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Chloe Jackson-Nott is a Welsh freelance photographer specialising in the music industry. She has studied BA (Hons) Photojournalism at the University of South Wales and BA (Hons) Business Management at The Open University. Chloe has been in the photography field for 10+ years and has since become a mother to a young boy. She focuses on the music industry the most as she thrives from the energy that translates from the stage to her lens. Supporting artists/bands big and small is something Chloe enjoys doing and if her images can help push their brand and voice then she will do what she can to help.
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Porter’s: Cardiff’s most unique venue needs your help!

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Join us as we dive into the first in a series of independent business profiles here on We Are Cardiff. First up is one of the most unique venues we have here in Cardiff (possibly Wales, and the world?). Porter’s has always supported grassroots talent, and provides a platform for artists to hone their talent. If that wasn’t enough, they’re also on a mission to keep the venue FREE for all who want to enjoy it. But they need your help! Chloe Jackson-Nott speaks to founder Dan Porter.

  • Where did the idea of Porter’s begin? Tell us your origin story

Dan. For 12 years I was a struggling actor and towards the end of my pathetic ‘Career’ I had a very well paid series of jobs. At that point I decided to quit while I was marginally ahead, and , whilst thinking about what else I loved, I came to the wild conclusion that the answer was ‘bars’, so thought opening a bar was a sensible idea. I’d never run a business or a bar so I just attempted to open the kind of place I would want to go to, one that was driven by events and the arts, and which supported artists (in the way that I had been supported). 

  • Porter’s has free entry on most of the band nights. Why have you decided not to include an entry fee?

Dan. Simple. I wanted it to be a fun place for everyone and wanted to remove any financial barriers to entry. We estimate that we have happily spent over a million pounds on ‘free’ live music over the years and never charged a penny for people to enjoy it. It is frankly a terrible business model, but it is a philosophy we stand by and are proud of.

  • Porter’s needs the help of its veterans and local community more than ever right now. How can we help?

Dan. O. M. G. We really do. We are in dire financial difficulty. We never make a profit (see above) and everything we take on the bar goes into running Porter’s and making it what it is. We had to overstretch financially to complete the recent enforced relocation, and we REALLY need to claw back that overspend JUST to get us back on an even keel AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We have set up a Crowdfunder for this so that we can continue to do the things we’ve always done. 

I’ve always said that I want Porter’s to be a place that people come through on their way to bigger and better things and I hope people recognise the value we think places that Porter’s have. Without places like us (and the other amazing independent  Cardiff venues) I think the future is bleak for the arts and future generations of artists. Where else are they going to come through?

Help us and use us (and all the venues) before it’s too late.

  • If you had the opportunity to open a second Porter’s anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

Dan. New York City or on a Greek Island.

  • Porter’s has a great range of craft beers. Do you have a favourite?

Dan. Thank you, I think we do. I think I’ve tried them all and as a consequence can’t remember any of them.

  • The first Thursday of every month is Jane’s Calamity night which is a musical theatre singalong. What is your favourite musical?

Dan. I can give you my top five: Fiddler on the Roof, Company, A Chorus Line, Hair, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. I could probably give you my top 10 but won’t.

HOW CAN YOU HELP PORTER’S? Here’s a message from Dan:

So, here’s how you can help:

Donate to the Porter’s Fundraiser

Follow Porter’s on all the usual social channels and share their messages asking for donations. If everyone that follows We Are Cardiff can donate just £5, that smashes their goal. Please consider helping this fine Cardiff institution stay open!

Porter’s website

Porter’s Facebook page

Porter’s Instagram

Also, are you out for drinks in Cardiff? Or going out for a gig? GO VISIT PORTER’S and enjoy yourself a night there! Porter’s has moved into its second home relatively recently, and so some of you might not know where it is. It’s on BARRACK LANE, which is the little alley that runs between the old Debenhams through to Cineworld.

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We got the party started at P!NK’s SUMMER CARNIVAL in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium

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Words: Chloe Jackson-Nott
Photography: High Fives & Stage Dives

Flying, bungee jumping, free falling and so much more at P!nk’s Summer Carnival! It’s a huge understatement to say the party started in Principality Stadium; the greatest show on earth began!

