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Wales Online
5 days ago
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James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more The gigs are continuing at Cardiff Castle with James next to perform James is performing at Cardiff Castle (Image: DEPOT LIVE/CUFFE & TAYLOR ) The summer of music is well under way in Cardiff and Manchester band James are next to perform at Cardiff Castle. Known for their hits Laid and Sit Down, this set will be a guaranteed sing-a-long at the castle. James are one of the UK's most enduring success stories, having sold more than 25 million records worldwide since forming in the early 1980s. Since then, they have gained both critical and commercial success. James consists of several band members, including lead singer Tim Booth, bassist Jim Glennie and drummer David Baynton-Power. The band's unique craftsmanship, creativity and musical legacy has made them one of the most influential British bands of the last four decades and with 18 studio albums under their belt, James secured their first UK album Number 1 chart spot in 2024 with Yummy. In 2023, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a tour of inspired orchestral reworkings of hits, B-sides and obscure favourites. The band most recently completed a US co-headline tour with The Smiths' songwriting genius Johnny Marr. Here is everything you need to know about James at Cardiff Castle. When is James performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? James will take to the stage at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 10. Event timings for James at Cardiff Castle Doors to James will open at 5pm. The concert is expected to finish around 10.30pm. As soon as stage times are confirmed for the acts, we'll update them here. Line-up for James at Cardiff Castle James will be joined by Shed Seven and Jamie Webster, as their support acts for the gig. Shed Seven are an alternative rock band, formed in York in 1990 and were part of the impactful Britpop scene of the 1990s. The band officially broke up in 2003, but reformed for a greatest-hits tour in July 2007. In 2024 Shed Seven released Liquid Gold, their seventh studio album, consisting of re-imagined/re-recorded versions of their songs. Jamie Webster is an English singer, songwriter and musician from Liverpool. Him and his songs are well known for being about Liverpool Football Club, particularly Allez Allez Allez. Shed Seven are supporting James (Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc ) Set list for James at Cardiff Castle There is no confirmed setlist for James but based on their most recent gig in Llangollen on Sunday, June 29, 2025, we are expecting something like this. Johnny Yen Seven Come Home Way Over Your Head Leviathan Stay Just Like Fred Astaire She's a Star Shadow of a Giant P.S. Heads Moving On Beautiful Beaches Sit Down Tomorrow Sometimes Sound Laid Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Banned items for James at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Are there still tickets left for James at Cardiff Castle? You can still pick up tickets for James (Image: James ) There are still tickets available for James, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £61.60 Buy them, here. How to enter Cardiff Castle General admission for James at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Here's a site map to illuatrate: Road closures for James at Cardiff Castle Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway and Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road through to Westgate Street) will be closed from 9pm until midnight. This will affect bus services. Service 9 (towards Sports Village only): Will operate normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street and Wood Street then usual route to Sports Village. Journeys to UHW Heath Hospital are not affected. Services 21, 23 and 27: Will start and end at Greyfriars Road, stop GL closest to the New Theatre. This will mean stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange, Westgate Street to Kingsway will not be served. Journeys to the city centre on routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52 and 57/58 will operate to the city centre via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace and Customhouse Street from 9pm. Where to park There is no parking at Cardiff Castle itself, but there are public car parks in the city. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Extra information for James at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. Article continues below If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
Leader Live
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 guide: what's on, parking & more
