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SUMMARY:Myths\, Scars & Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Myths Scars and Wanderings  \nThis collection of new work\, explores the themes of Greek Myths\, the Sea\, Human Resilience and Strength. The group have developed this original work together over the past three months\, through an exciting creative process\, facilitated by Liz Pearce. \nJoin us for the group’s performance of their own writing\, poetry and prose  – infused with pathos and humour. \nSaturday 8th June at 7.30. \nTickets £12 (including a printed copy of the work)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/myths-scars-wanderings/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry,storytelling
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SUMMARY:Just Songs Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bike to The Future II – ‘Just Songs’\n• A Band Named Brian’s Carbon-Free Song Cycle\n• 11 Venues\n• 585 Miles\nBath\, UK – 24/04/2024. Following their hugely successful tour last year\, folk-pop duo ‘a Band named\nBrian’ is this year going even further in a bid to spread the word on climate change through songs\,\nstories\, dance and laughter.\nSinger-songwriter Brian Madigan doesn’t just write songs: he writes ‘just’ songs: full of passion\, comment\nand exhortation to strive for better. Accompanied by violinist\, bass player and vocalist Rob Whale\, Brian\nweave’s a narrative through stories and songs\, taking his audience on a unique journey into their own\nconscience. The style is two-parts Billy Bragg\, to one part Levellers\, with a hint of Johnny Cash and\nperhaps a dusting of Tom Lehrer.\nLast summer\, the pair cycled from Bath\, down to Shindig Festival near Ilminster in Somerset\, then out to\nPembrokeshire. Unfortunately – due to a bereavement – the tour had to be cut short mid-way\, before\nresuming with a further Bath gig and a glorious finale at Glastonbury Festival. Highlights included a\nwonderful night at The Pembroke Yeoman in Haverfordwest\, the revival of Trehale Farm’s amazing barn\nvenue (supported by local talent Abbie Jebbers) and a very warm welcome at The Cellar in cardigan.\nOnce again\, Brian will be talking with local deejay B B Skone on Pure West radio\, ahead of the\nPembrokeshire gigs\, on Sunday 2nd June. That same date sees the pair perform at The Whitehall in\nLlandovery\, one of the venues missed due to the sad interruption last year. Another was Cwrw in\nCarmarthen\, where they will appear on Tuesday June 4th. Naturally\, both Trehale Farm and The Cellar\ninsisted a Band named Brian return once again\, with gigs on Friday June 7th and Saturday June 8th\nrespectively.\nBut Brian and Rob don’t just song about change: they embody it. Both are keen cyclists and are\ndetermined to demonstrate this is a viable and enjoyable way of getting about without burning fossil fuel.\nThe tour will cover some 585 miles and take in hefty climbs along the way. The duo will be carrying\neverything they need with them\, instruments included\, and are grateful that most venues are either\nproviding or sponsoring overnight accommodation.\n“When you travel by bike” says Brian “You really experience the journey. Going by vehicle can sometimes\nfeel like time-travel\, in that you get in a box in one space and time\, then leave it at another – more or less\noblivious of what lies in between.”\nTo catch a Band named Brian live\, checkout tour dates on the web site at: www.thinkofasong.com or find\nthem in your local event listing.\nwww.thinkofasong.com info@madfmusik.co.uk +44 1225 313082
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/just-songs-tour-2024/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T220000
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SUMMARY:Blues Central
DESCRIPTION:BLUES CENTRAL are a four piece electric\, Rhythm & Blues band\, formed in 2001 by former RCA records recording artist and studio session musician Pete Hughes.\nSince their formation\, the band has played on the national blues club and festival circuit\, sharing a stage with artists including Nina Simone\, Booker T and the MGs\, Gary Moore\, Chicken Shack and several other global blues luminaries.\nThe band has also appeared live on the Paul Jones Blues show on BBC Radio 2.\nBLUES CENTRAL play an eclectic mix of urban blues from Chicago\, Texas and the American “Deep South” all with their unique British interpretation.\nA good time is guaranteed for all…..
