Gigs

Gig Listings

We pull in the biggest names before they're even famous. Its simply fact. You merely have to look at the union's track record to see the truth in this. With over 30+ headline acts in the Great Hall and Solus in last term alone, 2007/2008 promises to be equally exciting for live performances. Make sure to come back and check the listings regularly, they tend to 'grow' as the term goes by. Plus we wouldn't want you to miss out on tickets for the very best acts!
FULL GIG LISTINGS - Last Updated 06/05/08
Glassjaw Foals
Great Hall - Fri 09/05/08   Great Hall - Sun 28/09/08  
Wednesday 13 Dragonforce
Solus - Thur 15/05/08   Great Hall - Tue 30/09/08  
Duffy Box Office Only One Night Only
Great Hall - Sun 25/05/08   Solus - Thur 02/10/08  
Cute Is What We Aim For / Boys Like Girls Sold Out The Stranglers
Solus - Tue 27/05/08   Solus - 16/10/08  
The Music Hot Chip
Solus - Mon 16/06/08   Great Hall - Fri 24/10/08  
Lost Prophets Box Office Only Motorhead
Solus - Tue 10/06/08   Great Hall - Sat 15/11/08  

Glassjaw - 09/05/05
The highly influential four piece band from Long Island, New York will be visiting our shores. Expect powerfull and aggressive music, this is going to be an impressive show and not for the faint of heart. There may even be possibilities of hearing from their new yet untitled album

Wednesday 13 - 15/05/08
A Stunning collection of glam, punk and horror put together by ex Murderdolls front man Wednesday 13 (Joseph Poole). Join the show as they deliver their new album 'Skeletons'.

Duffy - 25/05/08
This welsh singer-songwriter sensation incorporates the powerhouse vocals of a 60's blues belter with the heartfelt lyrics of a soul diva. Little wonder she as been compared to the likes of Amy Winehouse and Dusty Springfield. Duffy's songs delivered in her voice of aching depth and soul take the audience on a roller coaster journey of emotions - tickets for her last tour sold out in days making it the hottest ticket around - a ride not to be missed.

Cute Is What We Aim For / Boys Like Girls - 27/05/08
These two new bands are crossing the pond to give us a rendition of their new acts. Cute Is What We Aim For have a huge online following and their album The Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch under there belt. Best described as an exciting blend of power pop with intellectual lyrics and brash contagious melodies, They're sure to put on a great performance. But don't forget they're co headlining with Boys Like Girls with their own distinctive brand of emotionally charged rock.

Lost Prophets - 10/06/08
The Download festival headliners will be coming to play a small pre festival show right here just before the festival, Originally restricted to festival ticket holders only these have now been opened up to the general public and are selling out fast!
The Music - 16/06/08
Originally voted as best unsigned act in 2004, the band have gone from strength to strength since then. The rest of they're uk is sold out so don't expect these to hang around for long.

Foals - 28/09/08
This up and coming emo/punk band from oxford are touring with their new album, Antidotes. They've played on the tv show Skins and Later with Jools Holland.

Dragonforce - 30/09/08
This incredible power metal band is back on another sell out tour again. So if you live for insane guitar solo's and fast paced metal then this is the gig for you. You also get the chance to see how guitar hero should be played!!

One Night Only - 02/10/08
Indie pop band hailing from north yorkshire will be setting off on their largest tour yet with likely showing from their new album "Started A Fire", with the first performance being here at Cardiff.

The Stranglers - 30/10/08
These old school punks have over 30 years of experience touring, and 42 top 40 hits under their belt, they're likely to put on a show and a half!!

Hot Chip - 24/10/08
Now it's time to celebrate, because Hot Chip are back! it's electro pop galore, they'll likely be performing songs from their new album Made In The Dark which has already been awarded Album of the month by Mixmag

Motorhead - 15/11/08
The leader of classic rock 'n roll bands, Motorhead will be back in Cardiff. This time Lemmy will be accompanied by Saxon and Danko Jones.