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SUMMARY:Poetry Upstairs
DESCRIPTION:Established Monthly Poetry Session in the Melville bar\, hosted by Ric Hool.  Bringing local and international poets to Abergavenny to celebrate the art of words and the story of our time that is expressed by current poets.  £5\nThis Months Guest Poets:\n\nRobert Minhinnick is a Welsh poet\, essayist\, novelist and translator. He has won two Forward Prizes for Best Individual Poem and has received the Wales Book of the Year award a record three times (in 1993\, 2006 and 2018).An environmental campaigner\, he co-founded the charities Friends of the Earth (Cymru) and Sustainable Wales. His work deals with both Welsh and international themes. \nHe has published a dozen poetry collections and several volumes of essays. Robert edited the magazine\, Poetry Wales from 1997 until 2008. He has also translated poems from contemporary Welsh poets for an anthology\, The Adulterer’s Tongue. He is also the author of three novels. \n\nChristopher Meredith: In 2014 Shifts was shortlisted for the title of ‘Greatest Welsh Novel of All Time’ by Wales Arts Review\, coming a very close second to the winner. His poetry collection\, The Meaning of Flight\, was long-listed for The Book of the Year Award 2006. His fourth novel\, The Book of Idiots\, was published to acclaim in 2012. A collection of poems\, Air Histories\, was published in 2013. His short story collection\, Brief Lives – six fictions\, appeared in 2018. His latest fiction\, the short novel Please\, and latest poetry collection\, Still\, were published simultaneously in April 2021. \n\nChris has broadcast on radio and TV and given readings and talks all round Britain as well as in the Czech Republic\, Egypt\, Estonia\, France\, Germany\, Finland\, Ireland\, Slovenia and the USA.  Born and brought up in Tredegar and now living in Brecon\, he has been a steelworker\, a schoolteacher and a university professor.\n\n\nLiz Pearce is writer and actor working in theatre\, TV and radio.. She co-founded Rareseed Youth Theatre in 2014 and wrote and directed plays for this company. Written work includes These Foolish Things\, a series of humorous monologues based on people’s significant life changes\, and While the Kettle Boils\, a poetic montage concerning people in the workplace. A nation-wide poetry project\, My Creative Time was commissioned by Creative Lives and Literature Wales. Hydro Psyche (Water Spirit)\, to be exhibited at Aberystwyth Arts Centre in summer 2023\, is a multi-media collaborative project\, using rivers as a central theme.\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us to register your place\, and then pay on the door as usual. \nTo register\, email info@melvillecentre.org.uk and send your full name/s and telephone contact numbers\, or call The Melville on 01873 853167 \nIt is very helpful to know the number of attendees ahead of the evening in order to provide the correct seating.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-2/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:storytelling
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SUMMARY:Advanced Welsh Classes
DESCRIPTION:ADVANCED WELSH CLASSES\nWith Learn Welsh Gwent (Coleg Gwent)\nWednesday’s – 9am – 12pm \nFor those learners who have completed the intermediate level course and also for those who are familiar with the main language patterns\, this is an opportunity to come together and enhance your language skills.\nFor info\, visit learnwelsh.cymru
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/advanced-welsh-classes-2/
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T220000
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SUMMARY:Wishful Slim
DESCRIPTION:A musical experience\, with traditional roots in the Blues & Rock\n(HIRE EVENT) \nA session musician in the 60s who played with The Chicken Shack\, London Cadillacs\, King Crimson and Chris Rea to name a few. \nIn those days lots of musician walked the streets of London not realising how famous they would become. \nHe lived on the same road as The Who and The Average White Band rehearsed in the flat above me –  great days busking and playing on the London music scene. \n“I moved around a lot in London\, Bristol\, Devon\, Hampshire Southampton and Cornwall\, always gigging and playing at various venues in bands or as a solo artist.  When I met my wife\, Pat\, I moved to Wales and we jointly decided to attend and take part in the Welsh music scene\, playing at open mics solo and duo with fellow musicians\, mainly in Abergavenny and the surrounding area. Hence this is how this evening’s event is happening. I have called on some friends of mine to come and play all sorts of musical genres but mainly the Blues and Rock n Roll\, with some Pop\, Jazz and Country thrown in for good measure.” \nCome along and have a great evening’s entertainment! \n£5 on the door\nBar open\nTo book\, call David on 07715 682628 \n(please note: this is a hire event)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/wishful-slim/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T220000
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SUMMARY:Abergavenny Film Society
