What’s On.
Jerron Paxton
Friday 9th May 2025
Growing up in Los Angeles, Jerron Paxton would sit with an ear by the radio, eagerly absorbing the nuances and history of Black American traditional music that connect him to his ancestral roots in the South. A songwriter, inheritor of tradition, and a walking, talking jukebox, Paxton approaches his craft with equal part wit and reverence, with a knack for leg-pulling and cracking wise. Things Done Changed is an album of original songs that sound beamed in from nearly a century ago, when jazz and blues were performed as a means of both personal and cultural survival. Lick by lick, Paxton builds a bridge between generations gone and generations to come, singing the heartaches and joys of the past and present.
FLOOK
Celebrating 30 Years in 2025!
Friday 23rd May 2025
What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments, has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums and countless outstanding performances. A new recording is due for release in early 2025. After 30 years Flook show no sign of letting-up in their brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair.
The band early on evolved an inimitable trademark sound and hold fast to their rightful reputation as exceptional musical innovators; the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weaving and spinning tunes rooted in tradition over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
Rich(ard) Dawson
Thursday 1st May 2025
Rich(ard) Dawson returns with news of his latest record End of the Middle. While Dawson is no stranger to big musical ideas, be it opening his 2022 album The Ruby Cord with a world-building 41-minute track or writing epic songs from the perspective of a seed in collaboration with the Finnish experimental rock band Circle, here Dawson dials everything down. “Everything is held back and soft.” By stripping things to a bare bones essence, what is revealed is a remarkably poised, oddly elegant and beautiful collection of songs - unquestionably some of Dawson’s finest work to date.
Jessica Pratt
Saturday 19th July 2025
From the opening seconds of “Life Is,” it’s clear that Here in the Pitch is a very different kind of album from Jessica Pratt. The revered Los Angeles artist has become one of the most singular and distinctive songwriters of her generation, largely through the bewitching sound of her acoustic guitar and vocals: a mystical, elusive blend that conjures deep emotional responses from her devoted (and patient) audience. To introduce her first release in half-a-decade, however, she greets us with neither her breathtaking vocals nor the delicate, sophisticated strum of her guitar. Instead, Pratt’s fourth album begins with a percussion roll that nods instantly to the grand, orchestral style of ’60s pop hits like the Walker Brothers’ “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore.”
*Rescheduled from Tuesday 12th November 2024, original tickets remain valid.*
KING CREOSOTE
Any Storm in a Teacup Tour
Saturday 7th June 2025
King Creosote is the name used by acclaimed Scottish singer/songwriter Kenny Anderson, whose vast catalog of work encompasses folk, indie rock, ambient, and various forms of experimental pop. Hailing from the seaside council of Fife, Anderson was the linchpin of a burgeoning local scene that also included artists like James Yorkston and KT Tunstall, who joined him as part of the Fence Records collective. Working under the King Creosote name since the late '90s, Anderson established himself as a prolific D.I.Y. artist, hybridizing his unique take on indie folk and rock on numerous CD-R releases before finding a more official outlet with Domino Records. Mid-2000s albums like KC Rules OK and Bombshell earned him a wider audience ahead of 2011's Diamond Mine, his Mercury Prize-nominated collaboration with Jon Hopkins. In between smaller, more experimental releases, were significant works like his 2014 documentary soundtrack From Scotland with Love and 2016's Astronaut Meets Appleman. After a lengthy gap, King Creosote returned in 2023 with the sprawling and eclectic I DES.
JEFFREY LEWIS & THE VOLTAGE
with support from David Cronenberg's Wife
Wednesday 14th May 2025
The mind-spinning indie-rock/folk/art of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage developed when songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis began recording homemade cassettes in New York City in 1998; his critically acclaimed, unusual and word-dense songs lead to Jeffrey signing to Rough Trade Records in 2001 (record label of The Smiths, The Strokes, etc.), and the project evolved into a live touring cult sensation around the world. Creating a brilliant style of scuzzy urban indie-rock-folk, like a 21st Century mash-up of Sonic Youth, Pete Seeger and R. Crumb, Jeffrey’s band has played countless gigs all over the world, including playing as the opening act for icons like the Mountain Goats, Daniel Johnston, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, Dinosaur Jr, The Fall, Dr. Dog, Pulp, Roky Erickson, The Vaselines, and more.
Those Damn Crows Crowcast Live!
