Singer Wanted For Bon Jovi Tribute
by ceri, written 2008-06-09
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new jersey (a bon jovi tribute band) are looking for a singer who has the calibre to be jon bon jovi. if you are interested and want to give it a go, then please email us at newjerseytribute@googlemail.com
date: 9th june 2008
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Rest In Peace Tom´s
by dancingman, written 2008-05-09
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here is the sad news from tom´s last ever myspace blog
news just in may 8th.....we have had the news we were waiting for and its worse than i ever could have thought.. the new company are´nt doing anything with the pub at the moment they are going to wait and see if they can sell it or something.. we are now out of a job and we´ve got to get out of our house by the end of the month.
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Open Mic Night
by mrs kim james, written 2008-05-08
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The kerry inn (21 porthkerry road, barry, tel 01446 733586) has changed their new open mic night to THURSDAYS. Its still 8pm til 11.30pm every thursday...
all musicians, poets, bands in fact all performers welcome! special guests too!
we will endeavour to give everyone a chance to play on the night, however, where this is not possible, we will pre-book a slot for the following week.
so if you are looking for a nice and friendly, easy going stage to perform your latest or favourite works, promote your gigs, cd´s or band or just to come along and see what the local talent has to offer, sign up and perform or kick back and relax for a evening of great entertainment!
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Cowbridge Battle Of The Bands
by mark evans, written 2008-05-06
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over the may bank holiday 3rd & 4th may, the carne arms, llysworney, hosted the vale of glam battle of the bands. the criteria was a half hour set with all original work only. the prize was free plugs on bridge fm as well as a day in recording studio. rhondda based band ´cutting the beef´ won the event and played their own set on the final night. this was a successful event and they hope to do a music event during august bank holiday. congratulations to cutting the beef!
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New Practise Room In Swansea/morriston!
by midgard music room, written 2008-04-28
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midgard music is a smooth and simple practice room. after years of unsatisfactory practice area´s catering to music, musicans have found it harder and harder to find an area to practice and rehearse.
midgard music have decided that you, the musician, needs an area to perform and practice without costing you an arm and a leg...or even a police visit.
situated in the enterprise zone in the morriston area, we are able to offer you easy access and no volume constraints (within reason).
go to www.midgardmusic.co.uk for more details!
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Practice Room
by tom, written 2008-04-23
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hi guys,
please can you help me and take 2 minutes to anwser the questions below - just simple 1 word anwsers will do. it will help us in our attempt to open a new practice room.
1 - where is your band based
2 - how far would you travel (proposed building is in pontypridd)
3 - how much do you pay now (and for how long)
4 - do you take your own stuff or pay to use stuff there (drums etc)
5 - does the room have acoustic treatment
6 - how many times a month do you practice
please send a quick email, even if its just to show your support - we need this to help with the plan for our bank and i know the place we have planned will be an amazing room to practice in.
thank you,
tom (welshgigs)
tom@welshgigs.com
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Tom´s Is Closed For Refurbishment
by the dancingman, written 2008-04-23
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from sarah´s myspace
for those of you that have read the blog you will all know about our recent incident with the flyaway roof..
all joking aside the damage was awful and the aftermath of this event has set in quicker than even i thought it would.
we have today been informed by the owners that..toms rock bar is now closed for re-roofing and full refurb.. we are totally gutted as we didn´t see this coming so soon, we were hoping to give notice to the bands and promoters that were booked in at least until the end of the month. we were hoping to be able to to have at least one massive party to end one more chapter in the toms saga before the next chapter started.
what can i say to you all.. i knew nothing about this until earlier today. as for the rest of the day, i´ve been trying to find out reasons and any other option etc..
it all comes down to health and safety and insurance puposes. the powers that be, have been trying to get to us for years, now it looks like they may have actually found a legal way to do it. for now!!!!!!!
fear not the owners are awaiting a report from the roofing contractors on monday morning and a full structual survey on the building. at least then we know where we are and how long its gonna take. i´m just gutted its happened this way without any notice..