DESCRIPTION:Screenings Wednesday’s fortnightly 4.30pm & 7.30pm \nTickets £5 on the door \nThe longest running film society in Wales.  Abergavenny Film Society are dedicated to showcasing the best in world and independent cinema.  As the nights draw in\, this is the perfect way to spend a Wednesday evening and why not enjoy a beer or glass of wine while you’re here.  Membership is now full\, but come down 10 minutes before the showing and grab a guest seat at only £5.00. \nAUTUMN SCREENINGS\n20 Sept 2023    Cairo Conspiracy\n4 Oct 2023        Lunana – A Yak In The Classroom\n4 Oct 2023        Kid’s Games\n18 Oct 2023      Love According to Dalva\n1 Nov 2023       The Grave Digger’s Wife\n15 Nov 2023     All The Beauty And The Bloodshed\n29 Nov 2023     Close\n13 Dec 2023     Polite Society\n13 Dec 2023     Ding Dong \nFor more information about the Film Society and listings please click here.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/abergavenny-film-society/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T150000
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SUMMARY:Lolfa Gymraeg
DESCRIPTION:Come and Practice your Welsh!\nA great chance to come together to come together in an informal way and practice your Welsh.  Whether you are just starting or at a more advanced level\, this is a space where you can get some pointers from facilitator\, Joshua (Learn Welsh Gwent) and meet other speakers.  In association with Learn Welsh Gwent. \nSessions are free with a suggested donation of £1. \nEmail melvillecentrearts@gmail.com for more info. \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/lolfa-gymraeg/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230619T131922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T134105Z
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SUMMARY:Wall 2 Wall Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 3 day celebration of Jazz bought to you by one of the country’s leading jazz clubs – Black Mountain Jazz. \nA firm favourite in the musical calendar\, this year’s festival will see performances from a range of incredible performers and will showcase some amazing local talent.  With shows throughout the venue\, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. \nThis year’s festival will see performances from a range of incredible performers including the Eddie Gripper Trio\, Laura Jurd Sextet and Sara Brown.  An absolute must in the Abergavenny musical calendar\, we are lucky to have such extraordinary talent visiting The Melville. \nWill pretty much every BMJ night selling out this year\, be sure to book your tickets now!!  Click here for full line-up and tickets.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/wall-2-wall-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T210000
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SUMMARY:Beginners Welsh Classes
DESCRIPTION:With Learn Welsh Gwent (Coleg Gwent)\nTuesday’s – 7 – 9pm\nWednesday’s – 1 – 3pm  \nA great class to get you started with Welsh.  Focusing on vocabulary\, basic language patterns and everyday phrases with an emphasis on spoken Welsh and correct pronunciation.  This class will help you to give and understand basic information about yourself and everyday topics.  Classes are fun and informal and you will be warmly welcomed by our experienced and friendly tutors.\nFor info\, visit learnwelsh.cymru
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/beginners-welsh-classes/
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
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SUMMARY:Poetry Upstairs
DESCRIPTION:Established Monthly Poetry Session in the Melville bar\, hosted by Ric Hool.  Bringing local and international poets to Abergavenny to celebrate the art of words and the story of our time that is expressed by current poets.  £5\nThis Months Guest Poets:\nThe Annual Chris Torrance Reading\nA celebration of an influential but marginalised poet whose work and extramural teaching class at Cardiff University\, Adventures in Creative Writing\, opened a new consciousness for many aspiring poets. Chris died 21st July 2021.\n\nJanet Sutherland was born in Wiltshire and grew up on a dairy farm\, she is the author of five poetry collections\, most recently The Messenger House (Shearsman Books\, 2023) which is about her great great grandfather’s travels to Serbia in the 1840’s with his friend\, Mr Gutch\, who was a Queen’s Messenger. George Davies\, her great-great-grandfather\, grew up in Crickhowell. Her poems are widely anthologised and are published in magazines such as Poetry Ireland Review\, New Statesman\, The Spectator and The North.  A critical essay on the poet Charles Reznikoff appeared as an afterword to two new editions of his work\, Holocaust\, in the UK (Five Leaves Publishing\, 2009) and USA (Black Sparrow Press\, 2007). She won the 2017 Kent and Sussex Poetry Prize and received a Hawthornden Fellowship for 2018.  She has an MA in American Poetry from the University of Essex. She lives in Lewes\, East Sussex.\nIan Brinton’s most recent publications include Language and Death\, a translation of poems by Philippe Jaccottet (Equipage\, 2022)\, Paul Valéry’s Selected Poems (Muscaliet Press\, 2021\, prefaced by Michael Heller)\, Paris Scenes\, a translation of Baudelaire’s ‘Tableaux Parisiens’\, (Two Rivers Press\, 2021) and Islands of Voices\, the selected poems of Douglas Oliver (Shearsman Books\, 2020). His translation of de Nerval’s Les Chimères will appear from Muscaliet Press in 2023. He reviews for The London Magazine\, PN Review\, Litter\, Long Poem Magazine and Golden Handcuffs Review; he co-edits SNOW and helps curate the Cambridge University Library Archive of Modern Poetry. \nPlease email melvillecentrearts@gmail.com to book your space.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-5/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry,storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T210000
