Tag: Cardiff

Live Reviews, Music

Live Review | John Butler Trio perform an incredible set at Bristol’s O2 Academy

by Dylan Graham ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà On Tuesday 16th October, John Butler Trio (perhaps a more accurate name would be John Butler Quintet nowadays) played at BristolÔÇÖs O2 Academy – their first show in the city since 2014. The evening started with Australian solo artist Bobby Alu, performing his laid-back ukulele driven songs and sharing his stories from his life. Alu set the tone nicely for the … Continue reading Live Review | John Butler Trio perform an incredible set at Bristol’s O2 Academy

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Culture

Composers of the First World War: A Commemoration | Review

By Ilona Cabral ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Pack up your troubles and step into a vibrant and emotive centenary celebration of the First World War.┬á At the St DavidÔÇÖs Hall, the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra met once again to perform the suites and music of some of the most influential Composers of the First World War. Conducted by Michael Bell (MBE), this dramatic production took the audience on a … Continue reading Composers of the First World War: A Commemoration | Review

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Music

S┼Án Festival 2018 Day 3 Part 2: Old acts and new deliver more great performances

by Dylan Graham Gaz Coombes Gaz Coombes, ex-frontman of 90s Britpop band Supergrass, performed at CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed along with his backing band in support of his latest solo album ÔÇÿWorldÔÇÖs Strongest ManÔÇÖ. Coombes is a sophisticated songwriter and performer, effortlessly filling the venue with feel good music. The crowd was very receptive to the high energy of Coombes and his band, it seemed that not … Continue reading S┼Án Festival 2018 Day 3 Part 2: Old acts and new deliver more great performances

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Interview, Music

An interview with Skindred’s Arya Goggin

by Dylan Graham Throughout November and December, Welsh reggae metal band Skindred are embarking on a mammoth UK tour, one of the dates being a ÔÇÿhomecomingÔÇÖ gig at CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed on the 24th November. The tour is in support of the groups latest LP ÔÇÿBig TingsÔÇÖ, which was released in April. Recently I spoke to Arya Goggin, the SkindredÔÇÖs drummer, about their upcoming UK tour … Continue reading An interview with Skindred’s Arya Goggin

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Music

S┼Án Festival 2018 kicks off with a spectacular night of music at the Tramshed

by Dylan Graham This yearsÔÇÖ S┼Án Festival started in style with a brilliant trio of acts playing CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed, headlined by Welsh alternative pop artist, Gwenno. First up was French art pop group Halo Maud. The venue was half empty as they took to the stage, yet they managed to fill the empty space with their quirky psychedelic tones and catchy rhythms, effortlessly captivating those … Continue reading S┼Án Festival 2018 kicks off with a spectacular night of music at the Tramshed

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Food

Chai Street Green | Review

Words by Andrea Drobna When┬áfirst opened in Cardiff their goal was to provide authentic, tasty food from across India to a city on the go. For those looking to dine in, the restaurant also hoped to provide a contemporary chilled out environment, welcoming both long-time lovers of Indian cuisine and first-time wanderers. Recently, the restaurant has aimed at a new objective: challenging themselves to provide … Continue reading Chai Street Green | Review

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Features

New High Street Sizing: A Positive Move?

By Bethany Griffiths After facing years of backlash for poor sizing guidelines, some high street shops (notably H&M and Primark) have now progressed from their usual 6-20 sizing to XS-XXL sizing. The shops have claimed that this change in sizing guidelines will ensure that women can guarantee to find clothing to fit their standard size. Despite this, there have been countless complaints about the new … Continue reading New High Street Sizing: A Positive Move?

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Food

2018 London ÔÇÿFood Made GoodÔÇÖ Awards: Dusty Knuckle wins ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ

Words by Caterina Dassie’ On the night of October the 1st, the Dusty Knuckle was awarded for its commitment to sustainable practices. The Cardiff pizzeria won the ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ in the Sustainable Restaurant AssociationÔÇÖs ÔÇÿFood Made Good AwardsÔÇÖ in London. The pizzeria is run and owned by Phill and Deb Lewis, an husband and wife team, whose business journey begun by joining local markets … Continue reading 2018 London ÔÇÿFood Made GoodÔÇÖ Awards: Dusty Knuckle wins ÔÇÿPeopleÔÇÖs Favourite RestaurantÔÇÖ

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Culture

Weird and Wonderful Events this Autumn

By Abi Dudbridge WEIRD AND WONDERFUL EVENTS IN OCTOBER Summer is officially over, which means the season of hot chocolates, falling leaves and Halloween is upon us. The start of the Autumn semester is the perfect time to immerse yourself in Cardiff culture, as deadline season has yet to engulf our lives. With shorter days and dropping temperatures, thankfully, these unmissable events are here to … Continue reading Weird and Wonderful Events this Autumn