who knows monday, we may be told that everything is fine and it´ll only take a week and we will then be back on course but just in case... please stay in touch. we´ll keep you all informed and as soon as we get any info we´ll let you know
sarah
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Bands Tom´s Myspace
by the dancingman, written 2008-04-15
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from sarah´s myspace blog
"you should have recieved a freind request from raven shows and bookings, if not add them yourselves..
we will soon be handing most of our gigs over to them..
i will still have some contact with them as i do some pr/ scouting work with the company, but due to circumstances beyond my control i cannot continue to run the venue and be the promoter for 4/5 nights a week , as i have done it for the last five years and yes it is getting too much for me..
i will still own the venue
i will still put on my own shows
all gigs already booked are still fine, they may have a new promoter, but they are still all confirmed
i will still be working with the current promotes ie cat corpse, penguin, lost in bass, intoxicated, incarceration, and raven shows and bookings
i will still be around most nights a week.
i just need a bit more time to concentrate on the running of the venue..
i will be deleting some of the bands and this site will concentrate on the fans of the venue.. please all of you add the booking agent and we can still all work together.
sarah"
raven´s myspace is http://www.myspace.com/ravenshowsandbookings
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Save The Point
by tom, written 2008-04-05
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the point is under threat of closure due to impending court action by cardiff council over noise emitting from the venue and disturbing some of our new neighbours.
whilst we are doing everything we can to resolve the issue, we do need you to register your support for this great venue and keep live music alive in cardiff - and maybe politicians and the council will take notice and work with us to get it fixed.
thanks from everyone at the point.
visit the petition page here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/thepoint/
and join the face book group "keep the point alive!".
thanks,
tom
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Open Mic Night
by mrs kim james, written 2008-03-24
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the lastest new pub in barry, the kerry inn
21 porthkerry road, barry tel 01446 733586
open mic night. mondays the night. 8pm til 11.30pm. every monday.
all musicians, poets, bands in fact all performers welcome! special guests too!
we will endeavour to give everyone a chance to play on the night, however, where this is not possible, we will pre-book a slot for the following week.
so if you are looking for a nice and friendly, easy going stage to perform your latest or favourite works, promote your gigs, cd´s or band or just to come along and see what the local talent has to offer, sign up and perform or kick back and relax for a evening of great entertainment!
upstairs bar, free entry, be there or miss a great night.
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Cardiff Has A New Venue
by callaghans, written 2008-03-20
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hey
firstly a massive thank you to all the bands, djs, promoters, artists, and punters who supported callaghans over the past 4 years. unfortunately due to business descions beyond the control of callaghans management the venue is now no longer open as a music venue. it is now a hotel sports bar. this is shit i hear you say, dont worry the management at callaghans have teamed up with some of the best promoters in cardiff and have put a new club together for all your needs.
we proudly present for your enjoyment
the club with no name ?
the cosiest cavern cardiff has to offer, with a capacity of 250 people and a massive pa. easy going vibe, no dress codes, friendly staff, decent bar prices and all run by music heads who love to party.
we need to hear from you. we need bands, we need djs, we need party people and we need you!!
please join our myspace at
http://www. myspace. com/theclubwithnoname
if your looking for a gig or if you feel that you can contribute in any way please contact us at any of the follow
http://www.myspace.com/theclubwithnoname
http://www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=10099759082
email steve@omertamusic.com
or just head on down with your demo on any of our nights and steve, gwyn or jason will be happy to take one.
