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EVENTS
by Broadsheep
Sat 6 & Sun 7 May CAFE ON THE CLOSE
Refreshments from a new pop up cafe area. Bring a picnic blanket and have a lunch with your friends?
Hereford Cathedral Close, 11am-3.30pm.
Mon 8 May JAZZ CAFE AT BILLS
Pop-up jazz event. Meal and music for £25, just music
£15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.
Fri 12 May CHEESE & WINE NIGHT
Enjoy prosecco and nibbles on arrival, three courses of small plates paired with matching wines and finished with a cheese board. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 12 - Sun 14 May LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL
Barrels of fun, feasting, live music and motors. www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk
Mon 22 May FOLK CAFE AT BILLS
Pop-up folk event. Meal and music for £25, just music
£15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.
Thurs 1 June BOTTOMLESS SMALL PLATES
Enjoy a range of delicious dishes served to you course after course, allowing you to indulge in as many as you like, with half bottle of wine per person. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 10 June BODENHAM FOOD FAIR
Over 35 local food producers. Bodenham Parish Hall and Grounds, HR1 3LB, 11am-4pm, SMaxwellSAM@aol.com
Every Saturday LUDLOW COUNTRY MARKET 9am-12pm at The Womens Centre, Ludlow. Local produce, handicrafts, plants & veg, cut flowers, cards.
First Saturday of every month (except August) FARMER’S MARKET Produce, craft, gifts, kitchen cafe open. Eaton Bishop Village Hall, 10am-12pm.
First Saturday of every month PRESTEIGNE LOCAL FOOD MARKET Memorial Hall Presteigne, 9am-1pm. The best collection of artisan food producers in the area.
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month KNIGHTON COMMUNITY MARKET Knighton Community Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm, 07751 221487.
3rd Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023, www.bishopscastletownhall.co.uk
2nd Saturday of every month LEOMINSTER FARMER’S MARKET Corn Square, 9am-1pm, 01568 797427.
Third Saturday of every month PRODUCE MARKET Hightown Community Rooms, Vicarage Rd. Clun, 10.00am - 12.00pm. 01588 641180.
Third Saturday of every month
BURGERS, BYTES & BOARDGAMES
Table top games in good company, fast food and drinks on tap! Play in-house games or bring some of your own to share. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7.30pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk
Third Saturday of every month FARMER’S MARKET
Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, 9am-1pm, 01588 630023.
Every Monday HEREFORD LEFT BANK Half price on all food and drinks from 5-7pm. Coffee House (overlooking the river), Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
First Thursday EVENING FARMER’S MARKET
The Barn, Ledbury, HR8 1EA, 6-8pm. www.ledburyfoodgroup.org
Every Thursday MONTGOMERY TOWN MARKET
Regular stalls on the lower floor. First Thurs of the month, using both floors with community cafe. Open 9am-3pm, www.montgomery-wales.co.uk/market 07790 100462.
Every Thursday HAY MARKET DAY Local produce, meat and fish, hot food, artisan bread, cakes, crafts, vintage, plants. Memorial Square and Clock Tower, Hay-on-Wye, 9am-2.30pm, www.haymarkets.co.uk
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday LUDLOW LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET Castle Square, 9am-2pm, 01584 872043.
Every Friday KINGTON PRODUCE/CRAFTS MARKET
Market Hall, Kington, 9am-1pm, 07867 483135.
Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm STEAK NIGHTS
Floodgates Restaurant & Bar, Left Bank Village, Hereford, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
First Friday of the month BOOKCLUB DINNERS Meet to discuss a different book and share a meal inspired by the story. Pot & Page, New St, Ledbury, 7pm, please book, www.potandpage.co.uk
Food Bytes
Why not advertise? Only £40 per year.
AARDVARK BOOKS LTD, THE BOOKERY, MANOR FARM, BRAMPTON BRYAN, BUCKNELL 01547 530888 Cafe serving refreshments, cakes etc.
Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays.
THE GREEN BEAN CAFE, WEOBLEY 01544 318865
Good, locally sourced, homemade food. Soups, all day light lunches, cakes and scones. Set in the heart of Weobley. Free wifi. Tues-Sat 9.30am-3pm. With The Green Bean Shop/Deli under the same roof.
THE ORGASMIC CIDER COMPANY, GREAT PARTON, EARDISLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR3 6NX 01544 327244 or 07773 037448 Craft cider and perry off licence and gift shop with local products. Open Friday and Saturday 12 to 5pm. Group tours available.
PLANTASTIK cic, 15 WEST ST, LEOMINSTER is closed now but has morphed into NORI’S CAFE. Vegetarian and vegan food from your old friend. Open Thursday 11-3, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 ffi: noriscafe@yahoo.com
RHOS MARKET GARDEN, KNIGHTON 01547 528315
Growers & providers of organic veg, fruit & flowers. Eco cleaning products & refills. Large range of groceries & wholefoods. The Old Garage Shop Knighton LD7 1EN. Wed. - Fri. 9 - 4, Sat. 10 - 2. Free parking. Organic veg boxes delivered to collection points in Presteigne, Knighton and Beguildy. rhosorganic@outlook.com www.rhosorganic.co.uk
THE WORKHOUSE CAFE, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PRESTEIGNE 01544 267864 Cafe, gallery, light lunches, good coffee, homemade cakes. Wed-Sat 10am - 4pm.
YE OLDE TAVERN, KINGTON 01544 231417
Food served Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. Thursday Steak Night, 8oz Rump and a drink, £12.50.
Why not advertise your eating establishment? IT’S ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
Just post the wording you require (around 40 words), together with a cheque payable to ‘Broad Sheep’ and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ
May
Mon 1 May
CIDER CITY JAZZMEN
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford.
BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB
Featuring Sonya Smith, singer/songwriter. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Bring your own drink/ glasses.
CAR BOOT
Lots of stalls of fantastic carbootery, plus live music and hot food. Pitches £12 bookable in advance. Entrance and parking free. Aardvark Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH, 01547 530744. 9am-3pm.
CLUN GREEN MAN FESTIVAL
Traditional crafts, family fun and medieval merriment. Live music from Whalebone, Dan Walsh, BC All Skas, Stiff Witness, Liz Still, Modified Youth, Dunk Burns, David Ian Roberts, Melomanics and Clun Ukelele Band. Clun. Tickets www.clungreenman.org
THE TOASTERS + SMOKE LIKE A FISH
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 3pm.
Tues 2 May
SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
This feel-good Irish show tells the story of The Dubliners and a career spanning 50 years. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £28, 01743 281281.
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
With Evie Perfect. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.