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SUMMARY:Stand-Up Comedy Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever fancied doing Stand-Up?\nNoel James is a professional comedian.  His stand up comedy workshop does not teach people how to be funny\, but instead provides the tools needed by a new act to deliver their material\, to sell their performance to the audience\, and to overcome fear and anxiety. \nIncluded in this two hour taster session is a 30 page booklet which outlines the history as well as various aspects of comedy.\nWhat techniques can be used to make a joke funny? Misdirection/reveal\, wordplay\, juxtaposition\, transposition. \nHow should a comedian address a crowd ?  Head up\, face towards the back of the room\, with clear enunciation. plenty of volume and steady pace.  All aspects will be covered\, from the technical – how to handle a microphone.  To the business – what is the comedy ‘ circuit’ and how does one get a ‘gig’? \nThis taster session will hopefully lead to a longer course where students will be invited to bring in their own written ‘set’\, rehearse in the theatre and workshop your material before the group. \nThe environment provided is creative\, constructive and non-judgemental. \nThis session is conducted in English but Welsh speakers are welcome. \nSpaces only £5.00 – Get in while you can! \nEveryone’s got to start somewhere\, so if you want a laugh\, or if you want to make others laugh…please do sign up.  Email melvillecentrearts@gmail.com to reserve your space.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/stand-up-comedy-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T223000
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Climbing Trees
DESCRIPTION:Blending multi-instrumentalism with pin-point harmonies\, Pontypridd’s Climbing Trees bring their distinctive Cymrucana sound to The Melville Centre amongst a run of stripped-back shows throughout Wales this Autumn.\nFeaturing Matthew Frederick\, Colenso Jones and Martin Webb\, the BBC Introducing favourites have made numerous television\, radio and festival appearances across the UK\, Europe and US\, recorded at London’s iconic Maida Vale Studios and performed with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales\, gaining airplay from the likes of Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson along the way. \nMarking a decade since the release of their debut album Hebron\, the band’s first tour in six years will also feature songs from the Welsh Music Prize-shortlisted follow-up Borders alongside brand new material\, with rumours of a long-awaited and much-anticipated third album on the horizon. \nReturning from hibernation with a first ever appearance in Abergavenny\, this is an evening not to be missed with one of Wales’ most endearing live acts. \n“A glistening musical experience” “Dynamic\, magnificent and stunning”\nBuzz Magazine From The Margins\n“If Steven Spielberg made music…” “Gorgeous vocals … a heart-warming treat”\nNew Sound Wales Alternative Friday\n“The sound of your soul soaring … one of my new favourite bands”\nBethan Elfyn\, BBC Radio Wales\n“Incredible. Gospel country soul that soars with angels. Hallelujah!”\nDavid Owens\, Media Wales\n“Homespun anthems\, custom-built for careening along the Welsh coast at the height of summer with the window wound down and the volume zapped up”\nWales Arts Review \nBandcamp\nFacebook\nSoundcloud\nTwitter\nInstagram\nYouTube
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-with-climbing-trees/
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T150000
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SUMMARY:Lolfa Gymraeg
DESCRIPTION:Come and Practice your Welsh!\nA great chance to come together to come together in an informal way and practice your Welsh.  Whether you are just starting or at a more advanced level\, this is a space where you can get some pointers from facilitator\, Joshua (Learn Welsh Gwent) and meet other speakers.  In association with Learn Welsh Gwent. \nSessions are free with a suggested donation of £1. \nEmail melvillecentrearts@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/lolfa-gymraeg-2/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230926T133243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T151805Z
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SUMMARY:The Play Group presents Play Time
DESCRIPTION:The Play Group presents Play Time by Cecilia Bawler\nThe Play Group are delighted to present the premiere production of Play Time\, the hilarious new comedy.\nIt’s the 1980s\, a time of big hair\, bold fashion choices\, and smiley children’s television programmes. “Play Time” is an institution\, loved by all its young viewers. But behind the scenes\, things aren’t quite as bright and positive as they seem. Can the director keep his feuding presenters in check? Will new blood revive the flagging programme? Can they keep the executive producer from replacing them in the schedule? Does the puppeteer actually know what day it is? And who is Angie anyway?\nContains adult content and some mild swearing.\nThursday 26th October\nFriday 27th October\nSaturday 28th October\n£10\nEntry by pre-booked tickets only\, available via The Play Group’s website:\n\ntheplaygroupabergavenny.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-play-group-presents-play-time/