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Tribute Night To Pepsi Tate In Swansea
by wanac promotions, written 2008-03-14
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on sunday may 4th 2008. we will holding a charity tribute night in memory of tigertailz bassist pepsi tate who passed away from pancriatic cancer late last year.
bands already confirmed are the hangers, toxikk shoxx,the love vandals,sanction,the happenin & faith no more tribute "angel dust" more acts are to be confirmed very soon.
all proccedes from the evening will go to marie curie hospice in penarth where he spent his last days.
tickets are £3.00 on the door.
we hope to see as many people as possible attending to raise as much money as possible for the charity.
for further info check out:
www.myspace.com/wanacpromotions
www.myspace.com/overloadeventsuk
www.therockshow.co.uk
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Bassist/ Guitarist/ Piano? From N.wales?
by rich williams, written 2008-03-13
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if you can play or know any one who can play any of the above pretty good and are able to learn quickly and are use to playing with a band get in touch
we got lots of gigs for summer lined up all over the uk and need some good musicians who have a passion for music and wanna have a laugh.
or email clockworkradio@yahoo.co.uk
if your from around north wales too unless you like driving to the middle of nowhere
thanks
rich
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Vote Sal For James Bond
by tom, written 2008-03-05
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sal have been shortlisted as one of the 5 finalists in a competition to write the official theme tune for the devil may care - james bond audio novel.
the book will be published 28th may 2008 by penguin, to support all you have to do is click on teh link below (you can check myspace http://www.myspace.com/saltheband for the song)
to vote visit: http://www.myspace.com/devilmaycarebook. thanks, tom.
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Cardiff Arms Hirwaun To Re-open!
by julian barfield, written 2008-02-15
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the cardiff arms in hirwaun (nr aberdare) is to re-open follow extensive refurbishment.
we will host live music on a monthly basis, maybe more over the summer months!
we used to own the new inn, talgarth and had many great nights with bands such as aliens, the whyskey river boys, string thing, discovered, trial by fire, etc.......
our new pub web site is [url]http://www.freewebs.com/cardiffarms[url]
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Extreme Overload Festival 01.03.08 Line Up Complete!!
by wanac promotions, written 2008-02-11
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the line-ip for wales best indipendant festival is now complete.
venue:the windsor,windsor road, neath
date:01.03.08
tickets:£5.00 on the door
line up
lethargy
monday massacre
coaldust
guerrilla monsoon
the committed
hunted
sanction
imperium
heavy on the ride
also on the day www.therockshiow.co.uk will be attending
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Fundraising Gig To Raise Money For Muscular Dystrophy
by tjc promotions, written 2008-02-08
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tjc promotions (www.myspace.com/tjcpromotions)
raising money for muscular dystrophy reg charity no. 205395
doors 7pm
£2.50 entry
18+
id maybe required
hollywood trash casket
dead end
doctor faustus
first among equals
right turn blind
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Xfm Presents Music: Response With One Night Only @ Sin City
by nick miles, written 2008-01-23
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xfm south wales presents music: response
one night only
with support coming from viva machine
thursday 7th feb, £5 doors available from derricks. 16+
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Man 40th Anniversary Tour 2008
by george jones, written 2008-01-16
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man are pleased to announce their 40th anniversary tour. these dates will celebrate 40 years of the manband.
“one of wales´ most enduring groups, formed in 1968 and still going strong today.” – bbc wales
man are also proud to announce the return of phil ryan to the manband, phil will be re-joining the band for the foreseeable future.
sat 8th march – real music club, whetstone
http://www.feenstra.co.uk/whetstone/main.php
sun 9th march – cellars, portsmouth
http://www.alimartin.com/thecellars.co.uk/index.shtml
thurs 13th march – alexander’s, chester
http://www.alexandersjazz.com/index.html
fri 14th march - club riga, southend
http://www.rigamusicbar.co.uk/
sat 15th march - half moon, Herne Hill
http://www.feenstra.co.uk/
sun 16th march – the new roscoe, leeds
http://www.newroscoe.co.uk/home.asp
wed 19th march – the robin 2, bilston
http://www.therobin.co.uk/
sat 22nd march - bingham hall, cirencester
http://www.binghamhall.co.uk/
thurs 27th march - 12bars, swindon
http://www.the12barswindon.com/get/home
sat 29th march – swansea, milkwood jam
http://www.myspace.com/milkwoodjam
www.myspace.com/themanbanduk
www.manband-archive.com
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Zoom Awards Deadline Extended
by tom, written 2008-01-05
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the zoom young filmmaker awards 2008 competition deadline has been extended.