ENCORE YOUTH MUSIC CONCERTS
Featuring Herefordshire Youth Orchestra. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Wed 3 May
THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR
The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
BRECON FOLK AND MORE CLUB
The Muse, Old Museum, Brecon, 7.30pm, 07791 654799.
GABBA GABBA HEY!
Featuring Wax Futures + Dvrk Romantics + Bad Fiances. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm.
Thurs 4 May
MICROBABY
The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.
QUIZ NIGHT
Wobbly Brewing Co., Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318.
THE MANFREDS
With original front man, Paul Jones they will be performing many of their hits. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 5 May
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD
Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.
THE RONALDO’S
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
JOHN E VISITIC + GUNS FOR GIRLS
Plus support. Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
SHELDON SINGERS
Perform songs by Rutter, Vivaldi and Reinberger. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 1pm, free entry with retiring collection.
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL & HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
A concert for the Coronation. Coronation anthems by Parry, Handel, Walton and Vaughan-Williams including some favourites from the Last Night of the Proms repertoire. Hereford Cathedral, 7pm, £10 & £15, www.herefordcathdral.org
TRICKSTER
Wobbly Brewing Co., Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318.
MOSCOW DRUG CLUB
World jazz to folk, combining their original material with songs from the likes of Jaqueline Brel, Leonard Cohen and Eartha Kitt. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £15, students £12, 07967 517125.
JAZZ JAM
West Malvern Social Club, Malvern Rd, Malvern, 7.30pm, £2.50, 07974 725374.
FRIDAY ACOUSTIC SESSION
Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster.
FLASH
A tribute to Queen. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £23.50, 01743 281281.
Belaria & Friends
BELARIA is a singing duo featuring soprano Patricia Head and tenor John Davidson regularly accompanied by Catherine Flack.
On occasions BELARIA invite other singers and instrumentalists to join them as ‘Belaria and Friends’ and at Downton they will be joined by soprano Suzanne Millington and the Lingen Recorder Trio.
Downton on the Rock’s organ was built by Hughes in the latter part of the 19th century and is a fine example of this organ builder’s work. It will be restored by David Gallichan later this year so this concert is a fund raiser.
Free Admission | Retiring Collection Refreshments
Fri 5 May
SUNTOU SUSSO + DJ EARTHDOCTOR
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.
BROMYARD SYMPHONIC WIND BAND
Coronation concert, with guest vocalist Cameron Killey. Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 7.30pm, £10, from The Falcon or www.bromyardwindband.com
BONGO’S BINGO
Plus After Party. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
CHARLIE DORE WITH JULIAN LITTMAN
Malvern Cube, Great Malvern, 7.30pm, £12, 01684 575363, www.malverncube. com
MUSIC FIT FOR A KING!
Shrewsbury Concert Band celebrate the Coronation, rousing and historic music. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £12 including glass of wine, 01694 720132.
CONCERTS IN THE ROUND
A free lunch-hour concert. St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, 12.30pm.
DES & DAN
Des Horsfall and Dan Raza, two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, 7.30pm, £15, children £8, 01588 630321.
Sat 6 May
AN EVENING OF MEAT LOAF
With Europe’s No.1 tribute band. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.
ANDY B
Wobbly Brewing Co., Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318.
THE MADHOUSE BAND
Brand new setlist with classic covers and awesome originals. Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells, 8.30pm, details martinchapple1@gmail.com
KING CHARLES III CORONATION
At 11am, followed by free live music featuring Malvern Delta Blues Band at 4pm. Theme is ‘Crown & Tiaras’. Food served all day. Oak Inn, Staplow, 01531 640954.
LAURA CORTESE AND FRIENDS
American roots. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.45pm, £15, 01743 234970.
HAY RADIO
Presents live music from funk masters
The Breaks and DJ sets from Mark Hilton and Ovi Sima to dance till late. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, £10, £12 on the door, 01497 821762.
EMPATHY DECKS
The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £26-£24, 01743 281281.
BACK TO THE 60S
With DJ Roddy Hankins. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. Bull Hotel, Ludlow, 8pm. Please pre-book your slot, markianrichards@hotmail.com
DES & DAN
Des Horsfall and Dan Raza, two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. The Boat Inn, Jackfield, 7pm. www.danraza.com
EMMA LINNEY
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
THE BEAT
One of the key bands of the UK ska revival of the late 70s and early 80s. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £18, 01600 772467.
PUB QUIZ AND GARDEN PARTY
Royal George, Lingen, 01544 267322.
Sun 7 May
BANK HOLIDAY BLITZ PARTY
Live swing music from Electro Swing Circus, live cabaret from two of the UKs top burlesque performers. Plus DJs. Beefy Boys will be serving some authentic 1930s style food. The Shack Revolution, Hereford, 8pm-2pm, £20 from The Beefy Boys, www.thebeefyboys.com
UNDAUNTED
The Black Star, Stourport on Severn, 8.30pm.
JOJO WAILS
The Vaga, Hereford, 4-6pm.
CORONATION CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT
Oak Inn, Staplow, 7pm, 01531 640954. SUNDAY ROASTS
Coronation concert. The Loft Cinema, West St, Hereford, 07875 699739.
WEDDING SHOWCASE
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 11am, 01497 821762.
NICK AND JANE
Celebrate the King’s Coronation. Lindridge Parish Hall, 1pm-5pm, live music, bar, free barbecue. The first 100 people can claim a free cream tea.
ORCHESTRAL EUCHARIST
Celebrating the Feast of Consecration and the Coronation of Their Majesties
The King and The Queen Consort. Hereford Cathedral, 10.30am. Plus service to celebrate the Coronation at 3pm. www.herefordcathdral.org
KING CHARLES III CORONATION AT LEFT BANK VILLAGE
Live music, face painting, candyfloss, cocktails, street food and cakes. The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, free, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE
The Muse, Brecon Old Museum, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.midwalesrandb. club
MONKEY WRENCH
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CORONATION SERVICE
Massed choirs, brass band, historical characters and dancing. Fancy hats encouraged! Leominster Priory, 6.30pm, free, 01568 612124.
DES & DAN
Des Horsfall and Dan Raza, two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the audience. The Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 4.30pm, www.danraza.com
HEREFORD JAZZ
Featuring The Rhythm Kings. Richmond Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 276304.
HELLENS MUSIC 2023
Children’s Choir from Bosbury Primary School, 3pm. Great Barn at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, free, www.hellensmusic.com
Mon 8 May
WHISKEY RIVER TRIO
Aidan, Alan and Martin. Tiny Rebel Brewery, Rogerstone, Newport, 4pm, free.
JAZZ CAFE AT BILLS
Pop-up jazz event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.