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Food

Danish Pastries aren’t Danish? An Exploration into Traditionally Misleading Foods

Words by Angharad May. Many foods are closely associated with particular countries, but much of our modern world is comprised of an interconnected web of incorrectly geographically-attributed names with a whole host of foods not originating from where we think they are traditionally from or where their name may suggest. LetÔÇÖs take a look at five examples: French Fries are in fact, the less alliterative, … Continue reading Danish Pastries aren’t Danish? An Exploration into Traditionally Misleading Foods

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Live Reviews, Music

Brooke Bentham | Live Review + Interview, Clwb Ifor Bach

by Rimant─ù Bivainyt─ù Early Wednesday evening I enter Clwb Ifor Bach and head upstairs. In the ÔÇÿgreen roomÔÇÖ I am introduced to a woman, she wears a vintage fluffy sweater with straight leg jeans and shiny shoes, reminiscent of the 90s. She leads me out of the room and through the corridor till we reach the emergency doors. Our conversation starts on the staircase near … Continue reading Brooke Bentham | Live Review + Interview, Clwb Ifor Bach

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Food

Greazy Vegan | Review

By Eden Griffiths Wherever you come from and whatever youÔÇÖre doing with your life right now, thereÔÇÖs a good chance youÔÇÖve at some point found yourself discussing one of the most controversial topics our generation has come across: to vegan? Or not to vegan? ItÔÇÖs no secret that veganism is currently on the rise, and whether people view this as a trend or a lifestyle … Continue reading Greazy Vegan | Review

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Music

Review: Victorious Festival, Portsmouth

By Ellie Harradine The thing about going to a festival is, people are so happy. So what is Victorious Festival, and why has no one heard of it? Well, unless youÔÇÖre on the south coast of Hampshire, there is little reason for you to have known about it. The festival first opened its gates in 2012 at PortsmouthÔÇÖs Historic Dockyard, and then due to increased … Continue reading Review: Victorious Festival, Portsmouth

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Food

The Future of CardiffÔÇÖs Street Food

By Josh Ong Street food throughout the UK has seen a meteoric rise in the last decade. With ever increasing growth of ÔÇÿGrab and GoÔÇÖ convenience food within the culinary industry, street food vendors have begun to find a more grounded position in the nationÔÇÖs food sphere. Indeed, for the last 5 years there has been a notable boost of events popping up around Cardiff … Continue reading The Future of CardiffÔÇÖs Street Food

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Music

A run-down of the 2018 Mercury Prize shortlist

by Abigail Thomas ItÔÇÖs that time of year again! That period where the most prestigious annual music award bears light on the best British Albums of the year. The Mercury Prize has payed homage to an array of artists and genres, aiding many new-starters, old timers and icons of the music industry. This year it bears a colourful cast at varying stages of their career, … Continue reading A run-down of the 2018 Mercury Prize shortlist

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Interview, Music

“Our music develops from a positive attitude” – an interview with LYLO

Interview by Courtney Moody So, if I can start by getting you guys to introduce yourselves and your position in the band? Mitch: Sure thing ÔÇô IÔÇÖm Mitch, I play guitar and I sing. Jack: IÔÇÖm Jack ÔÇô I play bass. Niall: IÔÇÖm Niall ÔÇô I play the synthesiser. Iain: IÔÇÖm Ian and I play the sax. Justin: IÔÇÖm Justin and I play the drums. … Continue reading “Our music develops from a positive attitude” – an interview with LYLO

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Live Reviews, Music

Review | LYLO, Gwdih┼Á

by Courtney Moody ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Gwdih┼Á,┬áor more commonly referred to as the ÔÇÿcolourful pubÔÇÖ,┬áwith its rainbow┬áexterior and vibrant swirls – is a true reflection of the creative minds that perform there; whether that be in the form of poetry recitals or live music. The intimate bar is a home-from-home for many students; with plenty of beer bottles, comfy cushions and quirky d├®cor in sight. The vibe … Continue reading Review | LYLO, Gwdih┼Á

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Features

Zero-waste Comes to Cardiff: A Chat With Ripple Founder Sophie Rae

By Nadine Pinnock Zero-waste is an environmentally conscious way of living thatÔÇÖs becoming increasingly popular, to combat the over production of plastic that continues to pollute our planet and our oceans. A zero-waste shop typically offers an easy solution to the excessive plastic packaging found in supermarkets, by selling bulk wholefoods by weight, so you can bring your own containers to reuse again and again. … Continue reading Zero-waste Comes to Cardiff: A Chat With Ripple Founder Sophie Rae

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