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/blues-central/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T162935Z
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SUMMARY:Daughter of Bala
DESCRIPTION:Daughter of Bala \nby Adele Cordner \n  \nDive into the remarkable tale of Betsi Cadwaladr\, a name lost in the annals of history but not forgotten on the stage! In this gripping new play\, written by Newport playwright Adele Cordner\, witness the extraordinary life of a 19th-century Welsh woman whose adventures spanned continents and whose bravery helped reshape the course of wartime nursing history. \nJoin Her Story Theatre Company as we journey through Betsi’s captivating life story: from her humble beginnings in Wales to her globetrotting escapades in service\, where she encountered fellow Welsh souls in the most unexpected corners of the world. But it was in her sixties\, against all odds\, that Betsi embarked on her most daring venture yet. \nJourney alongside Betsi as she defies conventions and expectations\, setting sail for the Crimean battlefield to heed the call of duty as a nurse. Along the way\, she finds herself at odds with none other than Florence Nightingale herself\, in a clash of wills that reverberates through the corridors of history. \nPrepare to laugh\, cry\, and be swept away as Betsi’s indomitable spirit shines through in every scene. Through a tapestry of flashbacks and poignant interviews with her biographer\, Betsi’s tale unfolds with heart-stopping excitement and tender humanity. \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the triumphs and tribulations of a true trailblazer. Daughter of Bala promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you inspired and uplifted. \nBook your tickets now and join us on this unforgettable odyssey through the life of a woman whose indomitable\, independent spirit cannot fail to inspire. \n  \nTickets: £15/£12 for under 25s and NHS employees
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/daughter-of-bala/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:storytelling,theatre
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SUMMARY:Flamenco Trio - Matinee Show
DESCRIPTION:Members: \nJose Almarcha: Guitar \nLucia Ruibal: Dancer\,Palmas \nDemi Garcia Sabat: Percussion \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to see these incredible flamenco artists from Spain. \nPart of Jose Almarcha’s Flamenco Trio UK 2024 Summer Tour. \nJosé Almarcha is a superb guitarist and composer from Ciudad Real. José studied flamenco at Córdoba Conservatory of Music in 2009 and with great flamenco masters such as Paco Serrano and Niño de Pura. He has accompanied dancers such as Olga Pericet\, Marco Flores and Antonio Canales. After the excellent reception of his first album\, Vejézate\, he has just released his new album\, Alejandra\, which will be showcased in Cambridge. \nhttps://josealmarcha.com/ \nLucía Ruibal is an accomplished dancer from El Puerto de Santa María near Cádiz. She often performs with her father\, Javier Ruibal\, the popular singer-songwriter. Lucía studied flamenco dance with La Lupi and Mercedes Ruíz and performs in Madrid with major flamenco groups such as those of Rafael Amargo and Juan de Juan. \nhttps://luciaruibal.com/ \nDemi García Sabat is a versatile percussionist who performs with flamenco\, jazz\, Latin and Arabic groups around the UK and Europe. Demi studied at the London College of Music.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/flemenco-trio/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance,music
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SUMMARY:Flamenco Trio
DESCRIPTION:Members: \nJose Almarcha: Guitar \nLucia Ruibal: Dancer\,Palmas \nDemi Garcia Sabat: Percussion \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to see these incredible flamenco artists from Spain. \nPart of Jose Almarcha’s Flamenco Trio UK 2024 Summer Tour. \nJosé Almarcha is a superb guitarist and composer from Ciudad Real. José studied flamenco at Córdoba Conservatory of Music in 2009 and with great flamenco masters such as Paco Serrano and Niño de Pura. He has accompanied dancers such as Olga Pericet\, Marco Flores and Antonio Canales. After the excellent reception of his first album\, Vejézate\, he has just released his new album\, Alejandra\, which will be showcased in Cambridge. \nhttps://josealmarcha.com/ \nLucía Ruibal is an accomplished dancer from El Puerto de Santa María near Cádiz. She often performs with her father\, Javier Ruibal\, the popular singer-songwriter. Lucía studied flamenco dance with La Lupi and Mercedes Ruíz and performs in Madrid with major flamenco groups such as those of Rafael Amargo and Juan de Juan. \nhttps://luciaruibal.com/ \nDemi García Sabat is a versatile percussionist who performs with flamenco\, jazz\, Latin and Arabic groups around the UK and Europe. Demi studied at the London College of Music.