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230619T132718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T134114Z
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SUMMARY:BMJ Presents - Shirley Smart Trio
DESCRIPTION:Shirley’s trio draws on her eclectic background to bring together her jazz\, blues and world music influences.\n\n\nShirley Smart is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists.  Her trio draws together the vibrant and eclectic mixture of influences resulting from 10 years present living in Jerusalem before establishing herself on the UK scene.  Joined by John Crawford\, one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists\, who shares her interest in Latin and world influenced jazz\, and long term collaborator\, and flamenco master Demi Garcia Sabat\, their first album ‘Long Story Short’ was released in 2018 to critical acclaim. \n“Smarts playing is particularly remarkable throughout. She readily demonstrates a wide range of techniques incorporating an understanding of improvisation drawn from a jazz background and her extensive knowledge of Arabic maqam..” Songlines \n\n“..some of the most inventive use of the cello I’ve heard for some time.” Kind of Jazz \n\n​ \nTickets available from blackmountainjazz.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-shirley-smart-trio/
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T211500
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20231018T083419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T121302Z
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SUMMARY:In Another's Shoes (tickets: £10 each)
DESCRIPTION:“Finding a Voice” Creative Writers Group presents In Another’s Shoes\nFor one night only…\nDon’t miss a unique performance of new writing\nFinding a Voice is a creative writing group\, facilitated by writer/performer Liz Pearce. The group first met as part of the Abergavenny Writing Festival. Since then Finding a Voice have continued to meet\, working with Liz\, using a creative process to stimulate and develop new writing. The group write together and individually\, exploring different themes and finding resonance in personal experience and in the world around us. \nOur performance piece\, In Another’s Shoes is a culmination of this process. \nPlease be aware that this performance contains adult themes and language. \nWriters include: Usha Siret\, Pat Smail\, Susanne Wille\, Linda Owen Jones\, Katherine Tovey\, Debby Spencer\, Helen Northfield\, Ellen Waters and Michelle Pope. \nOur readings will cover the following themes: Identity\, Performance\, Life and Art\, Wishes for the Genie\, Dramatic Starts (I saw her running out the back door\,  The Old Lady Wandered Off)\, Generations\, Tea around the World\, Regret\, Envy\, Potbound/Freedom\, Friendship and The Pandemic. \nTickets: £10 each RSVP below to reserve your ticket(s) & then pay on the door – cash only please!  \nDoors open: 7pm  |  Performance starts: 7.30pm  |  Interval: 20 minutes
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/in-anothers-shoes/
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:20231123T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T150000
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SUMMARY:Lolfa Gymraeg
DESCRIPTION:Come and Practice your Welsh!\nA great chance to come together to come together in an informal way and practice your Welsh.  Whether you are just starting or at a more advanced level\, this is a space where you can get some pointers from facilitator\, Joshua (Learn Welsh Gwent) and meet other speakers.  In association with Learn Welsh Gwent. \nSessions are free with a suggested donation of £1. \nEmail melvillecentrearts@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/lolfa-gymraeg-3/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230619T122419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T111901Z
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Filkin's Drift
DESCRIPTION:Filkin’s Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes\, Wales and Gloucestershire. Their music combines the traditional and the contemporary\, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies.\nThe duo take you on a journey from delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes. Ornate interplay between two instruments conjures up a Baroque soundworld\, while their foot-stomping fiddle tunes have been igniting audiences across the UK. \nSeth and Chris have fast gained a reputation on the folk scene for their dynamic and entertaining performances. Previous performances include St George’s Bristol\, Leeds Conservatoire\, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod. \nSeth Bye is a violinist\, composer and educator. He has performed in venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Cecil Sharpe House and at festivals including Boomtown\, Greenman and Shambala. Aside from Filkin’s Drift\, Seth performs with long acclaimed Balkan band\, The Destroyers\, recently featured on BBC 1 opening the commonwealth games. He has toured with Giffords Circus\, performing on fiddle\, banjo and accordion. \nChris Roberts’ training in classical guitar means he soars effortlessly through jigs and reels with an unrivaled purity in his steel-string playing. His performances across the UK and Europe have been praised for their “beautifully varied timbres\, real virtuosity” and for being “simply mesmerising” (The British and International Federation of Festivals). As well as playing with Filkin’s Drift\, Chris tours with pop singer Tanita Tikaram\, writes lullabies with new parents\, and delivers workshops in SEND schools. \n‘Hugely entertaining’ | Rock n Reel Magazine \n‘They are utterly mesmerising. Hovering around a single microphone with tunes full of waterfall guitar and fabulous violin’ | Bristol 24/7 \n‘Exquisite tune playing mixes effortlessly with irresistible grooves and an engaging chemistry’ | Dan Walsh BBC Folk Awards Musician Of The Year Nominee\, Urban Folk Quartet
