PORTER’S BAR CELEBRATES NATIONAL MUSIC MAKEOVER AWARD
Speedway Grand Prix set to raise the roof
Back row - PRS Chairman Nigel Elderton, producer Steve Levine. Front row – David Wilson, Lewis Morgan, Dan Porter
CARDIFF’S PORTER’S BAR and the all-star local team behind its beer pumps has been named winner of PRS for Music’s national Music Makeover Pub competition. The hidden Harlech Court gem beat more than 200 pubs across the UK, trumping pubs from Glasgow to Cornwall for the sought after accolade due to the pubs talented musical staff and their vision to give customers the best possible music experience.
As well as an upgrade to the music set-up, which includes a bespoke music consultancy from globally renowned producer Steve Levine (The Clash, Beach Boys), the prize also included a gold disc presentation, which took place recently.
Improved main building and Gweithdy, a brand new building for craft and making, mark the latest stage of museum redevelopment project
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From 14 July 2017, visitors to St Fagans National Museum of History will be greeted at a vastly improved new entrance building and will be able to enter Gweithdy - the newest addition to the museum’s collection - which this time is a brand new build!
Inside main building - ground floor
The main building and Gweithdy are the latest developments of the St Fagans £30 million Making History project, which has been based from the beginning on the views and input of community groups, partners and visitors. Due to complete in October 2018, this is Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales’ biggest redevelopment project ever and marks the greatest period of change for St Fagans since it was founded in 1948. David
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Cefn y Prif Adeilad
Anderson, Director General, Amguedfa Cymru – National
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Rear of Main Building
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Main Entrance Building – front
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PRS for Music launched the annual Music Makeover competition seven years ago to raise awareness of the important impact music can have on local businesses and to showcase those businesses that use music to its maximum effect. Porter’s is an established creative hub in Cardiff, with events ranging from theatre productions to comedy nights, while also offering a platform to local and emerging musicians. Many of the staff are artists themselves, creating a welcoming environment for performers and customers alike. Up against stiff competition, Porter’s Bar was ultimately awarded the top prize due to the Manager’s enthusiasm.
The Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix returns on Saturday 22 July for its 17th year in the Welsh capital and looks set to be one of the most thrilling SGPs ever with multiple World Champions competing including Great Britain’s double series winner, Tai Woffi nden. In what is set to be one of the closest seasons to date, Scunthorpe-born Tai will be eager to secure his fi rst ever home win inside Cardiff’s iconic Principality Stadium and claw back the trophy. Meanwhile reigning champ, Greg Hancock, will be going all out to maintain his top title and 2012 World Champion, Chris Holder, is fi ghting fi t following a series of injuries. After a successful start to the season in 2016, fellow Australian, Jason Doyle, will be raring to redeem his rightful place on the podium following his early exit last year. With Swede Freddie Lindgren, showing a promising start, along with returning star Martin Vaculik. Following a fresh partnership agreed last year, the SGP is guaranteed to take place at Principality Stadium until at least 2021, making it the longest-standing third party event in the stadium’s calendar. 15 permanent riders will
compete on 500cc bikes with no gears and no brakes over 23 exhilarating heats until the winner is decided in the fi nal, nail-biting race. Fans from across the globe have descended on Cardiff to watch the action-packed event, while 114 territories worldwide will tune in for the action. Outside of the stadium, Cardiff city centre will come alive with a carnival atmosphere as it plays host to the hugely popular and family friendly fanzone on City Hall Lawn. With free entry for all from 11am until 4pm, the fanzone will feature among other activities, racing bike simulators, freestyle mountain bike stunt performers, Monster Energy entertainment, Capital FM’s Matt Lissack and the chance to meet and greet the stars of the SGP.
Tickets for the 2017 Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix start at just £25 and can be purchased at
http://speedwaygp.seetickets. com. Family tickets start from £95 which include two adults and two children under 16. VIP packages are also available. Further information about the event can be found at
speedwaygp.com.
A new welcome for visitors at St Fagans National Museum of History this summer
rooted in social engagement and cultural democracy.”
The Museum is still working to raise its fi nal £1m, to complete the project. In October 2018, new galleries will open in the Main Building and Gweithdy, combining Amgueddfa Cymru’s history and archaeology collections for the fi rst time. The range of objects on display will cover a 240,000 year time span including items from the collection which have never been on display before.
Museum Wales said: “The complete redevelopment of the main building and the construction of a multi- purpose sustainable building are key to delivering our vision at St Fagans, not only to extend the timeline of the stories told at St Fagans but also to be a museum that makes a difference to people’s lives
– a place where everyone can share knowledge, collections and skills and importantly make history together. “The Making History project is currently one of the most signifi cant and innovative heritage projects in the UK. It is a distinctively Welsh – and globally signifi cant – model for museums, one
Llys Llywelyn, one of the courts of the Princes of Gwynedd, will also be completed in October 2018. The reconstruction of the great hall from Llys Llywelyn in Anglesey, north Wales, built around 1200, will provide one of the most exciting and challenging reconstruction projects attempted in Wales. Once completed, schools from across Wales will, for the fi rst time, be able to stay overnight at the Museum.
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