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Business News Wales
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business News Wales
Organisers Celebrate Strong Debut for Cardiff's Blackweir Concert Series
Organisers are hailing Cardiff's brand-new music series Blackweir a success after more than 100,000 people enjoyed four headlining concerts. Over the past two weeks, the city's largest greenfield venue has welcomed global artists Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan and Slayer. Cardiff-based DEPOT Live – the live-events arm of Cardiff music venue, DEPOT – and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor say they are 'delighted' with Blackweir. They said they hoped that this is the start of a regular concert series which could bring world-renowned artists and musicians to Blackweir Fields alongside the River Taff next year. Nick Saunders, founder of DEPOT Live, said: 'To have had such huge artists grace the stage for Blackweir has been incredible. From the artists to the music fans, the feedback for Blackweir has been overwhelmingly positive. A first year site is always nerve-wracking but it's safe to say Blackweir 2025 has been a huge success, and we are excited to work on future plans in consultation with residents and the council.' More than 3,000 people have been employed across the Blackweir site for the duration of the concerts, with the vast majority of those people being local to Cardiff. In addition, more than 100,000 people attended the four shows with more than 40% of them travelling from outside Cardiff and Wales. Nick added: 'To be able to have so many local Cardiff businesses and people employed across such a series of major events is very important to us. Not only does it mean we are creating jobs and supporting industry locally, but in turn that money is then reinvested into the local economy by the people who live here.' Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor added: 'When we first started talking about Blackweir we knew it was a very exciting prospect to create a large-scale event space capable of attracting the biggest names in the world of music. 'It takes a small city of people to bring such large events together and we have been able to create several thousand jobs during this period as well as employ people who will work continuously on the events. 'Additionally, the concerts have attracted around 40,000 people to travel to Cardiff. The positive impact that has on the local economy, whether they are day trippers or overnight guests, is a massive benefit and it is really pleasing to see so many people wanting to enjoy all that Cardiff has to offer. 'The artists we have brought to this beautiful site this year are without doubt global legends. We now look forward to discussing the way forward so we can attract even more huge names from the world of music to Cardiff. In the meantime, we will also be focusing on what improvements we can make moving forward as we continue to listen to feedback from our customers, stakeholders and artists.' Councillor Jen Burke, Cardiff Council's Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Parks, said: 'Blackweir 2025 brought some truly iconic artists to Cardiff and created unforgettable experiences for thousands of music lovers. Events like this can be a fantastic opportunity to showcase what we're about, and this summer we are truly living up to our billing as a Music City.' Carolyn Brownell, CEO of FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Cardiff city centre, said: 'Events like Blackweir are invaluable for Cardiff city centre. They not only attract global talent and thousands of visitors they also deliver a meaningful boost to the local economy – filling hotels, restaurants, shops and bars during the summer period – a time which is historically quieter for city centre businesses. It's been fantastic to see this new series establish itself, and we're excited to support its continued growth in the years ahead.' Karen Matthews, general manager of the Radisson Blu Cardiff and member of Cardiff and District Hoteliers Association, added: 'The recent concerts at Blackweir and the Castle have been a tremendous boost to our local hospitality industry, bringing in visitors from near and far, helping occupancy within our hotels and energising the whole community. 'Events like these not only contribute to the local economy but proudly showcase our city as a vibrant destination. We wholeheartedly support more of these experiences and welcome more in the future.'
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
WATCH: Llangollen Eisteddfod Parade of Nations 2025
On Wednesday, July 9, visitors were treated as groups from across the world participated in this year's annual colourful spectacle. The procession began at the Eisteddfod grounds before following a one-way route through the town starting with Castle Street bridge. Competitors including choirs, dance groups, ensembles and soloists from across the globe took part and flags of all nations were proudly on display while participants danced, sang and waved back at the crowds. Everyone was thrilled to see competitors from Canada, Morocco, India, South Africa, USA and Zimbabwe alongside dozens of groups from Wales and the rest of UK. The Parade of Nations remains one of the central parts of the festival which continues this week. The spectacle was proudly led by the Llangollen Silver Band and Llangollen Town Crier, Austin Cheminais. The parade was followed by a huge party on the Eisteddfod field, where visitors were given access to the Eisteddfod site for just one pound. Last year, over 8,000 people came out to welcome the international competitors meaning this year's expectations were even higher. A recent partnership with Cuffe and Taylor is continuing to enable festival organisers to bring some truly amazing artists to Llangollen, such as James, Olly Murs and The Script. Overseeing the event was Dave Danford, the Eisteddfod's Artistic Director. He said: "The International Eisteddfod itself remains the central part of everything we do here, and we're delighted to be welcoming so many international competitors and visitors. MOST READ Wrexham school hosts messy colour run to fund life-saving defibrillator "It's always great to see the Llangollen and the wider community come out to support our festival.' Unfortunately, an "extraordinary medical incident" saw the 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". However, in an update, Llangollen International Eisteddfod said scheduled events will continue as normal today (Thursday, July 10), with the grounds open from 9am. The celebrations continue this evening with award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall.