due to the postal strike we have re-opened the competition to give you the opportunity to submit your short films.
to enter go to www.zoomcymru.com and download an entry form.?
if you have any films that have been made since 2006, then please resubmit them!
who knows, you could be the winner of one of our prestigious awards and see your film on the big screen! please submit your entry forms and dvds by thursday 10th january 2008 to:-
zoom cymru limited
office 5 porth plaza
foundry place off pontypridd road
porthcf39 9pg
tel. 01443 497167 www.zoomcymru.com
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Got A News Story
by tom, written 2007-12-22
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if you have any music related news (no gigs please) feel free to post the info on this form http://www.welshgigs.com/news/add.php. it can take upto a day or two to put up but your news item could be displayed here on welshgigs.
thanks,
tom
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Logo Design Comp
by tom, written 2007-12-09
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music forum is looking for logo!
calling all talented young designers! fancy creating a logo for a new music forum for the south wales valleys?
local authority´s in south wales are partners in the south wales new music forum, which brings together local authority and voluntary sector arts officers responsible for music industry development within south wales.
the group creates opportunities for partnerships, leading to new projects, initiatives and events. it was involved in last year’s successful full ponty fringe electric friday live gigs and porthcawl’s music and surfing surf cult festival.
now the group is looking for a logo which will be used on a banner at major music industry events.
tanya walker, sonig youth music industry coordinator said: “the forum aims to highlight the importance of new music provision in the lives of young people, informing and having an impact on music industry developments.
“we’d really like someone to come up with a logo for us. the winner will get tickets for next year’s full ponty festival and also have their design framed.”
to enter, you must be aged between 16-25. your design should be cool, original, exciting and should appeal to a youth audience.
the deadline for entries is december 14, 2007. please send your logo in pdf or jpeg format to
tanya walker
sonig youth music industry coordinator
llwyn castan
rct cbc
library road
pontypridd
cf37 2ya
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Music Vids!
by tom, written 2007-12-09
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a music media project for young people aged 14 – 19 and living in rhondda cynon taff
ever watched mtv and wondered what it would be like to work on or actually be in a music video? now here’s your chance to experience first hand what it takes to work in the music or media industries with this fantastic new project ‘make it’!
rhondda cynon taff county borough councils cultural services are currently looking for around 12 young people aged 14 – 19 from rhondda cynon taff, who have a flare for media and two local bands, to take part in a music video and band photography project.
we encourage welsh and english speakers to become involved in the make it initiative.
on the media side you will work as a team to plan, script, film and edit one of the bands songs to create a pop video. you will also have the opportunity to work with a band photographer taking promotional band photographs. if you are the band chosen you will have the opportunity to star in your own music video as well as contribute your ideas to the media team.
you must be available to attend four evening development sessions during january and february ( one per week) as well as be available for the whole of half term ( monday 11th - saturday 16th february 2008).
for further information, please contact either tanya walker –sonig co-ordinator on (01443) 490205 email: sonig@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk or anne hayes – digital media co-ordinator on (01443) 490229 email: anne.hayes@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
please note: bands must have a current recording of original material, either to send in or accessible on a my space site or website.
closing date for enquiries friday 14th december 2007.
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Silent Disco Comes To Wales
by tom, written 2007-11-30
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glamorgan university are hosting a silent disco this sat (1st dec). the plan is simple, put on 2 djs, give everyone a set of wireless headphones and a switch to choose between either dj and watch the crowd dance (and sing!) to 2 different songs.
for more info visit http://www.silentarena.com or visit the gig page here on welshgigs http://www.welshgigs.com/gigs/?id=4981
what makes a silentarena experience special?
everybody takes away different things from a silentarena event. some people love to be able to choose what music they listen too, some enjoy being able to talk without shouting above loud music, others love the surreal sensation when listening to a crowd sing two different songs at the same time with no music.
