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Huw Stephens

Quality, individuality and diversity

THE first ever Swn Festival happens this weekend in Cardiff. Read

Karen Price

The next Chapter

WHO would imagine that inside an old school, building tucked away in a Cardiff suburb such an unique facility would exist. Read

Huw Stephens

Swn is new festival on the block

THE BBC’s Electric Proms has taken place for the second time, with a host of established and new artists doing what they do best – playing live. Read

Huw Stephens

Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt...

I TRAVELLED up to Leeds recently to see Los Campesinos! playing in the Cockpit, a strangely-shaped venue in the city centre. Read

Gordon Dalton

Exhibition that's packing them in

Initiated by Thor Nørmark-Larsen and Liberty Paterson, the exhibition places art inside a suitcase to be shown in two cities. Read

Karen Price

A night out at the fun factory

Those bands and musicians who have made an impact during the last 12 months are rewarded for their efforts while the rest of us are just happy to have an excuse to party. Read

Gordon Dalton

Cities changing faces

CITIES up and down the UK have rapidly changed their public persona due to urban regeneration. This is most visible in post industrial areas such as Glasgow, Gateshead, Liverpool, and closer to home, South Wales. Read

It’s the end of an era

IF certain songs and music can bring back memories from moments in your life, then I’m fortunate that the soundtrack to my working life has been an amazing one. Read

Karen Price Getting to grips with Hairspray

WHEN I was at school, the film Hairspray was released.more

Huw Stephens

A trip down the pub with Bruno Brookes

AS you probably know, Radio 1 has been celebrating its 40th year on air with a host of special guests presenting shows and former DJs returning to the station to present with current hosts. Read

Gordon Dalton

No time for jet lag

AFTER a few weeks away in the States, I came back to find a busy programme for October. Read

Karen Price

Going south after fun in the north

I’VE been recovering from a hardcore week of hot Eisteddfod action. Read

Huw Stephens

Do we hear a former Welsh football international on the Maes?

IT was straight back from holidaying in Ibiza to the National Eisteddfod in Mold for me. Read

Karen Price

Kelly's eye still on the rock n' roll ball

NOT many people can say they are still enthusiastic after spending 11 years in the same job. Read

The View, with Gordon Dalton

AUGUST is by far the quietest month in the contemporary art calendar as everyone recovers from touring biennales and prepares for the forthcoming art fairs. Read

Huw Stephens

The Playlist, with Huw Stephens

I’M wary of mentioning any festivals in this column any more, because it seems they’re getting cancelled left, right and centre. Read

Gordon Dalton

The View, with Gordon Dalton

I BRIEFLY mentioned Mermaid & Monster last week, the commercial contemporary art agency I set up with fellow artist Richard Higlett earlier this year. Read

Box Office, with Claire Hill

THE last time I performed on stage it was an excruciating experience. I use the words stage and performed in their loosest sense. Read

Saying goodbye to Zabrinski and packing up lots of new music for my summer hols

THE brilliant band Zabrinski announced their split this week. Their last gig will be at Gwyl Macs Fest in Carmarthen on September 1. Read

A weekend full of North Wales festivals

LAST weekend’s Latitude festival was fantastic. I was there compering the Lake stage I’d been programming and got to see so much great new music. But the first thing I enjoyed at the festival in Suffolk wasn’t a band, but a silent film. Read

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