Footfall figures climb to record levels at historic shopping centre

Visitor numbers at a historic shopping centre in Cardiff have increased to record levels. In December, a record 657,740 visitors came through the Morgan Quarter, which is made up of the Morgan and Royal Arcades – a 23.5% increase compared to the same month in 2023, and a 62% increase on Christmas 2022. The trend has continued into 2025, with every […]

Digital Shift: How Welsh Businesses Are Moving Online to Expand Their Reach

Across Wales, businesses are undergoing a powerful transformation. Whether based in the heart of Cardiff or in more rural areas, many are shifting from traditional, physical operations to digital platforms. This move is more than a passing trend—it reflects a strategic evolution that allows businesses to broaden their customer base, improve efficiency, and stay competitive […]

Corinne Bailey Rae joins Stevie Wonder

Double GRAMMY Award winner Corinne Bailey Rae is to join music legend Stevie Wonder when he headlines Cardiff’s brand-new music series Blackweir this summer.   A double MOBO Award winner and three-times BRIT Award nominee, Bailey Rae will support the 25-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer when he brings his Love, Light & Song show to the banks of […]

Whoopi Goldberg Announces Cardiff show – Her First UK Tour Date in Nearly a Decade

Cardiff is only one of two shows in the UK Hollywood royalty is heading to Cardiff this autumn as Whoopi Goldberg brings her first UK live shows in almost ten years with a date in Cardiff. The Oscar-winning icon will take to the stage at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on Thursday 5th September, following a date […]

Chris Brown’s “Xxtra” Night In Cardiff – What You Need To Know Before The First Principality Stadium Gig Of The Summer

Chris Brown is bringing the heat to Cardiff this Thursday 19th June as he kicks off a summer of blockbuster concerts at the Principality Stadium – and yes, it’s going to Turn Up The Music / chaos in the city . The R&B superstar is the first in a mega run of artists hitting the stadium this summer, with […]

Franz Ferdinand Announce a UK Tour With A Date In Cardiff

Ahead of their Glastonbury appearance, Franz Ferdinand have today announced details of a U.K. / EU headline tour in spring of next year with a date in Cardiff’s Great Hall on the 8th March. Having released their their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year, the past few months have seen […]

Nomad To Open In Cardiff

Nomad is set to open its doors in Cardiff city centre on Friday 27 June, taking over the former Terra Mare site at 28 High Street in the Castle Quarter. Whether you’re dropping in for a cocktail and a snack, sharing hand-rolled pasta and flatbreads with friends, the space is designed to flow with the rhythm of the […]

Vale Food Trail2025: Organisers Celebrate Third Year Of Success

The third annual Vale Food Trail, held from 25th May – 3rd June 2025, brought together an estimated 1000 visitors and locals to explore and celebrate the rich gastronomic heritage and sustainable farming practices of the Vale of Glamorgan. This year’s festival featured more than 20 local businesses, offering a programme of 46 diverse events that showcased the […]

Review: Snow Patrol Light Up Cardiff Castle for a great Start to Depot Live 2025

Cardiff Castle, 8 June 2024 Snow Patrol officially kicked off the summer gig season at Cardiff Castle with the opening night of the TK Maxx Depot Live series – and it didn’t disappoint. Despite a wet start to the day, the clouds cleared just in time for a dry, golden evening in the castle grounds. […]

SouthernSUNdown Festival Returns

The Small Family-Friendly Music festival is back for a weekend of Music, food and fun on the coast The much-loved SouthernSundown Festival is back for its third year, bringing three days of live music, coastal views, and family-friendly vibes to the grounds of the Three Golden Cups in the heart of Southerndown. Running from Friday to Sunday, […]