Upcoming events
Fleetwood Shack (Fleetwood Mac tribute) at Newbridge Memo
Prepare to be transported on a remarkable musical journey as FLEETWOOD SHACK delivers an extraordinary performance, featuring an impressive repertoire of the biggest and most beloved Fleetwood Mac hits. Their show guarantees to immerse you in a captivating and nostalgic experience.
FLEETWOOD SHACK is not merely a tribute band; they are a collective of dedicated musicians who have united to celebrate the incredible music and enduring influence of FLEETWOOD MAC. Prepare yourself for an unparalleled experience as they transport you back in time, allowing you to relive the magic and immerse yourself in the timeless melodies that have captivated generations.
Shania - Man I Feel Like A Woman Tribute (Shania Friends & Legends Tour)
SHANIA MAN I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN - FRIENDS & LEGENDS
Celebrating Shania Twain & Country Music Legends!
This international celebration of the 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐏 & 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 is not to be missed!!!
With 3 fantastic vocalists & the Live Boots Band, celebrating all things Country!
Shania Twain - LeAnn Rimes - Dolly Parton -The Eagles - Carrie Underwood -John Denver & more!
A high energy tribute show with incredible vocals, audience interaction, line dancing and fabulous costume changes!
Relive Shania’s greatest hits, sing and dance the night away to - ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, ‘Still The One’ alongside classics from Glen Campbell, Carrie Underwood, The Bellamy Brothers, The Eagles, Dolly Parton, John Denver & more!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally brilliant, 3 amazing vocalists and brilliant musicians!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We had the best time - it was like watching Shania live in Chicago” - St Helen's Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I lived in Canada for 25 years and have seen many SHANIA tributes but nobody like this, it is like watching her live, amazing”
ABBA Nights (ABBA Tribute) at Newbridge Memo
A sensational tribute to ABBA! Playing all the classics!
A perfect way to end the summer!
Supersonic Queen at Newbridge Memo
Regarded as one of the UK’s premier Queen Tribute Bands, Supersonic Queen bring all the spirit and majesty of Queen to audiences all over the UK & beyond.
Performing in UK and International theatres and festivals, supporting name acts including The Human League and Toploader, Supersonic Queen have been touring for over a decade and are known for their uniquely dynamic recreation of Queen’s iconic live performances. With unparalleled energy and charisma, this live 5-piece Queen Tribute Band delivers the best Queen tribute you’ll see today.
Kaysha Louvain & Friends
Join BBC Radio Wales A-Lister and Award-winning Singer Kaysha Louvain and her special guests as they perform classics from the last seven decades!
Kaysha will be joined by singers and musicians from her personal and professional life.
From her family to the West End!
TIWN Media’s 80’s Party at Newbridge Memo
A celebration of the greatest ever decade THE 80's
Arcade: So 80's Band will be playing all the classics, plus we have Peter Young as Meat Loaf and Whamtastic! Singing all the hits from George Michael and Wham!
Venue: Newbridge Memo
TIWN Media Present: Welsh Night
Come and celebrate St. David's Day with tributes from Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Manic Street Preachers.
Tributes from Jed Fry as Tom Jones, Rachael Roberts as Shirley Bassey and Maniac Street Preachers. Dress up as your favourite Welsh sportsperson, or character, and get out your inflatable leeks and daffodils!
TIWN Media Present: The Roaring 20's
As a celebration of 100 years since the Memorial Hall at Newbridge Memo was built as a memorial to the local servicemen who lost their lives during WWI, we are taking a walk through the decades and are starting with The Roaring 20s!
With The Siglo Section Quintet playing the classics, along with a 20's take on modern songs. Authentic 1920s finger foods and cocktails will be served.
Dress code: Gatsby
Kaysha Louvain & Friends
Join BBC Radio Wales A-Lister and Award-winning Singer Kaysha Louvain and her special guests as they perform classics from the last seven decades!
Kaysha will be joined by singers and musicians from her personal and professional life.
From her family to the West End!
The Siglo Section at Newbridge Memo
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The Siglo Section, Cardiff’s hottest Big Band, are a new outfit led by Laurence Collier & Matt Lush. After studying together at Cardiff University’s School of Music, they decided a new Big Band was needed.
A year later, they command an ensemble of Cardiff’s top pros and most promising students from the RWCMD. Providing a fresh take on some of the best music ever written, not to mention new and original compositions from within the band.
Ragsy at Newbridge Memo
Ragsy is a well-loved singer-songwriter who first rose to fame on the BBC's The Voice 2013 where he was a finalist mentored by fellow countryman Sir Tom Jones. Join us at Newbridge Memo on November 24th with Ragsy's band of magical musicians as they play songs from his album, new material as well as songs and stories from The Voice.
Support from: BBC Radio Wales A-Lister Kaysha Louvain
Band Night: Idlechord, Paytron Saint & zacthelocust
TIWN Media present the next installment of 'Band Night at The Memo' which sees rising stars Idlechord headline with support from Paytron Saint from over the bridge alongside Zacthelocust.
Supporting grassroots music in Wales.
Stereotonics at Newbridge Memo
Since forming in mid-1999, Stereotonics fast became one of the UK's leading tribute bands. With the same vocal style as Kelly Jones, lead singer, Paul, has fined tuned the sound of the band to make it as close to the real thing as possible.
The band have a wealth of experience and has done over 1500 gigs since they started!
They are often seen on the festival scene throughout the spring and summer months and play to large crowds that can range from anything from 500 people to a staggering 10,000!!