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New Rock/metal Night Swansea
by wanac promotions, written 2007-11-16
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we are in the process of starting a new sunday night rock club in barco in swansea.
each sunday there will be three acts playing from 8pm.
already confirmed
lethargy
monday massacre
coladust
spawn of eddie(maiden tribute)
dust´n´bones (gnr tinute)
blood of ash
32-a
guerrilla monsoon
plus loads more. fore more info go to www.myspace.com/wanacpromotions
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Extreme Overload Festival Returns To Neath
by aled lewis, written 2007-10-25
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exteme overload festival will return to the windsor in neath on march 1st 2008.
already confirmed are lethargy, coaldust, guerrilla monsoon, winter knights and the commited.
we nedd another 7 bands to complete the line up for the day!
get more info from www.myspace.com/wanacpromotions
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Swansea Scene Website
by tom, written 2007-10-18
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pretty shitty city - http://www.prettyshittycity.co.uk - is a project aimed at documenting & promoting alternative design & music culture in swansea. the website is a a collection of all arts, design, music and media going on around swasea. taken from their site:
why?
because we feel there’s an interesting & active scene in swansea, but it’s a bit disjointed. hopefully this website can pull together and promote all the different aspects of it, and create something that will be useful, progressive & fun.
contribute
we are currently seeking people to contribute to pretty shitty city. if you’d like us to promote your event, review your album, visit your show, gallery, shop etc. then just email us with the details. alternatively if you’d like to be a regular contributer let us know, we’re after all sorts. get in touch and email us; hello@prettyshittycity.co.uk.
visit the site here: http://www.prettyshittycity.co.uk/
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Tjs Taking 6 Bands On Tour In U.s
by michelle ellen, written 2007-10-10
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tjs are taking 6 bands on tour in new york. please go to www.myspace.com/tjsnewport
for more information. six bands will be chosen. funding will be going on throughout the year.
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International Bands Head For Blackwood
by david griffiths, written 2007-09-30
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bands from germany and the czech republic are heading for blackwood next april tom take part in the welsh heartlands autofest which is being stages at ther blackwood civic centre & park.
there will be an all day programme from 12.30 each day and on saturday evening heartlands sound waves will blast across south wales with some top bands such as walda gang from prague with there own brand of bohemian rock and more !
we need some good local bands to balence this foreign invasion, country and folk rock preferred.
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Bbc Wales
by rhys waters, written 2007-09-24
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bbc wales are looking for any teenage bands or groups who would be interested in taking part in a documentary pilot. the chosen few will be folowed for 3-5 days and a program will be made about the lives of teenagers in wales today. if anyone is interested send a bit about yourselves to-
rhys.waters@bbc.co.uk
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Calling All Newport Bands
by scott, written 2007-09-13
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new website due to go live is looking for all bands in newport, south wales and surrounding areas to email their details to be added onto a band directory. the aim of the site is to promote local bands, buy & sell music equipment and find band members.
please email: jport@hotmail.co.uk
include - band name, cover/original, genre i.e metal, myspace address, website address, please advise if you are looking for band members and what type i.e. drummer
we also want venues to email us. any venues that have live bands - we will add a picture and a description.
bands from all genre´s welcome - must be newport and surrounding areas though.
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Blackk Autumn Festival Update Also Gigs In Llanelli
by wanac promotions, written 2007-09-05
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black autumn festival running times and updates
this year’s festival is on sat sept 15th 2007 @ the cinema, brecon rd, ystradgynlais.
running times as follows:
doors 5.00pm
5.30 rotten bros (comedy from the usa)
6.15 stamina straightjacket
7.00 imperium (come back gig)
7.45 the medusa theory
8.25 hostile
9.05 hunted (cardiff)
10.15 spawn of eddie (iron maiden tribute)
tickets £6.50 advance £7.00 on the door
£1.00 off door price if you join blog @ www.myspace.com/wanacpromotions
we are also running metal nights every saturday, rock in the back room @ the masons in llanelli,
so if you want a gig drop a line to wanacuk@hotmail.co.uk or message us at the myspace address above.