*POSTPONED*
The mighty Those Damn Crows are bringing their very own and hugely successful podcast to the stage for a one off live experience at The Gate Cardiff on Wednesday April 16th!
Come and witness 'Crowcast' Live!
The John Martyn Project
Volume 1 Album Tour
Friday 26th September 2025
One evening at the Jazz Cafe, Camden in 2018, six artists came together in celebration of John Martyn's music. It was an evening of deep connection, not just to John's music, but also with a unique community of John Martyn fans. That night saw the sparks of what was to become 'The John Martyn Project' - an ongoing homage to a truly pioneering and unique musical soul.
Each bringing their own story and relationship to John's music, they continue to keep the spirit of his music alive whilst collecting stories and insights from the crowds they play to.
Terry Pratchett's
Maskerade
Wednesday 23rd - Saturday 26th April 2025
Peculiar Productions bring Terry Pratchett's Maskerade to the stage this spring! Directed by Amy Curson and Matthew Hitchman; and adapted for stage by Stephen Briggs.
Agnes Nitt, "who calls herself Perditax" has left her small time of Lancre in The Ramtops for the big city of Ankh-Morpork to join the opera. The ranking Ramtops witches, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg have also managed to work their way to the city. They're worried about Agnes and Nanny has published a book - featuring "Banananana soup surprise" among other humorous and educational recipes.
Tubeway Days
The Gary Numan Live Experience 1979/'80
A Gary Numan Tribute
Saturday 24th May 2025
Since relaunching the band to the live circuit in 2021 with their new "Gary Numan"; frontman Chris Fielding, (Chris appeared on the popular ITV show "Stars in their Eyes" as Gary Numan) Tubeway Days - The Gary Numan Live Experience 1979/'80 have been thrilling audiencess with their stunning performances replicating the Gary Numan early era classic songs in venues. around the UK As the popularity of the band continues to grow so does the demand from many Gary Numan fans requesting a show in their towns and cities, so it is pleasing for the team to finally reach Cardiff and give the Numan fans in the city the show they have been requesting for some time. Recreating the shows of the original Gary Numan 1979 and '80 tours is giving fans the opportunity to relive what was the pinnacle of Numan's career and for those that missed out, then Tubeway Days are giving everyone the chance to experience exactly what they were like in all their original synth dominating glory. All the attention to detail to recreate the sounds, images and stage show of this early era of Numan history makes this is a show not to be missed by any fan of Gary Numan and those pioneering bands when the sounds of synthpop and the new electronic music ruled the charts and airwaves.
Jontavious Willis
Friday 30th May 2025
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Drawn to a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and the rich history of the Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, and Texas Blues. With a bawdy, playful sense of humour, he channels the lively “rent parties” and “juke joints” of yesteryear, imparting the vitality of the Blues across communities today.
Robert Forster
Friday 10th October 2025
‘I am enormously excited to be touring with a rock band again. The first time in six years. And not just any rock band - there are the genius Swedish players from my new album ‘Strawberries, recorded in Stockholm. I love the album and I wanted to bring the group with me out on the rock and roll highway. We are wanting to impress.’ - Robert Forster
SETH LAKEMAN
with Benji Kirkpatrick & Archie Moss
Saturday 18th October 2025
Seth was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for 'Kitty Jay'. Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, the acclaimed folk artist released his latest studio album The Granite Way in February on his own label, Honour Oak Records. It’s a collection of songs recorded alongside a group of longtime collaborators of Seth’s, staying true to his roots and referring to ancient stories that inspired early West Country storytelling.
The Wandering Hearts
Saturday 14th June 2025
The Wandering Hearts are a British Americana-Folk band known for their enchanting harmonies and heartfelt songwriting influenced by the likes of Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and First Aid Kit. Their first two albums, "Wild Silence" (2018) & “The Wandering Hearts” (2021), have received critical acclaim and charted #1 on the UK Americana Charts, as well as amassing over 16 million streams in the UK & USA. Both albums were also nominated for UK Album of the Year at the UK Americana Awards. The UK based band released their third album, Mother, in 2024, playing their biggest US shows to date last summer and charting #3 Official Independent Album Breakers, #7 Official Americana Chart, and #10 Official Record Store Chart.
Cerys Hafana
Saturday 4th October 2025
Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who mangles, mutates, and transforms traditional music. She explores the creative possibilities and unique qualities of the triple harp, and is also interested in found sounds, archival materials and electronic processing. She comes from Machynlleth, Wales, where rivers and roads meet on the way to the sea.
