Friday, June 15, 2012 Followusontwitter @Argus_TheGuide


Tickets are on sale for green festival


HEADLINER: Seth Lakeman


TICKETS are nowonsale forthe Croissant Neuf Summer Party,the multi-award winning, solar-pow- ered festivalinUsk, whichtakes place fromAugust 10-12. It boasts aline-up featuring top musicians WillyMason, Seth LakemanandMoya Brennan from Clannad. The event is popular with fami-


lies,arestricted capacity,commu- nity atmosphere and aprogramme of sport, workshops,circus,crafts, games and activities,making it a favourite with young and old. The entire festivalsite is run on solar and wind power so guests can be assured their weekend will be environmentallyfriendly. Festivaldirector Luke Howell hopes it attracts visitors fromnear and far. “We often have guests arrive at


the festivalwho haven’t visited the area before butare bowled over by its beauty,” he said. “We reallyenjoyenticing people


fromall over theUKto visit South Wales butwant to make sure peo- ple who live nearbydon’t miss out on all the fun too.” Daytickets are £35 foradults,£13


forchildren and can be booked online at cnsp.co.uk


Live Performances The Maids


Fri 15 June, 7.45pm


Sat 16 June, 2.30pm &7.45pm £12, reductions available


Talon -


The Best of Eagles Sat 16 June, 7.30pm, £18.50


Sinfonia Cymru Sun17June, 7.30pm


£10, reductions available The Tempest


Wed20June, 7.30pm, £13.50, £11.50,


reductions available


Join The Riverfront’semail lists and book tickets by visiting...


www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront or calling...


Booking Line: 01633 656757 SWEET SOUL SOUNDS: Big Mac’sWholly Soul Band


BIG Mac’sWhollySoul playatthe Beaufort Theatre in Ebbw Vale tonight. They were formed in


1990 as the house band for the Hollywood Club in Newport. Within months of their


formation, The Commitments film was released and the band,


being of asimilar sizeand specialising in 1960s soul music too,were inundat- ed with work. They were constantlyat


work, playing in pubs and clubs across southWales. Still going strong, their


line up includes tenor sax, trumpet and trom- bone,bass,drums,guitar, keyboards,two dynamic


female vocalists and charismatic frontman Mike ‘Big Mac’ McNamara. Tickets fortonight’s


show, whichstarts at 8pm, are £10 in advance and £12 on the door To book, go online at


blaenaugwentvenues.co morcall the boxoffice on 01495 355800.


Whole lot of soul with Big Mac and company


All roads lead to Denver


THERE’S atribute showpaying hom- agetoJohn Denver at Cwmbran’s Congress Theatre


this month. Country Roads takes


the audience on ajour- ney through the great American singer’s pop- ular hits suchas Annie’s Song, Leaving onaJet Plane, Rocky Mountain High and the show’s title track Take MeHome, Country Roads. Throughout his career Denver racked up an impressive 41


Centre Stage


albums and two GrammyAwards. Denver’s most memo-


rablehits will be per- formed byWayne Denton, backed up by a live bandconsistingof Jaime Lovett and Phil Walker. The showisintown


on Saturday, June 23. It starts at 7.30pm


and tickets are £15, availableatcongresst heatrecwmbran.co.uk and 01633 868239.


TRIBUTE:


Wayne Denton as John Denver


3 MUSIC Don’tMiss


Talon’s talent forEagles hits


RIVERFRONT DATE: Talon


FANSof the Eagles shouldn’t miss one of the best tribute acts around at the moment, Talon, who playThe Riverfront on Saturdayevening. Formed in 1997, they are recog- nised throughout the industry as the world’s definitive Eagles tribute show. Talon’s 15th Anniversary Tour fea- tures all the classic Eagles hits from their timeless backcatalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes,Take It Easy,Desperado,Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort andmany more plus Don Henley solo hits Boys Of Summer and Dirty Laundry, and One DayAtATime and Funk #49 by JoeWalsh. Although the shownow features seven worldclass musi- cians (plusaHorn Section at select- ed venues), it is the immenselypow- erful vocal harmonyand exact musical production on whichTalon have built their reputation. Their ability to evolve and go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues once again with whatpromises to be an event... Tickets are £18.50 each. ●AreviewofTalon’s concert will appear in Monday’s Argus.


9th September 2012


£45.00 Standing £59.50 Seated Noel Gallagher’s


High Flying Birds


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 13th September 2012


£35.00 Seated The Voice UK


NEW DATES ADDED ON SALE! 21st- 25th September 2012


John Bishop Live 2012 £30.00 Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 2nd October 2012


Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Tour


With Chris Moyles, Melanie C &Tim Minchin


From £45.00 Seated NEW SHOW ON SALE!


GROUP OFFERS AVAILABLE! Ice Age Live


18th -21st October 2012 From £20.00 Seated


AMammoth Adventure


NEW SHOW ON SALE 15th June 2012


Box Office Pre-Sale 14th June 2012! 24th October 2012


Halloween Night of Fear


£36.00 Seated Alice Cooper’s


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 9th November 2012


WWE RAW World Tour From £25.00 Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 16th December 2012


Jools Holland


And His Rhythm &Blues Orchestra With Guest Vocalist KTTunstall


£34.50 Seated


Book now at the BoxOffice 02920 22 44 88


mary ann street cardiff


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 7th December 2012


From £28.50 Seated Peter Andre


UK Tour 2012


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 15th November 2012


Once in aLifetime 2012 David Cassidy, Leo Sayer, Hot Chocolate, Smokie £38.50


VIP Packages £225.00 Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 30th November 2012


Madness “Charge of the Mad Brigade Tour 2012"


From £35.00 Standing/Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 3rd December 2012


Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds:


The New Generation-Alive On Stage From £42.50 Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 19th January 2013


“Fires Live Tour 2013"


£33.50 Seated Ronan Keating


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 26th January 2013


The Live Tour 2013


From £40.00 Seated Donny &Marie


NEW SHOW ON SALE 15th June 2012!


1st February 2013 The XFactor Live Tour 2013


£32.50 Std Family Tickets £110.00 Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 23rd February 2013


The Australian Pink Floyd Show “Eclipsed By The Moon Tour 2013" From £29.50 Seated


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 6th March 2013


“Nice To Meet You Tour 2013"


£32.50 Standing Jessie J


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 29th &30th May 2013


“Force Majeure World Tour 2013"


£35.00 Seated Eddie Izzard


NEW SHOW ON SALE! 31st October 2013


“Back in the Game Tour 2013"


£23.50 Seated Micky Flanagan


Upgrade your ticketsto


SHOWPLUS!


ballet


classicalmusic


music


drama


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12