Words by Rachel Nurse Let the sunshine in Cardiff: live through the late 60ÔÇÖs with Hair the musical A product of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution, Hair is the rock musical to see. After a sell-out run in London Hair is touring the UK on a voyage to bring back love and peace. For some the musical will be nostalgia, for others a revelation, … Continue reading Hair | Theatre Review
Words By Eleanor Strong Since I was 16 years old, I have always worked within the food and drink sector. Whether it is waitressing, bartending or food preparation; any job surrounding this line of work ÔÇô you name it, IÔÇÖve done it. However, itÔÇÖs a whole different ball game when the opportunity arises to take part in the business side. My first experience was with … Continue reading Flawsome: The wholesome all-natural juice company paving the way for sustainable brands
Photo credit: Album cover for ‘Sucker Punch’ – Sigrid by Camille Stanley Admittedly, I arrived at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on the 13th March knowing not all that much about NorwayÔÇÖs newest pop star Sigrid. Of course I was familiar with the song Strangers, which IÔÇÖm sure has been stuck in many more heads than just mine for the past few months, however … Continue reading Live Review: Sigrid at Motorpoint Arena, 13/03/19
Photo credit: press photo as seen on DIY Mag by Joe Cresswell It has been a long journey for Drenge; gone are the days of being under the radar (apart from being mentioned in a Labour MPs resignation letter in 2013) and merely being described as a ÔÇÿpunky indie racketÔÇÖ by the Guardian. For as Drenge let the dust settle from releasing their third … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Stranger Creatures’ by Drenge
Photo credit: press photo as seen on NME By Emma Murphy and Mike O’Brien Coming up to the release of her new album Good at Falling, we got a chance to talk to Amber Bain (or as you may know her, The Japanese House). Her eclectic dream-pop style had made her a fast favourite of ours. We watched her play back in November on the … Continue reading Interview: The Japanese House
By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Possibly the biggest film hit of 2017/2018, The Greatest Showman found universal appeal after a rocky start with the critics. However, fans have not let the hype die, with the soundtrack being one of the biggest music sellers of last year and still conjuring up vivid imagery thanks to three little words, This Is Me. Now, Sing-a-Long-a Productions have brought the … Continue reading Review | Greatest Showman Sing-a-long
By Hannah Penwright Throughout the EarthÔÇÖs history, the climate has been constantly changing due to natural fluctuation. However, temperatures recently have been increasing quicker than ever and although we might be enjoying the sunshine, scientists see this as a huge concern for the well-being of our planet. Since 2000, 16 out of the 17 warmest years on record occurred and the world is one degree … Continue reading Climate change: the real story.
The Argument For Meat Substitutes By Rosa Burston The increasing quality and availability of meat substitutes over the past few years has been eminently visible to me as a long-standing vegan; I struggle to see how this development can be viewed with disdain! Anyone who values animal life, the state of our planet or their own health should be relieved that veganism is becoming mainstream … Continue reading Meat Substitutes – Friend or Foe?