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Totally Lost Control Ii - Raising Funds For The Toby Lloyd Cockba..
by chris, written 2007-08-21
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we´ll be rocking the millennium centre to it´s foundations on sunday (the 26th), that we´ll be doing so for the whole twelve hours between noon and midnight or that you can experience twelve of the best bands around for a measly £4!!!
we´ll be having all this fun for the benefit of the toby lloyd cockbain foundation.
the tlc foundation raises funds for terminally ill children and their families, also research into childhood cancers. fuller details are at www.myspace.com/totallylostcontrol, if you want a look...
bensem have won the right to headline this year´s extravaganza having beaten off stong competition from the sheiladealers, order of chaos, the hyde, deekonbrittch, blackfly, ghandi´s monkey, diem, madatad, jack the biscuit, she´s got spies and my favourite itch!
we´ve also got some goodies, including booze, artwork, craftwork, posters and cd´s to raffle and some awesome items for auction... so awesome, in fact, that i´m going to keep them a surprise until the day to ensure as many of you true music fans as possible can indulge in the tlc experience!
and to ensure that there is no possibility in the slightest that you´ll be bored we also have on offer a quiz, bbq, £2 a pint offers and free mixers with spirits!
see you there,
chris
ps don´t forget you can get in for £3 if you bring something awesome to raffle!
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Entertainment Live Uk Passes 8.4 Million Hits
by simon thomson, written 2007-08-14
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wow! what a busy month we have been having at eluk.co.uk. over 8.4 million average hits a year.
after a redesign of the website, we now offer a wide range of services and utilities to bands, promoters and all sections of the music industry.
add your band, post mp3´s, photos, news and gigs, upload your logo, add an avatar, then you are ready to apply for any of the open gigs advertised on the site.
take a look around and see what you think...
visit http://www.eluk.co.uk
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Langtons Cafe Bar Newport Looking For Acoustic Acts
by michelle-ellen, written 2007-08-13
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langtons cafe bar are looking for musicians to play there busking in the bar night every sunday.
if you are interested in playing a half hour slot email langtonscafebar@hotmail.co.uk
we look forward to meeting you and seeing you perform
all the best
langtons
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Blind Ambition Rises From Ashes Of Freeloader
by martin, written 2007-08-09
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freeloader are no more!!!, due to differences in the band, there was no other way to resolve the problems. so myself and david (bassist) have formed new band ´blind ambition´ which also consists of former freeloader lead guitarist richard morris, new rhythm guitarist keith trendell and drummer alan smith. the band have already played their first gig, despite only being together for three weeks. feel free to become a friend on www.myspace.com/blindambitionuk
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Welsh Venue Looking For Bands
by mark foster, written 2007-08-09
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the masons arms, llanelli are looking for new bands to play there. we can supply the p.a, amps and most of the drum kit (bring your own symbols, kick pedal and snare). most nights of the week are available, including weekends. travelling expenses paid and maybe a few beers, if you´re any good.
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New Band From Ponty Bensem Playing The C.i.a
by michelle ellen, written 2007-08-08
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there is a breath of fresh air to the music industry and that is bensem. straight from the heart of ponty the boys of bensem bring music to the music industry that is desperately needed. the boys of bensem have been storming through gigs throughout the united kingdom this year and are playing at the c.i.a in cardiff next wk end. this band needs to be checked out, they are going to be huge this 2007.
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Acoustic Evening Sessions
by joe flavin, written 2007-08-07
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we have begun an acoustic evening at yates´ emporium in front of the stadium on westgate street in cardiff.
acts start at 9pm every thursday evening with special drinks offers on the night.
all bands and artists who would like the opportunity to try out an acoustic set are invited to come down to the venue for around 8.30, have a pint and a chat and play some music and hear some exciting new acts while your there.
