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Band members of Four Act Riot

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New Local Music – 30th May 2026

Here is some of the new local music we have played this week: Southbound - Backseat LoverFour Act Riot - InsecureBBKB - Rightkeysonly, Vice Beats & Berlioz StringsThe Now - InfectionTom Parry - Hazy EyesBeto Beto - The Cobra's Nose (EP)Morgan Elwy - Byth Yn Y BeddInterstella Boy - UnderpassLucy That Sings - What Would You Love Me To SayBroken Records - Nigel Blackmoore & The Ghost Junkies

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Amber and Dave of Inconia sat in NCR

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Inconia on the Pure Local Extra Show

Today Kym was joined by Dave from band Inconia for a chat To start, Inconia is a studio based project with Dave and Lee, who couldn’t make it today. It’s been going on for around 2 years. The pair met when Lee was playing in bands. They ended up in a rock band playing covers around pubs and clubs. After getting their own homes, they decided to get into the world of cabaret. The next topic was musical history. Dave explained […]

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Local band "Galores"

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New Local Music – May 23rd 2026

Here is some of the new local music we have been playing across our shows this weekend: Brook Fox - Everybody's In Love (EP)Ratoon - Are You Feeling Fine?Bendricks - Heartbeat StopperPye Corner - Take On The SkyGalore - Life Comes QuickDan Bettridge Ft. Novo Amor - Green ScreenOlive Grinter and Joe Shrimpling - Pause To BreatheAleighcia Scott - Neud e i tiTwo Tonne Machete - Lead With My Bad SideDream Motel - HeatPapaya Noon - Blush

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Comedy

The Friday Funny from Cookie’s Comedy Corner

Mark Knopfler comes home carrying a large picture in a frame & a bag of chips Mrs K: What have you been up to? Mark K: I was at the auction & got a French impressionist painting & I got you a bag of chips Mrs K: How much have you spent this time? Mark K: Nothing! I got the Monet for nothing and the chips for free.

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Kym with Experience The Beatles

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Experience The Beatles on the Pure Local Plus show

Today Kym was joined by Beatles tribute act Experience The Beatles The group came together through mutual friends and getting to know each other through other bands. They have been together since July of 2024. Kym asked why they chose The Beatles as they are younger. For Tom, it started in primary school. They did a show about the 60s and they wanted a group to play The Beatles. After listening to the songs, he decided that music was what […]

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Musician Loyd

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New Local Music – 16th May

Here is some of the new local music we have played this week: Martyrs - Twist The CapTom Emlyn - Passing CrazeBryony Sier - Platform 8Aderyn - Cross Your MindOvajoi - If I DrownedCelavi - PlasterY Ddwelwedd - O'r BlaenPioneers of Sound Ft. E Marvellous - Sweet LoveOscar Holland - Static In My HeadKoda N Bear - A Girl Like YouLoyd - Thin Skin

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The Band "Year of The Dog" stood in a row.

Local Music

New Local Music – 9th May 2026

Here are the new local tracks we have played this week Spirited Followers - Until My Throat AchesMorgan Elwy - Pwy Sy'n DodPenne Orenne - Penne Orenne (EP)Brook Fox - Anywhere With YouAgent Orange - Soul SearchingSerafima And The Shakedowns - Ride Easy (Album)Deerest - The Fox And The CrowYear Of The Dog - Ariel BeckyShe Died In Coventry - Girl Like YouGrand Mirage - Hide Or SeekTom Emlyn - Miss UnderstoodSad Cypress - The Other Side

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