Gwdihw, Cardiff
Sun 16 July
A fundraiser gig stretching from 2-11pm, Healthy Mind is splitting its takings 50-50 between the charity organisation Cardiff Mind, and the donations-run Hospital Radio Glamorgan. The lineup confirmed so far covers various experimental forms of genre. The main focus is groups of performers playing styles of punk (Nicotine Pretty, Falling Stacks), electro (Little Rêd, Ani Glass), and indieish pop (Aeddan, My Name Is Ian). In addition, genre-mergers The Irascibles will perform their ‘bluesabilly’ (urban blues, African beats and country swing), while Mike Dennis will both be performing his ‘violonica’ (string-heavy hip-hop) and MCing the open mic slots available throughout the gig.
With the award-winning Hospital Radio Glamorgan providing music as a therapeutic tool 24/7 for the patients and staff of the University Hospital Of Wales, it’s only fitting they receive a gig with this level of variety and dedication. With the event’s organiser having helped create 2013’s Cardiff Mind Fest, the gig also seeks to raise money for Cardiff Mind, an organisation which assists the mental health of Cardiff residents. Other features of the gig include a prize raffle with goodies from local businesses, and DJ requests if available. With the open mic slots allowing people to showcase their talent, the event lets you give and will give back. Sounds like a good time to discover some new music, or one to let people discover your own.
Tickets: £10. Info: 029 2039 7933 (EL)