The 2019 Swansea Fringe isn't far away - let's take a look at what's in store with this week's guest blog from Joe Bayliss, one of the masterminds behind the festival! Across our 50 years as a city, there have been several incarnations of the Swansea Fringe Festival. In the 1980s it was a staple … [Read more...] about Be part of the Swansea Fringe Launch Party
Music
Sophie Evans ready to take Swansea ‘Over The Rainbow’
Welsh singer and actress, Sophie Evans will without doubt be ‘popular’ when she takes to the stage at this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Swansea. Book Tickets Now Recently completing a two-year spell playing Glinda in the hit West End musical, Wicked, Sophie will be delighting audiences with … [Read more...] about Sophie Evans ready to take Swansea ‘Over The Rainbow’
Up Close and Orchestral
BBC NOW Present a New Concert Experience! Classical Playlist: LIVE presented by BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales’ at the Brangwyn Hall on 5 October offers an alternative way to enjoy classical music. The event aims to deliver an accessible, enveloping experience that showcases a … [Read more...] about Up Close and Orchestral
From Anglesey to Swansea with song
A singer from Anglesey who made it through to the Britain's Got Talent final is getting ready to sing at this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Swansea. Book Tickets Now Gruffydd Wyn, who hails from Amlwch in Anglesey, will be singing at the musical celebration when it returns to Singleton … [Read more...] about From Anglesey to Swansea with song
Xhosa Cole to bring a touch of cool to BBC Proms in the Park
Xhosa Cole, Birmingham saxophonist, is set to bring a touch of cool to the BBC Proms in the Park when it returns to Swansea this autumn. Book Tickets Now The 2018 BBC Young Jazz Musician will be taking to the stage at Singleton Park on Saturday 14 September, armed with his saxophone, … [Read more...] about Xhosa Cole to bring a touch of cool to BBC Proms in the Park
Ukrainian baritone, Andrei Kymach, ready to perform at BBC Proms in the Park
Andrei Kymach, the first prize winner of the prestigious BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2019, is set to perform at this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Swansea. The Ukrainian baritone will be delighting audiences at the annual musical gala when it returns to the city’s Singleton Park on Saturday … [Read more...] about Ukrainian baritone, Andrei Kymach, ready to perform at BBC Proms in the Park
Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed
With the slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits, ABC will be soothing it right at this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Swansea. Very definitely one of a number of groups who came along and kick-started the eighties with their own brand of pop for a ‘new decade’, ABC will be headlining the annual … [Read more...] about Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed
All Together Now… for Shellyann!
Shellyann, winner of this year’s BBC music talent show, All Together Now, is gearing up to perform in front of her home crowd at BBC Proms in the Park in Swansea. Originally, from the Rhondda, but now living in Swansea, Shellyann Evans is set to wow the audience at the popular musical gala when … [Read more...] about All Together Now… for Shellyann!
The Swansea Fringe Festival 2019
Returning this 3 – 6 October with the Swansea Fringe, Superheroes in Castle Square and BBC NOW Classical Playlist! This 3 – 6 October, the Swansea Fringe Festival returns for 2019 bigger and better than ever! This year we have 3 events making up the festival, with the 2019 Swansea Fringe … [Read more...] about The Swansea Fringe Festival 2019
A July to remember!
It’s been a July to remember for Swansea with one of our busiest ever months of events! The summer of #GoodVibes kicked off in style with major concerts, our annual Airshow which featured a special 50th celebration, a royal visit and much more. Let’s take a look back at all the action! … [Read more...] about A July to remember!