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Elbow at Cardiff Castle 2025: Event times, line-up, set list, banned items and more
Elbow at Cardiff Castle 2025: Event times, line-up, set list, banned items and more Elbow will be joining a jam-packed line up of music at Cardiff Castle this summer Guy Garvey from Elbow performs the live show at Co-op Live on May 14, 2024 in Manchester (Image: 2024 Shirlaine Forrest: Getty ) Cardiff is set for one of its biggest summers of live music, and on Friday, June 13, all eyes will be on Elbow. The Mercury Prize-winning band will headline the second night of TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle, following Thursday's opening show from Snow Patrol. The gig is part of a packed season of live music at the historic venue, which will host 19 headline shows across the summer. Known for their powerful ballads and singalong anthems, Elbow are sure to deliver a memorable set under the evening skies. With support from supporting indie stars, it's already sounding like a night to remember, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the striking castle - and to ensure you have the best time if you're going - here is all of the information you need to know to set you up for a great night. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here When are Elbow performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? They will be performing at the incredible venue in Cardiff city centre on Thursday, June 13. Event timings for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Doors open at 5pm, and last entry is at 8.30pm, so arrive with plenty of time to settle in. General admission guests should enter via the North Gate (Bute Park entrance), while VIP and accessible ticket holders use the South Gate on the city‑centre side. We do not currently have stage times and will update this article as we get them. Line-up for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Joining Elbow is the indie rock band The Coral, who are best known for their psych-folk and alternative rock sound, with James Skelly as the frontman. Also performing that night is singer‑songwriter Billie Marten, who takes inspiration from popular artists including Damien Rice and Kate Bush. Set list for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Mark Potter, Guy Garvey and Richard Jupp of Elbow performing on stage at Blackheath Common in London (Image: 2015 Gus Stewart - Getty ) While there is no specified set list for Elbow, we are expecting Elbow to deliver some of their signature tunes including tracks like 'One Day Like This' and 'Grounds for Divorce' which would feel particularly epic outside at the castle in such a stunning location. Banned items for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Are there still tickets left for Elbow at Cardiff Castle? There are still tickets available for Elbow, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £63.80. You can buy them here. How to enter for Elbow at Cardiff Castle General admission for Elbow at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Extra information for Elbow at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. Article continues below If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From near-disaster to a 'life-affirming' moment: This is the story of Co-Op Live so far
On this day exactly 12 months ago, the crowd at Co-op Live was turned into the most beautiful choir. The song of choice? One Day Like This, by the Bury band Elbow. The group were the first to play the UK's largest indoor arena as it finally opened its doors following a string of delays and setbacks. It was life-affirming stuff. A spine-tingling moment that saw frontman Guy Garvey cover his microphone and direct the 23,000-strong crowd in a rendition of the song as they delivered an electrifying harmony. READ MORE: Drummer gets up to play with tribute band – then people realise who he is READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen at Co-op Live - full list of banned items and rules for Manchester shows A beautiful moment that I feel lucky to have captured on my phone that night. Until Elbow had walked out on stage though, I, like many others, wondered if the UK's largest live entertainment venue would ever open its doors. Mired in technical issues which resulted in delay after delay, cancelled and rescheduled shows, and many fans out of pocket for their travel and accommodation, it was not the strongest of starts. Located at Etihad Campus, the 23,500-capacity venue came to fruition out of a partnership between American commercial real estate company Oak View Group (OVG), beloved popstar Harry Styles, City Football Group and Co-op. Three years were spent building the indoor venue next to the Manchester City ground, but it took four attempts to open it. Peter Kay was due to launch the venue but a test event headlined by Rick Astley days before highlighted just how far they were from being able to welcome fans - and even the Bolton comedian started to have a sense of humour failure. As it turned out, a snag list longer than your arm and ticketing issues would turn out to be just the start of a three-week saga. Other acts including The Black Keys and Olivia Rodrigo had to push back their gigs and Take That even moved some of theirs to the AO Arena in the interim as OVG battled with delays to the build and ensuring the stringent safety requirements for the venue were met. Hopes were raised when queues started to form outside for American rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in early May, but then part of the ventilation system crashed to the floor, and fans were turned away at the eleventh hour. You can imagine the relief when Elbow took the stage