The event, which has been held in Llangollen every summer since 1947, is regarded as "one of the world's most inspirational cultural festivals". Each year, around 4,000 performers and more than 35,000 visitors head to Llangollen for the event. This year, along with the various music and dance competitions, which will climax with the prestigious 'Choir of the World' event (July 12), there will be several big-name artists taking to the stage. There have already been some big-name acts, including James (pictured), perform in Llangollen as part of the 2025 Eisteddfod. (Image: Desh Kapur Photography/ CUFFE & TAYLOR) While the 'Eistedffod Week' doesn't begin until Tuesday (July 8), major acts Texas, Rag'n'Bone Man, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, James and The Script have already performed in Llangollen as a precursor to the festival. If you missed these concerts, don't worry, there are still several more major acts set to perform at the Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025: A post shared by Llangollen International Eisteddfod (@llangollen_eisteddfod) There are still tickets available for each of these acts via the Llangollen Eisteddfod Box Office (online) or Ticketmaster (links to which can be found above). Tickets range in price from £35.10 to £91.10, depending on the artist. There is plenty more to see during the Llangollen Eisteddfod in 2025, including: There will also be various events and competitions taking place in the pavilion and on the field during the week of the festival. A post shared by Llangollen International Eisteddfod (@llangollen_eisteddfod) You can see the full list of what's on at the 2025 Llangollen Eisteddfod via the website. If you are planning on driving to the Eisteddfod, there are several parking options available: The official Eisteddfod Car Park is located in the field above the Llangollen Pavilion (entrance off Town Road, off the A542). Pre-booked spaces will be £10.55 and can be secured via the Llangollen Eisteddfod website. Or you can pay £15 (card only) at the gate. There are various other car parks in Llangollen that you can use throughout the festival: Accessible parking for Blue Badge Holders will be available at the festival site (priced as above). These spaces have to be pre-booked. There is also a drop-off point in the same area, which can be accessed off Abbey Road, for passengers with accessibility needs. For those looking to catch the train into Llangollen for the 2025 Eisteddfod, the nearest train stations are Ruabon and Chirk (15 minutes by car). Routes: Trains operate at least once per hour in both directions. For timetables visit the Transport for Wales (TfW) or Trainline websites. Getting from the station: There are plenty of local bus routes to help you get to and from Llangollen and the Eisteddfod. This includes the 5 and 5C Arriva Bus Service which runs every 30 minutes between Wrexham, Ruabon, Acrefair, Trevor, and Llangollen. Additional buses may be scheduled during busy festival times, according to the Eisteddfod website. For the latest timetables, visit the Arriva website. RECOMMENDED READING: West End superstar to impress with debut performance at Llangollen Eisteddfod For those travelling from a little further afield, the nearest airports are Manchester (1hr and 15mins) and Liverpool John Lennon (1hr 10mins). Both airports offer car hire, rail connections, and coach services. The Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 will run from Tuesday, July 8 until Sunday, July 13.
Wales Online
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Singer Noah Kahan's special gesture to Cardiff business
Singer Noah Kahan's special gesture to Cardiff business The American performer grew his fanbase with his gig in Cardiff's Blackweir Fields Noah Kahan his first ever Cardiff gig on Friday, June 27 (Image: CUFFE & TAYLOR/DEPOT LIVE ) A business in Cardiff has revealed that Noah Kahan made a special gesture to them ahead of his big outdoor gig in the Welsh capital. The Stick Season singer performed at Blackweir Fields on Friday evening, June 27, as part of Blackweir Live's series of gigs that will be taking place in June and July. On Instagram, the singer posed for a photo backstage alongside a barber from the Bonnie & Clyde branch of Barber Group Cardiff. On their social media page, Barber Group Cardiff revealed that they had given the star a trim before his big performance and that the singer signed a guitar for them. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here . "Thank you Noah Kahan for your hospitality and giving us the chance to cut your hair," the caption read. "[And] we hope you have a amazing show tonight". They further added: "Big shout out to signing our guitar!" Article continues below The American performer wowed thousands of music fans at the venue, with the star himself clearly moved by their reaction. During the performance, he said on several occasions that it was "amazing to be here" and promised the Welsh capital that he would "definitely be back again soon". You can read our review of Noah Kahan here. Content cannot be displayed without consent The star performed fan favourites such as 'Homesick', 'False Confidence', 'You're Gonna Go Far' and 'Northern Attitude', with the latter of which dedicated to a member of the audience that said they came from Boston. Noah Kahan is the first of a handful of worldwide stars that are performing on the Blackweir Live stage. Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette will be performing on Wednesday, July 2, while American thrash metal band Slayer will take centre stage the following day on Thursday, July 3. Article continues below The series of gigs will conclude with music legend Stevie Wonder wowing the audience on Wednesday, July 9. Music fans can still get their hands on the upcoming gigs, which you can find out more here.