Kicking off the show as support acts were KidCutUp, Gayle and The Script. KidCutUp warmed up the crowd in between sets, Gayle rocked the stage in her Cymru bucket hat and scarf, and The Script made sure the crowd were ‘still alive but barely breathing!’

We knew before the show started that we were in for a treat, but from the first song P!nk really showed us how the night was going to continue. When she sang ‘I’m coming up, so you better get this party started;’’ that was not a lie. At the top of the stage, towards the roof, standing proudly singing was P!nk herself! And what an entrance she made. She threw herself off the top and bungee jumped down completing acrobatic tricks on the way whilst STILL singing. 

The entire show was filled with fun. There were segway flamingos, hanging bunches of bananas, palm tree, fireworks, flames… you name it, we saw it! We even saw two couples get engaged during her set, which was absolutely adorable to witness. 

Just coming up to the halfway point, P!nk started singing Cover Me In Sunshine before her 13-year old, Willow, walked out onto stage and joined her. The bravery and courage of Willow to perform in front of a stadium filled with fans at such a young age was commendable, and Willow probably had the biggest cheer of the night. 

P!nk introduced a cover of What’s Up? by saying that she was once arrested for disturbing the peace by singing it when she was younger. The entire stadium definitely disturbed the peace with this song too and bystanders around Cardiff outside could probably hear every lyric as clear as day.

I’d like to take a moment to give P!nk a huge pat on the back for introducing every single person on stage individually and making sure they had their moment to shine. She introduced and named every band member, every back-up singer and every dancer and made it known that she was friends with the most talented people on the planet. A lot of bands and artists don’t take the time to give the other creatives on stage a platform and the fact that P!nk used a couple of songs to hype each one up, was fantastic to see.

Ending her set with So What! came with the most anticipated moment of the night. She flew! Strapped into a harness, P!nk was raised up into the air and launched around the stadium making sure every single fan in that venue got a chance to see her. It was so surreal that she looked like a doll being flown around!

It was an absolute pleasure to experience P!nk’s Summer Carnival and we’re so glad that she started the tour off in Cardiff!

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New endeavour in Cardiff: Tracer Booking Agency – meet the team!

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Here at We Are Cardiff, we love hearing about new businesses and ventures thriving. Tracer Booking Agency are newly in town, and we had the chance to speak to the founder. Read on!

Introduce yourself

Hi, I’m Rich, a music promoter, musician and freelance venue representative from Birmingham, living in Cardiff.

I’ve been in the music industry for around 15 years as a musician, promoter, and fan. I am the guitarist in Cardiff based Hyper-Fuzz band Death Cult Electric, and previous ticketing manager for Orchard Live, as well as working freelance for Sŵn Festival on multiple occasions.

What was your motivation to start this new venture?

I’d been out of the promoting world since January 2023, where I was running Tone Deaf Creatures promotions (along with my business partner Ethan John who now runs HMG promotions. Shout out to Ethan!) and I felt now was the time to get myself back into doing what I love, bringing my favourite bands to Cardiff and try to run the best events I can.

I was working for Orchard Live, working on the biggest and best events Wales had to offer. These included Queens Of The Stone Age and Bryan Adams in Cardiff Castle throughout 2022/23 and I’d learned a lot from my time there from everyone I came in contact with. I felt I needed to put all of this into a project of my own.

Why did you choose the name ‘Tracer Booking Agency‘?

The name had been on my mind for a while, but had recently changed its meaning. The name represents tracing over everything I have done and learned in my 15 years of being in the music industry. Start with all of that expertise and skills I have picked up and then build a bigger picture from there.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself

I have actually ‘Hassled the Hoff’ in a very bizarre situation including an angry taxi driver and a card company awards ceremony. That’s all you’re getting on that!

Any future plans for expansion?

I intend to move into artist management once I have a few more shows under my belt as Tracer Bookings, but I am always happy to offer advice to any musician or artist who needs it.

We will be expanding the team also, looking to bring in another person who has a passion for booking artists on tours and big support slots. Watch this space!

Any exciting upcoming gigs?

I’m super excited to be bringing one of my favourite bands, and good friends of mine, JOHNNY FOREIGNER to Clwb Ifor Bach on 12th June. Support comes from Cardiff favourites MY NAME IS IAN and Math-Pop newcomers GOOD THINGS (featuring members of SAMOANS, ROUGH MUSIC and MATTERS). Tickets are on sale via GIGANTIC and CLWB.NET.

