Author: Rhys Gregory

the shortlist for Welsh Music Prize 2023 has been announced, with 15 artists in the running for the prestigious award. Nominees include debut albums from CVC, Dafydd Owain, Hyll, Minas, Overmono and YNYS, plus albums by established artists Cerys Hafana, H Hawkline, Ivan Moult, John Cale, Mace the Great, Rogue Jones, Sister Wives, Stella Donnelly and Sŵnami. Founded in 2011 and supported by Creative Wales, Welsh Music Prize is an annual award celebrating the best music made in Wales or by Welsh people around the world. The prize is open to albums of all genres and past winners have included…

The latest book from the National Trust, 60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust, brings together an astonishing collection of built structures that includes urban and rural, industrial and domestic buildings, places of spirituality and faith, life and death.  While previous books about National Trust properties tended to focus on their historic owners and the collections they acquired, this new book puts the buildings themselves firmly in the spotlight.   The book provides fresh insights into the work of the UK’s ground-breaking historic architects and the people who commissioned them. The buildings showcase the richly varied styles, materials and techniques found…

Six by Nico has revealed the details of its second six-course tasting menu in Cardiff, and diners are in for a foodie fiesta! After a recent trip to Barcelona, Chef Nico Simeone and his team are bringing their Catalonian adventures into the kitchens at their new restaurant in Cardiff. Starting on 25 September 2023, the renowned culinary restaurant will take diners on a journey to the Catalan region of Spain. Here, the coastal towns and vibrant culture have inspired a menu like no other. The northeastern province of Spain boasts a rich history of creating fine cuisine from its natural…

Organisers of Cardiff’s Sŵn Festival are thrilled to reveal the third wave of performers for its 2023 edition today. An unmissable highlight of the UK live calendar, the award-winning music festival returns to showcase over 100 artists from Cymru and beyond in the heart of the Welsh capital from October 20th to 22nd. From today, music fans can purchase single and multi-day tickets for Sŵn Festival. Early bird and tier one weekend tickets sold out before a single artist was announced following rave reviews in 2022. And less than 25% of weekend tickets remain. Today’s third wave of artists amps…

He’s the most streamed classical artist of all time (over 15 Billion views on TikTok!), and following x3 sell out concerts at both The Royal Albert Hall and the Eventim Apollo last year, Ludovico Einaudi*, takes his iconic live ‘Underwater’ show beyond London, on a four-date Arena tour of the UK this October. Committed to bringing global classical music beyond the Capital, Einaudi carefully selected four UK arenas to perform his sell out shows with his live band, making Cardiff International Arena one of his chosen stops on 19 October.  All shows will be support by acclaimed, award-winning singer, Sam…

Bangor University is set to hold its first Community Day this autumn, on Saturday 14 October between 11am and 3pm. The university will open its doors to the local community, giving everyone the chance to step inside the impressive Main Arts building and the different levels of Pontio to discover more about what goes on inside the ‘College on the hill’, as it is called locally. Academic departments and University services will all take part, and the fun-packed day for all the family will include demonstrations, tours, workshops and performances, all for free. Food and drink will also be available…

Cardiff jewellery thief jailed for five years after stealing up to £50000 worth of jewellery. Remiah Fyffe-Gayle, 29, from London, travelled to Cardiff on 22 April and entered the Pravins store in St David’s Centre. Staff became suspicious after he asked to look at a number of diamond rings, which he claimed were for an upcoming engagement. He was shown three rings, which he grabbed suddenly and made for the exit. A security guard had placed herself at the door and tried to grab Fyffe-Gayle but he struggled with her and managed to escape. The total amount of the rings…

YOUNGSTERS in five Swansea communities can look forward to enjoying new and upgraded play areas in the coming months. Work is starting this month on five great new play areas at the Phoenix Centre in Townhill as well as in Plasmarl, Gendros, Pontlliw and Clydach. And plans for 10 more are expected to be agreed over the coming months to bring to more than 60 the number of completed schemes under a hugely-popular programme that’s benefited communities across Swansea. Swings, carousels, climbing frames and multiplay units are all going to be features of the five new play areas where work…

A free careers and job fair will be held on Wednesday 20 September, providing vital employability support for school and college leavers, job seekers and career changers. Your Future Careers Fair will take place in the upstairs area of Newport Market between 12pm and 3pm. It has been organised by Working Wales, (delivered by Careers Wales), Newport City Council’s Communities for Work Plus (CfW+) team and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Free to attend, anyone aged 16+ can come along on the day to access careers advice and guidance. The event will highlight the wide range of options…

Use this guide and the information inside to learn how to successfully cope with your loved one’s cancer diagnosis. It’s heartbreaking when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, whether it’s a parent, grandparent, sibling, or other type of family member. Although you will find it physically and emotionally challenging, coping is possible. Throughout history, countless families have gone through the same experience and managed to make it out to the other end — and you can, too. What are the Chances of Surviving Cancer? If your loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, you’ll have spent much time…