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Get ready for Newport Festival of Words: A Celebration of Literature and Creativity

An exciting new festival for our city. Newport is about to turn the page on a brand-new chapter in its cultural story with the launch of the Newport Festival of Words! Taking place from March 20-23, 2025, this exciting new festival will celebrate the city's rich literary history and showcase the incredible talent of contemporary writers, poets, and storytellers.A Festival for All Word LoversFrom novels and poetry to songwriting, history, and children’s literature, the Newport Festival of Words is designed […]

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Newport Music Trail: Headline Acts Announced for City’s First Free Music Festival

Newport is about to make musical history with the first-ever Newport Music Trail, and the headline acts have just been revealed! A Welsh-language indie rock sensation, a six-piece band with links to Welsh music royalty, and a homegrown rapper fresh off a major award win are all set to take centre stage.Adwaith, CVC, and Lemfreck have been confirmed as the headline acts for this groundbreaking event, happening on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March. Music lovers will be able to […]

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Gimme 5: Shiftypop!

Introducing Shiftypop- Where Music Meets Fun! Sarah Hughes is Shiftypop, a fun loving Ukelele playing singer songwriter, a guest on the Pure Local Extra show on Newport City Radio. Here are a few fun facts about her. Tell us about the first song you ever wrote. It was called All My Life, it was a cheesy love song about meetng someone for the first time and falling in love with them. I was 15. Imagine you are going to have […]

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If Kate Bush Met Black Sabbath…

Pyrogaric at Planet Rock's Rock Stock Festival If you like music and you like it a bit loud, where were you on the weekend? You’d be forgiven if you were somewhere listening to music, but if you weren’t at the Rock Stock Festival in Porthcawl last Saturday (Nov 30th,) then you would have missed out.As mentioned, last weekend saw a lot of action in Trecco Bay, as touring bands and fans alike passed through the quiet seaside holiday park, also […]

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Gimme 5: Cole Underwood of Forsaken Duo

5 Things You Should Know About Cole! Do you remember the first song you ever wrote? How old were you and do you still play it? I was around 6 years old. I found an old hand organ in my attic and was making music then. I am not sure what it was but I remember I loved making things up and being creative since a young age. Imagine you are getting a new pet. What will you choose, a […]

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Gimme 5: Kori Flowers of Forsaken Duo

Kori Flowers is one half of "Forsaken Duo," guests on the Pure Local Extra Show on 23rd November 2024. Let's find out a bit more about him What was the first song you ever wrote? How old were you and do you still play it? Lonesome Road. The song is about personal transformation and growth. Discovering who you are as a person. Life often takes you in different directions and despite the challenges, there is a sense of optimism to […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Scott Lewis

Boots, Beats and Country Treats. Hey y'all....The 3rd annual South Wales Country Music Festival organised by Scott Lewis and held at Newport's Corn Exchange saw seven of the best country music artists performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd over the course of eight hours. With five stalls inside the venue and vendors of arts and crafts selected for their authentic country wares and relevance to the history of Nashville and the roots music of the region were selling country […]

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Dye-ing to Be Heard: Kym Gets to Know The Newest Young Band in Newport

New Punk Rock Band HairDye Chat with Kym on Newport City Radio A fresh, exciting punk rock band is making waves in Newport, and they're called HairDye!  Formed in August 2024, this group of talented young musicians is already carving out their own unique sound and playing high-energy gigs across the city. The band – made up of Dakota (vocals), Penny (bass guitar), Tom (guitar), and Rhys (drums) – recently joined Kym on Newport City Radio for an in-depth chat about their music, […]

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Gig Goin – Pyrogaric LIVE at McCanns

Pyrogaric’s “The Serpent” Album Launch Gig: A Night of Metal Majesty Friday, November 8, 2024. For some, just another day—but for me, it was pure metal bliss. The night was all about Pyrogaric, celebrating their sophomore album *The Serpent* with an electrifying show right here in Newport at McCann’s. Packed, intimate, and seething with raw energy, it was a night I won’t soon forget. The evening kicked off with Skunkyard, a last-minute addition to the bill, filling in for We […]

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