Will Barnes is possibly best known for his work with classical crossover group “Gypsy Fire” and his fresh approach to all aspects of the instrument has met with critical acclaim. Having been mentored by Gary Potter and Martin Taylor, Will has performed with a diverse selection of musicians including, Frank Vignola, Alan Barnes and John […]
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Will Barnes’ Inspector Gadjo Band
Will Barnes is possibly best known for his work with classical crossover group “Gypsy Fire” and his fresh approach to all aspects of the instrument has met with critical acclaim. Having been mentored by Gary Potter and Martin Taylor, Will has performed with a diverse selection of musicians including, Frank Vignola, Alan Barnes and John […]
Aerial at Nevill Hall
Locally based charity Arts Alive Wales has launched Aerial, their new artwork for the Outpatients Hall in Nevill Hall Hospital. The formal opening was made by Oliver Fairclough, Keeper of Collections at the National Museum of Wales, who lives locally and is an acknowledged expert on the work of poet and artist David Jones, whose […]
Abergavenny Eisteddfod 2015
Great pleasure was experienced by those who attended last year’s Abergavenny Eisteddfod through the joy of hearing musical talent of high standard. The Gala Concert held in the Borough Theatre at 7.00 pm on Saturday 21st June 2014, which was the culmination of the adult eisteddfod, was opened by three talented young performers who had […]
Write Club
If you’re reading this in the Crickhowell area, you’re very lucky. The lovely and talented Rebecca Loncraine offers a range of Creative Writing classes in the area. This article is really aimed at those of you in and around Brecon. Book clubs are wonderful. It’s great to be able to discuss a brilliant book with […]
Greed The Rock Opera
A new Welsh rock opera written in Brecon is set to premiere at Theatr Brycheiniog on Friday February 27. Nigel Evans, the writer, claims Greed to be the first ever activist rock opera. He says: “It’s a musical protest and a reaction to bankers bonuses, big corporations, austerity and government cuts. It’s that theme that […]
Romantic Classics
Emma from Bookish in Crickhowell gives us this month’s recommendations. With Valentine’s Day recently in mind, we take a look at some classic books with an enduring theme published by Vintage Classics. We’ve long been a fan of this publisher’s choice of cover art, and think they make the perfect gift for a loved one. […]
Film Review: Into the Woods
Once upon a time, there lived a baker with his wife in a quiet village. They lived a happy life, and all they ever wished for was a child of their own. For years they tried, in vain, until one day a witch revealed to them a secret curse that had been placed on the […]
Open Art Competition
Excitement is already mounting after the announcement that the Oriel CRiC Gallery in Crickhowell is again inviting artists to submit work for an Open Art Competition. After the extraordinary success of the competition in 2014, the gallery will again be offering the opportunity to artists from far and wide to exhibit in a two month […]
Friends of Cwmdu Music
Over the years many of you will have enjoyed concerts in St. Michael and All Angels Church, Cwmdu, with its fine acoustics. In order to enable us to sustain and develop our programme of music, we have recently formed a charity – Friends of Cwmdu Music (FCM). We have already organised four concerts for 2015 […]
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