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Apr
24
Mon
Olly Murs in Cardiff @ Cardiff International Arena
Apr 24 @ 6:30 pm

olly murs in cardiff

Olly Murs in Cardiff

Get your tickets now to see Olly Murs in Cardiff as part of his Marry Me Tour 2023

Olly Murs announces 11 date UK tour for April & May 2023

Since bursting onto the music scene as the runner-up on the 2009 series of The X Factor, pop singer and songwriter Olly Murs has achieved an incredible amount of success.

Not long after the competition, Murs embarked on a sold-out X Factor arena tour and his debut single Please Don’t Let Me Go shot straight to the top of the charts in September 2010. His second hit, Thinking Of Me, peaked at No.4 in November of the same year. His self-titled debut record followed soon after, landing at No.2 on the UK albums chart.

Murs then decided to take his music in a different direction with his 2011 single Heart Skips A Beat, featuring Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks. It went right to the No.1 spot on the UK singles chart, and his follow-up album, In Case You Didn’t Know, did the same that autumn. Ollie Murs’ next tour was the star’s first headlining UK arenas.

Three more albums – 2012’s Right Place Right Time, 2014’s Never Been Better and 2016’s 24 Hrs – came in regular succession, with corresponding arena tours taking place during the intervening years. Co-written along with Steve Robson, Claude Kelly and Flo Rida, the lead track from Murs’ third album, Troublemaker, became his fourth solo single to reach No.1 and his biggest selling single to date.

Alongside his music career, in 2012 Murs released his illustrated autobiography Happy Days. In it, he opened up about challenges with depression and anxiety that came with his sudden rise to fame. Since then, he’s worked closely with mental health charities like Brainwave and #IAMWHOLE, which presented the ground-breaking Music 4 Mental Health concert in 2018.

In 2018, Murs got his own spinning red chair when he joined the coaching panel of The Voice UK. The following year, Team Olly member Molly Hocking was crowned the champion of the TV competition’s eighth series.

Murs spent the summer of 2019 touring the UK with a huge run of shows celebrating 10 years in the music industry, as well as promoting the release of his sixth studio album, 2018’s You Know I Know. The double album featured a selection of Murs’ greatest hits, as well as 14 new songs.

A devoted football fan and talented footballer, Murs is co-owner of Essex’s non-league Coggeshall Town FC. Often a participant in charity football matches, in September 2020, he captained England in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford.

In summer 2021, Murs embarked on a huge UK tour performing his biggest hits – including tracks from his triple platinum album Never Been Better – that continues through summer 2022. On 20 September 2021, he was revealed as the first headliner for Trentham Live, appearing on 4 September 2022.

In August 2022 Olly Murs signed with EMI for his first studio album in four years, Marry Me, with a release date 2 December. ‘Die Of A Broken Heart’ is its lead single.

Still tickets available for the Motorpoint Areana as well as other options purchasing tickets through EventsnWales through our affiliate links from Ticketmaster helps us to continue to be able to provide our community events website and keep it free to list your events. Get your Ollie Murs tickets now

Olly Murs in Cardiff

Apr
27
Thu
In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones @ Chirk library
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

Crime Author Conrad JonesIn Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones

In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones

Best-selling crime author, Conrad Jones from Holyhead, is to appear at one of Wales’ premier literary festivals.

The Wrexham Carnival of Words, now in its 9th year ‘hand picks authors’ to share their own back story, host readings and Q and A sessions with audiences in libraries across the county.

The 2023 festival will be held between 22-29 April.

Conrad Jones is a best-selling Amazon all-star author. His 29 novels have been translated into six languages. He’s best known for The Anglesey Murders series, which follows DI Alan Williams and connects to his Alec Ramsay detective books both soon to available as Magna graphic novels. The storylines are carefully woven around real places and landmarks across north Wales and Liverpool.

Conrad will be hosting an afternoon event at Chirk library on Thursday 27th April (2pm)  Tickets £6

In Conversation with Crime Author Conrad Jones

May
5
Fri
Hospice of the Valleys Go Yellow Day 5th May 2023
May 5 all-day

Hospice of the Valleys Go Yellow Day 5th May 2023

Wear something YELLOW to support the Hospice of the Valleys and make a suggested £1 donation or plan your own Go Yellow fundraiser.

#GoYellowForHospice

For more information contact; 01495 717277 or email Fundraising@hospiceofthevalleys.com

You can also download the pdf for the the Go Yellow day via the link below which also contains a poster and a blank one that can be used to colour in.

A4_Poster_v4 Go Yellow 2023

For more information on the event or the amazing work that the Hospice of the Valleys do you can check out the website on the following link

Hospice of the Valleys Website.

Hospice of the Valleys Go Yellow Day 5th May 2023

May
6
Sat
Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market @ Pontypool Town Center
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market takes place every first Saturday of the month in Pontypool Town Centre and Pontypool indoor market.

We have a wide variety of craft stalls inside and outside including permanent traders – entertainment – hot food and more

We have special events going on through out the year with our big Easter event on 1st April with vintage theme – Free face painting – vintage cars – vintage bus – balloon art – slime factory – mascots and more

victorian easter eggstravaganza

6th May Town party for the kings coronation – more details to be confirmed

2nd December Big Christmas Artisan Market

To find out more about the events you can follow the Torfaen & Gwent Small Business Markets over on Facebook.

