TERFEL BECOMES TALENT SPOTTER
Welsh opera star Bryn Terfel is back at the Welsh Singers Competition on Mon 28 June, this time as one of the judges of the competition which he won back in 1988. Four young singers, hoping to become opera big shots, will battle it out accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales in St David’s Hall, Cardiff. The four fi nalists have been chosen from auditions all over Wales: Catrin Aur Davies and Samuel Evans from the west, John Pierce from the north, and Rebecca Afonwy-Jones from mid-Wales. The winner will represent Wales as BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World in 2011 and will hope to follow previous winners into successful careers in the business. The winner also gets an impressive £2000 and of course, a lovely looking trophy. Other celebrity judges are Welsh success stories, Rebecca Evans and Robert Tear, and big industry names Elaine Padmore and
Julian Smith. Info: 029 2087 8444 / www.
stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
HOOFING AROUND FOR CHARITY
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PEPE LOVES AT
LUNACY
Already brimming with odd and unique pieces, the Lunacy Boutique in Cardiff’s High Street Arcade has added another feather to its cap by becoming the fi rst online stockist in the UK for the newest collection by Pepa Karnero called Pepa Loves. Born from the mind of Karnerno in 1992, Pepa Loves is the result of a lifetime spent studying fashion and design the world over. From London to Paris, Barcelona to Ibiza Pepa – who hails from Malaga – has been infl uenced and shaped by her time in each country. Her latest collection for spring/summer 2010 is infused with elements of happiness, ingenuousness and colour. With the help of her daughter, who joined the family business in the 90s, she has created a label of fresh and unique styles that appeal to the younger generation but maintain a hint of something more complex and avant-garde than the average patterns of today’s high street.
Info:
www.lunacyboutique.co.uk
BUZZ 04
Cardiff Castle will become a sports arena later this month to raise money for children’s charity Noah’s Ark Appeal. The Welsh landmark will hold its fi rst ever polo event, hosting three intense matches between four teams of professional players. The pros, who are members of two of the UK’s fi nest clubs, Ascot and Beaufort (home to Princes William and Harry), will be battling it out to win the Polo In The Castle Cup. This event will undoubtedly provide entertainment for sport fanatics and families as well as local celebs – Charlotte Church has already confi rmed attendance. Former Great Britain polo captain, Jason Dixon is extremely excited for the event, he said: “I am honoured to have been asked to play. The match will undoubtedly be challenging; however, I am delighted to be involved in raising money for such an important cause.” Tickets start from £13 for adults and £3 for kids with all of the proceeds going to The Noah’s Ark Appeal.
Info: 029 2023 0130 /
www.polointhecastle.com
PHOTOMARATHON SNAPS INTO ACTION
Photography snobs, look away now: The UK Photomarathon is back in Cardiff for
2010 on Sat 12 June and has gone completely digital, including the use of mobile phones. Imaginative competitors are challenged to take 12 pictures on 12 topics released every four hours, over 12 hours making improvisation key. No editing of photographs is allowed and only one image can be entered for each topic. This year’s competition also falls on the same day as Cardiff’s World Naked Bike Ride, which could lead to some interesting images. Open to people of any age and experience, last year 350 people entered the competition, the likes of which can be found all over the world including Toronto, Cape Town, Russian and Germany. All the photographs entered will be displayed in a free public exhibition at Cardiff’s Old Library in The Hayes from Sat 24 July until Sun 8 Aug.
Info:
www.photomarathon.co.uk
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