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The Now performing at Clwb Ifor Bach

Gig Goin'

Gig Goin’ – The Now at Clwb Ifor Bach

The Now Put The Capital In Motion: A Night At Clwb Ifor Bach. As part of their mini tour in support of their upcoming album, The Now were back in the Capital at the IconicĀ ClwbĀ IforĀ Bach on Friday 4thĀ September.Ā Here’sĀ what Stephen thought. First on the bill wereĀ Duno, a Pop/Punk trio from South Wales who have been making regular appearances across theĀ South WalesĀ live scene. Having released their debut single,Ā Extra Terrestrial, in March, the […]

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Flyer for the joy as an act of resistance event

Community

Newport Rocks for the Samaritans

Three of Newport’s Finest Bands Unite for Special Samaritans fundraiser Newport’s best-loved bands are joining forces for a very special night of live music this December, all in support of an important local cause. The Darling Buds, Burning Ferns and HAIRDYE will take over Le Pub on Saturday 12th December, raising money for the Newport & Gwent Samaritans and bringing three generations of the city’s music scene together on one […]

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Logo for Pride in the Port 2026

Festivals

Camp classics, handbag hits, open mic and a stage full of our local stars

Pride in the Port Returns: Newport City Radio Is Ready to Make Some Noise! šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ Pride in the Port is back next weekend, and Newport City Radio will be right in the middle of the celebrations as we take over Friars Walk for an afternoon of music, entertainment and plenty of Pride energy. We’ll be bringing the sound of our Pure Pride radio shows into the city centre and, as […]

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Cover for I Miss You by Fler and RightKeysOnly

Local Music

New Local Music – 29th August 2026

Here are the new local tracks played across Pure Local this weekend Fler Ft. RightKeysOnly - I Miss YouMatt Kiano - Nowhere But DownPart Time Signals - Green LightRocco Bailey - All The TimeLos Blancos - Olew'r OlewyddIfan Rhys - Blue BayEadyth - Y GwirRusty Shackle - CalicoSunny Inside - All I Have Is TimeE Marvellous Ft. Boysayso - MaltinaDeerest - Made For MagicJamila - StuckNational Milk Bar - Burt […]

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Photo of the Brass band programme

Music

Young and Brassy in Newport

Great music from the National Youth Brass Band Wales (NYBBW) Sunday afternoon was my annual trip to the Riverfront Theatre for the end of course concert performed by the NYBBW. The audience was primarily made up of family & friends of the players. After this concert the course was officially over for another year and everyone was heading home. The band this year had 60 players who are all under […]

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Finding Aurora Down In The Dark cover

Local Music

New Local Music – 22nd August 2026

These are some of the new local tracks played across Pure Local this weekend Guilty Party - Driving At 95Juliet Owen - Never Walked AwayRebecca Richards - Bring It All BackThose Glorious Ants - Alpha MaleTokomololo - Deffro (EP)Finding Aurora - Down In The DarkBuddug - OxygenTom Parry - Silence Gets So Loud Tom Parry - Fuel ReserveGeorgia Jay - Doorways Of HomeBitw - Gaddo GlawBea Malka - DownBlackwood Rediffusion […]

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The Family Battenberg album cover

Local Music

New Local Music – 15th August 2026

Here is some of the new local music played on Newport City Radio this weekend Betsan - Erase ItBethzienna - Se Ti'n Fy NgharuLouise And The Feathers - Jekyll And HydeAled Hughes - BuddugCyn Cwsg - MorbiusCelavi - Ar Dy Liniau (OnYour Knees)Angelystor - Jury DutyEilir Pierce and Aiden Moffat - CoachThe Family Battenberg - Bed BugAcacia - Danny's WarLucy That Sings - Champagne By The PoolBryony Sier - Brand […]

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Musician Adjua

Local Music

New Local Music from 8th August 2026

This is some of the new local music played across the Pure Local show this week Adjua - Everything Is Beautiful (EP)HMS Morris - GluePlant - UrsulaCrescant - Double MindThe Anchoress - Hand To The TideTaff Rapids - Unwaith ToRocco Bailey - DanceSatellite Park - FlowersHuw James - Grab The ReinsFfredi Blino - Dim SyniadPye Corner - Miss The MagicBendricks - Rise AboveXempa - Sweetest Escape

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Cover for Josh Hick's song Call Me Up

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New Local Music – 2nd August 2026

This is some of the new local music heard on Newport City Radio this week Josh Hicks - Call Me UpEilir Pierce - Do ListCrime Scene - SirenRocco Bailey - SinnerBryony Sier - TelephoneNia John - He Stands AlonePWRS - Cylch Yn GronCandelas - Pop CymraegCrwban - SBIA AR Y BYDFreyja Elsy - Another LifeChwaer - Y StormShamoniks Ft. Mali Haf - CacenGAFF - MelBaby Brave - SpirallingĀ 

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Izzo Wizzard performing at Le Pub

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Gig Goin’ – Izzo Wizzard Returns in Style as Bryony Sier Sets the Tone for a Memorable Night at Le Pub

12 months out but Izzo Wizzard hasn't missed a step After a year away from the live stage, Newport's own Izzo Wizzard returned to Le Pub with a full band for an impressive homecoming, supported by one of South Wales' most respected singer-songwriters, Bryony Sier. Representing Newport City Radio were Stephen, Dani and Luke, and here's what Stephen thought of an excellent evening of live music.Ā Opening the night was Merthyr […]

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