Latest Events in Llanidloes(August Updated)

🎃 Halloween Line Dance Programme - Spooky Fun for All!🎃 Get ready to step into a spooky season of dance, fun, and fabulous costumes! Starting Monday, October 7th in Llanidloes, join us for a special 4-week beginner Line Dance Halloween Programme. Perfect for adults who love dancing and the thrill of Halloween! ✨ What to expect: - Dates: Every Monday from October 7th to October 28th, 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Learn beginner-friendly Line Dance routines to Halloween hits like Thriller, Monster Mash, and the Addams Family! - Access exclusive video tutorials to practice the moves at home -Access to our exclusive Halloween Fancy Dress Party! 🎉 Halloween Party & Fancy Dress Fun! On Monday, October 28th, it’s time to party! We’ll revisit the spooky dances we’ve learned, followed by a fancy dress Halloween bash with food, games, music, and a whole lot of fun. 🎶🕺💀 Party Details: - Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm class, followed by the party (till 9pm) - Everyone’s encouraged to bring some food or drinks (max £5 spent) to keep the programme prices lower for everyone. - Prizes for the best costumes! 👻🎃 🎟️ Ticket Prices: - £29 + Eventbrite fees for newcomers (includes all classes, video tutorials, and access to the party) Don't miss this chance to dance, dress up, and celebrate Halloween in style! Whether you're new to line dancing or a regular, this programme is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. Spaces are limited, so book your ticket today! (Booking in advance is required) 🕷️ Let’s make this Halloween a dancing treat! 🕸️ Information Source: Rixi | eventbrite

MPYT taster Sessions come to Llanidloes! We’re super excited to bring a FREE youth theatre taster workshops to the Hanging Gardens. These will run for 3 weeks through the autumn term. What to expect: - Meet new people and form lifelong friendships - Improve your confidence - Learn new improvisation and acting skills - Have a lot of laughs! Suitable for ages 14-19. An earlier class will run for ages 9-13. All abilities welcome. Even if you’ve never tried acting before, now’s your chance to give it a go. Information Source: Mid Powys Youth Theatre | eventbrite

💃 Discover the Magic of Bachata Solo! 🕺 Join our FREE trial class and step into the passionate world of Bachata Solo—a fun, vibrant Latin dance that you can enjoy without a partner! Perfect for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced dancers looking to try something new. This introductory class will give you a taste of the rhythm and moves that make Bachata so captivating. If you love it (and you will!), continue your journey with our 4-week course to master more moves, build confidence, and groove into 2025 with style! 🎉 Limited spaces available! Don’t miss this chance to dance, connect, and have fun! Information Source: Rixi | eventbrite

STACK4 SOUND SYSTEMS and RAVING APES are joining forces to bring you a quality multi - genre, multiple - rig event. Showcasing the finest local talent across two rooms! Expect House, Techno, Breakbeat, DnB, Jungle, impressive visual and light shows and unstoppable vibes. Don't miss out, GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW! Group Discount when buying 5 tickets! Over 18s only!.... Featuring PIXEL, DJ CONAN, DARKFADA, TOBY REYNOLDS, HIGGSY, LUKE DAVIES, HABITUAL SOUNDS, VIB E , FUN KAT TRON, SN EAKY ME & PLUMB SOURCE PIXEL (in the Stack4 room) Pixel is a man who needs no introduction, over his 20 years in the Drum&bass game, James has had the pleasure of headlining shows across Europe in Portugal and in Romania, as well as shows up and down the UK.. He has also been lucky enough to release his own productions digitally and on vinyl on labels such as Fokuz Recordings, Good Looking, Phuzion Digital, Citrus Recordings, Exiled Recordings and Celsius Recordings, among others - He has also touched upon the jungle scene, releasing 9 singles on vinyl with labels such as Rasta Vibez & Soul Rebel.Pixel focuses primarily on dark & rolling beats but isn't shy to venture further afield and take you on a journey, this is not a set to be missed! . CONAN (in the Raving Apes room) Mid Wales DJ legend Conan started djing at free parties in 1999 and is part of the Stack4 Sound System and resident at Vinyl Vibe, Ymuno, and Top Deck playing a wide range of underground dance music including house, techno, breaks and bass. . DJ DARKFADA (in the Stack4 room) UK Garage and Drum and Bass DJ from Telford Shropshire.Darkfada has been mixing since 1999 and has got skills!He is 1 half of lethal weapon crew. Co Owner of stepping uk garage. Subvert resident Shropshire music awards best drum n bass act 2023. . HIGGSY (in the Raving Apes room) Raving Apes founder, DJ and designer Richie Higgs has been immersed in club culture since the late 80’s, his early years shaped by the sounds of Belgian New Beat, EBM & Acid House. From dark and brooding to joyous and uplifting, Higgsy's multi genre sets span everything from indie disco, driving house and techno. . LUKE DAVIES (in the Raving Apes room) Luke was introduced into the mid wales free party scene in 2016 where he took influence from underground house, hypnotic breakbeat and poly rhythmic techno, tweeking his style from various influences locally and throughout the house and techno underground music scene. . HABITUAL SOUND b2b VIBE (in the Stack4 room) Over 25 years experience Dj'ing and running sound systems. With the free party scene at his roots, he built Stack 4 Sound systems with Pam and was the co founder of Vinyl ViBe festival. Vinyl is where his heart is and he is a talented multi genre DJ.Habitual Sound has played alongside Cally and Juice, Patife and E Z Rollerz but as he has owned sound systems and put on parties for as long as anyone can remember, that's where he's gained most of his experience and has engineered the likes of Andy C, Hype, Ed Solo, Deekline and Brian G. . SNEAKY ME (in the Raving Apes room) A true product of Scotland’s rich underground sound system culture, Sneaky Me’s sets are a captivating journey through mind-bending rhythms, hypnotic basslines, and a blend of high-energy psytrance that keeps crowds grooving into the wee hours. . FUN KAT TRON (in the Stack4 room) Playing us a banging breaks set. Always has the dance floor moving and shaking! Click the link to listen to his sets. SoundCloud link - https://soundcloud.com/fun_kat_tron . PLUM SOURCE (in the Raving Apes room) Plum Source is a newbie at DJ gigs but has dabbled on the decks & put the time in on dancefloors since the 90s & knows a good tune or two. Gigs include Landed Festival, Hanging Gardens (with DJs By The Yard), DJ Caffi @ Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown. She also co-runs a regular DJ Club and music events with @CreativeStuffNewtown.Expect a variety of sounds including funky house & breaks. . Information Source: Raving Apes | eventbrite

