2025’s biggest shows, festivals & live music to look out for
These are the biggest shows, festivals and live music events happening in Wales over 2025 for those looking to be entertained in a big way.
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“When I sing in Welsh, all the emotions come flooding through”: BRYN TERFEL on his career and Christmas concert
Bryn Terfel discusses his global career, festive concert in Swansea, and how singing in Welsh evokes deep emotions.
CVC’s rise from grassroots to Great Halls: the journey of south Wales’ party rockers
We sit down with rising party rockers CVC to hear how they've climbed the ranks of the Welsh music scene, from small venues to Cardiff's Great Hall.
Swansea’s BUNKHOUSE is showing a way forward for Wales’ small music venues
Swansea’s Bunkhouse gains new security through Music Venue Properties, solidifying its place as a community music hub in Wales for years to come.
Fresh-faced, fresh-eared and fortysomething: jazz-pop fave JAMIE CULLUM
Ahead of 21st-century jazz revival star turned widely favoured radio voice Jamie Cullum embarking on an autumn UK tour, we chat to him on the breakout success of Twentysomething.
Christmas 2024: your complete events guide to the festive season in Wales
We’ve rounded up all the Christmas things taking place in Wales at the tail end of 2024 worth informing you of in one handy guide.
THE CULT soar with raw, celebratory tribute to 40 years of rock legacy in Swansea Arena
The Cult celebrates 40 years of Dreamtime at Swansea Arena with a raw, unforgettable show that honours their goth/post-punk legacy.
From Welsh ties to classic riffs, BILLY DUFFY talks 40 years of THE CULT
Billy Duffy of The Cult revisits 40 years of music, Welsh roots, and their evolving legacy ahead of their live date at Swansea Arena on their 8424 tour.
Songs from the half-century: an audience with CHRIS DIFFORD of SQUEEZE
Fifty years after forming in south London, UK pop institution Squeeze have two new albums coming up, preceded by an extensive UK tour, which Chris Difford tells us all about.
BRUCE DICKINSON – and a pack of young talent – delivers stunning Swansea live set
At 65, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson made his first solo stop at Swansea Arena for a stunningly good set of original music.
Man of metal & air: BRUCE DICKINSON on going solo, rejoining Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden's renaissance frontman Bruce Dickinson is full of enthusiasm for his latest solo album – The Mandrake Project – and about taking it on the road.
Sensational new JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR touring production touches down in Swansea
What's the buzz, Swansea? It's the touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar, fresh from its Cardiff run for another sensational show.