It’s Peter Andre!

It’s Peter Andre!

Peter Andre tops the bill! Multi-million selling chart-topper and TV star Peter Andre has today been revealed as the headline live act for Newport Now BID’s Countdown to Christmas spectacular. Running from 2pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 15, Countdown to Christmas will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport’s city centre 2025 Christmas lights and a breathtaking fireworks display. Pop star, TV presenter and actor Peter Andre has been a […]

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Who’s on stage at this years Countdown to Christmas?

Your first live acts revealed The first live acts for Newport Now BID’s Countdown to Christmas spectacular have been revealed today.Running from 2pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 15, Countdown to Christmas will feature live music, fairground rides and celebrity guests, culminating in the official switching on of Newport’s city centre Christmas lights and a breathtaking fireworks display.The main support acts for the event have been announced today, with the headline star – a multi-million selling chart-topper and TV star […]

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Gig Goin – From Newport Grit to Cardiff Glory: The Rogues Impress a Manic at Y Plas

The Rogues, The Malakites, Redwood City. Y Plas, Cardiff University Friday 17th October 2025. It was a big night for Welsh indie. The Rogues hit Cardiff for their biggest headline show yet, packing out Y Plas with the kind of buzz you can feel before the first chord rings out. Support came from two rising forces — The Malakites and Redwood City — both sharpening the edges of a new wave of Welsh guitar music. And in the crowd, watching […]

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Devauden Festival 2025 – Sunday: Fresh Sounds, Festival Favourites, and a Fitting Finale

A fitting finale Stephen:Following a hugely successful Saturday packed with great music, the final day of the festival had a lot to live up to—and it didn’t disappoint. Dani:Day 2 for me (I hadn’t gone on Friday) brought more of the same magic, but now I knew what to expect. It was a short 5–10 minute walk between all three fields, and you could take it at your own pace to soak up the atmosphere. The setting made it easy […]

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Devauden Festival 2025 – Saturday: Sunshine, Soul and Surprise Magic

Festival Vibes in Full Bloom Set in the rolling hills of Monmouthshire at its new home, Humble by Nature Farm, Saturday at Devauden Festival 2025 brought together families, music lovers, and top local talent for a vibrant, community-driven celebration of live music.With five stages, healing fields, kids’ entertainment, craft stalls, and street food, the event felt like a perfectly balanced mix of chilled-out charm and musical magic — all within walking distance.For Luke, who was attending his first-ever festival:“What a […]

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WWE Backlash 2025: Full Match Recap & Review

WWE Backlash 2025: Full Match Recap & Review Just three short weeks after WrestleMania 41, WWE returned with another main roster Premium Live Event: Backlash, live from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Despite the quick turnaround, WWE managed to deliver a stacked card, headlined by hometown hero Randy Orton facing longtime rival John Cena in a bout promoted as "One Last Time." With compelling storylines, surprise debuts, and top-tier action, Backlash 2025 packed a punch. Here’s everything that […]

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Have you heard of Devauden festival?

Where and when? The Devauden Festival returns from 23–25 May 2025, promising an unforgettable weekend of music, creativity, and community spirit in the heart of Monmouthshire. Now hosted at the picturesque Humble by Nature farm in Penallt, this new location enhances the festival's charm while offering improved facilities for attendees.🎶 Music & EntertainmentWith five unique stages—Anghidi Main Stage, The Big Top, House of Roots, Merry Mari, and the newly introduced Tangerine Trees—the festival showcases a diverse lineup of genres. Highlights […]

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Hopes and Dreams for the New Season of Doctor Who

Meet the whovians of Newport City Radio With the next season of Doctor Who on the horizon, anticipation is building among fans. While the last season introduced us to Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and brought back some familiar faces, there’s still so much we want to see in the new season. From revisiting intriguing plotlines to balancing old and new storytelling elements, here’s what some of our volunteers are hoping for:Jack Cartwright One plotline I’d love to see revisited is the […]

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Newport Music Trail: 25 Locations, 90 Acts, Workshops, Tours & More!

Get ready to follow the music! Newport’s music scene is about to take centre stage with the first-ever Newport Music Trail, bringing 25 venues, 90 acts, and 36 hours of live music to the city across Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March. This incredible free event has been curated with FOCUS Wales and will showcase some of the best talent from across the UK, with a mix of rock, indie, punk, folk, hip-hop, electronic, and more. 🎤 Headline Acts CVC […]

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It’s Peter Andre!

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Gig Goin – From Newport Grit to Cardiff Glory: The Rogues Impress a Manic at Y Plas

Devauden Festival 2025 – Sunday: Fresh Sounds, Festival Favourites, and a Fitting Finale

Devauden Festival 2025 – Saturday: Sunshine, Soul and Surprise Magic

WWE Backlash 2025: Full Match Recap & Review

Have you heard of Devauden festival?

Hopes and Dreams for the New Season of Doctor Who

Newport Music Trail: 25 Locations, 90 Acts, Workshops, Tours & More!

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