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LIVE ARENAS AND STADIUMS MOTORPOINT ARENA Mary Ann Street, Cardiff 029 2023 4500 www.livenation.co.uk The place to catch the biggest names in Cardiff. This huge arena provides the opportunity to see the most popular touring artists, shows and comedians. However, being such a vast venue, you may need to arrive early or have very sharp elbows if you’re hoping to see your favourite artists up close and personal. “AVERAGE LEISURE CENTRE BY DAY, BAND CENTRAL BY NIGHT” MILLENNIUM STADIUM Westgate Street, Cardiff 08442 777888 www.millenniumstadium.com A truly epic venue for live music; if a band plays here, you’re bound to know about it. This year saw Rihanna come to town, and like on match days, it does conjure up a wonderful atmosphere even if you’re not going. And inside? It’s simply cavernous. NEWPORT CENTRE 1 Kingsway, Newport 01633 213344 www.newport.gov.uk On first entering, you wouldn’t be laughed at for thinking that you’re in the wrong place. Average leisure centre by day, band central by night, the Newport Centre is the place to catch the biggest touring acts in Newport. With a long list of bands having played the venue, you’re bound to find someone you want to see in the future. Just avoid the swimming pool. STEREOBOARD www.stereoboard.com Your one-stop-shop for live music news, tickets and more, Steroboard has a great selection of gig tickets (ranging into the thousands) that can be bought through a trusted fan-to-fan ticket exchange service as well as via primary sellers. Log on to Stereoboard and you’ll never have to miss the gigs you really want to go to. Buzz 028 Swn Festival by Simon Ayre Manic Street Preachers @ Newport Centre