By Molly Govus |┬áÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà It’s safe to say we’ve all experienced that social media rush after accepting the offer from your first-choice university. Group chats for your subject, 15 different pages for your accommodation, group chats for your house, your floor your flat. It gets a bit much, doesnÔÇÖt it? This is where UniSalad fills in the gaps. An app perfectly tailored to your university … Continue reading APP REVIEW: UniSalad
By Eleanor Scales & Lindsay Smith Being homeless is never a great time – but the winter months are when people suffer the most, due to a lack of coats, clothes, blankets and shelter. Last year, it was reported that 78 homeless people died due to cold weather. We spoke to ex-homeless people – who are now living in free accommodation provided by homeless charity … Continue reading We spoke to ex-homeless people about what itÔÇÖs like to live on the streets in the yearÔÇÖs coldest months
By Mike OÔÇÖBrien Tucked away in the High Street Arcade at QueenÔÇÖs St is a new venue: The Arcade Vaults. With Cardiff proving a hotspot for gaming culture, I was curious about what the Vaults could bring to such a crowded space – so I had a chat with its owner, Chris Munasinha, to learn a bit more about this new challenger. Walking into the … Continue reading An Interview with The Arcade VaultsÔÇÖ Chris Munasinha
By Dolunay Dogahan A rather intriguing mix of a band consisting of guitar, percussion and the saxophone sets the mood for this intimate act of BizetÔÇÖs Carmen in the YMCA. Orchestrated by Stephen McNeff and played by the Cardiff University Operatic Society, the play rises above the expectations from an all student cast. If it wasnÔÇÖt for the unfortunate venue with the restrictively small stage … Continue reading Carmen | Review
Words by Ashavari Baral As a deep lover of pan Asian cuisine, I have a high standard of what constitutes as good Asian food. Noodles, stir fry and thick soups are in my daily go to(s) when I go back home in India. So I was sort of skeptical about trying the ÔÇÿÔÇÖBangkok Caf├®ÔÇÖÔÇÖ in Canton, but hereÔÇÖs why IÔÇÖm glad I didÔǪ The Bangkok … Continue reading Bangkok Caf├® | Review
By Max Modell Barns Courtney is a rock star in the purest sense. He swaggered on stage in a velvet suit, with an open black shirt, before beginning to strut across the stage in a manner reminiscent of Mick Jagger. Like all the greatest rock stars, Barns is undeniably sexy in the way he owns the room with such ease. In an age of indie … Continue reading Live Review: Barns Courtney in Support of The Hunna, Tramshed, 01/04/19
by Esther Loi Pop music is an inaugural part of everyoneÔÇÖs livesÔÇöfrom catchy tunes to jam to on long car rides, and all the way to sad songs in the shower, thereÔÇÖs a song for every situation. Growing up heavily influenced by the pop music surrounding us, it is undeniable that pop music has changed drastically over the years. Teen pop used to be a … Continue reading How has pop music changed in the 2010s?
Josh Ong – Food & Drink Editor food@quenchmag.co.uk Quench were invited to Santa Maria on St MaryÔÇÖs street to try out some of their menu. There’s no denying that within Cardiff, there lies quite the strong Italian community. From Da Mara to Calabrisella, we, as a city, are quite spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a true taste of Italy this side … Continue reading Santa Maria – Review
By┬áEmily Jade Ricalton In the late evening of March 29th, 55-57 The Hayes, St DavidÔÇÖs Centre Vivienne Westwood store turned into a showcase of extravagant and controversial designs as head designer, Harry, described the recent collection to a watching, and certainly overcrowded, audience. Invited exclusively by the first and only Vivienne Westwood store in the whole of Wales, the large audience had come together for … Continue reading Vivienne Westwood ÔÇô Showcase ÔÇô SS19 Fashion Show
By Chris Colbourn SelfMadeHeroÔÇÖs translation of this Belgian-Dutch graphic novel feels particularly timely as the last three years of Brexit madness have soured a lot of young peopleÔÇÖs relationships with older generations. When politics divides us, it can be easy to forget that the other side are real people too, with their own lives and emotions, and this book is about just that. Blossoms in … Continue reading Review | Blossoms in Autumn
By Yi Lam Tang ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà A musical theatre group, who formed for only one month before the eighth season of BritainÔÇÖs Got Talent, had amazed the judges every time with their harmony. Collabro won the majority of votes and had become the winner of the eighth season of BritainÔÇÖs got talent. Since 2014, they had published 4 alba and are currently on their fourth tour: … Continue reading Review | Colabro
By Phoebe Blandford ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà An evening of jazz was a refreshing change of scene from regular student life, swapping the VKs for cocktails and nibbles at the Wales Millennium Centre. The evening was held in their Ffresh caf├®; a small space that is kitted out as a cabaret bar, and perfect for a jazz evening. It was set up like a traditional jazz caf├® with … Continue reading Review | Miles Davis: The 1950s and Beyond
