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

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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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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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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Sounds Of Revelry on the Pure Local Extra show

Who Are Sounds Of Revelry? On the 21st of September, The Pure Local Extra show at Newport City Radio had guests Jimi and Tariq from local cover band ‘Sounds of Revelry’ to talk about themselves and their work. Sounds of Revelry is a local cover band (formed around 2019), meaning they do not write their own songs but perform covers of pre-existing songs mainly for events or at various food venues. This was their first time on the show as this […]

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Mr Bewlay on the Pure Local Extra show

Hello Mr Bewlay Newport City Radio welcomed musician Mr Bewlay to discuss his latest EP and share insights into his musical journey. Mr Bewlay returned to Newport City Radio around the same time as last year for a similar interview, this time with Dani and Stephen. The conversation primarily focused on his newest EP, *Against All Reason*, which was released today (14th of September). The interview began with Mr Bewlay reflecting on his path into the music industry. Despite the […]

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Summer Sessions – All you need to know

FAQs for you Where is the event taking place? The event is held in the performance area of Beechwood Park and is 5 nights of original music and Comedy. When is the event taking place? The event runs from Tuesday 30th July to Saturday 3rd August. The times of the event are as follows: Tues 30 th July 5pm to 8pm Weds 31 st July 5pm to 8pm Thurs 1 st August 5pm to 8.40pm Fri 2 nd August 5pm […]

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Gig Goin’- The Rogues: Clwb Ifwr Bach Cardiff 28/6/24

The Rogues at Clwb Ifwr Bach, Cardiff: 28/6/24 The Rogues made a triumphant return to the Capital on Friday with a double celebration. Originally planned as an EP launch show for their debut, 1963 – Live At Rockfield Studios, the night turned even more special when news broke earlier that the release had reached No. 3 in the Official UK Charts for physical releases. This promised to be a landmark night for the band and their ever-growing legion of fans. […]

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Talking To The Moon, Aiming For The Stars

The Rogues 1963 - Live At Rockfield Studios EP Review The Rogues, a 5-piece Indie/Rock band from Newport, South Wales, have been a force to reckon with since their first gig at The Dragonffli in Pontypridd in May 2022. Building momentum both locally and beyond, they've played over 100 shows, gaining a dedicated following known as The Rogue Army.Their reputation as one of the must-see live acts from South Wales has only grown with sold-out shows in Newport, Cardiff, Bristol, […]

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Jump The Underground: Back with a Bang

Jump the Underground - back with a bang After 15 years away, but still very much part of the Newport music scene, it was a momentous occasion last year when locally based favourites Jump The Underground announced a reunion show. The band, which self-imploded in 2008, left fans wondering if this was a one-off event or a permanent comeback. At the time, even the band members themselves weren't sure of the answer. The Triumphant Return Following two unsuccessful attempts beyond […]

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

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

Gig Goin – Pyrogaric LIVE at McCanns

Sounds Of Revelry on the Pure Local Extra show

Mr Bewlay on the Pure Local Extra show

Summer Sessions – All you need to know

Gig Goin’- The Rogues: Clwb Ifwr Bach Cardiff 28/6/24

Talking To The Moon, Aiming For The Stars

Jump The Underground: Back with a Bang

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