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Orchestral Led Zeppelin
by mark cook, written 2007-08-07
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when the auckland philharmonia orchestra decided on performing ‘the led zeppelin project’, a full 85 piece orchestral production of the music of led zeppelin.
a worldwide search began for the right singer to front this exciting and challenging project.
the apo have invited vocalist billy kulke to front this exciting and challenging project, performing with the full orchestra to two sell out nights at the trusts stadium, auckland new zealand, to 12000 fanatic music lovers.
billy performs with his band letz zep, all over europe and the uk, playing the music of led zeppelin to new generations of rock fans, even legendary zep frontman robert plant has seen the band perform, he admitted in an interview with q magazine that it was like watching himself perform. “i walked in, i saw me” was his comment.
letz zep will be performing at theatr brycheiniog on sept 29th, and at the point cardiff on oct 12th, see website for details www.letzzep.com
´the apo is thrilled to be working with this great group of rock musicians,” said apo chief executive barbara glaser. “and the apo looks forward to bringing this fusion of true classic rock out west.”
with rumours gathering impetuous about an imminent re-union of the surviving members of led zeppelin, their has never been more popular, they continue to inspire new generations, even after 25 years since they last performed live. the band being voted #1 rock band of all time in a recent rolling stone magazine poll, as well as winning a grammy ‘lifetime achievement award’ in 2005.
mark cook
ska music ltd
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The Unsigned Guide 2nd Uk Edition Is Out Now!
by dom, written 2007-08-07
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the unsigned guide returns with whopping 2nd uk edition!!
fully updated and revised with coverage spanning the whole of the uk… plus 3 brand new sections.
the indispensable grass-roots music directory covering everything you could possibly need as a new, emerging, unsigned band or musician is back and better than ever before!
the new edition of the unsigned guide weighs in at a whopping 872 pages packed with essential contact information for over 11,500 music industry contacts and organisations for england, northern ireland, scotland and wales.
fully researched & updated, the new edition contains masses of new industry contacts, with telephone numbers, email addresses and much more. all coupled with hugely useful hints and pointers about how to progress in the music industry, there’s information here to make the music business accessible to any band or musician. the unsigned guide contains listings for everyone you would ever think to call from record company a&r, management companies, radio stations, publishing companies, recording studios to press and media contacts, instrument shops, uk venues and promoters.
in addition, this brand new second uk edition also boasts 3 brand new sections for producers, uk festivals and industry conferences & seminars. there are also some very useful forewords written by organisations such as musicians’ union, ifpi, mcps-prs alliance and bpi, as well as contributions from glastonbury festival, sunday best recordings & in the city. a sure fire way to help you steer your way through the music industry!!
no other music industry directory promises to be such a comprehensive resource for unsigned bands, musicians, music students or managers. if you’re serious about your music (and you live in the uk!), the unsigned guide uk edition two is undoubtedly one of the most important buys you’ll make this year. essential, it’s as simple as that.
for full contents, more information or to order your copy please visit:
http://www.theunsignedguide.com or http://www.myspace.com/theunsignedguide
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Salisbury Hotel Band Nights
by vic, written 2007-08-06
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superb band nights last friday of each month at the salisbury hotel ferndale -cf43 4ne.
next up clinical groover, kut, donde stars 31st aug 7-12pm £2/4
we have just bought our own pa to serve these events and to help keep costs down.
www.myspace.com/industrial_harbour
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Oxjam Music Festival 2007 - Music Event Organisers Wanted In Wale..
by liz whitaker, written 2007-08-06
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oxjam 2007 is oxfam´s biggest, most ambitious music festival to date, with thousands of music events taking place throughout october, across the uk, to raise money for oxfam´s emergency relief work worldwide.
the oxjam team in wales are already planning an exciting programme of events for oxjam 2007, but we´re still looking for music fans, promoters and musicians to get involved with the festival by organising their own fundraising music events as part of the festival.
