PHONICS’ BUCKET AID AFTER FLOODS
STEREOPHONICS have pledged their support to those affected by the recent flooding in South Wales.
The band, from Cwmaman, will hold a bucket collection at both of their shows at the Cardiff Motorpoint on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.
The collection will be added to the cash raised from the Valley Aid shows being held this week, to benefit flood-hit communities.
Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey, Grant Nicholas and Katherine Jenkins are the latest stars to donate items to be auctioned off to raise money.
Dame Shirley has donated two items of clothing, Jenkins a unique concert prize package and Feeder frontman Nicholas offered up a rare electric guitar for the Saturday auction.
Sir Tom is also offering a set of four tickets to one of his summer shows of the winner’s choice, a meet and greet with him before the show, and tour merchandise.
The Valley Aid gigs at the Pop Factory in Porth are spread over three nights.
The first, on Friday, March 13, will feature leading Welsh-language artists raising funds for the much-loved Clwb y Bont in Pontypridd town centre.
The line-up features Bryn Fôn, Elin Fflur, Huw Chiswell, Al Lewis, Mei Gwynedd, Catsgam, Lloyd Macey and Eden.
On Saturday, March 14, a concert titled Valley Aid will feature some of the biggest names in Welsh music.
All money raised will support communities affected in RCT.
The line-up features James Dean Bradfield, Mike Peters, Charlotte Church, Amy Wadge and Andy Fairweather Low.
A third gig on Sunday, March 15, curated by the Valleys-based Young Promoters Network, will feature The People The Poet, CVC, Chroma, Wynt and Fire Fences.
In addition to the three shows, an auction featuring an incredible array of items from some of rock music’s most famous names will be held in between the acts at the Saturday show.
Other items include:
■ the guitar which James Dean Bradfield will use during his Valley Aid set with body artwork by Manics bandmate Nicky Wire;
■ a limited-edition framed lyric sheet of A New South Wales by The Alarm’s Mike Peters;
■ a signed guitar from Phil Campbell of Motorhead;
■ Geraint Thomas’ signed cycling shoes;
■ a guitar signed by Brian May of Queen;
■ a shirt signed by the Wales rugby team;
■ a package of items donated by Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant – including a meet and greet with the rock legend;
■ two top price tickets with meet and greet to see Katherine Jenkins on her 2021 Cinema Paradiso Tour. Venue to be chosen by winner. Package includes meet and greet, photo opportunity, signed programme, plus Katherine will sing and dedicate a song to the prize winner during the concert; and
■ a rare Gretsch guitar from Feeder’s Grant Nicholas.
To find out more and to book tickets, visit www. valleyaid.co.uk