DES & DAN
Des Horsfall and Dan Raza, two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. The Raven, Welshpool, 3pm. www.danraza.com
ENCORE YOUTH MUSIC CONCERTS
Featuring Youth Music Bands Concert. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.
Tues 9 May
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
With Peter Dyke. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.
ENCORE YOUTH MUSIC CONCERTS
Featuring Strings & Starters Concert. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, 01432 340555.
Thurs 10 May
HELLENS MUSIC 2023
Featuring Trio D’Or with Mate Szucs. Music from the Balkans. St Batholomew’s Church, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm. Pre-concert supper at Hellens, 6.30pm. Concert £20, concert and supper £40, concert free for students, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
ESCHERSTEPS
Funky grooves sit alongside raunchy earth-rock riffs, jazzy improvising, rock, haunting ballads, synth sounds and folk tinges. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.
EUROPHORIA
The ultimate Eurovision party night. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606. FRANCIS ROSSI - TUNES & CHAT
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring a selection of well-known hits and some not-performed live-before tunes. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, Super VIP Meet ‘n’ Greet £80. VIP £45, general £30, 01874 611622.
Thurs 11 May
DES & DAN
Des Horsfall and Dan Raza, two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. Ludlow Brewery, 7.30pm, tickets availble in advance. www.danraza.com
HELLENS MUSIC 2023
‘Composers and Muses: Brahms, Widmann and Clara Schumann. Great Barn, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm. Pre-concert supper at Hellens, 6.30pm. Concert £20, concert and supper £40, concert free for students, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
SINFONIA CYMRU
Free music concert. Community Hub, New Radnor, 7pm, 01544 350559.
JAZZ CLUB
Featuring the Bryan Corbett Quartet. Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, £8, www.rosscornexchange.co.uk
WORRIED MEN
The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.
STEADY ED & THE BOOGIEMEN
The Loft Cinema, West St, Hereford, 8pm, 07875 699739.
WELSHPOOL MUSIC CLUB
Featuring Mary Hofman (violin), Vicki Pearce (cello) and Richard Ormrod (piano). Methodist Church, High St, Welshpool, 7.30pm, £15, students £5 on the door, 01938 559087.
Fri 12 May
FOLK AT THE FALCON
Featuring Christina Alden and Alex Patterson with John Bloor and Phil Marshall as special guests. Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8pm, email Roger at pugh@live.co.uk
PIGDAZE + SHOTGUN MARMALADE + DUNK BURNS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
COLDPLACE
Coldplay tribute band. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM
The band will be playing Pele’s ‘Fireworks’ album along with Amsterdam and Prowsey classics. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £20, 01743 281281.
JOHN DOYLE & CHRIS QUINN
Finger-style delta blues, bluegrass and swing/jazz/folk. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £22, 01743 234970.
ULTIMATE COLDPLAY
Malvern Cube, Great Malvern, 8pm, £15, 01684 575363, www.malverncube. com
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
HOT CLUB COLLECTIVE
Blues gypsy jazz trio singing songs from the 20s and 30s. Helen Wilding, Anne Marie Summers and Simon Tagg. Norie’s Cafe, 7.15pm, £25 including meal. Please book in advance, 01584 831386, noriscafe@yahoo.com
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. Hundred House Inn, Purslow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@ hotmail.com
DES & DAN
Des Horsfall and Dan Raza, two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. Dragon Theatre, Barmouth, 7pm. www.danraza.com
HELLENS MUSIC 2023
‘Music Across the Generations: From Mozart to the Present Day’. Programme includes R Strauss, Mozart, Shostakovich, Caroline Shaw and Mendelssohn. Great Barn, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm, £10, free for students, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
MUSIC AT THE PUB
Part of Hellens Music 2023. Artists will be giving a pub concert from German romanticism to Brazilian classics to rock and pop classics. Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 9.30pm, £10, free for students in full time education. 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
JENNIFER CROOK
A singer songwriter and musician who has carved her own path through the worlds of folk and Americana. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 13 May
FREEDOM TO ROAM
Featuring Catrin Finch. A beautifully crafted journey in new music, film and visual art. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £20/£18, 01874 611622.
UNTAMED SHREWS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
IAGO BANET
One-man band on an acoustic guitar who has built his impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist. Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £12, students £8, 07967 517125.
SHRED BELLY DUO
Rose and Crown, Ludlow.
ESCAPE ROOM
It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential. www.herefordcathedral.org
THE DOLLY SHOW
The life and music of Dolly Parton. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
SHREWSBURY JAZZ NETWORK
Featuring Bryan Corbett Blue Note Quintet. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £23, under 22 £12, 01743 234970.
CLUSTER FEST
The Loft Cinema, West St, Hereford, 6pm, 07875 699739.
FRANCIS ROSSI: TUNES & CHAT
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring a selection of well-known hits. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £45/£30, VIP Meet & Greet £80, 01600 772467.
ROSS CHORISTERS
Concert for Ukraine. St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye, 7.30pm, £10, 01989 566769 or on the door.
HELLENS MUSIC 2023
10th Anniversary Gala Concert. Programme includes Richard Strauss, Schoenberg and Chopin. Great Barn, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, 8pm. Pre-concert supper at Hellens, 6.30pm. Concert £20, concert and supper £40, concert free for students, 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring Katie Adler (soprano), Samantha Lewis (mezzo soprano), William Smith (tenor), Ben Watkins (baritone), together with Festival Choir, Festival Orchestra and Youth Choir. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £15, students £7, family £34, 01686 948100.
HOT CLIMATE
Ludlow Spring Food and Drink Festival. HAY MUSIC
National opera Studio Gala Concert. Highlights from the worlds of opera, operetta and lieder featuring music by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Weber, Tosti and more. St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, tickets from www.haymusic.org and Hay TIC.
BACK TO BACHARACH
The soundtrack of the ‘60s and beyond. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £22, 01873 850805.
Sat 13 May
BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS
Present The Roy Orbison & Traveling Wilbury Story. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sun 14 May
THE FUGITIVES
Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm-5.15pm.
MOJAM
Pop, rock, country, folk covers duo. The Rose & Crown, Burford, Tenbury Wells, 5pm.
THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS
The Halfway Inn, Tal-y-Coed, Monmouth, 4pm.
NICK AND JANE
Live music from 6-8pm, food and drinks available. Plus a great opportunity to see some classic cars owned by members of the Bromyard Festival of Speed Breakfast Club. (Cars on show from 10am). Kyre Park Antiques Barn, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8RW.
