Greetings, pop pickers! Welcome to the latest Live Music Performance Chart update – featuring all the fantastic music you can enjoy LIVE in 2016. So stop what you’re doing, turn up the volume, and get set for chart toppers, legendary hits, and a few new entries, as we countdown the biggest artists who will be gracing the Swansea Bay stage from 10 to 1.
BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Nicola Benedetti
16 June | 7.30pm | Brangwyn Hall
In at 10 is the BBC National Orchestra of Wales featuring guest soloist Nicola Benedetti, with two outstanding pieces. Catch them close the season in style with performances of Symanowski’s Concerto for Violin No.2 in D Major and Mahler’s 1860 – 1911 Symphony No.1 in D at Brangwyn Hall.
Lionel Richie
18 June | 8pm | Liberty Stadium
Re-entering the chart at number 9 is soul music legend Lionel Richie. Dance All Night Long at a show stopping performance of his biggest hits at the Liberty Stadium.
The Proclaimers
18 June | 7.30pm | Swansea Grand Theatre
The Proclaimers are this week’s non mover at 8. From the Sunshine on Leith to the beauty of Swansea Bay, don’t miss this fantastic performance at Swansea Grand Theatre this June.
Ultimate Eagles
25 June | 7.30pm | Swansea Grand Theatre
The Eagles are Taking it Easy at the number 7 spot. Never mind Hotel California, book a Hotel in Swansea Bay and come and see this internationally renowned show featuring the bands greatest hits.
Bringing on Back the 60’s
6 July | 7.30pm | Swansea Grand Theatre
Up one place are Bringing on Back the 60’s starring the New Amen Corner. If you love 60’s music, boogie the night away with incredible performances of some of the most popular and biggest selling hits of the decade. Spend Summer in the City with us. Miss it, miss out!
The Bohemians ‘Live Queen’
22 July | 7.30 pm | Swansea Grand Theatre
Climbing the chart to claim the number 5 spot are The Bohemians ‘Live Queen’. If you’re feeling Under Pressure, relax and enjoy a show stopping performance of the glory days of Queen, including the craziness of the 70’s and the magic of the 80’s.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
2 September | 4pm | Singleton Park
This week’s biggest new entry is Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds. One of the biggest selling music artists of the past 20 years, Noel brings his generation defining songs and new hits to Singleton Park – his first ever Swansea performance. Everybody’s on the Run to get tickets – so don’t Look Back in Anger if you miss out and grab yours today!
Christy Moore
10 October | 8pm | Brangwyn
Following a string of high profile performances such as supporting Coldplay at Oxygen Festival and inclusion in the Rough Guide to Bob Dylan which features the best Bob Dylan covers, Christy Moore is set to take the historic Brangwyn Hall stage to mark his 50th year on the road.
Elaine Page
11 November | 7pm | Brangwyn
For One Night Only at number 2 is an intimate concert with Elaine Paige at Brangwyn Hall. A multi-platinum and gold selling global artist, don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to listen to Elaine perform some of her favourite tracks from an array of contemporary songwriters.
Katherine Jenkins
1 December | 7pm | Brangwyn
Claiming 2016’s top spot is the brilliant Katherine Jenkins with her homecoming Christmas concert at Brangwyn Hall. Featuring a mixture of special guests and tracks from her new album, expect a true festive celebration with lashings of Christmas spirit.