North Wales Chronicle
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Llangollen Eisteddfod: The Script and Tom Walker
The Irish chart toppers were the first act to be announced to headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion in 2025 and will perform at the venue on Thursday, July 3. They will be joined on the night by very special guest Tom Walker. The Script – made up of Danny O'Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) - first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band has enjoyed a hit-filled career including six number one albums. With their infectious energy, The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their Llangollen debut. Tom Walker (Image: Cuffe and Taylor) BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom's performance is set to add an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable night in Llangollen. This year saw Cuffe and Taylor - one of the UK's leading promoters of live music, theatre, and events - partner with the International Eisteddfod for the first time, presenting 11 headline concerts in conjunction with the world-famous festival. Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor said: 'After the incredible success of our first year working with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod team, we are delighted to continue our partnership for 2025. About The Script, he added: "We've had the pleasure of working with the band before and they certainly put on a spectacular show. I'm sure our Llangollen audience will have an unforgettable evening with this incredible artist.' For more information and to purchase tickets go to and
Rhyl Journal
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Llangollen Eisteddfod: The Script and Tom Walker
The Irish chart toppers were the first act to be announced to headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion in 2025 and will perform at the venue on Thursday, July 3. They will be joined on the night by very special guest Tom Walker. The Script – made up of Danny O'Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) - first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band has enjoyed a hit-filled career including six number one albums. With their infectious energy, The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their Llangollen debut. Tom Walker (Image: Cuffe and Taylor) BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom's performance is set to add an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable night in Llangollen. This year saw Cuffe and Taylor - one of the UK's leading promoters of live music, theatre, and events - partner with the International Eisteddfod for the first time, presenting 11 headline concerts in conjunction with the world-famous festival. Cuffe and Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor said: 'After the incredible success of our first year working with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod team, we are delighted to continue our partnership for 2025. About The Script, he added: "We've had the pleasure of working with the band before and they certainly put on a spectacular show. I'm sure our Llangollen audience will have an unforgettable evening with this incredible artist.' For more information and to purchase tickets go to and
Leader Live
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Texas to open summer of music at Llangollen Pavilion
The summer line-up starts with a headline show from Scottish pop-rock band Texas on Thursday, June 26. The concert series is part of TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion and coincides with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, which begins on July 8. The Live at Llangollen line-up (Image: Supplied) Dave Danford, artistic director of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, said: "Once again, Llangollen is the place to be for an incredible summer of live music. "We're absolutely thrilled with this year's line-up of artists and to be partnering with Cuffe & Taylor again. "Anyone who came last year will know just how special this place is, and we can't wait to do it all again." Rag'n'Bone Man (Image: Supplied) Texas, fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, will open the season of live music, supported by Rianne Downey, a Scottish singer-songwriter. They are the first of 13 headline acts set to perform at the North Wales venue this summer. Other confirmed headliners include Rag'n'Bone Man, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, James, The Script, Olly Murs, and The Human League. The concerts are part of a collaboration between Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell (Image: Supplied) Peter Taylor, co-founder of Cuffe and Taylor, said: "It's a pleasure to continue our collaboration with the fantastic team at the Eisteddfod. "Llangollen really is a special place, and it's an honour to bring world-class artists to this beautiful, historic town. "Whether you've lived here for years or are visiting for the first time, I know this summer will be something truly special, full of unforgettable memories. "That's what live music is all about." The Llangollen International Eisteddfod, now in its 78th year, will feature headline performances from Sir Karl Jenkins, KT Tunstall, Il Divo, and Beyond Time: The Music of Hans Zimmer. This year's Choir of the World event will feature special guest Lucie Jones, while Bryn Terfel will perform alongside Fisherman's Friends and Eve Goodman. The festival also includes a full daily programme of competitions and field entertainment. Since its founding in 1947, the Eisteddfod has welcomed more than 400,000 competitors from more than 140 countries. This year, more than 4,000 participants from 36 countries are expected to take part. The 2025 Eisteddfod aims to build on the record-breaking success of 2024, with organisers promising an even bigger event. This year also marks the first time TK Maxx will serve as presenting partner for Live at Llangollen Pavilion, as part of a wider agreement with Cuffe and Taylor for events across the UK. Final tickets and further information are available at and
