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Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy at The Phyllis Maud

The Phyllis Maud Performance Space, Newport, NP20 2GW Friday 11th April 19:00 - 22:30 About Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy at The Phyllis Maud Newport favourites Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy return to Newport's most intimate and unique venue for the launch of their brilliant second album, Cast Me Down. It's been a good few years since the band played this wonderfully restored Edwardian Gentlemen's toilet in Pillgwenlly and it is always a special and memorable occasion. Capacity […]

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The Manfreds

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Friday 11th April 19:30 - 20:00 About The Manfreds Tickets - £31 Keep It Live in ‘25 Considered to be one of the best live bands on the touring circuit, The Manfreds, featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, are excited to be returning to some of their favourite, more intimate, venues in 2025. They are considered one of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960’s era. Their numerous […]

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Dakota, Penny, Tom and Amber in the Newport City Radio HQ.

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Hairdye on the Pure Local Extra show

Today’s guests on the Pure Local Extra show were Hairdye, a young punk band from Newport Hairdye are a newer punk band from Newport made up of Tom, Penny Dakota and Rhys, although today, we were only joined by Tom, Penny and Dakota. We discussed a little bit of everything, but focused on their recently released single “Sick”. They’ve visited Newport City Radio before, but for a written interview and […]

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History

Welcome to Newport!

Newport Rising Hub, 170 Commercial Street, Newport Friday 11th April 13:00 - Saturday 12th April 14:45 About Welcome to Newport! If you’re spending Marathon weekend in Newport, immerse yourself in the heart of Newport with an unforgettable walking tour led by Beth, one of Wales Official Tour Guide Association’s White Badge Tour Guides. Enjoy a tea or coffee and a cake in one of Newport’s best kept secrets after a stroll through the city’s vibrant streets. Dive deep into its […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Mike Scott of The Waterboys

Dennis Hopper, The Waterboy & The Boss From his home in Dublin, Mike Scott sat down with Newport City Radio’s Colin Palmer to chat about the new album from The Waterboys titled Life, Death And Dennis Hopper. In a career that spans the past 40 years or more, Mike Scott has continually rung the changes musically, while consistently maintaining a distinctive sound that is instantly identifiable as his very own. […]

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Hire a Guide at RSPB Newport Wetlands

West Nash Road, Newport, NP18 2BZ Tuesday 4th November 10:00 - Wednesday 31st December 15:00 About Hire a Guide at RSPB Newport Wetlands Hire A Guide for a unique and exclusive tour of Newport Wetlands, tailored to your interests! Our bespoke service offers up to 5 guests the opportunity to explore the nature reserve with a knowledgeable guide for 1 and 1/2 hours. We can tailor the tour to your interests, so you can experience the reserve at your pace. […]

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Pond dipping at RSPB Newport Wetlands

West Nash Road, Newport, NP18 2BZ Monday 7th April 10:30 - Friday 25th April 14:30 About Pond dipping at RSPB Newport Wetlands School’s out! Time to discover the underwater life at Newport Wetlands with our fantastic pond dipping kits. Our knowledgeable team will be on hand to help with identification and ensure you have a great pond dipping experience! You will have exclusive access to our pond dipping area and your own equipment and spotting sheets to help you identify […]

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Theatre

Titanic the musical

Dolman Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HY Wednesday 9th April 19:15 - Saturday 12th April 14:15 About Titanic the musical Playgoers Musical Company bring you this musical based on the characters aboard the tragic maiden voyage of this famous ship. In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th […]

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Theatre

Titanic the musical

Dolman Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HY Wednesday 9th April 19:15 - Saturday 12th April 17:00 About Titanic the musical Playgoers Musical Company bring you this musical based on the characters aboard the tragic maiden voyage of this famous ship. In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th […]

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