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-filkins-drift/
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230619T133956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T133956Z
UID:4272-1701027000-1701037800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMJ Presents Claire Roberts Trio - Carmen McRae Remembered
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, singer and violinist Claire Roberts ventures into the bebop vocal style of one of her biggest inspirations\, Carmen McRae.\nOriginally from Carmarthen Claire Victoria Roberts was first introduced to the sounds of jazz by her father\, a gypsy jazz violinist. She went on to study classical music and composition at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music and at Bangor University\, and remains resident in Manchester. \nRoberts is a highly versatile musician who was written for classical ensembles large and small\, and also for dance and theatre.  She has also worked with Manchester based pianist\, composer and improviser Adam Fairhall as part of his “The Imaginary Delta Project”. \nA major part of her musical career is as fiddle player\, pianist and joint lead vocalist with the busy and popular Manchester based Texas Swing ensemble The Swing Commanders. \nTickets available from blackmountainjazz.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-claire-roberts-trio-carmen-mcrae-remembered/
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230524T131657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T125942Z
UID:4179-1701372600-1701379800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:These remarkable songs – stripped back\, honest\, naked\, and sensual.\n‘There is a crack in everything\, that’s how the light gets in’ Cohen’s most memorable and visionary line from his song ANTHEM. If ever there was a sentence in modern poetry to reflect on and give hope and understanding to us all\, it is this line. The concert begins with ANTHEM. \nEnigmatic\, mysterious\, and sub textural\, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character\, with an exact sense of prose\, wry humour\, and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken.  He conveyed human frailty and indulgence with the stroke of each word. The chilling announcement of Leonard’s death marked the end of an era. His music befriended an entire generation. Within every line of his writing\, he has been challenging us to listen more carefully\, speak more thoughtfully\, think more deeply\, and recognise our own vulnerability. Our World misses him very much. \nWith a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material.\nIn the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable\, Keith exposes the solitary inner strength of Cohen’s greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK\, giving over 550 concerts to more than 150\,000 people. This has proved to be one of the greatest honours in Keith James’ 40 year career. \nIncluded in the concert are Cohen’s well-known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat\, Sisters of Mercy\, Suzanne\, and Hallelujah\, alongside his rarer and profound writings\, such as If It Be Your Will\, Joan of Arc\, and Secret Life. Also included are Keith’s dramatic performances based on the work of Federico Garcia Lorca – Cohen’s greatest influence. Keith has also transcribed into song one of Leonard’s poems from his collection ‘Book of Longing‘ written whilst on retreat during the 1990s. \nTickets:\nBuy online: tickets link is towards the end of this page.\nReserve & pay cash on the door: call 01873 853167 to reserve your tickets\, then collect on the door and pay by cash.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/keith-james-the-songs-of-leonard-cohen/
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:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20230913T102709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T120558Z
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Taff Rapids
DESCRIPTION:There is a rise in the popularity of Americana in the UK and these seasoned performers have come together to create Cardiff’s newest bluegrass band.\nTaff Rapids Stringband brings the skills of Siôn Russell Jones\, David Grubb\, Josh Goodey and Darren Eedens together around the mic in the old Bluegrass tradition to share songs of times past. \nLovers of fiddle and banjo will not want to miss their quick pickin’ and high and lonesome harmonies!! \nThere are no amps or drums here\, just acoustic instruments\, energy and tradition. \nMae’r poblogrwydd o gerddoriaeth Americana wedi codi yn y Ddeyrnas Unedig a mae’r perfformwyr brofiadol hyn wedi dôd at ei gilydd i ddod a gerddoriaeth bluegrass i Gaerdydd. Mae’r TAFF RAPIDS STRINGBAND yn uno sgiliau Siôn Russell Jones\, David Grubb\, Josh Goodey a Darren Eedens er mwyn harnesio’r steil traddodiadol a cyffrous yma mewn ffordd cyfoes. Mae nhw’n chwarae’n gyflym ac yn canu yn gytgord – mae’n siwr fydd cefnogwyr o’r ffidil a’r banjo ddim eisiau eu golli nhw’n chwarae. Does dim amps neu drymiau yma\, dim ond egni\, angerdd a traddodiad.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-with-taff-rapids/
