It will allow artists, musicians and the local community to use digital camcorders and sound recording equipment to produce DVD recordings of their work and they are hoping it will boost the creative economy in Swansea.

Swansea M.A.D is a community interest company formed in 2008 which supports the arts and live music scene in Swansea and its district. They work to further the professionalism of local, musicians bands, performers and artists.

For further info contact Stuart;

• 07947 593646
• info@madinswansea.org.uk
• http://www.madinswansea.org.uk
• http://twitter.com/madinswansea
• http://swanseamusicartdance.blogspot.com/

“Mega-Rave” seems like a pretty fitting name for the night to be fair, looks awesome. :)

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http://www.talktalk.co.uk/we-love-the-web/digital-heroes/wales

These podcasts were recorded at the recent Unconvention Swansea event at Monkey Cafe and include the following themes;

1. Project Breakthrough – How To Burst Out Of The Bubble
2. Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bathwater
3. Social Networks How To Engage and Be Heard
4. Stable Independence – How Small Labels Work
5. Getting Records Reviews – The Whats, Hows & Ehs

“UnConvention Swansea is all about information, insight and instruction – into how to work effectively in the Music Industry. It’s a gathering of Independent media activists and artists from across Wales and the UK. People with real experience talking honestly about the methods and strategies used in the creative industries, from DiY to the mainstream.”

http://unconventionswansea.com/

The Brunswick presents an art exhibition by printmaker Judith Stroud and self-taught artist Stephen Woodman. The opening party takes place on Wednesday 9th September from 7pm.

• September 9^th to November 8^th 2009
• Mon – Sun
• 11.30 am – 11.00 pm
• The Brunswick, 3 Duke Street, Swansea SA1 4HS

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134079729880

Fixed gear bikes, or fixies, are the oldest most simple kind of bike. The cranks are connected directly to the back wheel by the chain, you pedal forwards to go forwards and you pedal backwards to go backwards. Many riders rely on locking up their legs to stop rather than using a modern braking system which seems crazy but is both exciting and fun!

The real beauty of these bikes is that there is very little to go wrong mechanically because it is basically just a frame, wheels, saddle, chain and bars which also means that they are extremely light. The pedals move constantly, you can’t coast so you get very fit very fast, much more so than with any other kind of bike. They have been extremely popular with couriers all over the world for many years but now you can see people doing all kinds of crazy tricks on them similar to BMX.

If you already ride a fixie, want to get into it or just wanna meet some riders in Wales then get in touch with http://www.fixedgearwales.co.uk

So to make it up to them, here’s a super update on what they have going on…

The $ Bill Club

rock metal indie punk ska drum n bass
The Only Place to be on a wednesday night
every wednesday @ VICE
Doors open 9pm FREE ENTRY B4 10pm
$1 Entry
Pints $1.50
Shots $1
Bottles $1
Smirnoff & Mixer $1
whiskey, rum, gin & Mixer $1
$1 = £1

HIGH VOLTAGE! with the VICE GIRLS

Every friday Night @ VICE
Rock n Roll music, Hot Chicks & Cheap drinks
Resident & Guest Dj’s bring you the best in:
Rock, Metal & Indie
FREE ENTRY B4 10pm £3 entry after
Doors open 9pm – 3.30am

CHASERS!!

Every Saturday @ VICE
Doors open 10pm
Entry £3
Dj Lawless & Dj Fearless bring you:
ROCK PUNK METAL BEATS
The Rules are:
EVERYTIME you come to the bar we flip a coin
Choose head or tails, if you win,
We will give you a FREE Jagermeister Chaser!
Good luck!!

We also have a brand new night launching this Sunday April 26th called:

VICE VICE BABY

90’s club night
Swansea’s ONLY 90’s Club Night!!!
LAUNCH NIGHT SUNDAY APRIL 26th
every Sunday @ VICE

If you were raised in, or loved the 90’s come get on down!
Theres no better way to wash away your sunday blues!

doors open 10pm – 3am
Entry £2

Expect to hear:
blur, oasis, prodigy, mc hammer, will smith, spice girls, cypress hill, 5ive, backstreet boys, red hot chilli peppers, beastie boys, chemical brothers, house of pain, vanilla ice, blink 182, stone roses, placebo, eminem, britney spears, offspring & many many more!!!

Drinks Prices include:
smirnoff vodka + mixer – £1
fosters pints – £1.50
strongbow pints – £1.50
Shots – £1
jagerbombs – £2
Smirnoff vodka + Energy – £2
loads of other gr8 drinks offers!

http://www.myspace.com/vicerockclub

The event will take place at 7pm, Wednesday 20th May at Waterfront Community Church Conference Centre, Langdon Road (off Fabian Way), Swansea SA1 8QY.

This is an opportunity to view the plans for the conversion of the 19th Century warehouse off the historic Kings Lane in Swansea and to talk to representatives of everyone involved.

“We would love for you to come along to show your support and find out more.  You can also register your support and find more details at www.kingslanewarehouse.org.uk.

Your support for this unique public facility is important to us, and we welcome everyone to attend at The Waterfront conference centre, in the new SA1 development. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get an insight into the project.”

If you have any questions at all about the project, or you are not able to attend but would like to talk to someone about the project, please don’t hesitate to email the Swansea Print Workshop at mail@swanseaprintworkshop.org.uk.

Bar Sigma’s Alternative Rock night every Wednesday – 8.04.09(

(Update – This review doesn’t mention Vice, a dedicated alternative club in Swansea – sorry guys!)

Trying to compare a city’s only two alternative nights can be very tricky at the best of times, but Shinfo seems to be taking the lead in this race. Competing with Sin City’s “Face Off” rock night – every Friday – Shinfo offers more variety and covers every aspect in the “Alternative Rock” spectrum. Playing from punk to indie, electro to ska, metal, rock and even some elements of pure “cheese” just to keep the guys happy.

Shinfo has been rocking Swansea’s student night now for almost 15 months, and they’re still going strong with DJ Luc Frost finding new material every week ever since he thought of bringing this new alternative to Bar Sigma. Even though Luc did a pretty good juggling the night on his own, the duo was made complete when new DJ on the block, Tom Frayne, joined in the New Year. Now Shinfo sees a jam packed Sigma every Wednesday between 10 and 3, and never fails to dissatisfy.

Not only did Shinfo only offer their regular set this week, but there was a guest appearance from up and coming Drum and Bass DJ, Alex South, from around 12:30 which showed an epic turnout for the already busy Sigma. Dance floors and bars were full, and Sigma showed to be far fuller than usual, and was seen to be at near full capacity, for the downstairs.

Any fans of last night who enjoyed DJ South’s set, there will be a further “D’n’B” night, held by South in Sigma, called “Blame” and that will be on the 3rd of May.

Also, to add to the every growing fan base of Shinfo, turn-up at any time after 9 on a Wednesday night, and you will not regret it, it’s free before 10:30, and just £2 thereafter, so no excuses.

Shinfo Facebook Group

Beth Daniels – beth.daniels@live.co.uk