LIVE
With so many great live music
venues in South Wales, you’re
sure to find something to tickle
your ears. Whether it’s indie,
electronic of funk music you’re
into, there’s always a wealth of
great touring and local talent to
check out.
For all you gig-hungry music
fans, Buzz Magazine regularly
offers up the opportunity to
win some tasty gig tickets
courtesy of the legendary
Clwb Ifor Bach and Buffalo
Bar. For your chance to
win tickets to a gig of your
choice, pick up a copy of Buzz
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Cardiff University Students’ Union
THE GLOBE
Albany Road, Cardiff
075904711888
www.globecardiffmusic.com
In the heart of Roath, The Globe has
plenty to offer in the way of live music.
Having hosted many a famous name over
the years, The Globe can be relied upon
for an intriguing selection of touring and
local talent. Previous acts have included
the likes of King Creosote, La Roux and
Jamie T. Their listings are always worth
keeping an eye on.
LE PUB
1 Caxton Place, Newport
01633 221477
www.lepub.co.uk
The crowd here know their stuff, but
don’t worry, a few nights here and you’ll
fit right in. Their jukebox is unlike any
other with a vast alternative mix, and
their live bands are always a highlight.
MONKEY BAR
13 Castle Street, Swansea
01792 480822
www.monkeycafe.co.uk
With an amazing list of bands having
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previously visited this place, you just
know that if the walls could talk they’d
have a list as long as your arm of
incredible stories. Don’t bet against
there being more in the future. If you’re
looking to dance, you can try going for a
twirl at one of their salsa classes as well
as at their club nights.
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF
MUSIC AND DRAMA
North Road, Cardiff
029 2034 2854
www.rwcmd.ac.uk
The stunning multi-million pound
Royal Welsh College redevelopment
has breathed new life into an already
fantastic centre for music, drama, opera
and theatre. The events programme at
the Royal Welsh is packed with fantastic
classical concerts, masterclasses and
lunchtime performances. The striking
Dora Stoutzker Hall sits at the heart
of the college with some phenomenal
acoustics that need to be heard to be
believed.
SIN CITY
14-16 Dillwyn Street, Swansea
01792 468892
www.sincityclub.co.uk
Probably Swansea’s current prime stopoff for mid-sized touring bands, Sin City
also specialises in full bills of local punk
and metal acts for the price of a pint.
They booked Ed Sheeran and Ben Howard
while both were still ‘on the up’, and have
regular club nights including Face/Off
(indie/rock) and Sink (dubstep etc).