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Grassroots music venues are intrinsic to city life.
The best way to support them, is to use them.
Grassroots music venues are the lifeblood of live music. We need to be supporting venues all year round.
“I think grassroots music venues are a real indicator of a city’s identity and a soul. They really shape our culture. They’re really vibrant…” – Dan Porter, Porter’s Cardiff
CARDIFF’S GRASSROOTS VENUES
CARDIFF CITY CENTRE VENUES MAP
New to Cardiff? Or looking for an unforgettable live experience at every venue across the city centre? A map here of where to find your next favourite band play…
Music fans can help our local scene in many ways….
** Firstly, by going to shows! Take a chance on a new band. Visit venues’ websites/socials, explore highlights from the ON THE RADAR team, or search by genre at ‘Diff Music. Plus, look across Buzz Magazine, It’s On Cardiff and more for inspiration…and check out your favourite up-and-coming bands playing unforgettable nights.
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** Buying tickets in advance really helps the promoter, the venue and artists have confidence that there’s enough demand for the show to go ahead. Buying tickets on the door, on the night, is more often more expensive than purchasing from the venue’s website for example. We’ve heard stories of substantial numbers of on-the-door sales meaning venues might be understaffed on their bars, or shows actually being cancelled with the assumption of a low interest.
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Musicians and budding promoters…
** Want to put on shows? Check out our Resources page.
** Want to take your band to next level? There are some great organisations that can help! From Gorwelion/Horizons and Beacons Cymru to Anthem and Creative Wales. See our Resources page for links!
** Hear from venue owners, musicians and promoters in Cardiff! Our Behind The Scene features are constantly growing, and get in touch if you’d like to be considered for a profile!
** Join the Cardiff Music City mailing list! For updates on Cardiff Music City initiatives (such as our ALLBWN/OUTPUT promoters’ scheme), music industry news, opportunities and more.
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