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Getting to know author, M. Purkiss

Local Author, M. Purkiss has a new book! Get to know Matt here... 1. You write horror & psychological thrillers. What kind of fiction do you choose to read, similar?I tend to read a lot of horror and thrillers, as this is what I have always enjoyed. I do sometimes venture out of the genre and enjoy a variety of subjects. But I always end up back with what I […]

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Jon and Kat of Tusker performing

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New Local Music – March 21st 2026

Here are some of the new local songs, albums and EPs you may have heard on Newport City Radio this week: Hoskins Phenomenon - Money HoneyAdjua - Can't LoseWhy Horses/Spirited Followers - Ground/Jain SongSerafima and The Shakedowns - I'll be aroundSkindred - Can I Get ATai Haf Heb Drigolyn - Can Gan Tai Haf Heb DrigolynLafant - Segurdod (Album)Mali Haf - Miwsli (Album)Serafima and The Shakedowns - The Slender RowansTai […]

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Oscar, Amber, Kat and Jon sat in NCR.

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Oscar Holland and Tusker on the Pure Local Extra Show

Today Kym was joined by Kat and Jon from duo Tusker and solo artist Oscar for a chat To start the show, we had a listen to “Another Dreamer” by Tusker. The song is a brand new unreleased track from their upcoming album. There is currently no release date but it should be soon. Another Dreamer is about both Kat and Jon's Mums or just Mums in general, about how […]

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Our Top Ten Tunes: Si Willis

We believe that you can learn a lot about a person from the music they like. So we're sharing some of the tunes we love. Here are 10 of our Si's top tracks. Fools Gold - Stone Roses Oasis - Cigarettes & Alcohol Seahorses - Love is the Law Dr Dre - Still Dre Love Parade - Voices in my Head remix The Doors - Riders of the Storm Ian Brown - F.E.A.R Prodigy - Breathe Rizzle Kicks […]

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Local Music

Spilling the tea with Diggs Galliers

You can listen to a snippet of one of Diggs's original tracks performed at The South Wales Country Music festival via the link here: 50945bab73314a68ad90b77b7b3fe398 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ebc6lkFvAen3LNm7DqAd6?si=IjcUDVxxTa-vLqHIbJ-NHw  

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Social media graphic for Newport Music Trail 2026

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Newport Music Trail 2026: Live from the Heart of the City

There’s something special about Newport when the music takes over. On Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March 2026, the Newport Music Trail returns for its second year — and it’s shaping up to be bigger, louder and even more connected than before.This isn’t your typical festival.There are no gates, no wristbands, no barriers.Instead, the whole city becomes the stage. A Festival Across the City The Newport Music Trail is a […]

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Our Top Ten Tunes – DJ EJ

We believe that you can learn a lot about a person by the music they choose to listen to. So we're sharing some of our favourite tunes with you. Here are 10 of our EJ's top tracks. Phil Collins - Billy Don’t Lose My Number Rolling Stones - Eiffel 65 Mousse T - Horny Horny MARRS - Pump Up the Volume Snap - The Power Tom Jones & Mousse T - Sex Bomb Salt N Pepa […]

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EP Cover for Ashar Aquilla's 75 Miles

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New Local Music – March 14th 2026

Here's the list of all new tracks and EP's that have been played throughout our local shows this week: Ashar Aquilla - 75 Miles (EP)Ben Ellis - the train where the time slows (EP)Bendricks - Rock N' Roll SuiteSmall Town Superheroes - Bring Your Own Beer To The TableSally Crosby - Cruel WorldShimmer - I Lov'd AloneLeap - Jasmine Powerhttps://youtu.be/W9LGaYwkGHw?si=B4FxrtDmFyqp_LNr

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