HELLENS MUSIC 2023
‘Morning Concert: Beethoven and Friends’. Plus solo works by various composers. 11am, £10. ‘Afternoon Concert: Elgar and Friends’. 3.30pm, £10, or both concerts £15. Both concerts + BBQ lunch at Hellens £35. Great Barns, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury. 01531 660504, www.hellensmanor.com
Mon 15 May
WEIRDSHIRE GIG
Featuring C Joynes & Mike Gangloff. The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 07369 240683.
Tues 16 May
OPEN MIC FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS
The Underground, Bishop’s Castle, 6.30pm, 01588 630321.
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
With Ashley Wagnre from Birmingham Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.
WALK RIGHT BACK
Featuring the story of The Everley Brothers and all the hits. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £27, 01743 281281.
Wed 17 May
LE CONCERT DE L’HOSTEL DIEU
Acclaimed French baroque ensemble. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £24/£12, 01584 878141.
AMERICANA SESSION
Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster.
THE MANFREDS
With original front man, Paul Jones. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £29.50, 01743 281281.
Thurs 18 May
THE FUREYS
Legends of Irish music and song. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.
WEIRDSHIRE GIG
Featuring Iona Lane & Jessica Squire. The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 07369 240683.
SHOW OF HANDS
A chronological journey over 800 years of the English radical song tradition. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £26, under 21s £18, 01584 878141.
SHOP FRONT HEROES
The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle.
QUIZ NIGHT
Wobbly Brewing Co., Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318.
VRÏ
Two fiddles, a cello and powerful vocal harmonies. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £24, children £12, 01873 850805.
Fri 19 May
ENGLISH MUSIC SESSION
The Blue Boar, Ludlow, 8.30pm, 07887 535893.
BONGO’S BINGO + AFTER PARTY
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
THE FUREYS
One of Ireland’s all-time most acclaimed and influential folk and traditional bands. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk
STATE OF SATTA + HERBIE JACK Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
CATHEDRALS AT NIGHT
Discover Hereford Cathedral including free entry to the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library for one night only, 7-9pm, free, no booking required.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. The Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@hotmail. com
THE CARPENTERS STORY
A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £34-£31.50, 01743 281281.
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
AUDIO GENIKA
Electronic duo playing original music. Golden Cross, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford.
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN
Eight-piece tribute to ‘The Boss’. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Sat 20 May
SKERRYVORE
The best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. With bagpipes, accordions, fiddle combined with kicking rhythms of guitar, bass and drums and keys. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £24, under 21s £15, 01743 281281.
UNDAUNTED
The Black Swan, Leominster, 9pm. ROSS PENYARD SINGERS
‘The Elizabethan Years’. Concert for Ukraine. St Mary’s Church, Ross-onWye, 7pm, £12 on the door.
LIVE MUSIC
The Vaults, Bishop’s Castle. JIVE TALKIN’
Bee Gees tribute band. Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 258118, www.pavilionmidwales.org.uk
THE MADHOUSE BAND
Playing the best covers and originals. High Town Stage, Hereford, 10.30am-11.45pm.
STATE OF SATTA + SKARUMBA HIFI
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, 7.30pm, 01597 811226.
LUDLOW ORCHESTRA
With soloist Gaynor Keeble, (mezzo soprano). St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm, £14 from Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 01584 878141 or on the door.
THE WEEKENDERS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
TAKE THAT ROOFTOP PARTY
Tribute to Gary Barlow. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.
SIX LITTLE FINGERS
The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
TENBURY TOWN BAND
An evening of music, fun and laughter. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7pm, £10/£9, 01584 811442.
ULTIMATE LIONEL RICHIE & MOTOWN CLASSICS
The Left Bank Village, Bridge St, Hereford, 01432 357753, www.theleftbankvillage.co.uk
THE GOLDEN FLEECE
Sheep Music and Mid Border Arts present a one-day festival of psychedelic pop, alternative folk and a little bit of funk with spoken word stage and children’s activities throughout the day. Line up features Islet, Sweet Baboo, Johanna Warren, The Breaks, Eaten by Lions and Walk, Torc and Punc. Went’s Meadow Barn, Presteigne, 2pm-11pm, £20 from The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or online at WeGotTickets.com
Sun 21 May
OTWAY & BARRETT
The Muse, Brecon Old Museum, Brecon, 7.30pm, £22.50, www.midwalesrandb.club
STEP SESSIONS
Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster.
STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND
Performing new songs, plus a selection from the vast and eclectic Harley Songbook. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £32, 01743 281281.
OPEN MIC
Hosted by Mark Richards. The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, 8pm, please pre-book your slot - markianrichards@ hotmail.com
MARTI PELLOW: PELLOW TALK
A night of stories and songs from the singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 8pm, £45/£30, VIP Meet & Greet £80, 01600 772467.
TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO
‘In Memory of Django’. This concert will feature tunes from Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and the Trio’s new Five Elements suite. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 2pm, £16/£14, 01874 611622. Brecon Jazz.
Mon 22 May
FOLK CAFE AT BILLS
Pop-up folk event. Meal and music for £25, just music £15. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7pm, 01584 878141.
SUPPER SERENADES
With Orchestra of The Swan: British Classics. An intimate evening with dining, accompanied by exquisite chamber music. The Courtyard, Hereford, 6pm, 01432 340555.
Tues 23 May
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
With Katherine Dienes-Williams. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.
WALK RIGHT BACK
Concert based musical entwines the wonderful and sad story of The Everly Brothers. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Wed 24 May
ESCAPE ROOM www.herefordcathedral.org
It is 1890, you have been accused of embezzling money from the Vicar’s Choral funds and been shut in the Old Chapel until the police arrive. You have one hour... Hereford Cathedral, £60 per session for groups of up to six people. Booking essential.
Thurs 25 May
QUIZ
All proceeds to charity. Balance Inn, Luston, 8pm, £2. Every team gets a free homemade pizza, 01568 616801.
JEB LOY NICHOLS
Reclusive country-soul artist airs songs from his album ‘Three Fools’ with Clovis Phillips, recently released to widespread acclaim. The GWRSA (Railway) Club, Hereford, 7.30pm. www.wildhareclub. com
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring New York Brass Band. Baillie Gifford Stage, 8.30pm, £12, www.hayfestival.org www.blackthornbordermorris.com
We are a Herefordshire based folk group who dance Border, Molly and Rapper Sword.
If you have an interest in local folklore, nature, customs and traditions then we are the group for you. Some previous dance experience would be ideal but not essential.
Practice every Thurs 7.30pm-9pm.
If you’d be interested in joining us please drop us an email, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you.
Instagram: Blackthorn.ritualisticfolk
Email: Blackthorn.folk@gmail.com
Thurs 25 May
UNDAUNTED
The Crown & Anchor Vaults, Bishop’s Castle, 9pm.
