Back in Cardiff for the first time in 18 years, KINGS OF LEON will headline brand-new music series Blackweir Live. Hot on the heels of the launch of the new series of outdoor live music events for summer 2025 it is revealed today that the GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock band will headline on Sunday June 29th– […] The post Kings Of Leon Confirmed as First Headliner for Blackweir Live appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

Get ready to rock! Cardiff Castle is to host an extraordinary lineup of talent at a brand-new event, ROCK THE CASTLE. Taking place on Saturday July 19th, this one-day festival will celebrate the best of Welsh music, headlined by some of the most iconic and innovative bands from the region. Honouring Wales’ rich musical heritage […] The post Get Ready to Rock The Castle – A New One-Day, All Welsh Line Up in Cardiff appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

Indie greats JAMES will head to the Welsh capital in 2025 for a headline show at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. The Manchester legends – who gave the world such timeless anthems as Sit Down, Born of Frustration, She’s A Star andCome Home – will make their Cardiff Castle debut on Thursday July 10.  They will be supported on the night by […] The post Indie Heroes James Announce Headline Show at Cardiff Castle appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

WENDY JAMES, who has just released her new album ‘The Shape Of History’ is out on an instore tour, giving fans the chance to hear tracks from the new record like never before. The run will take in appearances at London’s Rough Trade East and Assai Records in Edinburgh and Glasgow. She has also confirmed an instore at SPILLERS in Cardiff, […] The post We Chat to Wendy James Ahead of Her Instore Appearance at Spillers Records appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

Iconic British reggae band UB40 featuring ALI CAMPBELL will make their Cardiff Castle debut next summer. Fuelled by the unmistakable voice that propelled UB40 to more than 70 million record sales and 51 UK chart hits, Ali Campbell will bring his reggae magic to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Sunday June 29th. Ali Campbell, UB40s original lead singer, says his […] The post UB40 feat Ali Campbell Announce Cardiff Castle Date appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

After a fantastic year, which included a headline slot at Radio 2’s Party in the Park, MANIC STREET PREACHERS are heading to Swansea Arena for not one, but two huge shows in May 2025! Supporting their upcoming fifteenth studio album, Critical Thinking, due to be released on 31st January, the Manics will head out on a UK tour […] The post Manic Street Preachers to Play Two Nights at Swansea Arena Next May appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter ALANIS MORISSETTE is thrilled to announce her 2025 World Tour, which includes a headline performance at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Wednesday 2nd July. Pre-sale tickets can be accessed from 9am Thursday by signing up  HERE Tickets go on general sale at 9am Friday, details at the bottom of the page. […] The post Grammy Award Winning Alanis Morissette Announces 2025 Cardiff Castle Date appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

After the success of 2023’s sell-out tour, the UK’s number one vocal harmony group The Overtones are bringing back the Good Times Christmas Tour for 2024. The multi-platinum selling group will spread the Christmas spirit across the UK with their highly anticipated annual tour. With 25 tour dates across England, Scotland and Wales, the tour […] The post The Overtones Christmas Tour – Welsh Member Jay James Tells Us More appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

Music icons ELBOW will bring their incredible live show to Cardiff in 2025. Following their fourth UK Number One album for 2024’s AUDIO VERTIGO and a rapturously received return to arenas on their May tour, Elbow have today announced a string of dates across the summer. The band will head to TK Maxx presents Depot […] The post Elbow to Headline Cardiff Castle Next Summer appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more

One of the our most enduring and loved bands STEREOPHONICS have today announced their biggest ever tour for summer 2025. Their first tour in over three years, STADIUM ANTHEMS promises to be a journey through the band’s incredible career, with no hit left behind.  Here’s the date for your diary – Principality Stadium, Saturday 12th July 2025. Although Kelly has been […] The post Stereophonics Out on Their First Tour in Three Years With a Home Date Next Summer appeared first on South Wales Life ..read more