Christmas crackers: your festive events guide
Moving into December and January, a roundup of theatre, pantos, concerts, festivals and more taking place in the Yuletide build-up and aftermath.
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BWCABUS: the fight to save this crucial transport service in rural Wales
The Bwcabus debate in mid and west Wales has opened up a can of worms about the funding of public services. Julia Deli reports on the campaign, from the position of an involved party.
Unlock strange thrills in RHONDDA ESCAPE ROOMS
New to Tonypandy, Rhondda Escape Rooms' Stranger Things Experience makes for a thrilling adventure in the heart of the town.
From a dozen stalls to 25 years: RIVERSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET through time
Ahead of its anniversary celebrations, find out about the journey of Riverside Farmers' Market, Cardiff's pioneer in sustainable, fresh produce and community spirit.
Summer holidays family fun in Wales: 20 things to keep young minds entertained
Discover 20 diverse and family-friendly activities for summer fun in Wales. From fairy festivals to theatre shows and science talks, keep young minds entertained while they learn.
“We need community in order to survive” – RACHEL DAWSON on her debut novel NEON ROSES, finding strength in unity
Rachel Dawson's Neon Roses explores themes of identity, activism, and family dynamics amidst the backdrop of the miners' strike in 1980s Wales, uncovering strength in unity and the power of community.
BEYOND THE BORDER: DUKE AL – empowering stigmatised communities through storytelling
Discover how Duke Al, part of the Anti-Racism Storytelling Pathways team, empowers communities through storytelling at the 30th anniversary of Beyond The Border festival.
HAROON MOTA: the marathon man getting Muslims into the great outdoors
What started as a group to get Muslim and people from Asian backgrounds outdoors has blossomed into an international community. Elouise Hobbs speaks to the man behind the Active Inclusion Network, Haroon Mota.
Discover Wales’ hip-hop history with AVANT CYMRU
Wales' specific history with hip-hop culture goes deeper than you may think, and is being told with the help of community theatre company Avant Cymru.
Celebrating Pride this summer in Wales: parades, drag, bingo, disco, oh my!
Discover a vibrant lineup of LGBTQ+ Pride events in Wales from June onwards, including Pride Cymru, drag comedy cabaret, nature celebrations, disco parties, and more.
From Pysanky to Peppa: what’s on this Easter in Wales, from egg hunts to cabaret and more
If you're after some Easter things to do, check out our roundup of fun-filled activities, including egg hunts, cabaret shows, and workshops.
How to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month in Wales this year
To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, we've got some dates, places and people where you can observe the past, present and future of the LGBTQ+ movement this February.
9 local charities that need your support this Christmas in Wales
‘Tis the season of giving and while these charitable organisations will appreciate your help all year round, unfortunately, the need to do so is greater than ever this Christmas.
Dungeon mistress to wellbeing goddess: CHARLOTTE CHURCH is reborn once more
From churches to TV to tours to a country wellness retreat, there’s nowhere Charlotte Church can’t call home – even if ‘home’ is ever-changing.
Deri Reed: self-styled Ethical Chef walks the walk with Camarthen community kitchen
Deri Reed is an established figure on the Welsh food scene, and with his latest venture Cegin Hedyn, he's putting the local community first.
Roll up for D&D this summer – where & how to play in Wales
If you or your younger offspring are looking to get into the world's greatest role-playing game, there have never been more avenues for you to do so, both online and in-person.
“Forget Loose Women, we’re the Loose Grannies!” – 4 Cardiff nans take over BBC Radio Wales with NANI HACKS
New radio series Nani Hacks offers advice and shared experiences about growing up and growing old. John Evans speaks to the four funny and lovable Nanis about generational divides and celebrating older women.
“We are different and that’s something to be celebrated” – Hay’s first Pride organisers bring queer colour to town
Hay Pride founders Helen and Graham discuss the importance and challenges that come with creating LGBT+ events in less urban areas.
Celebrate the Jubilee weekend with these top 12 events in Wales
Get those Union Jack flags waving and enjoy the long bank holiday weekend with these dozen displays of domestic deference in Wales.
Wales’ grassroots music venues reflect two years after lockdown – in their own words
Laura Fedeli speaks to the people who’ve kept small Welsh venues running, through the good and bad times, and finds out how they did it as restrictions took over.
Dydd gŵyl dewi hapus! – celebrating St. David’s Day in Wales with Michael Sheen, RWCMD and more
Led by Michael Sheen's Margins to Mainstream, there are a whole of host St. David's Day celebrations - new and old - occuring across Wales this week (and month).
Buzz on Tour!
Yes, you read that right, we’re going on tour! Between March the 17th and 24th, the Buzz team will be travelling the length and breadth of Wales and we’re keen to meet people that have unique and interesting stories to tell about Welsh culture.
“Band-based spaces can be very male, white, straight and cis” – the Cardiff music workshop platforming inclusivity
Launching this month, Pitch In Cardiff is a music workshop scheme centered around making more room in the "stale male" band scene for marginalised people.
HIDDEN HILLFORT was one of the best-kept heritage secrets in Cardiff – until now
An Iron Age hillfort has been well and truly 'hidden' from Cardiff for a decade - but the CAER Heritage project aims to change that.