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nation. cymru > culture > first-wave-of-swn-festival-2026-performers-announced

First wave of S'n Festival 2026 performers announced

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (524+ words) S'n festival has unveiled the first wave of names for its 19th edition, which takes place across Cardiff for three days this October. One of Wales" most highly anticipated music festivals, S'n is set to return on Thursday October 15 to Saturday…...

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nation. cymru > culture > rock-supergroup-featuring-members-of-legendary-bands-announce-intimate-uk-tour

Rock supergroup featuring members of legendary bands announce intimate UK tour

15+ hour, 31+ min ago  (373+ words) A supergroup containing members of a number of world famous rock bands are to embark on a UK tour playing intimate venues " including a show in Wales. Drink The Sea who feature members of REM, Queens Of The Stone Age…...

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nation. cymru > culture > tafwyl-announce-unique-20th-anniversary-closing-concert

Tafwyl announce unique 20th anniversary closing concert

15+ hour, 44+ min ago  (607+ words) Tafwyl will celebrate a special milestone this year as it marks 20 years since the festival was established, with a weekend full of music, culture and celebration at Cardiff Castle on June 20 and 21. As part of the celebrations, the festival will…...

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nation. cymru > culture > bonnie-tylers-official-website-issues-statement-surrounding-health-of-welsh-star

Bonnie Tyler's official website issues statement surrounding health of Welsh star

15+ hour, 45+ min ago  (504+ words) Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler today celebrates her 75th birthday " although it's a worrying time for her family, friends and fans after the news last month that she was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. A statement issued by a spokesperson…...

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nation. cymru > culture > rock-legends-amazed-reaction-when-tom-jones-unleashes-dynamite-voice

Rock legend's amazed reaction when Tom Jones unleashes dynamite voice

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (310+ words) They were two stars of the "60s who operated in different orbits, but when Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young appeared with Tom Jones on his hit TV show in 1969 it made for an unlikely, but exhilarating collaboration. What the band thought…...

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nation. cymru > feature > how-the-hal-robson-kanu-chant-was-born

How the Hal Robson-Kanu chant was born

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (954+ words) If you ask any die-hard Wales football fan what they consider to be the greatest moment of their life, after the obligatory disclaimers about wedding days and births of children, they usually begin to tell you about their experiences of…...

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nation. cymru > feature > exposure-doesnt-pay-bills-welsh-musicians-share-experiences-of-not-being-paid-for-performances

Exposure doesn't pay bills: Welsh musicians share experiences of not being paid for performances

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1018+ words) The amps are packed into the back of a van, the soundcheck is complete and the crowd begins to gather. For many bands across south Wales, however, the excitement of stepping onto a stage is increasingly accompanied by a familiar…...

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nation. cymru > culture > reconnecting-through-strings-ffidil-fawr-builds-a-new-welsh-fiddle-tradition

Reconnecting through strings: Ffidil Fawr builds a new Welsh fiddle tradition

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (696+ words) What does it mean to reconnect with your heritage as an adult? For a growing number of musicians across Wales and beyond, the answer can be found in a room full of fiddles, violas, cellos and double basses, playing Welsh…...

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nation. cymru > culture > wno-orchestra-launches-summer-tour-across-wales

WNO Orchestra launches summer tour across Wales

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (287+ words) The Welsh National Opera Orchestra is set to bring a programme of classical favourites and contemporary works to audiences across Wales and England this month. Alongside renowned mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught and conductor Harry Ogg, the Summertime Soir'e began in Southampton…...

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nation. cymru > culture > duffy-confirms-comeback-with-first-live-show-in-almost-15-years

Duffy confirms comeback with first live show in almost 15 years

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (513+ words) Welsh singer Duffy has announced her first live performance in almost 15 years as her long-awaited return to music gathers pace. After hinting in May that she was working on a comeback, Duffy took to her Facebook page on Friday 5 June…...