BRANDY AND THE BUTCHER + ERA’S END
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm.
LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL
‘Dealing with Live Performance’. Discussion hosted by Katie Derham, 10.30am. Lucy Parham & Alistair McGowan, ‘Elegie: Rachmaninoff - A Heart in Exile.’ 2.30pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Christina McMaster, Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 5.15pm. Paul Roberts playing work by Spanish and French composers, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.45pm. 01584 878141.
THE UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’. A celebration of all things Floyd. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.30pm, 01432 340555.
Fri 26 May
BEATLES COMPLETE
Museum of Modern Art, Machynlleth, 7.30pm, £18-£16, 01654 703355, www.moma.cymru
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Levellers Collective. Baillie Gifford Stage, 9.45pm, £28, www.hayfestival.org
P!NK
Starring Vicky Jackson. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
STONE JETS + WHIPJACKS + SEAN GAFFNEY
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
OPEN MIC
The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
ALLISON DE GROOT & TATIANA HARGREAVES
This acclaimed Canadian-American duo draws on influences from folk, old time Americana and bluegrass, creating a sound that’s adventurous and original. Supported by Jessica Rising. The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.15pm, £14 from The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or online at WeGotTickets. com
LONDON CONCERTANTE
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Vaughan-Williams’ The Lark Ascending. Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm, www.herefordcathedral.org
LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL
Masterclass with Paul Roberts, 11am. Viv McLean, playing Gershwin, Grieg and Chopin, 2.30pm, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Benjamin Frith - ‘The Music of Field and Chopin’, Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 4.45pm. James Lisney ‘Romantics’, St Laurence’s Church, 7.30pm. 01584 878141.
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL 300 events across 12 stages. More than 180 music and performance events, over 100 debates and talks. Featuring Saint Boy, Jerub, Seraphina Simone, Malady, Rachel Sermanni, Max Galactic, Jet Boot Jack and George G-Force, Ceri Ridge Hillbillies, All Day Breakfast Cafe, The Last Dinner Party, Zero 7, and Anna Meredith. Just off Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin. org
TALON
‘In The Raw’ will feature acoustic arrangements from artistes James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, 10cc, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Eagles, Pink Floyd and more. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.
THE SOUND OF SHREWSBURY
FOLK THE THIRD - MARTIN CARTHY
The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £20, 01743 234970.
RICHARD DURRANT
Corn Exchange, High St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, £20, www.rosscornexchange. co.uk
Sat 27 May
THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY
Starring Bob Drury. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £22, 01600 772467.
GOOD TO GO
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury. THE ELECTRIC EMPORIUM With DJ Honey B McKenna. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 8pm, 01497 821762.
FAIR ON THE SQUARE
Weekend street party with live music, food and vintage market in the centre of Hay. Featuring Still Ear, The Poobahs, Hay Climate Choir. Castle Square, Hay-on0Wye, 10am-6pm, free.
LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL
Masterclass with James Lisney, 10am, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Anne Lovett who will play her own compositions and French works, Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 2pm. Rainer Hersch ‘Rainer Hersch’s Victor Borge’, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 4pm. Charles Owen, programme includes work by Chopin, St Laurence’s Church, 7.30pm. Candlelight Concert, St Laurence’s Church, 10am. 01584 878141.
BONGO’S BINGO + FREE AFTER PARTY
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 5pm, 07498 966606.
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Aleksandar Hemon and Damir Immamovic, 1pm, Wales Stage £12. Hay Music present RIOT Ensemble, 1pm, St Mary’s Church, £15. Sarah Smout, St Mary’s Church, 7pm, £15. Sharon Robinson, Baillie Gifford Stage, 9.45pm, £25. Black Mountain Burlesque, The Hive, 9.45pm, £14. www.hayfestival.org
LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING
A tribute to Michael Ball. Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, 7.30pm, 01885 488575.
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL 300 events across 12 stages. More than 180 music and performance events, over 100 debates and talks. Featuring Ae Mak, Max Galactic and Vivd People Disco, Tungz, Nerina Pallot, Belle & Sebastian, TC & The Groove Family. Just off Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin. org
THE FLEETWOOD MAC SONGBOOK
An exciting, hit packed concert that encompasses all eras of Fleetwood Mac’s stellar 50+ year career. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, 01584 811442.
ARRIVAL
The hits of ABBA. The Hafren, Newtown, 7.30pm, £27.50, 01686 948100.
Sun 28 May
JAMES OLIVER BAND
Richmond Place Club, Edgar St, Hereford, 3.15pm-5.15pm.
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Baaba Maal, Baillie Gifford Stage, 8.30pm, £24. www.hayfestival. org
WHISKEY RIVER
Full 5-piece electric line-up. ‘Goosestock’. The Goose and Cuckoo, Upper Llanover, near Abergavenny, 1pm, free.
LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL
Discussion ‘The challenges of composition’, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 11am. James Lisney ‘Enoch Arden’, Palmers Hall, Ludlow College, 2pm. Anthony Hewitt, 3.45pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Joanna McGregor, St Laurence’s Church, 6.30pm. 01584 878141.
CAR BOOT
Lots of stalls of fantastic carbootery, plus live music and hot food. Pitches £12 bookable in advance. Entrance and parking free. Aardvark Books, Manor Farm, Brampton Bryan, Bucknell, SY7 0DH, 01547 530744. 9am-3pm.
LIVE MUSIC
Plus street food vendors in the car park. Oak Inn, Staplow, 4-8pm, 01531 640954.
THE BIG FIBBERS
A riot of absurdist blues, space-age pop and psychedelic folk. Queen’s Head, St James St, Monmouth, 01600 712767.
NEW VOYAGE
The Vaga, Hereford, 4-6pm.
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL
300 events across 12 stages. More than 180 music and performance events, over 100 debates and talks. Featuring BBC Hereford Showcase, Cerys Hafana, Allysha Joy, House of Figs, Melin Melyn, Jally Kebba Susso, Max Galactic, My MateKate, Honey B McKenna, Gruff Rhys, Club de Fromage, Onipa, Mark Richards & Mojam (8pm & 10pm).
Just off Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org
CLIMATE DAY
With music and film. The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 12pm, 01497 821762.
Castle Inn, Knucklas
A 17th Century Country Inn
Nestled in the beautiful Teme Valley, only a short distance away from Offa’s Dyke and Glyndwr’s Way. Bar, restaurant, five well kept ensuite rooms, well known for their homemade food, English Thai, Indian and vegetarian. Vegan dishes freshly made on site.
Local cask ales, selection of world beers and wines. A warm welcome awaits.