Join the Facebook event here!

We are working behind the scenes on some exciting shows at a venue I’ve been looking forward  to be working with for some time, but you’ll have to wait for that!

How can people get in touch with you?

We are on Facebook and Instagram, and you can email us with you EPK or any press releases on TracerBookingAgency@gmail.com. I always love discovering new bands, so if you’re noisy, shouty, or have good riffs, please send them over!

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Uncle Bryn’s favourite artist JAMES BLUNT at the Cardiff Utilita Arena

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Photography: Ashlea Bea
Words: Chloe Jackson-Nott

James Blunt with a guitar singing into a microphone on a stage

We’re pretty sure we didn’t spot Uncle Bryn himself in the audience sadly but maybe if James Blunt appeared during the GlastonBARRY Festival, Bryn would be first in line for tickets.

On tour with James Blunt was Lucy Spraggan. You might remember her from The XFactor singing about Tea and Toast. The funny thing about her performing alongside Blunt is that she tried to reach out to his management a few years ago about touring with him and assumed she’d been ghosted. It was only recently that Blunt found that email in his spam so brought her along on tour with him!

The audience for James Blunt all sat in anticipation as the sarcastic comedic artist came onto stage opening with Beside You. The third song on his setlist would’ve had Uncle Bryn crying with enjoyment as he started singing Wisemen. He played a few classic tracks that filled the room with nostalgia such as Goodbye My Lover and You’re Beautiful and ended the night with 1973.

James Blunt is continuing to tour the world for the rest of the year but so far there are no announced plans for any more UK shows yet!

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BRITs Rising Star Caity Baser Crash Lands in Cardiff on ‘Still Learning’ Tour

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Words & Photography: Chloe Jackson-Nott

From a small phone screen on Tik Tok to a nominated BRITs Rising Star, 21 year-old Caity Baser is bringing a new era of pop to the forefront.

Despite its growing popularity, we all know that Tik Tok was likely the most used app during lockdown. Caity started posting videos during the first lockdown and hasn’t looked back since. Her attitude towards her music is inspiring. She knows she’s got a talent, she has fun doing what she’s doing and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks about it. As long as she’s thriving, we’ll continue to see her running around confidently through the streets screaming about her music.

If you attended Depot in the Castle in 2023, you probably remember seeing Caity Baser on the line-up. She made sure that she would be unforgettable. Singing songs about no longer having friendly sex, slut-shaming and haters, Caity’s lyrics are filled with honesty throughout and we love her for that.

The release of her new mixtape, Still Learning, had Welsh fans flocking to Cardiff’s Great Hall and filling the venue. Caity gave bundles of energy from start to finish to the point that she had to remove part of her outfit from sweat.

Fans were treated to some songs with story openers. ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ was introduced with the quote “if you have to question if they like you, then they don’t like you. And that’s a hard pill to swallow.” Her favourite song of the mixtape ‘Oh Well’ included lyrics like “Everything’s f–ked, but it’s okay. Sometimes you just have to say, oh well.” Caity definitely hit us all with some hard truths in Cardiff but we all know it’s exactly what we needed to hear.

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Witch Fever & Big Special bring their lively energy to the Welsh capital to kick off spring!

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Words: Chloe Jackson-Nott
Witch Fever Photography: Chloe Jackson-Nott // Big Special Photography: Matt Shepphard

Cardiff has been greeted by some fantastic artists already this year but we were able to catch Witch Fever and Big Special as April kicked in last week! Witch Fever were supporting Cassyette at The Globe and Big Special were joined by Grandmas House and Slate on their Clwb Ifor Bach tour stop.

If you haven’t heard of Witch Fever, where have you been? This band is a new era of music made up of four musicians from Manchester; Amy, Alex, Alisha and Annabelle. Screaming confrontational lyrics into crowds of moshers before Amy jumps into the action, Witch Fever are one band that should be on your Spotify playlist.