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market

An Evening with Joe Calzaghe at Manor Park Country House @ Manor Park Country House
May 6 @ 7:00 pm

Joe Calzaghe at Manor Park

An Evening with Joe Calzaghe at Manor Park Country House

The greatest British pound-for-pound boxer of the last 30 years is coming to SWANSEA!

Hear the amazing life story from the man himself and meet the legend in person during this EXCLUSIVE event!

Get your tickets booked earlier before they completely sell out!!

TICKETS FROM ONLY £40

And a word from the legend himself

Make sure your following Platinum Promotions over on Facebook and Ashley Watkins on Instagram for more amazing events

An Evening with Joe Calzaghe at Manor Park Country House

May
14
Sun
Hospice of the Valleys Zip Line Challenge @ Zip World Tower South Wales
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Hospice of the Valleys Zip Line Challenge

Hospice of the Valleys Zip Line Challenge

If you love adrenaline then you’ll love this amazing adventure for the Hospice!

We’re calling all adrenaline junkies to take to the wire on the world’s fastest seated zip line – Fundraising doesn’t come much faster than this!

Test your limits? Do something you’ve always wanted to do? or just have a great day out with family and friends?

Phoenix is located in Zip World Tower at the former Tower Colliery site in Aberdare, South Wales, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Containing two incredible zip lines, Phoenix is a record-breaker, being the fastest seated zip line in the world, and Zip World’s steepest. You’ll travel at speeds up to 70 mph and with four lines situated side by side, can race friends and family to be the fastest.

Price includes equipment, safety briefing and 1 go on both zip lines. You will also bag yourself a FREE Hospice T shirt.

If you choose to embark on this thrill-seeking adventure with us, we ask that you fundraise a minimum sponsorship of £75.00. This will typically pay for 4 complementary therapy treatments for a patient living with a life-limiting illness, helping them to manage their pain and relieve symptoms.

*80% of sponsorship to be received 2 weeks prior to the adventure date.

For more information on the event or the amazing work that the Hospice of the Valleys do you can check out the website on the following link

Hospice of the Valleys Website.

Hospice of the Valleys Zip Line Challenge

Hospice of the Valleys Zip Line Challenge

May
19
Fri
Bingo That’s Bonkers! @ The Princess Royal Theatre
May 19 @ 7:00 pm

Bingo That’s Bonkers!

We’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls!

Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes!?!?

The Bingo Revolution starts here.

Your Hosts and DJ’s for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hit from the 80’s & 90’s and today!.  Expect everything from Abba to Spice Girls to Beyoncé to sing and dance to, OH and we nearly forgot, we will also be playing BINGO with great prizes!!
So expect prizes and surprises and a great night out for all!

Bingo That's Bonkers! The Princess Royal Theatre. games and great prizes!

Keep up to date with the latest news and events from the Princess Royal Theatre by checking the website and by following us on Twitter and liking our Facebook page.

Bingo That’s Bonkers!

 

May
23
Tue
Women In Rock 2023 @ The Princess Royal Theatre
May 23 @ 7:30 pm

Women In Rock 2023Women In Rock 2023

THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLDS GREATEST FEMALE ANTHEMS
Since 2016, Women In Rock have been wowing audiences across Europe with their high energy performances of classic female rock. Performing to audiences of up to 120,000 and backed by a band of world class musicians, these women are ready to take you on a spectacular journey through five decades of female rock, leaving you cheering for more. Featuring the songs of Cher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner & many more, Women In Rock are guaranteed to get
you on your feet. Grab your tickets and let’s get ready to sing, dance and ROCK!

Keep up to date with the latest news and events from the Princess Royal Theatre by checking the website and by following us on Twitter and liking our Facebook page.

Women In Rock 2023

Jun
3
Sat
Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair @ Civic Hall
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair

Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair is held in the Civic Hall Llandeilo right in the heart of this busy town. This will be the first fair of the season at Llandeilo and promises to be as popular as last year. Last year saw record visitor numbers ,with Bargain Hunt choosing to visit the fair to film their programme. They have chosen to return in August.

The Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair will take place on the first Saturday of every month (excluding May due to the Coronation Day) from 10am – 4pm at the Llandeilo Civic Hall.

Admission is just £1 and there is homemade refreshments

Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair

To keep up to date pop over to the Derwen Antique Fairs Facebook Page.

Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Fair

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market @ Pontypool Town Center
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market takes place every first Saturday of the month in Pontypool Town Centre and Pontypool indoor market.

We have a wide variety of craft stalls inside and outside including permanent traders – entertainment – hot food and more

We have special events going on through out the year with our big Easter event on 1st April with vintage theme – Free face painting – vintage cars – vintage bus – balloon art – slime factory – mascots and more

victorian easter eggstravaganza

6th May Town party for the kings coronation – more details to be confirmed

2nd December Big Christmas Artisan Market

To find out more about the events you can follow the Torfaen & Gwent Small Business Markets over on Facebook.

Pontypool Artisan & Craft Market