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Pontypridd Town Council has announced that it will be adding Pontypridd classical musician Stephen Broom to its Ponty and Proud Board housed within Pontypridd Museum. This civic honour publicly acknowledges those members of the Pontypridd community who have made meaningful contributions for the benefit of others. Stephen Broom was born and raised in Laurel Avenue […]

Local community group, Cwmaman Music Festival, which is also known as Cwmfest, is celebrating after being awarded £5150 in National Lottery funding to support its work to continue to create a culture of hope and aspiration in our village. The group based in Cwmaman will use the money by providing a platform for local musicians […]

S4C has seen significant growth in the number of viewing hours and reach of the channel over the week of the National Eisteddfod this year (7 – 13 August) with viewing figures over three times the usual weekly level on S4C. Audiences of all ages have responded to the programmes and the level of appreciation […]
After selling out massive shows in the UK, US, Australia and headlining Reading and Leeds for the second time, multi-Platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen today write history and confirm their place amongst the UK’s elite acts with the announcement of their biggest live shows yet – their first ever headline stadium […]
Billy Joel will be playing at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday August 9th. With gates to the stadium opening at 4pm, there will be a full city centre road closure around the stadium from 3pm until midnight on safety grounds. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy due to this concert […]
As the Eisteddfod comes closer, it is important that local residents in and around Pontypridd are aware of highway and parking changes that will be in place during the event. The Eisteddfod will attract 160,000 visitors to Pontypridd over the week. To manage this increase, certain car parks in Pontypridd town centre will be restricted […]
If you’re looking for a delightful family outing, “Madagascar the Musical” at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff is an absolute must-see. This vibrant production captures the essence of the beloved animated film, delivering a burst of colour and fun that appeals to audiences of all ages. From the moment the curtain rises, the show […]
New partnership between the Welsh Government and OpenAI to improve Welsh language ChatGPT The Welsh Government has announced a new data partnership with OpenAI to improve how AI-technologies works in Welsh. In the Senedd later today, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, will outline his key priorities for the Welsh […]
“Gwlad? Dwedai wrthoch chi beth mae gwlad yn golygu i mi…” “A country? I’ll tell you what a country means to me…” Awen Cultural Trust (Awen) has produced its first Welsh language play ‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ The play will premiere as part of this summer’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) programme at YMa […]
Foo Fighters will be playing at Principality Stadium on June 25h. With the gates to the stadium opening at 4pm, there will be a full city centre road closure around the stadium from 3pm until midnight. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy due to this concert – so please plan ahead – […]
Celebrating the anniversary of National Windrush Day, Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios proudly present the UK tour of “Coming to England,” a captivating stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s award-winning autobiographical book. The tour kicks off on September 13, 2024, at Swansea Grand Theatre. Adapted by renowned playwright David Wood, hailed as ‘the national children’s […]
An eclectic and exciting programme of live music, comedy and family entertainment awaits audiences returning to Y Muni in Pontypridd when it reopens this autumn following its multi-million pound redevelopment. The autumn/winter season will kick-off on Saturday 14th September with Ponty Live, an evening celebration of local professional and amateur performers, as Awen Cultural Trust […]