A personal favourite I’ve managed to catch live a couple of times is Blessed Be Thy. It’s the perfect ‘scream at the top of your lungs’ song. Unfortunately, Amy may have sung too heavily and has recently caught a batch of tonsillitis. They’ll hopefully continue their tour with Cassyette once it’s cleared up – you can find future dates here: Witch Fever on Tour with Cassyette Tour Dates

Making up punk duo Big Special, Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney, the two started their DIY NOW tour in Cardiff. If we needed one word to best describe these two it’s ‘energetic.’

They’ve been described as wanting us to dance through the darkness and that’s exactly what it felt like they were achieving upstairs in Clwb Ifor Bach. Back last year, Big Special were on stage at 2000 Trees and it’s great to see that they’re only continuing to thrive. With influences from different genres, you’re likely to find a song just for you from this duo.

There’s more chances to catch Big Special as they’re just over the bridge in Bristol next month. They’re also on the line-up for Reading & Leeds this year. You can find all the information you need here: Big Special Tour Dates

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Punk Rock Factory return to Clwb Ifor Bach during their small Welsh tour!

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Punk cover band from South Wales valleys rock out to timeless classics such as Spongebob Squarepants…

Words and photography: Chloe Jackson-Nott

Welsh band Punk Rock Factory, recently completed a round of intimate shows across the Welsh valleys and made a stop off in Cardiff’s own Clwb Ifor Bach.

Each night of their tour, the band would showcase a different support act depending on what venue they were in. For their sold out show in Clwb Ifor Bach, the audience were thrilled to welcome Edit The Tide to the stage. High energy and charismatic, this alternative rock band from South Wales were a great way to get the crowd hyped up and sweaty. They have recently released a new single called ‘Ambience’ and have a new debut EP coming out in April called ‘Reflections in Sound’ so keep an eye out for these boys – they have big things on the horizon!

Starting with an absolute banger for all the nerds in the crowd, the boys from Punk Rock Factory came thundering onto stage with a punk rendition of the Pokemon theme song. They then continued into The Little Mermaid’s Under The Sea for all the Disney kids in the crowd. There was even a section where they showed up a lot of us older generations by rocking out to Power Rangers, Gladiators and Thundercats all one after the other.

Moving back into the generation of 2000/2010’s kids, the boys covered the Phineas and Ferb theme song. A couple of weeks prior, they joined Bowling For Soup on stage at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena in front of 7,500 people and performed the theme song there too. Frontman Peej said that they originally asked the boys in Bowling For Soup for AAA passes to enjoy the show, and instead the band were invited on stage to perform and it was an incredible experience for them all.

There was a small point in the show at Clwb Ifor Bach where bassist Benj needed a quick break to sort out his bass. This point of the show came just as the band were about to play the Spongebob Squarepants theme song, and boy… did one audience member know. One woman in the audience was very excited to hear this theme song that the boys continued to wind her up by starting the song but not actually play it.

“Whoooooooo…… thinks this person really wants to hear this song?”

“Whooooooooooooooo….. seriously thinks this person reeeeally wants to hear this song?”

The boys in Punk Rock Factory never fail to disappoint and will be returning to Cardiff on November 2nd to The Great Hall. Find tickets here.

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The Blackout “Wasn’t it. Was it?” reunite in Cardiff for a home show

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Words and photography: Chloe Jackson-Nott

The Blackout, a Welsh rock-band from Merthyr Tydfil, said their farewells back in 2015 leaving many young emo hearts broken. But in the year 2024, they have reunited once more and gone on the road to mend those broken hearts.

Joining the boys on the road were Dead Pony and for their Cardiff show, they welcomed De’Lour to the stage to open the set. Each night a local band open the show and for Cardiff the five-piece band were selected. They thrashed out banger after banger with the songs, Suncrusher, Cold Decisions and Crown. We recommend giving these guys a listen! Dead Pony were second on. They are a Scottish rock-band from Glasgow. Sean Smith said on stage that he is in awe of their chosen band name as it sounds incredibly punk rock. These are another band to keep an eye on – their new single RAINBOWS is out now!

Uproar and nostalgia filled The Great Hall in Cardiff, the moment The Blackout jumped onto stage. Opening the set with This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, the boys had the audience eating from the palm of their hands immediately. Frontman Gavin Butler, injured his achilies during the Manchester stop on the tour so performed the show in a boot, but props on his for continuing the tour despite the circumstances!

