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A Different Kind of Festival

September 29, 2017October 12, 2017 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments 2018, Festival, HowTheLightGetsIn, Wales

We’re all used to the endless supply of summer music fests that have become the cash cows of the industry.

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Random Music News for Thursday, July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 50 Cent, Adele, Brexit, Donald Trump, Elvis, Greg Kihn, Guns 'N Roses, iPhone 7, Metallica, Nyan Cat, Prince, Record Sales, South Pole, Steve Adler, Sum 41, Twisted Sister, Wales, WAVVES

What happened near Roswell, New Mexico, on this date in 1947? We still don’t really know. But I can tell

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Need Your B-757 Aircraft Serviced? Then Talk to Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson

June 12, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bruce Dickinson, Cardiff Aviation, Iron Maiden, Wales

All good Maiden fans know that Bruce is a certified commercial pilot with many thousands of hours flying heavy passenger

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The Alarm Celebrate 30 Years

April 13, 2014April 13, 2014 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments 30, Album, Anniversary, BBC, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Day, Declaration, first, Music, Radio, The Alarm, U2, Wales

As part of the 5th annual BBC Radio Wales Music Day, there will be a celebration of the 30th anniversary

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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