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:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20231122T072226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T072226Z
UID:4983-1702321200-1702328400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stand-Up Comedy Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever fancied doing Stand-Up?\nNoel James is a professional comedian.  His stand up comedy workshop does not teach people how to be funny\, but instead provides the tools needed by a new act to deliver their material\, to sell their performance to the audience\, and to overcome fear and anxiety. \nIncluded in this two hour taster session is a 30 page booklet which outlines the history as well as various aspects of comedy.\nWhat techniques can be used to make a joke funny? Misdirection/reveal\, wordplay\, juxtaposition\, transposition. \nHow should a comedian address a crowd ?  Head up\, face towards the back of the room\, with clear enunciation. plenty of volume and steady pace.  All aspects will be covered\, from the technical – how to handle a microphone.  To the business – what is the comedy ‘ circuit’ and how does one get a ‘gig’? \nThis taster session will hopefully lead to a longer course where students will be invited to bring in their own written ‘set’\, rehearse in the theatre and workshop your material before the group. \nThe environment provided is creative\, constructive and non-judgemental. \nThis session is conducted in English but Welsh speakers are welcome. \nSpaces only £5.00 – Get in while you can! \nEveryone’s got to start somewhere\, so if you want a laugh\, or if you want to make others laugh…please do sign up.  Email melvillecentrearts@gmail.com to reserve your space.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/stand-up-comedy-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240115T152023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T152023Z
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SUMMARY:Auction Valuation Day
DESCRIPTION:Auctioneer Philip Keith invites you to bring items of interest for a FREE no-obligation valuation. \nPlease call 02920 708125 to book your space. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/auction-valuation-day/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240107T143747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T143747Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Staring January 22nd\, for 4 weeks. \n7pm to 9pm \n\nHave you thought of becoming a comedian? would you like to just dip your toe in? Perhaps doing a comedy gig is on your bucket list… \nThis course is for you. Led by Britain’s Got Talent semi finalist\, 25 years pro comedian\, Noel James\, this course provides a safe space with positive\, constructive feedback. \nAccompanied by a 30 page booklet Noel will guide the student through the different performance techniques\, delivery\, and writing of material necessary for public comedic performance. \nHe will touch upon many ways of making the audience laugh: misdirection\, reveal\, visual humour\, puns\, and many more guidelines to help overcome the fear of getting on stage. \nThe student who is interested in joining should come along with the germ of a short set already in his/her mind. over the course of 4 weeks each potential comedian will develop this in front of the group\, and at the end of the 4 weeks a showcase comedy show will then be arranged where each student gets to perform around 5 minutes in front of paying members of the public. \nAge: 18 + \nPrice: £30 for the entire 4 weeks\, payable on the first night. \nor £8 per night.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/comedy-workshops/
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240112T123349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T123349Z
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SUMMARY:BMJazz Katz
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain Jazz launched its youth big band project at the start of 2023. Its future looks healthy for at least another three years with an Abergavenny Town Council Grant that provides much welcomed funding support.\nBringing together a handful of talented and experienced tutors\, BMJazz Katz is a workshop project which gives people aged 10 to 19 years (ish) the opportunity to learn to play together in a jazz ensemble.\nOpen to those who play any instrument\, including voice\, to a ‘reasonable level’ for their age. The sessions incorporate a mixture of individual and group playing\, focusing on rhythm\, feel\, balance and fun.\nAll professional musicians\, the workshop tutors bring their knowledge and enthusiasm and help students feel comfortable\, capable and part of the conversation.\nIntegral to the programme are three performances\, the first of which is being arranged for March.\nNew members are always welcome and there is an open invitation to come along to one of the workshops and give it a try. The next workshop is on Sunday 7th January (2.30pm to 4.30pm) at Abergavenny’s Melville Centre.\nFor more information please use the contact form on BMJ’s website – www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmjazz-katz/
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:20240128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240109T174501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T104204Z