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/flemenco-trio-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T213000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Upstairs - June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Robert Sheppard has been publishing poetry since 1979\, and he has two retrospective collections\, Twentieth Century Blues (Salt 2008) and a selected poems History or Sleep (Shearsman 2015).He has published collaborative work with Bob Cobbing\, Patricia Farrell\, Pete Clarke. Robert is also a critic and an editor. Robert  Sheppard lives in Liverpool. \nAbigail Parry’s poems have been set to music\, translated into Spanish and Japanese. She has won the Ballymaloe Prize\, the Troubadour Prize\, and an Eric Gregory Award. Her first collection\, Jinx (Bloodaxe) was shortlisted for the Forward Prize and the Seamus Heaney Centre First Collection Poetry Prize. Her second collection\, I Think We’re Alone Now\, is also published by Bloodaxe Books. \nGareth Writer-Davies was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize (2014 and 2017); commended in the Prole Laureate Competition (2015 and 2021) and Prole Laureate for 2017. He is a winner of the Wirral Festival Poetry Competition (2023) and publications include: Bodies (Indigo Dreams) The Lover’s Pinch( Arenig Press) He was a Hawthornden Fellow.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-june-2024/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T213000
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SUMMARY:ALBINO FROGS
DESCRIPTION:SIMPLY KNOWN AS\n“THE FROGS”\nTHEY WRITE AND PERFORM THEIR OWN TUNES\, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM SUCH\nGREATS AS STEELYE DAN\, AVERAGE WHITE BAND\, HEW AND CRY\, TO NAME A FEW OF\nTHAT MUSICAL JANRE’.\nTHEY PUNCH OUT SWING FILLED FUNKY GROOVES WITH CATCHY HOOKS AND\nHUMMERBLE MELODIES\, WHICH GET YER FOOT TAPPING AND EARS LISTENING. FOR\nA FOUR PIECE BAND CONSISTING OF DRUMS\, BASS GUITAR AND SAXAPHONE\nTHEY MAKE A SURPRISINGLY POWERFULL AND TIGHT SOUND.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/albino-frogs/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T220000
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SUMMARY:The Taste of Things
DESCRIPTION:Abergavenny Film Society presents \nThe Taste of Things  \nFriday 20th September 2024 \nFrance 2023    136 minutes \nDirector:  Tràn Anh Hùng \nJuliette Binoche   Benoît Magimel \n  \nIn the Loire Valley in 1885\, celebrated gourmet Dodin lives on an idyllic estate alongside Eugénie\, his cook and cooking collaborator of over 20 years. Normally\, Dodin devises the dishes while Eugénie executes them to perfection and when she finally allows him to cook for her\, their carefully calibrated relationship takes an unexpected turn. \nAdapted from the novel by Marcel Rouff\, this is a story about love and food\, emotional connection and shared obsession. With lavish scenes of food preparation that are sensual\, detailed and moving\, The Taste of Things is a tender and romantic true visual feast. \nFrench language with English subtitles. \nThe film will be screened without an intermission. \n Ticket prices: £7.00  (£5.00 for people aged 25 and under) \n Tickets may be available on the door (Cash or Card) if not sold out online. \nPlease check Melville Centre for The Arts website or Abergavenny Film Society website on the day of screening. https://thefilmsociety.co.uk/ \n Doors open 6.30pm.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-taste-of-things/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T210000
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SUMMARY:Rona Mac ~Album Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:Having recently played support for Willy Mason\, Billie Marten\, Katy J Pearson\, Bess Atwell and Dan Mangan\, Rona Mac is beginning to get the recognition she deserves. A truly independent DIY\, grass-roots artist from the most westerly tip of Wales\, Mac is a prolific songwriter carving her own pathway as a queer alt-folk artist. For 4 years she swings seamlessly between stripped back sounds of Elliott Smith and Laura Marling\, to the textures\, rhythm and overdrive of Ben Howard or Phoebe Bridge. Recorded\, produced and mixed by Mac in a caravan-studio\, her music comes raw and unfiltered\, aching with nostalgia that comes with rural\, rugged places. \n  \nFunded by PRS foundation\, Help Musicians and Horizons Launchpad (Arts Council Wales)\, upcoming album ‘Honeymilk and Heavy Weather’ is tenderly written for a lost friend\, and her best work to date. For 3 years she has carved these 11 tracks with love\, grief and determination\, pulling everything into alignment with what lies at it’s core. There’s a dense and heavy story behind this Album\, intertwined with themes of love\, loss\, mental illness\, suicide and water. Mac uses the sounds of fire\, rivers\, ocean and wind amongst these tracks\, as well as voice notes\, spoken word\, and all manner of strange and satisfying sounds. Always in-keeping with honest lyrics\, strong melodies\, harmonies and riffs that are a trademark of her work\, getting her recognition on BBC’s Radio 1\, 6 and Wales. \nMac’s grass-roots approach to music is tangible and real\, and her live performance is both impressive and transformative. \nShe will be touring this album around 13 decentralised locations around the UK to move music away from big cities\, as well as connecting with like-minded people. Could that be you?
