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From Pews to Pop Legends & Pizza: Acapela Studio’s Two-Century Journey”

Acapela Studio, Cardiff This unique architectural treasure in Pentyrch six miles north-west of Wales’ capital city has seen a lot of changes in 200 years. Acapela Studio is a converted late Regency era chapel built in 1835, now used as a recording studio and successful music venue. History still lives on in subtlety though, as witnessed by its original wood panelling interiors adorning the tiered balcony that overlook the hallowed […]

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Loving Live Music at this years Countdown to Christmas!

Breaking news: The supporting acts! Get ready for Newport’s Countdown to Christmas on Saturday, November 16, from 2pm to 5.30pm! Join us for an afternoon of live music, fairground rides, and celebrity appearances, leading up to the big Christmas lights switch-on at 5.15pm and an amazing fireworks finale at 5.30pm. The line-up features local stars provided by us, including Ryan Keyse and the Nightshift, multi-instrumentalist Caitlin Lavagna, and singer Callum […]

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Save the date: When do the Christmas lights get switched on?

When do Newport's lights get switched on? Newport city centre is set to kick off the festive season with a spectacular family-friendly event on Saturday, November 16. The Countdown to Christmas will run from 2pm to 5:30pm, featuring live music, fairground rides, celebrity guests, and a grand finale with the official switch-on of the city’s Christmas lights followed by a stunning fireworks display.Organized by the Newport Now Business Improvement District […]

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Craze The Jack & Mark Watkin Price on Pure Local Extra

Today on the Pure Local Extra show, we were joined by Craze The Jack (Craig) and Mark Watkin Price, two local artists with completely different styles. Today on the Pure Local Extra show, we were joined by CrazeTheJack (Craig) and Mark Watkin Price, two local artists with completely different styles. We talked to them about their music and other similar topics.For Craig, this was not his first time on the […]

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In Conversation with Colin: Rosalie Cunningham

Bond, Beats & Barking Dogs. Rosalie Cunningham's Wild New Album Adventure! “I’m still enjoying it, which is very weird for me” says Rosalie Cunningham about her new album To Shoot Another Day due for release November 1st. “Normally I can’t really enjoy any work of mine until about five years afterwards because it’s almost verging on traumatic getting it out, and by that point I just don’t want to hear […]

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Newport’s Got Good News

Sporty Welsh Couple Change Lives For The Better A couple from Wales has been changing lives in Rwanda, one rugby ball at a time. Mary and Glyn Watkins arrived there at first with a vision to share their love of rugby. Then, through training sessions, they introduced kids and adults to the game, not just as a sport but as a tool for building confidence and community.The charity, which is […]

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In Conversation With Colin: Laura Evans

"Laura Evans: Bringing a Welsh Heartbeat to the Blues" Laura Evans was born and raised in Aberdare and is making a name for herself as an up-and-coming singer and songwriter, known for combining genres from blues and soul to Americana. With over two million Spotify streams and increasing radio airplay, Laura has enjoyed sell-out tours across the UK and Europe with her energetic and dynamic live shows. Her brand new […]

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Stand by your Boots! – Nashville is Coming to Newport!

The South Wales Country Music Festival 2024 The South Wales Country Music Festival returns for its third year, transforming the Newport Corn Exchange into a slice of Nashville right in the heart of Wales. With an impressive lineup of award-winning artists, up-and-coming talent, and fun-filled activities, the 2024 festival promises a day packed with entertainment and an unforgettable country music experience. Event Highlights: Music and Artists This year’s festival will […]

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Would Torchwood still hold up as well as it did 18 years ago? A series 4 overview

Torchwood: A series 4 overview Hello! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the Doctor Who spinoff series Torchwood and considering whether it would resonate with contemporary audiences. I’ve revisited the previous three series, and today, I’ll focus on the final one, Series 4, also known as Miracle Day. I’ll maintain the same format as my previous blogs—examining both new and old reviews and sharing my perspective. Since […]

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Milly Mason and Matt Kiano on Pure Local Extra

Milly & Matt joined Kym & Amber in the Newport City Radio studio to chat about their music On the 19th of October, the Pure Local Extra show here at Newport City Radio was joined by Milly Mason and Matt Kiano, two local musicians, to talk about themselves, their music and anything else. Firstly, we talked about their first music influences, the artists they listened to when they were younger. Matt […]

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