantasy novel.
“We started with a list of things that made us cross” – Ones to watch: THE NANAZ
Inspired by female musical punk icons who came before them, south Wales sextet The NaNaz are the real deal. Three of the band spoke to Emma Way.
Interview: MYFANWY TRISTRAM on her protest-themed graphic novel NOISY VALLEY
Ben Woolhead spoke to Myfanwy Tristram about Noisy Valley, her illustrated account of time spent talking to people in the Rhondda about protesting.
Interview: BOWLING FOR SOUP’s Jared Reddick & tourmate FRANK TURNER
Frank Turner and Bowling For Soup are touring the UK together, including two Welsh dates. Emma Way spoke to Frank and BFS' Jaret Reddick.
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS’ Huw Bunford looks back at a storied band history
Super Furry Animals guitarist Huw Bunford – aka Bunf – chats to Teresa Delfino about Cool Cymru, guerrilla marketing and political footballs.
“Faith in my ears”: CONAL DODDS on four decades inside the live music machine
Crosstown Concerts' Conal Dodds marks a decade of independence and prepares for their Bristol Sounds series of outdoor gigs this month.
“If it’s gonna be watered down, we won’t do it”: EMPIRE OF THE SUN on their grand pop ambitions
Empire Of The Sun's Luke Steele explains to Buzz why they canned their own festival – and why Cardiff Castle is a plum location for their Welsh debut.
“Come for the food, watch the performance art”: 10 years of STREET FOOD CIRCUS
Street Food Circus founder Matt The Hat talks to Buzz about 10 years not out and the ethos behind this travelling culinary jamboree.
“I thought I was the only gay in the village” – One to watch: CATTY
London-via-Caernarfon pop-rock force Catty, is on a rapid rise. She’s headlining a Pride Cymru launch gig in Cardiff, so Emma Way spoke to her.
Interview: south Wales’ WRENNA on her first ever festival set at IN IT TOGETHER
At the fifth edition of In It Together, Amy Ford spoke to Welsh indie musician Wrenna about the importance of Welsh music festivals.
PETE TONG on turning club classics into classical gas
Pete Tong's iconic Ibiza Classics show returns to Cardiff Castle this month. Amy Ford spoke to Pete about the past decade and the dance scene.
LEVI TYRELL JOHNSON on brotherhood, beer and bringing THE CHOIR OF MAN home to Cardiff
Levi Tyrell Johnson talks first auditions, Welsh singing traditions, rowdy audience moments and why The Choir Of Man hits differently in 2026.
JUDITH OWEN prepares for a Welsh homecoming
Judith Owen talks to Charlotte Hardie-Watts about her success, emotion in musical performance and what Cardiff can expect from her June show.
“Human experiences enhanced by technology”: the debut of the ANNWN PRIZE
Wales Millennium Centre director Graeme Farrow on the inaugural Annwn Prize, immersive storytelling, and the state of the arts in Wales.
Ones to watch: SOLD FOR PARTS
Isabella and Queenie from Swansea all-grrrl punk quartet Sold For Parts discuss their debut single Eye Trap and why girls can do it better.
After a “brutal year”, WYNNE EVANS plots a Welsh tour
Welsh tenor and broadcaster Wynne Evans talks to Antonia LeVay about preparing to reconnect with audiences on a mini-tour of Wales this month.
Love in the time of time travel: MATT HAIG on his new novel
With a new book out this month and a couple of Welsh stops on his promo schedule, Matt Haig gives Julia Bottoms some of his time.