Castle Inn, Knucklas Rd, Knucklas, Knighton, LD7 1PW 01547 528150 www.castleinnknucklas.com
Langstaffe Violins
OCG
The Last Dinner Party, How The Light Gets In
(The Oxnam/Chapple Group). An eclectic range of covers from the ‘50s to the naughties. The Wye Inn, Newent, 3-5pm, email martinchapple1@gmail. com
FAIR ON THE SQUARE
Weekend street party with live music, food and vintage market in the centre of Hay. Featuring Jess and Hels, Little Rumba and Truckstop Honeymoon. Castle Square, Hay-on-Wye, 10am-6pm, free.
Sun 28 May
BELARIA
Singing duo featuring soprano Patricia Head and tenor John Davidson. Guest include soprano Suzanne Millington and the Lingen REcorder Trio. St Giles Church, Downton-on-the-Rock, Ludlow, SY8 2HX, 3pm, free admission, retiring collection, refreshments.
Mon 29 May
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN FESTIVAL 300 events across 12 stages. More than 180 music and performance events, over 100 debates and talks. Featuring Blaenavon Male Voice Choir. Just off Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, www.howthelightgetsin.org
LUDLOW PIANO FESTIVAL Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 01584 878141.
THE MADHOUSE BAND
Brand new set list with classic covers and originals. The Rose & Crown, Redmarley, 3-6pm, email martinchapple1@gmail.com
FAIR ON THE SQUARE
Featuring Mojam, pop, rock, country, folk covers duo, 12pm & 3pm. The Whiskey River Acoustic Quartet, 2pm & 4pm. Plus Jakey Boy Hughes. Castle Square, Hay-on-Wye, free.
LLANBISTER SHOW
Pig show, carriage driving, vintage, custom cars and agricultural vehicle displays, small animal show. Plus traditional show jumping, horse and sheep shows, art, crafts, cookery, produce, trade stalls, car treasure hunt and speed shearing. Email llanbistershow@hotmail.com or follow on Facebook for details.
Tues 30 May
ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN ‘Americana’. Programme includes Denes Agay, Barber, George Perle, Valerie Coleman, Steve Reich and Dvorak. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, free pre-concert talk at 6.45pm, 01432 340555.
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Carol Ann Duffy and John Sampson, Baillie Gifford Stage, 5.30pm, £14. Then Before, Marquee, 6.30pm, £5. Judi Jackson, Baillie Gifford Stage, 8.30pm, £20, www.hayfestival.org
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
With Angela Sones from Lichfield Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral, 1.15pm, free, retiring collection.
BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE
Mid Wales R & B Club. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7.30pm, www.midwalesrandb.club
Wed 31 May
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Wye Stage, 8.30pm, £16. Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa, Malaika Kegode, Saili Katebe and Rufus Mufasa, The Hive, 8.30pm, £12. www.hayfestival.org
June
Thurs 1 June
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Hay Community Choir, St Mary’s Church, 8pm, £12. Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily, Wye Stage, 8.30pm, £20. Tara MacLean, The Hive, 8.30pm, £15. www.hayfestival.org
HARRIET
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.
WEIRDSHIRE GIG
Featuring Benn McElroy & Sproatly Smith. The Victory, St Owen St, Hereford, 07369 240683.
QUIZ NIGHT
Wobbly Brewing Co., Beech Business Park, Hereford, 01432 355318.
Fri 2 June
MEZZOTONIC + NATIONAL MILK BAR + ROBBIE JONES
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
GRAFFITI CLASSICS
Comedy String Quartet, classic concert, gypsy-folk, opera, comedy, dance, a brilliant show. Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton, 7.30pm, £15, 01694 720132.
THE NELL GWYNNE SESSIONS WITH DUB TREE
Music and dinner evenings. The Courtyard’s Nell Gwynne Studio will be host to a band playing jazz and blues. Dine whilst you enjoy the music. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7pm, £25 including one-course dinner and music, 01432 340555.
BONGO’S BINGO NIGHT OF THE DIVAS SPECIAL + AFTER PARTY
The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 6pm, 07498 966606.
Sat 3 June
MASSAOKE!
Sing-a-long to the 80s. The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, 4pm, 07498 966606.
CORVEDALE FESTIVAL
Launch event featuring The Jarualda Quartet. Programme includes Haydn, Shostakovich and Schubert. Diddlebury Village Hall, 6pm buffet, 7.30pm concert, £20 including finger buffet, bar available, 07745 825700, www.corvedalefestival.org
THOMAS ATLAS
Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 9pm.
VINIY PECULIAR
West Malvern Social Club, Malvern Rd, Malvern, 8pm, £10.48, 07974 725374.
LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY
Open mic stage. Hosted by Mark Richards. The Grange, Leominster, from 11am, please pre-book your slotmarkianrichards@hotmail.com
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Madeleine Mitchell, Gordon MacKay and Nigel Clayton, St Mary’s Church, 1pm, £15. N’Famady Kouyate, St Mary’s Church, 7pm, £12. Zhadan and The Dogs, Wye Stage, 9.45pm, £16. Zia Ahmed, Reeta Loi and Hussain Manawer in conversation with Bobby Friction, The Hive, 9.45pm, £12. www.hayfestival.org
Sun 4 June
HAY FESTIVAL
Featuring Dr Cheddar Gorgeous, Wye Stage, 8.30pm, £20. DJ Max Galactic, closing night party, The Hive, 9.30pm, £10, www.hayfestival.org
THE WHISKEY RIVER BOYS
The Grape Vaults, Broad St, Leominster, 3pm.
MARCHES CHOIR AND MORE SINGERS
‘Coronation Rejoicing!’ A celebration of the coronation with a variety of uplifting and high-spirited music. Walcot Hall Ballroom, Lydbury North, 7.30pm £15, children/students free, 01588 650315 from TicketSource or on the door.
LLYR WILLIAMS
Piano recital. Programme includes Brahms, Schumann and Rachmaninov. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 3pm, £18/£15, children £8, 01873 850805.
Mon 5 June
CIDER CITY JAZZMEN
The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford. BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB
Featuring Sonya Smith, singer/songwriter. Brimfield Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01584 711480. Bring your own drink/ glasses.
Tues 6 June
TUNDE
Voice of The Lighthouse Family. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281.
BREABACH
Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts. Wyeside, Builth Wells, 7.30pm, £16/£15, 01982 552555.
Wed 7 June
GABBA GABBA HEY! W/APCE + SOAPER + DRASTIC/AUTOMATIC Albert’s Shed, Barker St, Shrewsbury, 8.30pm.