Cardiff successfully made Sean Smith cry three times in total and had poor Bob (James Davies) sat on the floor as he patiently waited for the crowd to stop chanting We Are The Dynamite. During I’m A Riot, You’re a F**cking Riot, there were actual riots in the crowd. The mosh pits got heavy and security intervened at one point but everyone kept each other safe and made sure they were all having the best night. They ended their set as they always do with Save Our Selves (The Warning). It’s usually at this point where Sean Smith would ask the audience to get down but the crowd knew exactly what was expected of them.

We’re so glad to see The Blackout’s return and feel like society has been restored in South Wales. We look forward to see where the boys continue and how they perform at Slam Dunk this year!

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“Is this a dream or reality?” Dream State go on tour with As December Falls across Europe and the UK

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Words & photography by: Chloe Jackson-Nott

After having the privilege of seeing Dream State support Funeral For A Friend in Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, we needed to take the opportunity to see them live their dreams on tour with As December Falls. We managed to catch them during their show in Bristol SWX with other support act Lizzy Farrall.

Lead singer, Jessie Powell, has only been with the band for approximately a year since taking over CJ Gilpin. She has achieved incredible things in this past year and 2024 is looking even brighter for Dream State. The band had a reshuffle of members with CJ Gilpin and Rhys Wilcox’s departure, leaving Aled Evans as the remaining original member. He gathered together a team which included Jessie Powell, Jake Bowen and Tom Connolly. Dream State are a Welsh power force not to be reckoned with.

During their set with at Bristol, the band got the crowd worked up. The energy in the room was static and electrifying. As the music pulsed through the venue, crowd surfer after crowd surfer rode over the barrier channeling the adrenaline of the night ahead.

The physical manifestation of the collective energy and shared passion for the music in that room was incredible. You could see as every person that surfed to the front, they felt safe to do so in that environment and that Dream State felt adored and impassioned by the fans were so involved. Both Aled and Jessie also got involved by hopping into the audience to continue their set. Aled with his guitar to create a circle pit around him as he shredded out the song, and Jessie opening up the crowd with the audience admiring her eclectic vibe. Jessie looks sweet and innocent but then she brings out that devilish powerhouse scream and it’s a completely different aesthetic. It’s incredible to say the least!

Dream State have recently announced some very exciting things for 2024 including a featured slot on a stage at 2000 Trees and a headline tour! They’ll be on tour in March and April followed by 2000 Trees in July. Find tickets for The Dream State tour.

Still Dreaming UK Tour 2024

March 28 – Swansea – Patti Pavilion
March 29 – Bristol – Lost Horizon
March 30 – Exeter – Cavern
April 1 – Oxford – The Bullingdon
April 2 – Liverpool – District
April 4 – Newcastle – Xerox
April 5 – Glasgow – Cathouse
April 6 – Sheffield – Corporation
April 7 – Manchester – Canvas
April 9 – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
April 10 – Norwich – Waterfront Studio
April 11 – Northampton – The Black Prince
April 12 – Birmingham – Asylum
April 13 – Portsmouth – Takedown Festival

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In It Together Festival announces line-up for 2024!

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Wales’ biggest festival ‘In It Together’ returns for a third year – Sugababes, Dizzee Rascal & Rag’n’Bone Man announced as headliners for 2024.

Words & Photography: Chloe Jackson-Nott

In It Together Festival will return to Old Park Farm, Margam in May 2024. Alongside the big three headliners over the weekend, they will be joined on stage with other names like Eurovision and Tik Tok star Sam Ryder, Newton Faulkner, Scouting For Girls, Blue and many many more!

Based in Wales, this festival is known for championing Welsh music and this year they continue to give local artists and names a place on their big stage. Artists like Eleri, Banshi, Niques, Half Happy and ADJUA have been given the opportunity to perform in front of a potential 50,000 people over the course of that weekend. An opportunity that doesn’t come lightly for smaller local artists from the Welsh valleys.