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rona-mac-album-release-tour/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T213000
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SUMMARY:An evening of James Taylor
DESCRIPTION:James Taylor is the encapsulation of the best of American songwriting.\nHis music has touched millions worldwide over his ongoing 55 year\nstrong career and his music still stands up to the test of time.\n‘How Sweet It Is’ focuses more on Taylor’s early songwriting career\,\nfeaturing much loved songs\, such as ‘Sweet Baby James’\, ‘Something\nIn The Way She Moves’\, ‘Fire and Rain’ but also includes more recent\nclassics like the evocative ‘Frozen Man’. Vernon James performs the\nsongs true to how they were written and in the spirit of James Taylor\nhimself\, with a soulful lilt. During this two hour show\, you will be taken\non journey back to simpler times and happily lose yourself in the dulcet\ntones and sweet melodies of the finest songs written in the last half a\ncentury.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-evening-of-james-taylor/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T220000
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SUMMARY:HOWLIN MAT
DESCRIPTION:Howlin’ Mat is a BLUES musician who has performed everywhere from the Arctic Circle to\nthe Sahara Desert. He performs up to 200 shows a year and his escapades include him\nopening for the Happy Mondays\, spending an evening with Led Zeppelin legend John Paul\nJones on an Island 130 miles inside the Arctic Circle in the middle of winter and having a\nbirthday party being thrown by a notorious biker gang.\nArmed with his guitars and a slide on his finger\, Mat follows in the footsteps of his musical\nheroes such as Mississippi Fred McDowell and Muddy Waters and onstage he combines\nhis musical talents with hilarious tales of his time on the road.\nThe blues has made a deep and everlasting impression on Mat’s life.\nMat recalled: “Elmore James – Dust My Broom was the first blues track I heard. I had\nnever heard anything like it in my life – the hairs on my arms stood up and I was hooked.”\nIn addition to his admiration for other blues legends such as John Lee Hooker and Hound\nDog Taylor\, Mat’s style is as much developed from the trance-like style of Mississippi Hill\nCountry players – particularly R L Burnside. He added: “As I have grown older\, hypnotic\nrhythms have taken precedence over flashy guitar playing. The music of the North\nMississippi Hill Country is the coolest of all the blues forms and R. L is the daddy of it all.”\nVery early on in his professional career\, Mat was introduced to the Cigar Box guitar. It was\nlove at first sight and has now become a staple of all his shows. And he is proud to be\nacknowledged as one of the UK’s foremost performers of this amazing instrument.\nMat’s been touring for 17 years now. His great guitar playing and singing combined with\nhis sense of humour and storytelling make his shows a unique experience that truly\nentertains audiences worldwide.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/howlin-mat/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Blues
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T213000
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SUMMARY:GROTTO
DESCRIPTION:A legendary figure has signed into the GROTTO for some out-of-season rehab. Is he the real thing\, or another otherwise unemployed actor between Santa gigs? That’s the set up for a brand-new award-winning character stand-up by the critically acclaimed\, Monmouthshire writer and performer Terry Victor – a jolly\, white-bearded\, fat man who has definitely seen the GROTTO from the dark side. \nAt heart GROTTO is a powerful\, comic celebration of diversity; a stockingful of juicy namedrops\, super-salacious Santa secrets and Xmas rapping\, dragged up with a bijou touch of gorgeous zhoush. We all know that there can only be one Santa but as more and more diverse personalities escape into the GROTTO it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas will never be the same again. \nGrotto is UNSEASONABLE UNREASONABLE AND UNSUITABLE FOR BRATS. \nSome review quotes from X and Facebook: \n“This is truly what the Fringe was created for\, a creative and wonderfully \nbatsh*t performance that I will struggle to forget any time soon. A must see!” \n“so much gayer than I expected” \n“hilarious and twisted” \n“mad but funny and brilliant” \n“Some very clever jokes interwoven throughout ” \nGrotto was winner of the Show Chugger Award at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 & Starburst Magazine’s pick of the Greater Manchester Fringe 2024
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/grotto/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T213000
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SUMMARY:David Grubb - CIRCADIA TOUR