Do you want to try something new? A new fun activity? You are in the right place! I've been offering line dance classes here in Llanidloes since October 2023 and my students LOVE IT! We are ready to open the classes to more people who would like to try it out! The reduced trial ticket is only available for those who have never joined my line dance classes and each ticket includes a video tutorial of the choreography that we will learn in class! No experience is needed, the steps that I will be teaching are beginner-level. Where? At the Community Centre, 12 Mount Lane, Llanidloes SY186EY Benefits of joining our Line Dancing classes: - A great way to stay fit while having lots of fun - Meet new amazing friends from the area - Improve balance and coordination - Improve Self Confidence - Line dance helps improve cardiovascular health - Improve memory and lower the risk of Alzheimer ARE YOU READY TO HAVE SOME FUN?! See you on the dance floor! Information Source: Rixi | eventbrite

Llani Shenanigans Comedy Club! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Llani Shenanigans Comedy Club! Come along with friends for a night filled with laughter and good vibes. DAN ANTAPOLOSKI "Spectacular displays of verbal pyrotechnics ... A confident, splendidly silly and sometimes dazzling show." Stephanie Merritt, THE OBSERVER "He is one of the funniest and hardest-working comedians out there. His material is edgy without going too far, his routines are complex and assured, he's likeable ... and has some of the best gags I've heard." Matt Brereton, THE SCOTSMAN BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD WINNER 1998 PERRIER BEST NEWCOMER AWARD NOMINEE 2000 (Solo show) PERRIER AWARD NOMINEE 2000 (with Lee Mack and Catherine Tate) PERRIER AWARD NOMINEE 2001 (Solo show) DAVE FUNNIEST JOKE OF THE FRINGE AWARD WINNER 2009 HONORARY LIFE MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN LAW SOCIETY PHIL COOPER "Makes comedy look simple, a true talent" Fosters Comedy ​"Impossible not to be drawn into his expertly delivered dialogue as he riffs off audience interactions - Top class comedian" Ministry Comedy "Very impressive. Had everyone in stitches. We will certainly be having him back again and again" Eminent Comedy ELRI MORGAN Eleri is a stand up comedian and Writer and has performed at gigs throughout the UK, including; Komedia (Bath and Brighton), Glee Club (Cardiff and Birmingham), Just The Tonic, Berks Nest, CC4K, Off the Kerb, Little Wander, Edinburgh Fringe, Machynlleth and Aberystwyth Comedy Festival. She was a series regular in the improvised Sitcom ‘Tourist Trap’ on BBC One Wales. She was a semi finalist of both Funny Women and BBC New Comedian of the year 2021 & 2022. She has been tour support for both Sally-Anne Hayward and Isy. Her professional writing and performing credits include; (among others) The News Quiz & The Now Shows (BBC Radio 4) Mock the Week (BBC one) Backchat for Dave Channel and most recently Have I Got News For You (BBC One) She was a recent recipient of the coveted BBC Comedy bursary. Information Source: Llani Shenanigans | eventbrite