UID:5103-1706472000-1706479200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Under Milk Wood
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas’s “Under Milk Wood” is an album released in 1965 by the English pianist Stan Tracey and his quartet. \nThe music was written in response to Dylan Thomas’s 1953 BBC radio play – ‘Under Milk Wood’. It has often been cited as one of the best jazz recordings made in the United Kingdom. \nDylan Thomas died in November 1953 and there was a memorial performance of Under Milk Wood in New York later that year. The first radio broadcast of this epic work was on 25th January 1954 – almost exactly 70 years ago. \nTo celebrate this milestone\, Black Mountain Jazz has invited Stan Tracey’s son\, Clark Tracey\, to bring his quartet to The Melville Theatre to recreate this iconic album\, with readings from Under Milk Wood interspersed with the music. \nFor an interesting read\, visit Jazzwise via this link. \nThis promises to be an exciting and popular celebration and we recommend early booking. \n______ \nTicket price £20 \nFriends of BMJ £18 \nUnder 18s £10 \nhttps://thelittleboxoffice.com/blackmountainjazz
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/under-milk-wood/
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:20240207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240115T133545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T133545Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with Keith Temple
DESCRIPTION:TV writer Keith Temple talks about the pros and cons of novelising the script of his David Tennant era Doctor Who story Planet of The Ood for Penguin/BBC Books in 2023. Along the way he’ll talk about his writing career in television – and the bits of real-life in between! This will be followed by a Q&A session and book/memorabilia signing. \nKeith’s screenwriting credits include Doctor Who\, Doc Martin and original BBC comedy drama film Angel Cake starring Sarah Lancashire. He has also written extensively for Continuing Drama including EastEnders\, Emmerdale\, Doctors and Casualty. Recently\, he wrote the screenplay for horror feature film\, Wyvern Hill. He has also written for the stage and lectures widely on screenwriting and filmmaking. 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-keith-temple/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240108T121638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T160329Z
UID:5098-1707591600-1707604200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE ZIMBABWE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/all-you-need-is-love-zimbabwe/
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:20240211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240129T184349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T184349Z
UID:5249-1707676200-1707687000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:The BMJazz Collective plus guest Chris Cobbson
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective involves a number of talented young jazz musicians\, drawn mainly from the Cardiff area. They partner Black Mountain Jazz through the year on some of its programmes and workshop projects.\nThis event brings together the current tutors of our latest youth project BMJazz Katz – Jack Mac (sax and vocals)\, Ryan Thrupp (drums) and Nick Kacal (bass)\nThey are joined for this performance by guitarist Chris Cobbson.\nChris Cobbson was one of the original members of Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors. He has performed with many national and international musical ensembles\, including Osibissa and the Ghanain jazz ensemble Baraka\, bringing this ensemble to Black Mountain Jazz Club in 2023.\nWe currently have 18 students twice a month at Melville Centre-Abergavenny. There is room for more if you know any interested young musicians?\nThis gig is part of a series\, giving an opportunity to INSPIRE these young minds and see their tutors perform in the Theatre and show what is possible if you enjoy the learning journey and make the most of your chosen instrument.\nBy attending this exciting event\, you will be both supporting this new YOUTH initiative by Black Mountain Jazz Club and also help to keep jazz alive in the younger generations of musicians in Abergavenny.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-bmjazz-collective-plus-guest-chris-cobbson/
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:20240225T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240129T182931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T182931Z
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SUMMARY:The Marvin Muoneké Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Marvin Muoneké\, one of the South West’s up and coming jazz artists\, is a singer-songwriter and performing artist with a voice that has been often referred to as rich\, deep and smooth. Bringing the songs and sounds of mid-20th century jazz and popular music to modern listeners of all ages\, Marvin possesses a rare and beautiful presence that can light up any audience of any venue within seconds. In 2015\, he did a brief stint with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra\, conducted by Mark Armstrong. Over the last ten years\, Marvin has performed in several theatres and clubs at home and abroad\, including The Weston Playhouse\, Southampton’s Concorde Club\, Pizza Express Holborn\, Theatre Royal Winchester and the Pavilion Gabriel on Champs-Élysées in Paris. Marvin is also a vocalist with award-winning swing band\, Down For The Count\, Weston-super-Mare based Boulevard Swing Big Band.