DESCRIPTION:David Grubb\nArtist\, string arranger\, composer\, performer.\nDavid Grubb has become a sought-after musician\, renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend musical styles. Primarily a violinist\, he has shared the stage and studio with notable acts including Novo Amor\, Jim Ghedi\, Hailaker\, Toby Hay\, and collaborated with producers Ali Chant\, Neil Davidge\, and Ed Tullett. His work has taken him to North America\, Europe\, Asia\, and New Zealand\, performing in iconic venues such as The Barbican Centre (London) and Bowery Ballroom (NYC). \nPerched on the Firth of Forth overlooking Edinburgh and East Lothian\, David grew up in the small village of East Wemyss on the east coast of Scotland. It was here where he first picked up his grandad’s old fiddle and discovered his passion for music. Influenced by the Scottish traditional scene\, his classical training\, and his parent’s eclectic musical palette\, he found inspiration in musical experimentation and sonic innovation. Now\, firmly rooted in Cardiff\, Wales where he has proudly called home for 15 years\, David has become an integral part of the vibrant UK music scene\, leaving an indelible mark on a multitude of projects. \nAn instrumental story teller\, David’s musical prowess goes beyond traditional boundaries\, crafting compositions that weave together seemingly disparate musical elements into conceptual journeys. His original offerings challenge the conventional perceptions of genre\, inviting audiences into immersive sonic landscapes where each note tells a story. David’s upcoming release Circadia explores the human subconscious\, leading listeners through a typical sleep cycle and encountering weird and wonderful phenomena along the way. \nTrue to his genre hopping credentials\, David’s musical endeavours extend to diverse projects\, including his membership in the Welsh trash-trad ensemble\, NoGood Boyo\, and his role as a founding member of the burgeoning bluegrass sensation\, Taff Rapids.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/david-grubb-circadia-tour/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T103014Z
UID:6595-1732822200-1732829400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:ROPE
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for our next production\, Patrick Hamilton’s “Rope”\, a psychological thriller full of twists and turns that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Secure your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suitcase-theatre-company
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rope/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20241014T103300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T103300Z
UID:6600-1732908600-1732915800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:ROPE
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for our next production\, Patrick Hamilton’s “Rope”\, a psychological thriller full of twists and turns that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Secure your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suitcase-theatre-company
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rope-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20241014T103400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T103400Z
UID:6602-1732995000-1733002200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:ROPE
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for our next production\, Patrick Hamilton’s “Rope”\, a psychological thriller full of twists and turns that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Secure your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suitcase-theatre-company
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rope-3/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20240916T132810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T164455Z
UID:6504-1733513400-1733522400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keith James - The Songs of Nick Drake
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE PERFORMANCE IS UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED DUE TO SUDDEN ILLNESS OF PERFORMER. \n  \n  \nKeith James\nA haunting and immaculately crafted concert\nThe Songs of Nick Drake \nNick Drake is the most revered and loved of all this country’s Singer-\nSongwriters. He has given us timeless songs that shed all the tears of life\nwithin their fragile yet perfect lines. He recorded three cherished Albums\nbetween 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After\nhis tragic death in 1974 aged only 26 his music almost disappeared into\nobscurity. Now\, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide\nre-evaluation of his genius Nick Drake has become a national treasure.\nSeveral meticulously compiled Biographies look at every aspect of Nick’s life\nand music\, throwing light on many shadowy corners of mystery and\nsupposition.\nTwo decades have now passed since Singer/Guitarist Keith James first\nparalysed the whole Country with his stunningly beautiful series of concerts.\nHe was the first artist ever to bring this intriguingly fragile music to Theatres\nand Arts Venues across the UK in its pure live concert form. The result was\nsix years of highly acclaimed tours amounting to over 1000 concerts in\nvenues across the UK\, Ireland\, Holland\, France\, Italy and Spain including all of\nNick’s Schools and Colleges – even Glastonbury Festival. \n‘Musicians brave enough to make the music they really believe in. Keith James is one of these’\nBob Harris \n‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’\nThe Independent \n‘A fresh and powerful approach to these wonderful songs’\nPatrick Humphries – Nick Drake biographer \n“An absolute must” Mark Radcliffe – BBC Radio \nwww.keith-james.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/keith-james-the-songs-of-nick-drake/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20241116T104508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T104508Z
