Timeless Touch centre for music performance and music technology

Come and create music in Cardiff’s new bespoke music training centre on state of the art music technology equipment or develop your creative skills by working with some of the best recording artists in the business.  

If you’ve ever fancied yourself as the next Robbie Williams or Ed Sheeran, or are just interested in the mechanics of music development as a hobby, then Timeless Touch is the place for you. Based at Indycube in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade, it provides the very latest in music technology for anyone with a leaning to the electronic. Or, for the more dedicated musician seeking advice on how to improve their art and craft, songwriting, performance, production, music business and music composition workshops.

Rupert Christie who has produced Rebecca Ferguson, Lou Reed and worked with U2 and Coldplay and Louise Clare Marshall, vocalist with Robbie Williams, Jools Holland, Karl Jenkins, Tom Jones, and Cee Lo Green are just two of the guest speakers lined up to give their take and advice on the music industry.

Ken and Alison Reay founded timeless Touch. Ken’s experience as a recording artist and record producer includes working with the likes of Roger Sanchez, the multi-platinum band Garbage, and the Grammy nominated Steve Edwards. As a music educator he was head of department at the world-renowned Royal Academy of Music for 10 years and has musically mentored young offenders and underprivileged children as well as the more affluent music scholars at Eton College.

It is Ken’s dream to produce a new type of music education resource that combines the very best in teaching methodology and technique delivered by real world industry lead practitioners who know what it takes to make it in one of the most competitive industries on the planet.

If you’re wondering whether Timeless Touch is for you, then why not attend the open day on 15 December, 11:00 – 15:00. at the Castle Arcade and meet some of the celebrated staff. There will be a DJ on the day as well as informal mini-lectures and demonstrations, subjects to include, Binaural Technology, Performance Psychology, Film/TV Composition, Dance Music Creation and Production, and the Science Behind the Voice.

For more information, visit www.timelesstouch.co.uk or follow Timeless Touch on Twitter @TimelessTouchUK

New Bar & Restaurant Opens In Cardiff City Centre

BEATBOX BARS, the independent Cardiff bar & restaurant group behind Buffalo, 10 Feet Tall and Undertone, has announced the opening of its new venture FIRE ISLAND.

This beautiful but previously neglected heritage landmark has been revived to bring a unique bar and restaurant specialising in CRAFT BEER, BARREL AGED COCKTAILS and HOME-SMOKED & GRILLED BBQ style food.

Formerly Glamorgan Council Staff Club, it boasts a grand entrance on Westgate Street opposite the Millennium Stadium, and a 'speakeasy' style entrance on the cobbles of Womanby Street.

Inside, the two-storey building incorporates a Prohibition speakeasy style, while cleverly using the magnificent brick vaults to create an impressive bierkeller atmosphere.

The food menu will include SLOW-SMOKED & GRILLED MEAT, paired with HOMEMADE SLAWS and PICKLES.

Dan Biscombe, a Director at Beatbox Bars, said: “We’re really passionate about providing the most authentic American style smoked BBQ and craft beer in Cardiff.

“We have barrel aged cocktails, created using homemade bitters. We make all our own sauces and rubs, and our meat is cooked low and slow to make sure everything is just right. Customers can try pulled pork, beef brisket and home-smoked ribs from our smoking cabinets”.

Open from 9am daily, Fire Island will also serve breakfasts from AMERICAN PANCAKES to a full traditional ENGLISH BREAKFAST, with fresh coffee, juices and specialty SUKI TEAS.

On tap will be a range of handpicked CRAFT BEER from the UK & beyond, with TINY REBEL BREWERY who have also created a house brew BEATBOX APA. BRISTOL BEER FACTORY, DARK STAR BREWING CO and REDEMPTION BREWING COMPANY will also feature – but to help customers decide, the bar will be introducing BEER FLIGHTS – a selection of three 1/3 pint tasters.

FIRE ISLAND opens its doors to the public on Saturday 24th November, and bookings are now being taken including the Christmas period.

Opening times will be Monday to Sunday 9am – 1.30am.

For more information please contact Fire Island on Tel: 07586 870460 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.fireislandcardiff.co.uk

 

Cardiff's Winter Wonderland is looking stunning this time of year and there are some amazing photo's popping up all over the place of it. This picture was from a past event, but the attractions remain as beautiful year on year.

Cardiff's Winter Wonderland

Now in its 12th year this festive celebration, situated in Cardiff's iconic Civic Centre includes the Admiral Open Air Ice Rink, Ice Café and plenty of seasonal excitement! 

Get Your Skates On!

With over 6 weeks of skating on offer from 22 November 2012 to 6 January 2013 this is a must do Christmas experience.

Calennig

As the year draws to a close, Cardiff's Winter Wonderland will provide the backdrop for ‘Calennig'; the city's traditional New Year's Eve celebrations.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

source: cardiff.gov.uk

Hamleys toy store opens in Cardiff

Hamleys is opening its doors to its first Welsh store in Cardiff for the first time on 15th November in St David’s Dewi Sant. Hamleys flagship store is situated on Regent Street in London and with over 250 years of fun, theatre and entertainment was their only standalone store for many years. They have now opened stores in Dublin, Glasgow and now Cardiff which will add to their portfolio and by bringing the magic alive once more.

Many of the iconic features from their other stores will be on show in Cardiff including the Hamleys Bus, which will be driving all the New Toys to Town. The Rally Track, where you can test your driving skills with an array of radio control cars being demonstrated and also petal tables where children of a young age can sit and play with the toys till their heart is content.

Hamleys brand new girl’s boutique, Luvley, will also be a key feature in the Cardiff store, and will be displayed inside the Luvley House. This is a new concept for Hamleys and has proven a hit so far, with its Luvley nails, glitter tattoos and tangle teezer proving especially popular. The Luvley girls will be in store every day so whether it’s make up, jewellery or the latest fashion accessory you are looking for, it’s all Luvley in there!

With 1000’s of different toys they aim to bring the people of Cardiff the variety they want as well as delivering the Hamleys Theatre and Magic every day. You can book your child’s Birthday Party here, which will be held in their Party Room with entertainment, fun and games as well as a Hamleys Goody Bag to take home with them.

Gudjon Reynisson, CEO of Hamleys said “Hamleys is very excited to be opening in Cardiff’s St David’s Centre. Our unique retail proposition of fun, theatre and entertainment we are sure will prove a hit and we are looking forward to working closely with the St Davids Centre to bring the Hamleys experience to the people of Wales.

Steven Madeley, Centre Director at St David’s Dewi Sant, comments: “We are extremely excited about the arrival of Hamleys to St David’s. The magical toy store has the ability to not only excite the young children of today but also spark fond memories from our own childhood. As Hamleys is as much a visitor attraction as a toyshop, we hope it will also help to bring in even more visitors to Cardiff city centre this Christmas.”