Music Workshops
Sat 6, 13, 27 May & 24 June SCI-FI PHILHARMONIC (Taster session 6 May). A series of workshops exploring the creation of music for theatre and opera, all levels welcome, acoustic instruments only. Age 16 and over, £2-5 a session, under 18s free. St Edward’s Church Hall, Knighton. Details Sonia 07891 450168 or Camilla 07399 412030. Funded by Ty Cerdd.
Sunday 21 May
SHROPSHIRE HARMONY QUIRE
We sing and play mainly West Gallery music. Led by Andy Watts. FREE for newcomers! Instrumentalists are particularly welcome. Lydbury North Village Hall, 2-5 pm. Enquiries: trevorchalkley@gmail.com
Tuesday 30 May
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Singing workshop. Enjoy wonderful harmonies led by Hannes Kaiser. Leominster Community Centre HR6 8NJ, 7-9pm. Early booking discount. lccatlcc@myphone.coop 07968 188305.
Fri 2 June
TAIKO DRUMMING FAMILY WORKSHOP
Have fun playing Japanese Taiko drums. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 10.30am, 01874 611622.
2023
BRASS & WOODWIND REPAIR COURSES
20 & 21 May - Just Trombone Slidesslide repair and re-alignment, £596.00. 29 May - 2 June - Saxophones
Galore! Advanced and general repairs with Richard Hamer and John Pratt, £1378.00. 12 - 17 June Woodwind Repair Foundation Course with Keith Magnall, £1318.00. 24 - 29 JulyWoodwind Repair Foundation Course with Lynne Williams, £1318.00. Trevor Head, Llangunllo, 07971 083089, email trevorhead@btinternet.com
First Sunday starting June SING FOR THE SEASONS
Relaxed, friendly Natural Voice singing with Sarah Rowe. Learn uplifting rounds and part harmony songs from around the world. All experience levels welcome, no auditions or performances. Lady Emily Community Hall, Tarrington, 6.30-8.30pm. £7.50, refreshments included. BOOKING REQUIRED Email singfortheseasons@ btinternet.com
Mondays CRAVEN ARMS MALE VOICE CHOIR All ages welcome singing a broad repertoire of traditional and modern songs. Practice at The Craven Arms Community Centre, 7.30pm. Martin on 01694 722500.
Mondays, term time only
THE MERE SINGERS An open-access mixed voice, adult choir singing original and traditional acapella songs. No need to read music. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, details email Mary Keith maryskeith@aol.com
Mondays, term time only LIVE WIRE MUSIC MONDAYS
You will have the opportunity to play songs with other musicians who are just starting out and grow alongside them as the weeks progress. You can explore creating your own musical parts all the way from a riff to a whole song. We will rehearse suitable covers where you should never feel out of your depth. Ages 11-21. Close House, Hereford, 4-6pm. Email lisa@encore-enterprises.com
Mondays ALIVE & KICKIN’ CHOIR Old Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, 7-9pm, £5, tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com
Monday BRECON TOWN BAND REHEARSALS Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7pm, 07779 390954.
Monday BANDAMANIA Bright and breezy traditional and original music.Assembly Rooms, Presteigne. Mondays at 7.30pm, Sue Harris 01547 550158
Monday (from Sept) GARRICK SINGERS For over 55s, no prior experience of singing. The Courtyard, Hereford, 2-3.30pm, £5 per session, lisa@encore-enterprises.com.
Tuesday DOLAU MIXTURES Mixed choir. Dolau Community Hall, Llandrindod Wells, 8pm, 01597 851427.
Tuesday LUNCHTIME UPLIFT SINGING SESSIONS
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 12pm, 07723 016837.
Tuesdays SAMBA BRECON Sue on 07792 165481 or Gill on 01497 821631. 7-9pm, VH, near Brecon.
Tuesday LEOMINSTER COMMUNITY CHOIR During Liv’s maternity leave our leader is Hannes Kaiser. He has a Steiner background and is drawing beautiful harmonies from the choir. Come and have a inspiring sing -7.158.45 at Leominster Community Centre ffi 01568 369074.
Tuesdays term time only LIVEWIRE SESSIONS The Castle Green Pavilion, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A drop-in for anybody interested in music. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or classically trained or not. Explore different song/lyric writing methods, a take on covers, music production, rap, development & recording. Ages 11-21. Information email lisa@encore-enterprises. com
Tuesday WHITTON VOICES Mixed community choir. Traditional, world and original songs. Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, 7.30pm. Call Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Wednesday ROCKSPRING COMMUNITY CHOIR
Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow. 01584 529053.
Wednesdays (online session only) SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH GROUP Specifically for people who suffer from progressive lung diseases, these sessions help you breathe better, reduce stress and have fun. 11am, email lisa@encore-enterprises.com for information.
Wednesdays CASTLE VOICES Community choir, songs from around the globe. Town Hall, Bishop’s Castle, 7pm. Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Wednesday LUDLOW LARKS COMMUNITY CHOIR
Led by Polly Bolton. Songs from around the world. Ludlow Women’s Centre, 7.30pm-9pm. 01584 823604 or info@oak-barn.co.uk or www.jollypages.co.uk/larks
Thursday EDGE CHAMBER CHOIR Auditioned chamber choir led by Ros Crouch. Friends Meeting House, Ludlow, 7.30-9.30pm. 01584 841053 or ros.crouch@gmail.com
Thursday CLUN SINGERS Informal community choir, traditional and original songs taught by ear. 10am in High Town Hall, Clun. Sue Harris 01547 550158.
Thursday BELLA A CAPPELLA
All-female 4-part close harmony singing group. Oscars, Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, 7.15-9.45pm, email aimoevo@hotmail.co.uk
Thursday CANTORION LLANDRINDOD A non auditioned mixed voice choir early and classical music. Rehearsals currently in Holy Trinity ChurchLlandrindod Wells. 7.30pm9.15pm.www.cantorion-llandrindod.org 01597 810601
Thursday PRESTEIGNE POP CHOIR Contact John Hymas for details: 07969 440183, john@johnhymas.com
First Thursdays BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB 2pm at the Crown Inn Longtown. Free. 01432 263495.
Every Friday WELLSPRINGS Song-writing course, open to anyone over 18 who would like to improve their mental wellbeing. For more information email lisa@encore-enterprises.com
Friday LITTLE HEREFORD VOICES COMMUNITY
CHOIR We are a non-audition choir formed 12 years ago with 25+ mixed voices. Rehearsing at Little Hereford Village Hall, 7.30pm- 9.15pm. Subscriptions £3.50 per session paid termly, first trial session free. Broad repertoire (usually 3 & 4 parts) – all welcome. Info: term dates etc: lhvoices.wix.com/home Facebook: @LittleHerefordVoices
Friday BUZZY BEATS! A fun music filled morning for the under 5s. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 10.30am-11.30am, £7, 01743 234970.