I spoke to these few artists and asked how they felt about being able to be part of In It Together:

“I’m feeling really excited about my first In It Together festival! I can’t wait to see all the amazing artists on the line-up as well!” – ADJUA

“I’m so excited to be playing In It Together again after playing at the first one in 2022. It’s amazing to have a festival of that scale bringing big artists to Wales, and the Paddock Stage with local artists alongside the big names is such a good idea!” – Eleri

“I used to want to perform at this festival and I set it as a goal to get on the line-up, so to be on it now feels so rewarding.” – Niques

Eleri photographed at Tramshed, Cardiff by Chloe Michelle Photography

Niques photographed at Porters, Cardiff by Chloe Michelle Photography

Encouraging local music artists is crucial for fostering a diverse and vibrant cultural landscape. These emerging talents often bring fresh perspectives and innovative sounds that may go unnoticed in mainstream channels. Supporting them not only helps nurture creativity but also contributes to the preservation of unique regional identities.

In It Together have selected more than fifty Welsh artists alongside their star-studded line-up in a celebration of Cymru’s grassroots talent. This grassroots support fosters a sense of community, encouraging a cycle of artistic inspiration that ultimately enriches the global music scene.

Looking to treat yourself or someone you love for Christmas? Grab a weekend ticket for In It Together 2024.

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Annie Mac – ‘Before Midnight’ at DEPOT Cardiff – 11/11/2023

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“Life goes by really, really fast. Life is short. It thunders by. If you like the music, you gotta get up and dance.”

Words & photography: Chloe Jackson-Nott

Professionally known as Annie Mac, the internationally renowned broadcaster and DJ visited Cardiff to spin some tracks at her event night ‘Before Midnight’.

As DJ Paulette warmed up the crowd, by 8:30pm, Annie Mac popped up behind the decks making her entrance and presence known through her mix. Starting off slow and wearing a black hoodie, she allowed the crowd time to get into the groove and prepare for a heavy next few hours of vibes.

As Annie took control of the decks, she electrified the crowd creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation of the next track. She created a journey of sound to keep the audience entranced and built up the sweat and good vibes as the night continued. Annie certainly knows how to keep the crowd under her spell as the audience responds with cheers and pumped-up dance moves for hours.

Outside her music, Annie is also an advocate for positive and inclusive change. Her popular podcast, ‘Changes with Annie Macmanus’ welcomes guests to chat openly about changes they’ve faced and challenges they’ve overcome.

With 20 years of work experience in her back pocket, Annie Mac has created a strong legacy as a key music industry figure championing female artists and the LGBTQ+ community in the space.

‘Her Before Midnight inclusive clubbing concept that she launched in Spring 2022 has proved hugely popular and sells out within seconds.’

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Kids In Glass Houses – “This 15 Smart Casual Live!” – Cardiff Students Union

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“But I won’t admit defeat until Saturday, Saturday, Saturday…”

Review and photography by Chloe Jackson-Nott

Kids In Glass Houses, a Welsh five-piece rock band consisting of Aled Phillips, Andrew Sheehy, Iain Mahanty, Joel Fisher and Philip Jenkins. With their debut album Smart Casual turning 15 this year, they have reunited and are back on the road to bring nostalgia to the kids who have been fans since 2004.

The band announced their split back in 2014 where they played a final show on Halloween in Cardiff. On their current reunion tour, they have stopped off in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Bristol and finally wrapping up in Cardiff. It felt incredibly fitting to watch Kids In Glass Houses perform on a Saturday in their home city of Cardiff, with The Nightmares as their support act.

The Nightmares are a four-piece band who describe their music as Noir Pop. The Newport band consists of Adam Parslow, Eleanor Coburn, Benjamin Mainwaring and James Mattock. With the staging set up in dark red, the band played songs from their discography with black roses attached to their microphone stands. Their vibe gave a gothic atmosphere with a melancholy crimson feel.

Kids In Glass Houses came onto the stage with bundles of energy. Aled Phillips was running around the stage and showing no sign of stopping until their set was complete. They opened with Fisticuffs and finished with Matters At All. The the eccentric dance moves from Aled, it felt like he was channelling his inner Elvis. With a sea of inflatable flamingos in the crowd, and the chanting of A.L.E.D, the final show on the tour really did end with a bang. The band were incredibly thankful that so many fans were still supporting them and selling out shows and how 15 years since Smart Casual was released has flown by. The band finished off by taking a photo with the audience and included a sign that read ‘BRB…Making A New Album!’