UID:6684-1734118200-1734123600@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Christmas Catalogue
DESCRIPTION:What is included in the price of your ticket for “A Christmas Catalogue”?\n\n\n1. A full evening of comic entertainment on a Christmas theme.\n2. A GOODY BAG for every audience member.\n3. A smug sense of self satisfaction from the knowledge that you’ve done your bit for charity. ALL profits will be donated to Velindre Cancer Care.\n4. A chance to hear some unusually rude Christmas songs.\n5. An aching face from the smiling and laughing.\n\n\nNot bad for £15! Get your tickets now from www.theplaygroupabergavenny.co.uk\n\n\n(This performance includes some swearing\, therefore we suggest an age suitability of 16+)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/a-christmas-catalogue/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20241116T103904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T103904Z
UID:6681-1734778800-1734795000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Louby Lou Stories - A Snow Dream
DESCRIPTION:You can now purchase your seats to our festive show ‘A Snow Dream’ at the lovely little Melville Centre-Abergavenny on Saturday 21st December. \n\n\nBook: www.ticketsource.co.uk/loubyloustories \n\n\nTickets are all priced at £10 per seat for both adults & children as there is only a limited capacity within the theatre itself. \n\n\nThe recommended age is 3 to 10 years. \n\n\nRunning time is approximately 45/50 minutes.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/louby-lou-stories-a-snow-dream/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250128T143427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T143427Z
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SUMMARY:BMJ Collective and guest Gethin Liddington celebrate
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective and guest Gethin LiddingtonSunday 9th February 2025: 7pmMelville Centre\, Abergavenny\n\n\nOur mid-month early start event sees BMJ Collective welcome special guest Gethin Liddington on trumpet\, with a Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker set.\nwww.youtube.com/watch?v=PVLfFXbgsy4\nThe Gerry Mulligan-Chet Baker Quartet revolutionized jazz in 1952 with its piano-less\, counterpoint-driven style. Mulligan’s compositions and Baker’s natural interplay created the foundation of the West Coast sound. Their recordings\, like “Bernie’s Tune\,” showcased simplicity\, subtlety\, and innovation\, defining cool jazz.\nThis exciting session includes guest Gethin Liddington who studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama between 1989 and 1993 and now teaches trumpet there.\nHis versatility and wide experience has seen him working with a number of top musicians\, including (to name a few) the Syd Lawrence Orchestra\, Pasadena Roof Orchestra\, Blue Harlem\, Keith Tippett\, Paula Gardiner Katherine Jenkins and the Welsh National Opera.\nHe has also performed on radio and TV sessions\, as well as featuring on film soundtracks.\nThis event will be an exciting an interesting collaboration.\nJack Mac – sax and vocalsRyan Thrupp – drumsNick Kacal – bassGethin Liddington – trumpet
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-collective-and-guest-gethin-liddington-celebrate/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250128T143909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T143909Z
UID:6823-1739736000-1739743200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMJ presents : Eddie Gripper & Alex Clarke Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A date for your diaryMusic link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tizKFYvY7tE\n\nAfter a short stint of gigs in 2023\, the quartet reunites for a swift\, heavy hitting UK tour of hard-bop and feel good swing.\nBMJ are delighted to welcome two rising stars back to Abergavenny and the club where these two fine musicians first met.\nAs a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020\, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022\, Alex Clarke is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene. Praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a variety of styles\, Alex’s sound is steeped in the tradition of swing and bebop\, “leaving the listener captivated by every phrase and nuance” (Jazz Views).\nHaving “already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwise) after the release of his debut album ‘Home’\, Eddie Gripper has been rapidly establishing himself as another young contender on the national jazz circuit. He has worked as a performer\, promoter and producer alongside top musicians in his field\, including Huw Warren\, Iain Ballamy\, Laura Jurd\, Alex Merritt and Yuri Golubev. As a composer\, he has collaborated with Welsh folk artist Angharad Jenkins in a handful of projects\, exploring the various aspects of folk\, jazz and contemporary classical traditions.\nThe quartet itself also features Nick Kacal (Double Bass) and Partrick Barrett-Donlon (Kit).