\nHis Quartet\, consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians in the South West can play hot and cool\, bringing a great sound of music tinged with exuberance and excitement. Marvin is extremely excited to come back with his band to Abergavenny after a very successful performance at the 2022 BMJ Wall2Wall Jazz Festival\, breathing new life into legendary jazz standards and introducing original songs too.\nJoining Marvin on the bandstand is:\nSamuel Joyce – Piano:\nSamuel is an experienced and accomplished teacher\, musician and composer.\nAfter graduating from the Jazz studies course at Leeds College Of Music in 2008 he has gone on to teach\, perform and write in many varied roles and capacities.\nFederico Leonori – Bass:\nFederico is a double bass player based in Bristol\, he is often seen playing with various bands throughout the UK and mainland Europe.\nFederico started playing the bass guitar in his teens. The accidental discovery of Mingus’s music was his inspiration in starting to play jazz and the double bass. He later enrolled for a Master Degree in Classical Double Bass at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of his hometown Rome\, while pursuing an active performing schedule in Classical Orchestras\, Jazz Big bands and small groups. He graduated under the guidance of one of the leading European double bass player\, Daniele Roccato\, in 2014. During his studies\, he deepened his knowledge of the jazz idiom by attending masterclasses and workshops. Federico was also lucky enough to have the chance to study with many jazz legends including John Abercrombie\, Uri Caine\, Cameron Brown\, Eddie Gomez & Dave Liebman.\nRyan Thrupp – Drums\nRyan recently graduated with a First from the Royal Welsh College jazz degree course and besides his jazz activities plays with funky festival favourites Cut Capers and appeared on live BBC TV from Glastonbury 2023 with afro-beat balafon player N’famady Kouyaté.\nMarvin is extremely excited to come back with his band to Abergavenny after a very successful performance at the 2022 BMJ Wall2Wall Jazz Festival\, breathing new life into legendary jazz standards and introducing original songs too.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-marvin-muoneke-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:20240229T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240116T151933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T151933Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with Len Pennie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Len Pennie discussing her new highly anticipated poetry collection\, Poyums! \nThe event will take place in the Melville Theatre\, Abergavenny on February 29th at 7:30pm. \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nAnd I have done more than just simply get by \nSo much more than escape or survive \nThrough the galvanisation of love\, time and patience \nI’ll take hold of my story and thrive. \nAfter life that was seldom what life ought to be \nThrough laughter and love I’ll be whole \nThis story is mine from the cover to spine \nAnd the narrative I will control \nWhether she’s writing letters to her younger self\, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship\, Len’s voice is bold\, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers. The poems in this collection\, both funny and fiercely feminist\, announce a formidable new talent. \nMoving deftly between English and Scots\, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-len-pennie/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013656
CREATED:20240117T113244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T124551Z
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SUMMARY:RHOLBEN
DESCRIPTION:Rholben’s interpretations of the traditional music of Wales are full of tenderness\, wit\, and\ndeep emotion. The sublime voice of Siriol Davies\, who grew up in South Wales\, is\nsupported by thoughtful guitar\, melodic double bass\, sweeping\, soaring strings\, and\nsumptuous vocal harmonies.\nSiriol takes the Welsh language songs and the tunes of her childhood and\, together with\nsome of the most highly respected and sought after traditional musicians to be found\,\ncreates a sound that somehow feels light and current whilst also feeling as weighty and as\nold as the hill from which they take their name.\nFfurfiwyd Rholben yn Rhydychen i berfformio caneuon ac alawon gwerin Cymreig.\nAelodau’r grŵp yw Siriol Davies (llais\, obo)\, John Ruddock (gitâr)\, Giles Lewin (ffidil)\,\nJane Griffiths (ffidil a fiola) a Colin Fletcher (bas dwbl)\nDehongliadau tyner\, meddylgar ac emosiynol o gerddoriaeth traddodiadol Cymru yw eu\nprif repertoire\, ynghyd ag ambell i gan Galisiaidd\, gan fod Siriol a John hefyd yn\naelodau o’r band Eingl-Gymreig-Galisiaidd\, Xogara. Mae Giles yn aelod o’r Carnival Band\na Jane a Colin yn aelodau o’r Owl Light Trio a nifer o fandiau gwerin.\nMae llais swynol Siriol\, sy’n enedigol o’r Fenni\, yn cyfuno gyda gitâr meddylgar\, bas\ndwbl cydgordiol\, llinynau esgynnol ag harmonïau persain i gyflwyno casgliad o ganeuon\ngwerin Cymreig.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rholben/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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