oxjam events can feature any style of music from dance to punk to classical, and anyone organising an event for oxjam will be able to recieve support from the oxjam team, and help to promote their event both locally and nationally.
if anyone would like more information about organising an oxjam event, please contact liz at: ewhitaker@oxjam.org
alternatively, more info about oxjam can be found at: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxjam
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Amended Line Up For Black Autumn Festival 15/09/07
by aled lewis, written 2007-08-06
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new line up for the above festival.
spawn of eddie (moiden tribute)
hunted(cardiff)
hostile
the medusa theory
imperium (formaly contagious)
the childs a pilot
the rotten bros.
the welfare hall(cinema)
ystradgynlais, swansea
01639 843163
tickets £6.50 adv £7.00 o.t.d
sat sept 15th 2007
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The Gbob Challenge 2007 (welsh Competition) - Chance To Win $100 ..
by paul knowles, written 2007-08-06
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the gbob challenge is the world´s biggest live talent competition for bands of all genres. we aim to find raw talent wherever it is and expose it to a wider audience!
2006 gbob international winners: heavy mojo
http://www.myspace.com/heavymojo
2006 gbob wales winners: ninja pigeon
http://www.myspace.com/ninjapigeonmusic
in 2007, the wales final will take place at clwb ifor bach in cardiff on september 2nd. the winning band will be awarded a special bronze "best new band" statuette and an all-expenses-paid trip to the world finals in london where winners from all 32 competing countries will battle it out!
dec. 4 - london, the underworld, world final day 1
dec. 5 - london, the underworld, world final day 2
dec. 6 - london, electric ballroom, world final day 3
the winning band in the world finals, will be awarded a world tour, $100,000 in cash and a special gold "best new band in the world" statuette.
gbob is certainly achieving its aims and wants to maintain a reputation for helping to break new bands.the very first world final took place at londons astoria in 2004 and the winners, spanish indie band second, have since signed a publishing deal with emi publishing and a major recording contract with wea/warner brothers label dro atlantic.
things are also looking good for the 2005 world final winners, irish band kopek, have been signed by new york-based artist manager thomas valentino who steered kid rock to fame. kopek released their danny saber (u2, marilyn manson, david bowie etc) produced debut single “stop” on june 1, 2007.
rock hip hop outfit, heavy mojo from the usa were the winners of the 2006 world final at the london astoria and are currently in the process of being signed by src/universal motown. it was a dvd clip of them at the world final that clinched the deal.
for more information and registration details, visit http://www.gbob.com
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Deadend To Open Anglesey Motorbike Festival This Summer !
by deadend, written 2007-08-06
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deadend have been announced as the opening act for angelsey´s annual three day, motorbike festival, held on august´s bank holiday weekend. playing to possibly their biggest crowd yet, the boys are thrilled to be part of an exciting calender event and look put on the show of their lives. for tickets and all other information go to http://www.welshmotorcycleshows.co.uk
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Ty-olwen Fundraising Spectacular At Deers Leap, 25th Aug
by tom naylor, written 2007-08-05
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you are invited to a whole day of messiness to raise money for the cancer hospice ty-olwen!!
during the day will be fun and games for all the family...also the leap girls will wash your car while you enjoy!!!
when the sun goes down is when the adult fun begins!
lots of adult games like mr and mrs deers leap, loads of amazing prizes and plenty of silly ones too......and more alcohol than you can shake a stick at!!!
please come and support us its going to be a fab day and we really need you and your pennies there!
saturday, august 25, 2007, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
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New News Section - Add Your Own Stories
by tom naylor, written 2007-08-05
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its been a long time but the news section has finally been fixed. you can now submit your own stories to the main welshgigs page by filling in a simple form (link below). hopefully this will keep welshgigs upto date with all the latest news. please feel free to submit any story you feel would be helpful to the music scene in wales.
follow the link below to add your messages:
http://www.welshgigs.com/news/add.php
thanks,
tom
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