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-eddie-gripper-alex-clarke-quartet/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250120T200303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T171500Z
UID:6794-1740337200-1740348000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Benefit night featuring Skylark\, The Quiet Ranters & The Bodhi Medlars
DESCRIPTION:This is a Benefit Gig for the Welsh Refugee Council.\nHaving fled devastating and dangerous conditions in their own countries\, refugees often face hostility and hardship in the countries they hoped to find sanctuary in.\nThe Welsh Refugee Council works to support Asylum seekers and Refugees in Wales to build their lives here.\n“Welsh Refugee Council is the beginning of the end of the trauma.  It is where the running stops and recovery starts”\nWRC help people to find a place to stay\, work to support themselves\, access to English classes\, legal advice and so forth.\n\nPerformances by:\n\nThe Quiet Ranters\n\nThe Quiet Ranters are a 4 piece acappella group blending styles and languages.\nThey sing songs of Revolution\, Hope\, Peace and Humour in an engaging and uplifting performance .\n\nThe Bodhi Medlars\n\nThe Bodhi Medlars are a saxophone\, fiddle and accordion Trio playing Eastern European songs from Hungary to Turkey and Greece. Fast\, furious and fun!\n\nSkylark\n\nSkylark are sax\, vocals and guitar playing jazz and world music grooves\, including Latin and African.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/benefit-night-featuring-skylark-the-quiet-ranters-the-bodhi-medlars/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250121T131345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T131345Z
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SUMMARY:Grandma's Gingerbread Tale
DESCRIPTION:Think you know the story of the Gingerbread Man? Well think again\, as we bring you a brand new twist on this classic tale. Grandma is busily baking in her kitchen\, when one of her Gingerbread unexpectedly springs to life. After chasing it down\, the pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to outsmart the cunning Mr Fox.\n\nTickets will be available to purchase via our ticket website…\n\nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/loubyloustories
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/grandmas-gingerbread-tale/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20241128T154616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T171415Z
UID:6750-1741462200-1741469400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:St David's Day Tour with Aidan Thorne & Jason Ball
DESCRIPTION:Aidan Thorne – Double bass/ambience machine\n \nJason Ball – Guitars /ambience machine\n\nJason and Aidan have worked together in different settings for over 15 years. To celebrate St. Davids Day this year they are releasing their first album together ‘Expanding upon Tradition : Ehangu’r Traddodiad’ on Cambrian Record. The music is en exploration of Welsh folk tunes using elements of improvisation\, jazz and minimalism under an ambient backdrop. \n\n\n“Aidan Thorne’s cascading notes on the bass were enough to give you pause\, make you hold your breath. ”\nNation Cymru\n\n“A versatile and imaginative soloist with a contemporary jazz guitar style that is very much his own”  Ian Mann
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/st-davids-day-tour-with-aidan-thorne-jason-ball/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250224T153104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T153950Z
UID:7003-1741546800-1741554000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:The BMJazz Collective and Guest jazz pianist/vocalist Hilary Cameron
DESCRIPTION:Singer\, pianist\, and Manhattan School of Music\, New York graduate Hilary Cameron blends Latin jazz with the soulful style of Joni Mitchell. In-demand across London and the US\, Hilary has performed at top venues like Ronnie Scott’s and Smalls NYC. Known for her role as an accompanist\, this rare performance with the BMJazz Collective at Black Mountain Jazz gives audiences a chance to see her shine as the featured guest. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear why Hilary is so highly regarded in the jazz world!\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRMaF78B6Jo\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ncFh2Ap1c
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-bmjazz-collective-and-guest-jazz-pianist-vocalist-hilary-cameron/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20241126T154318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T210140Z
UID:6733-1743276600-1743283800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swing from Paris
DESCRIPTION:Swing from Paris are a quartet inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s\, ’40s and ’50s: Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian meets Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. Their Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been delighting audiences for over 15 years: from major jazz festivals including the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine\, to the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and the opening of the award-winning Gloucester Services. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. They enjoy creating and playing their own arrangements of music they love\, mostly inspired by the swing era: including music by Gershwin\, Piazzolla\, Benny Goodman\, Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. The band started out of a chance meeting of Andy Bowen and Fenner Curtis\, when they both sat in at a Birmingham University jazz club jam session. Already fans of the music of the guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli\, they started a group and began playing regularly across their home county of Gloucestershire. Following formative years as a dedicated Django Reinhardt ensemble\, they widened their repertoire to include many other greats of the era and beyond – and welcomed members Sam Hughes on guitar and Tomasz Williams on double bass in the late 2010s. Their latest recording together is I Love Paris (2024)\, available digitally and on CD. Audience comments: “A truly spectacular and accomplished group” “Fabulous musicians\, fabulous arrangements. Can’t recommend enough!” “Highly recommended. Wonderful performance” Reviews ★ ★ ★ ★ “their love for\, and knowledge of\, their chosen material is wide and deep\, but nevertheless they put their own stamp on it” – THE JAZZ MANN “Excellent band … diverse numbers\, smart arrangements … symphonious violin\, soulful guitar and heart-rending bass” – Jazz Journal “awe-inspiring…The band members have real rapport” – Swindon Link
