The unique sound of Alex Valentine in Glasbury

SINGER-songwriter and ‘cult folk-pop troubadour’ Alex Valentine brings his unique sound back to Glasbury on Saturday, March 27, with a set that will showcase his distinctive hook-laden tracks with their intelligent lyrics.

Northern Harmony, world-music singing ensemble from Vermont USA, will be performing IN CONCERT on Saturday 20th March at Gwernyfed School Drama Studio, Glasbury, at 7.30 pm.  Concert ticket £7.50.  This concert is part of their 12th extended European tour, and is being organised by the Village Quire.

Hailed for their "sheer agility, vitality and power" by the Washington Post, this thrilling ensemble bring you unaccompanied singing styles from Corsica and Georgia, village music from the Balkans; South African folk and church songs; American shape-note singing and a cappella gospel.

Singing Workshop from 2-5 pm learning styles from the ancient three-part harmony tradition of Georgia, through South African folk harmony to American shape-note singing.  Workshop £10 (to be booked in advance), which will be informal and fun.   Joint workshop / concert ticket special price of £15.

To book tickets / workshop places or for further info ring 01497 847676 or see any member of the Village Quire.   Email quintet@villagequire.org.uk or visit website www.villagequire.org.uk

The sixth annual Glasbury Arts Visual Arts exhibition once again brings together a very wide range of work, from paintings to pottery, and from sculpture to stone carving.

Glasbury Arts is delighted that, in this year’s exhibition,  The Contemporary Arts Society for Wales will be showing three new works purchased this year, works which will go on to be exhibited in a number of public galleries before being placed in a permanent collection. 

In addition, a mix of local artists, some nationally known, and a number of guest artists offer a rich tapestry of styles and media ranging from the exquisite stone carving of Caitriona Cartwright and the amazing forged metal sculptures of Ambrose Burne to the colour and skill that bring the paintings of John Darlison, Brontë Woodruff and Kate Freeman to vibrant life.

There is also a complete exhibit entitled Rhondda Grey?, in which five artists challenge the preconception of the Welsh valleys as a landscape without colour, and two students from Hereford College of Arts exhibit a selection of new and exciting work.

There will also be a display of the best 75 photographs from the 2009 Glasbury Photographic Competition with the theme People and Places, and Simon Cartwright will launch his new collection of poetry – Groveside.

Entry to the exhibition at Glasbury Village Hall, which runs from Friday November 6 – Sunday November 8 inclusive, is free. Opening times: Friday, 7pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5.30pm

The sixth annual Glasbury Visual Arts Exhibition is supported by River Café Glasbury and Old Forest Arts.