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In Conversation With Colin: Brave Rival’s Lindsey Bonnick

Photo by Global Fire Creative Front and Centre: Lindsey Bonnick on Brave Rival’s Evolution Portsmouth band Brave Rival create cathartic blues rock full of powerful vocals, catchy riffs and bold lyrics. Lindsey Bonnick sings their music alongside Ed Clarke on guitar, Billy Dedman on bass and Donna Peters on drums. While their debut album, Life’s Machine, had something of an authentic retro feel, the follow up album Fight Or Flight […]

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Music

Swingtime with The South Wales Big Band Society

Lysaght's Institute, Orb Drive, Newport, NP19 0RA Tuesday 30th September 20:00 - 22:00 About Swingtime with The South Wales Big Band Society The South Wales Big Band Society continues to present live swing/jazz/big band music in its 22nd year. £10 cash on the door. Raffle in the interval. Dancing welcome! Band strikes up at 8! Website https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=213290120302134&set=a.213290106968802&__tn__=%3C

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THE RIVERFRONT JAZZ CLUB: September 2025 Malika Blu plus special guest

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Friday 12th September 20:30 About THE RIVERFRONT JAZZ CLUB: September 2025 Malika Blu plus special guest Tickets - £12 The Riverfront Jazz Club is a monthly evening showcasing some of the best local emerging talent in Jazz, Jazz-inspired, Funk, Soul and R&B. Enjoy a cocktail and listen live to local artists soulful melodies in The Riverfront Theatre's intimate studio space. Malika Blu is a […]

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Community

NEWPORT CATHEDRAL – CADW Open Doors

Nwpport Cathedral of St Woolos, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4ED Saturday 13th September 10:00 - 16:00 About NEWPORT CATHEDRAL - CADW Open Doors Open Doors at Newport Cathedral Saturday 13th September 2025 10am - 4pm Breath taking Tower Tours (Tower T&Cs apply and sensible footwear only - no flipflops etc) Superb talk on the history of Gwynllyw (St. Woolos) and the Cathedral. Midday Concert Information stalls Refreshments Gift Shop Refreshments […]

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Music

Supreme Queen

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Saturday 13th September 19:30 - 22:00 About Supreme Queen Tickets - £31 Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The SUPREME QUEEN Production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musically exceptional throughout, the production brings together some of the finest and most recognisable Queen […]

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The Adventures of Marcus and Nelson: Nelson Overboard!

Marcus was thrilled. He was on a real boat — cruising down the River Thames with his class. There were sandwiches, seagulls, and Big Ben glinting in the sunshine. Marcus leaned on the rail, pirate hat flapping in the wind. “Imagine if this was a pirate ship,” he whispered. “We could sail it all the way to Treasure Island!” Nelson wobbled excitedly in his socket. He loved adventures — but […]

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Free

Yoga / Chi

The Place, 9-10 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AL Thursday 18th December 18:00 - 19:00 About Yoga / Chi A chance to let the body move using a combination of yoga/QiGong and healing sound waves created by Steven George Jones. Website https://www.theplacenewport.com/ Event location More Free Events Central Library, 4 John Frost Square, Newport, NP20 1PA Thursday 18th December 11:00 - 11:45 Malpas Library, Pillmawr Road, Newport, NP20 6WF Friday 19th […]

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Comedy

An Evening With Mike Bubbins

Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Friday 12th September 19:30 - 21:30 About An Evening With Mike Bubbins Tickets - £19 Join the star of hit BBC sit-com Mammoth in a free-wheeling evening of conversation, incredible stories, an audience Q & A and some work-in-progress new material. Book event

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Local Music

GAP Wales on their latest Cycling challenge

From Newport to Bethlehem The guys from GAP Wales recently caught up with our Lamsie on a new episode of the Newport City Radio show to talk about their newest cycling challenge which sees Ben travel from Newport to Bethlehem. “In Persian culture, Naruz is a very big festival. It happens in the spring equinox. It's the New Year celebration. Big cultural event for many Iranian people and other people […]

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Gig Goin’ – The Flying Spider Revival

Boot-Stompin’ Spiders Take Over The Castle The Castle in Tredegar is one of those pubs where live music just feels right. Saturday nights are always buzzing, and for a door fee of just £2 you get great value, a warm welcome, and a night surrounded by locals and staff who make it feel like home. The atmosphere is relaxed but electric when the bands strike up – a proper community […]

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