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/swing-from-paris-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250224T153910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T153910Z
UID:7006-1743363000-1743372000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMJ presents Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty
DESCRIPTION:With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres\, head-bobbing grooves\, and immersive soundscapes\, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh\, modern sound that captivates and inspires. \nDescribed as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious\,’ Al Swinger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain – its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art. \nFeel the rhythms\, surrender to the soundscape\, lose yourself in a tapestry of deep groove and ethereal texture. \nAl Swainger – Bass and Electronics\nJon Clark – Drums and Triggers\nGary Bamford – Keys\nGary Alesbrook – Flugel \n‘Musically ambitious\, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine\, Steven Wilson) \n‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views) \n‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-al-swaingers-pointless-beauty/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250220T092215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T094824Z
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SUMMARY:Allan Yn Y Fan
DESCRIPTION:Since their formation in 1996 Allan Yn Y Fan has carved out a reputation as one of\nWales’ foremost traditional bands\, with an impressive catalogue of concert\, twmpath\,\nfestival and recorded work\, as well as a number of European tours to their credit.\nThe multi-instrumental sextet\, as famed now for their ‘beautiful vocals’ as for their ‘fiery\ninstrumentals’\, breathe life into the traditional songs and music of Wales as well as\nwriting their own tunes inspired by their homeland and travels.\nInternationally Allan Yn Y Fan has performed at Festival Interceltique Lorient in Brittany\,\nand at venues in France\, Ireland\, Luxembourg\, Switzerland\, Belgium and Austria\, as\nwell as successfully touring in Germany and the Czech Republic.\nFestival appearances in the UK include Glasgow’s Celtic Connections\, Trowbridge\nVillage Pump\, Bromyard\, Beverley\, Fylde\, Middlewich Folk & Boat\, Tredegar House\,\nFire in the Mountain\, Shepley Spring and Fishguard as well as the world-famous\nLlangollen International Eisteddfod and the Royal Welsh Show. Along the way they\nhave also made a number of radio and television appearances. Since 2003 Allan Yn Y\nFan has released 6 albums and one EP on the Steam Pie Label\, all of which have\nreceived terrific critical acclaim.\nAllan Yn Y Fan has undertaken major theatre tours of Wales supporting the release of\ntheir ‘Pwnco” and ‘NEWiD’ albums and in 2014 they received a PRSF/St David’s Hall\ncommission to compose new music with fellow Welsh musicians DnA (Delyth &\nAngharad Jenkins) performed at the first Folk Day at the Welsh Proms that summer.\nWhile concert and festival work is the band’s main focus they haven’t forgotten their\nroots and still enjoy playing for twmpaths\, as well as for private\, corporate and public\nevents. In 2016 they even had 20\,000 people dancing in Cardiff’s Bute Park as part of\nthe mammoth Roald Dahl centenary ‘City of the Unexpected’ celebrations and in 2022\nworked with National Dance Company Wales on PARTi\, their community celebration of\ndance production.\nALLAN YN Y FAN is – Scott Baker – guitar\, bass ukulele; Emma Farnsworth – fiddle;\nChris Jones – accordion\, flute\, low D whistle\, vocals; Catrin O’Neill – lead vocals\,\nbodhran\, guitarlele; Linda Simmonds – mandolin\, octave mandola\, bodhran\, vocals;\nKate Strudwick – flute\, alto-flute; recorders\, whistle\, vocals.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/allan-yn-y-fan/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101036
CREATED:20250410T154742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T154742Z
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SUMMARY:Tributaries\, Monk and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The ensemble will explore Monk’s iconic harmonies and rhythms\, adding a contemporary twist to his timeless music. This performance promises bold improvisations and fresh interpretations\, making it a must-see for jazz lovers. \nReleased in 1959\, Straight No Chaser is a landmark album in jazz history\, showcasing Monk’s unique approach to harmony\, rhythm\, and improvisation. \nThe ensemble will delve into tracks like the titular Straight No Chaser and In Walked Bud\, infusing these timeless pieces with their own creative twists while honouring Monk’s ground-breaking sound. \nElliot Warburton: Piano\nCoren Sithers: Saxes\nSabina Turvey: Bass\nLiz Exell: Drums
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/tributaries-monk-and-beyond/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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