They have also travelled the globe performing all over the UK, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, France, Belgium, Ireland, Holland and even one memorable trip to the Caribbean!
Country/Americana night at The Scala
We are proud to present our first night at The Scala, Merthyr!
A night of Country/Americana featuring three of the best talents in Wales!
🎶 Frankie Wesson Gareth Lewis & Tim Manning ( Blind River Scare )
📅: 13.10.23
🕖: Doors 7pm
🎟️: £5 ADV / £7 OTD - GET TICKETS
Magazine Launch & Band Night at Newbridge Memo
TIWN Media launches issue 4 the amazing, inspiring and downright awesome TIWN magazine, which is celebrating 50 years of… Mal Pope. Amazing to think that Mal was ‘discovered’ by John Peel and Elton John - you can read all about it in our cover feature (not only is Mal super-talented, but he’s also a lovely guy!)
We’re also talking to world-famous drummer Sam Kelly, bilingual hip-hop star Mr Phormula, Pillow Fite, Katie Lou, Brecon Jazz author & photographer Barry Hill, Urban Foundry’s Tara Tarapetian and the mighty Radio Wigwam! And if that wasn’t enough we also caught up with Anglesey’s Yr Wyddfa Records and Newport’s Dirty Carrot Records plus the guys behind Up To 11 Events! Throw in a Welsh Connections spread and TIWN'S Top Ten and that’s what we call a magazine!
Come to our launch night on September 15th at Newbridge Memo, which happens to be our latest Band Night! Features music from Clockwork Aeroplane, Interstella Boy and Act Happy!
Doors open at 7:30 - Tickets are £5 on the door!
Storyteller Evening: Patchwork Samuel at Bourton's
Our latest Storyteller Evening takes place at Bourtons Live Music Café Bar in Bargoed.
Patchwork Samuel is a lyrical master with his folk pieces. Catch him at 7:30pm on August 4th. Booking a table with Bourton's is advised.
BON GIOVI at Newbridge Memo
BON GIOVI are the World’s Premier look-alike and sound-alike Tribute to the New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi.
Covering every aspect of Bon Jovi's extensive career, BON GIOVI perform all the greatest hits such as ‘Living On A Prayer’, It’s My Life, Wanted Dead or Alive, as well as many others from every album ever produced in one amazing stage show which includes all these hits and more, not too mention performing rare tracks that even Bon Jovi haven’t performed for many years.
So if you’re ready to ‘Runaway’ on ‘One Wild Night’ down that ‘Lost Highway’ for a taste of some of the world’s greatest Stadium Anthems, then book your tickets to see BON GIOVI now! For the closest, you’ll get to the Real Thing.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Jodie Marie
Sixteen-year-old Jodie Marie was plucked from the obscurity of rural Wales to embark on a glamorous pop star career in 2012.
And then what?
In 2019 a more worldly young woman sits contemplating how the journey into the star-making machinery and back has affected her approach to music.
Now she creates music, with her partner Owain, that resonates with the traditional virtues that recall Bonnie Raitt, Etta James or Loretta Lynn.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Sam Gluck
Sam Gluck is the son of Barracudas frontman, and cult legend, Jeremy Gluck. A late-comer to the music world, his style has been likened to Jake Thackeray while his influences range from Bob Dylan to Leonard Cohen.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Secret Postal Society
Secret Postal Society is the music project of Welsh singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Craig Mapstone.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Brian Karrot
Brian Thomas has been prominent in the music scene since the 1980s, starting with his band The Karrots and The Storys plus many others. The multi-instrumentalist has moved from the drum kit in recent years to release and perform his critically acclaimed solo albums.
Storyteller Evening: Paterson
Paterson is the latest incarnation of Cardiff-born, Blackwood-based singer/songwriter Georgia Paterson. Inspired by such classic and contemporary artists as Simon & Garfunkel, Imelda May, Ashley McBryde, and her all-time idols Indigo Girls (who she was thrilled to make a guest appearance with on their last UK tour), Paterson creates quirky Americana/Country-influenced acoustic music brimming with emotional intimacy.
The Siglo Section at Newbridge Memo
The Siglo Section, Cardiff’s hottest Big Band, are a new outfit led by Laurence Collier & Matt Lush. After studying together in Cardiff University’s School of Music, they decided that a new Big Band was needed.
A year later, they command an ensemble of Cardiff’s top pro’s and most promising students from the RWCMD, have performed their first run of shows, and are planning to emerge on to the scene with a fresh take on some of the best music ever written, not to mention new and original compositions from within the band!
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: the stray pursuit
The Stray Pursuit are a Swansea-based Alternative Rock band. Taking their musical influence from bands such as Stereophonics, Kasabian, and The Enemy. Their eclectic individual music taste makes each song distinctively their own; with guitar-heavy riffs and powerful, catchy vocals.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Elektronica
Elektronica are a Welsh electronic duo playing 80's Pop/Synth. They will be live at The Second 45 during Llanelli’s 80s Weekend.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Paul Hayes
Manchester-born songwriter Paul Hayes brings a delicious bardic darkness to his approach to traditional and original songs, reminiscent of Robin Williamson and Steve Ashley.
LIVE AT THE SECOND 45: Jude Brothers & Rachel Taylor-Beales
Jude Brothers is an Arkansan folk-derived singer-songwriter with a penchant for whimsy and tender heartedness.
Rachel Taylor-Beales is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, theatre-maker, writer, and socially engaged community arts practitioner.