a couple of weeks later, as days on end of chaos and despair were turned into jubilation and euphoria, as the state-of-the-art building finally got its long overdue moment in the spotlight. Since then, Co-op Live has played host to 105 live shows, playing to some 1.5m people in the process with artists like Liam Gallagher, the Eagles, Paul McCartney, Sabrina Carpenter and Burna Boy all playing sold out gigs. Economically, its impact has been huge - a major vote of confidence for the region's economy and Manchester's entertainment industry. The independent economic analysis says the arena has delivered a £785.5M boost to the UK economy, with a total turnover of £1.3 billion since first breaking ground next to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in 2021. In its first year of operations alone, the new report says Co-op Live has achieved £852.2M in turnover and £455.5M in "Gross Value Added" (GVA) - a measure that reflects the additional value added to the economy, including hospitality and tourism spend at Manchester' hotels, bars, restaurants and transport network too. A year ago, the perimeter of the venue was a sea of high-vis jackets, building equipment and stewards racing hurriedly around the exits. Today, it's a much different picture as one of the greatest performers of all times prepares for the first of three sellout shows at the venue. Fans from all across the world are queued up outside in anticipation of the Bruce Springsteen's first gig, while around 1,000 staff are working to make sure it is one of the best experiences of the year for them. And, rather than talking about what could go wrong, we're talking about major milestones for the venue. For example, tonight will be the first time the arena is used with a 360-degree stage since opening. Now that it has had time to breathe, time for music fans to experience it, and opportunities to make the necessary tweaks, it's far easier to see what it represents. It is a reflection of Manchester's ambition. The city is now home to the UK's two biggest arenas in terms of capacity and that fact shouldn't be overlooked. It means more scope for booking the biggest musicians, hosting international award ceremonies and sports events, and putting Manchester on the map as one of - if not the best - cities for live entertainment. It means UK-exclusive gigs and events will be held right here in Manchester, bringing more visitors, more investment and more money to the region. We're not shy about shouting about what we do well here, but venues like Co-op Live, the AO Arena and Aviva Studios, despite their critics, are important for boosting our cultural currency, and showcasing both local and international talent. We demonstrated with the Chanel fashion show at the back end of 2023 that we have not only possess the ambition but also the means to host events that would typically be held in the capital. Now, we're building momentum with these flagship buildings and event programming at the heart of it. The live experience within Co-op Live is impressive. Having reported from the venue several times over the last 12 months, I can say that with each visit it does in fact get better. Stewards are approachable and helpful, there's very little confusion about which gate to head to anymore, and the bars and food outlets - albeit very pricey as you might expect - run seamlessly. Then there's the gigs. The space feels both vast and intimate, which I'm sure for both performers and guests is the best of both worlds. For me, it feels truly electric when you're in there. But having grown up saving up pocket money and wage slips going to gigs in Manchester and further afield, I just really hope it can be accessible. Though not set by the venue, gig ticket prices have frankly become outrageous in recent years. I remember going to see Katy Perry at the AO Arena around 15 years ago for around £25, now we're looking at fans shelling out hundreds of pounds for these experiences, which I believe for younger people is just not feasible. The artists may well set the prices, but I would like to see venues such as Co-op continue to be part of the wider conversation about how this is tackled going forward. What's the point in these blockbuster shows if the real fans can't event attend? We also shouldn't look past the issues some fans have about availability around parking, and time spent exiting the venue. I usually opt to walk back to Manchester Piccadilly rather than wait in the long queues for the tram. But at least there is a signposted and safe walking route back to the station. All that being said, I think we're moving in the right direction. I love seeing fans heading into the venue and experiencing it for the first time and I hope tonight, when Bruce Springsteen walks out onto stage with the E Street band, that just like a year ago, we're delivered the spine-tingling moment as the room swells with the sound of 23,5000 singing in harmony along with The Boss himself.
Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Melvyn Bragg, my idol: Caitlin Moran meets her hero
It's the beginning of spring, and I am enjoying much wine with my friend, Radio 6 Music presenter and Elbow frontman Guy Garvey. We have got to the stage in the night where we are tipsily duetting on rants about things we love. We've already talked over each other on the subject of birds, the musical On the Town and Kate Bush. Currently, we are taking it in turns to effloresce about our very favourite thing of all: Radio 4 institution In Our Time, presented by Melvyn Bragg. 'I like how he's just, 'Hello. At 5 o'clock in the morning on February 13, 1692, the MacDonalds of Glencoe were massacred by the Scottish army.' Wham. Straight in there,' Guy says, pouring more