Fabulous 3 course home-cooked Indian meal and a bar selling alcoholic & soft drinks. This is authentic Indian food, freshly cooked and full of flavour. All dietary needs can be catered for. Menu: Poppadums & Pickles; Chicken Curry; Squash, Black Bean & Coconut Curry; Aubergine & Pea Curry; Dhal; Rice; Raita; Home-Made Icecream; Gulab Jamun (Indian dessert of fried dumplings in a rosewater & cardamom syrup). Get together with a couple of friends and book a table or come along and meet new friends - a lovely way to relax and start the weekend! In aid of Protect Glaslyn & Hafren - a local campaign to save this beautiful area from enormous wind turbines. Information Source: Maya Bimson | eventbrite

Llani Shenanigans Comedy Club! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Llani Shenanigans Comedy Club! Come along with friends for a night filled with laughter and good vibes. STUART GOLDSMITH Stuart is the regular studio warm-up comic for The Graham Norton Show (BBC). He's performed at Wembley Arena, and at the world’s leading comedy festivals (Montreal’s Just For Laughs, the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas). “A supremely talented stand-up, with a wonderfully funny view of the world and an effortless charm” Time Out ​“A master of the form” Independent “The funny side of climate change (no, really!) Quiet excellence...an intelligent, well-crafted act.”​​​​ The Times ★★★★ ​​“Professor Emeritus of Comedy” Arthur Smith “Truly a comedy masterclass… Endlessly inventive. ” ​​ The List ★★★★ “A charming, expert stand-up” ​​​​ The Sunday Times ​​​​“Yet further evidence of Goldsmith’s enormous talent and indisputable mastery of the genre. ” The Wee Review ★★★★ “It takes a lot to give [your act] a serious theme, and still make it extremely funny. Yet the gagsmith has achieved that in style… Stuart Goldsmith is a supreme storyteller with a great line in smart, well-thought out jokes. His timing is spot on.” The Reviews Hub ★★★★★ ​​​​“…he infuses the material with a sly wit and underplayed sharpness, not to mention eloquent writing. …no wonder he’s filled his room on a Monday evening; no one could dislike this. This is smooth, smart and absorbing stand-up.” Chortle LOUISE LEIGH Award-nominated Louise Leigh wanted to do comedy when she was sixteen, but it took her until her forties to get round to it. Now, she brings daftness, deftness and some brilliant physical comedy to top comedy clubs all over the country. “A naturally funny woman” ( Chortle ★★★★) “Unique and Very relatable” ( Entertainment Focus ★★★★) Recommended by British Comedy Guide “Like the kind of Radio 2 DJ who’d be caught in the gossip columns… Brilliant.” The Wee Review (★★★★) “Louise’s crazy hair-brained way of looking at life is uplifting and positive.” Funny Women (★★★★) Awards and that:: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist 2022 British Comedian of the Year heat Semi-finalist (Heat winner) Funny Women Semi-finalist Stand Up for Cider Finalist ALASDAIR WALLACE Alasdair Wallace is "one of the most exciting voices in the South West", "a genuine joy to watch", and "fond of misleading quotation marks." Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee. Shortlisted for BBC New Comedy Awards." Information Source: Llani Shenanigans | eventbrite

Jam Groove is an exciting musical project created by Senegalese musicians Oumar Diagne (drummer) and Assane Ba (bassist). They have 45 years combined experience touring the world with some of Senegal’s greats-Thione Seck, Ndongo Lo, Fatou Guewel, Doudou Sow to name but a few. As London based artists they have performed with Diabel Cissokho mainly, performing at Royal Festival Hall, Band on the Wall, Jazz Café, WOMAD, Africa Oye, Mangrove Jazz Festival, WOMAD and many more. Oumar is the son of Bassirou Diagne, a founding member of Senegal’s most loved group Super Diamono, this rich musical history and their upbringing in vibrant Dakar inspired them to create Jam Groove. Their debut album Diaxas was recorded in Dakar with some of West Africa’s greatest musicians: Alain Ayono from Youssou Ndour’s Super Etoile group, Assane Ndoye guitarist with Baaba Maal, Papis Ndiaye keyboardist with Wally Seck, Maguette Fall percussionist with Angelique Kidjo, Cheikh Anta Ndiaye percussionist with Wally Seck and formerly of Positive Black Soul, Vieux Sall vocalist and Destine a Congolese singer/songwriter based in London formerly worked with afro jazz band Ayetoro. Their current 4 piece UK band features Batch Gueye as lead singer. Information Source: The Hanging Gardens | eventbrite

The Devil’s Violinist Come witness an electrifying performance at The Hanging Gardens featuring The Devil’s Violinist ! Prepare to be mesmerised by the haunting melodies and captivating tunes that will transport you to another world. This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience that music lovers won't want to miss. Get ready to be spellbound by the incredible talent of The Devil’s Violinist ! Information Source: The Hanging Gardens | eventbrite