Cerys has won over audiences from Green Man to the Eisteddfod and from BBC 6 Music Festival to Celtic Connections with her magical, progressive sound.
Edyf, her second album, drew inspiration from material found in the Welsh National Library’s online archive, including fragments of Psalm tunes, hymns about doomsday and philosophical musings on the length of eternity, along with some original compositions, and was selected as one of The Guardian’s Top Ten folk albums of 2022. Cerys’ latest EP, The Bitter, released earlier in 2024 is an innovative exploration of some dark English and Scottish ballads.
Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Steve Knightley is set to embark on an exciting new chapter, unveiling his four-piece band for an autumn 2025 tour! Following the outstanding success of his Winter Yards solo tour, Steve joins forces with three incredible musicians—guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. With the backing of Midnight Mango, this powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed Winter Yards album. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this is an unmissable opportunity to witness one of folk music’s most revered figures in a bold new setting.
Toddler and Gale
Friday 11th July 2025 - The Pulpit @ The Gate
Stevie Toddler and Daphne Gale are a duo of singer/songwriters looking to share their intimate stories/ harmonies with attentive audiences.
Daphne Gale is a guitarist/ singer based in New York. With a sound at once new and familiar, sophisticated and uncluttered, Daphne blends folk, jazz, and art song seamlessly through intimate, stirring music
Stevie Toddler is a bassist/ singer from Bristol. Her songs incorporate elements from the various musical worlds she's occupied as a bass player, namely jazz, classical and pop, blending intentional lyrics with a mellow and contemplative sparseness.
The two met in Berlin in spring 2024 and are planning to reconnect through touring this summer.
Caroline
Wednesday 4th June 2025
caroline is an eight piece, based in London. Started by Jasper Llewellyn, Mike O'Malley, Casper Hughes in early 2017, caroline initially evolved out of weekly improvisation sessions. Bringing together shared influences in, and experiences of playing, midwestern ‘emo’ guitar music, Appalachian folk, minimalist classical and various forms of dance music.
Unseen Unheard
The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK
Thursday 5th June 2025
The play was commissioned by Gilead Sciences Ltd. and these screenings are organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
‘Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK’ was written by Naomi Denny and directed by Simon Frederick and Suzann McLean, and was presented by Theatre Peckham at a sell-out four-show run in London in Spring 2023. The play is based on the stories of six women from Black Women Rising, a pioneering cancer support project that seeks to address the inequalities faced by Black women undergoing cancer treatment. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women, played by actors, gather to unravel their shared experiences of the inequalities that Black women experience through their diagnosis, and invite us into their world with an honest, candid and often humourous insight. There is a real-world objective to these new screenings of the play: changing habits that will lead to saving lives.
The play screening will be followed by a live panel discussion, which will include healthcare professional and patient representation and will be facilitated by Leanne Pero MBE, an award-winning community champion, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising. The panel will discuss the issues raised in the play and what needs to change in the future, as well as giving an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and share their own thoughts and experiences.
Book your free tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/75016 and find out more about Black Women Rising and how to support their work here: https://www.blackwomenrisinguk.org
UKI-UNB-0788
Date of preparation: March 2025
Welsh of the West End
Thursday 11th & Saturday 13th December 2025
The musical theatre super-group Welsh of the West End are back this December, embarking on a dazzling Christmas Tour.
Join them at The Gate, Cardiff for a festive concert like no other, featuring Christmas classics and musical theatre favourites.
Ye Vagabonds
Monday 6th October 2025
Ye Vagabonds is an Irish alt-folk group led by Dublin-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn. Having been described as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk", they have won Best Track, Best Album and Best Folk Group at RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards. They have toured relentlessly in recent years across Ireland, the UK, Europe and beyond including (alongside their own headline touring) notable Special Guest slots opening for the likes of Patti Smith, Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, boygenuius, Dermot Kennedy and Vampire Weekend. A new album is due for release in 2025.
SCHEHERAZADE:
IN FULL COLOUR
An Exploration of Synaesthetic Mind Behind The Iconic Orchestral Score
Friday 6th June 2025
Experience Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Scheherazade" as you’ve never seen - or heard - it before. The iconic suite comes to life in a unique chamber orchestra arrangement paired with immersive lighting, inspired by the composer’s own synaesthesia. A world-first fusion of sound and colour: this is Scheherazade, reimagined.