Friday CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA CIRCLE Craven Arms Community Centre.10.30 a.m - 11.45 a.m. regularly during term time with some holiday sessions. Join our friendly group to learn traditional djembe rhythms from Africa and samba rhythms from Brazil - Adults £5 (children accompanying their parents can join in with holiday sessions - £1, second child free). Enquiries carol@mkgriffs.plus.com
Friday FAMILY MUSIC MAKERS Fun sessions for parents and toddlers 12.30-2pm, £4 per adult and child pair, under 1s free. The Courtyard, Hereford, 01432 340555.
Sessions
First Saturday OPEN MIC Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo, 8.30pm, 01547 550400.
First Saturday FOLK & IRISH SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.
First Saturday of month PICKIN’ AT THE BIRD The Bird in Hand, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357484, 9pm.
3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION The Castle Dinas, (formerly The Dragon’s Back), Pengenffordd, Talgarth, 01874 711353.
3rd Saturday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye, 8.30pm, free, 01497 847373.
Every Sunday FOLK/ACOUSTIC SESSION
The Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes, 8pm.
3rd Sunday IRISH SESSION Pandy Inn, Dorstone, 01981 550273.
3rd Sunday FOLK & STEP SESSION The Monkland Arms, 7.30pm, 01568 720510.
Last Sunday IRISH SESSION The Yard at Daphne’s, High St, Presteigne, 07377 909216.
Last Sunday OPEN MIC Volunteer Inn, Harold St, Hereford, 7.30pm, martinchapple1@gmail.com
Every Monday OPEN MIC NIGHT Bull Inn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344728.
First Monday of month OPEN MIC Bridges Inn, Ratlinghope, 01588 650260.
First Monday (except Bank Holidays) FOLK SINGAROUND Musicians and listeners welcome. The Broadleys, Ross Rd, Hereford, 7pm, 07763 077837.
First Monday BRIMFIELD FOLK CLUB 01584 711480 and the website at www.roger435.wixsite.com/brimfieldfolkclub
2nd Monday JAM SESSION The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.
Every Tuesday PLAYING TOGETHER An interactive, intergenerational play session for older adults and pre-school children. The Courtyard, Hereford, 10.30am, 01432 340555.
Every Tuesday (term time only) LIVEWIRE Drop-in for anybody interested in music. For ages 11-21. The Castle Green Pavilion, Hereford, 5.30pm-7.30pm, details lisa@ encore-enterprises.com
Every Tuesday YOUTH CAFE A safe place where young people can meet and share creative activites including music, drama and films. For ages 8-16 years, free. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970.
Every Tuesday OPEN MIC King Charles II, Broad St, Ross-on-Wye, 8pm, 01989 219357.
Every Tuesday OPEN MIC The Globe, Hay-on-Wye, 01497 821762.
Every Tuesday OPEN MIC Run by Moz, PA provided, all welcome. Castle Vaults, Shrewsbury.
Every Tuesday TUESDAY JAM SESSION The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm, 01885 483034.
Every Wednesday MUSIC CAFE FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA The Courtyard, Hereford, 11am-3pm, free, and £7.50, 01432 340555.
Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC NIGHT Baskerville Hall Hotel, near Hay-on-Wye, 7pm, 01497 820033.
Every Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION Prince of Wales, Ledbury, 8.45pm, 01531 632250.
1st and 3rd Wednesday DRAGON BAND 8-10.30pm, Montgomery Town Hall, Broad St., Montgomery, Free but £5 donation gratefully received. 07831 383636.
1st Wednesday HEREFORD BLUEGRASS SESSION The Old Brewery Bar, The Barrels, St Owen St, Hereford, 8pm.
2nd Wednesday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Red Lion, Llanidloes, 8.30pm.
2nd Wednesday AMERICANA SESSION Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510
2nd Wednesday MARTIN’S MUSIC Open mic from 7pm. Babar Cafe, Union St, Hereford, martinchapple1@gmail.com
2nd Wednesday OPEN MIC White Horse Inn, Clun, 8.30pm onwards. 01588 640305.
2nd & 4th Wednesday TELFORD ACOUSTIC CLUB
The Crown Inn, Oakengates, Telford, 9pm, 01952 610888.
3rd Wednesday MUSIC SESSION
Beer In Hand, Eign St, Hereford, 07543 327548.
3rd Wednesday JAM SESSION The Unicorn, Oswestry, 7.30pm, 07751 420796.
Every Thursday & Friday A CLOCKWORK ORANGE TREE Open mic, 7pm. The Orange Tree, 16 King St, Hereford.
Every Thursday OPEN MIC Lupa Cocktail Bar, 37 Bewell St, Hereford, 7.30pm, lupahereford@gmail.com
Every Thursday OPEN MIC Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley, 7-8pm, 01981 510646.
Every Thursday OPEN MUSIC SESSION Nat and Delia present Duke Joint Jam. Oxford Arms, Kington, 6.30pm, all welcome, 01544 230322.
Every Thursday SESSION Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, 01981 540295.
Last Thursday KINGTON FOLK Traditional folk club set-up, no guests, performers welcome. Back room of the Oxford Arms, Duke St, Kington, 7.30pm, free. email kingtonfolkclub@gmail.com
2nd Thursday OPEN MIC Hosted by Stevie Yeomans. Castle Inn, Knucklas, near Knighton, 8pm, 01547 528150.
2nd Thursday OPEN FOLK SESSION Horse & Jockey, Churchstoke, 8.30pm, all welcome, free, 01588 620060.
3rd Thursday FOLK SESSION
Calling all folk musicians and enthusiasts. Sun Inn, Leintwardine, 7pm, 01547 540705.
3rd Thursday FOLK DOWN THE TRACK Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm, 01547 528223 or 01547 528150.
4th Thurs OPEN MIC The Barley Mow, Trefonen, 7.30pm, 07751 420796 to book your slot.
1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Monkland Arms, Monkland, near Leominster, 01568 720510.
1st Friday ACOUSTIC SESSION The Blue Boar, Mill St, Ludlow, 8:30pm. Contact: Ann Gray 01584 879 348.
2nd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Hundred House, Purslow, 8pm, markianrichards@hotmail.com
3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT With Mark from the Rhythm Thieves. Rose & Crown, Ludlow, 8pm, markianrichards@ hotmail.com
3rd Friday OPEN MIC NIGHT The Herb Garden Community Cafe, Llandrindod Wells, 7.30pm, 01597 823082.
