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Cardiff Castle
Victorian Gothic mansion and medieval castle. Cardiff Castle was involved in the battles between the Welsh and the Anglo-Normans, and was attacked many times during the 12th century; it was even stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Wales Millennium Centre
The Wales Millennium Centre features opera, ballet, modern dance, and theater. It comprises one large theatre and two smaller venues, as well as shops, restaurants, and bars.

National Museum Cardiff
Admission to this museum and art gallery is free (donations are requested). Exhibits include natural history, botany, zoology, archaeology, and more.

The Birthday Massacre
The Birthday Massacre or TBM is a rock band from Canada formed in 1999. Previously known as Imagica, the band released multiple charting albums over the years such as Hide And Seek, Superstition, and Under Your Spell.

Volbeat
Volbeat is a Danish rock band known for its fusion of heavy metal, rockabilly, and classic rock influences. Their energetic sound blends melodic hooks with powerful riffs, drawing inspiration from genres as diverse as punk and country. With electrifying live performances and chart-topping albums, Volbeat has built a global fan base and continues to push the boundaries of modern rock music.

Bastille
Bastille is an English pop rock band founded by the lead vocalist, Dan Smith, in 2010. Their first studio album, Bad Blood, entered the UK Albums Chart at #1. Since then, they have won the British Breakthrough Act award and sold over 11 million records worldwide with singles like "Pompeii," "Happier," and "Good Grief."

The Offspring
Bursting out of the Southern California punk scene, The Offspring have been delivering high-octane anthems since the early '90s, blending razor-sharp wit with the grit of skate-punk ethos. With a stack of multi-platinum records and hits like "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" and "Self Esteem," these veterans have proven that punk rock can grow up without losing its edge.

Riverdance
The theatrical show Riverdance originated as an interval performance act for the 1994 Eurovision Contest. It then turned into a phenomenon that celebrates traditional Irish music and dance. The show has reached more than 25 million people and performed at over 450 venues around the world since then.

Urzila Carlson
Urzila Carlson is a South African-New Zealand comedian, actress, and writer known for her sharp wit and relatable humor. With numerous accolades and appearances on popular TV shows, Carlson has become a beloved figure in the comedy world. Her observational comedy often touches on personal experiences, societal norms, and everyday absurdities.

Gary Numan
Gary Numan is an English musician, record producer, and singer-songwriter. He broke into the music industry as the leader of the band, Tubeway Army. Since the release his debut solo album in 1979, he's gained recognition as one of the founding fathers of synth pop.

Halestorm
Halestorm is a rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania. They released their debut album on April 28, 2009. The band is signed to Atlantic records. They won a Grammy in 2013 for their song, "Love Bites(So Do I)," for Best Hardrock and Metal Performance.

Wet Leg
Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers established Wet Leg, a British indie band from the Isle of Wight. Teasdale and Chambers met at Isle of Wight College. After ten years of friendship, they formed Wet Leg, a musical duo that signed with Domino Recording Company in 2019.

Dodie
Dorothy Clark, better known by her stage name Dodie, is a pop singer-songwriter, actress, and author from England. She has gained more than two million subscribers on YouTube and a similar number of monthly listeners on Spotify. Her most popular singles are "Sick of Losing Soulmates," "She," and "Would You Be So Kind."

Jim Jefferies
The Australian-American stand-up comedian, Jim Jefferies, has created, written, and starred in the FX sitcom, “Legit,” and the Comedy Central late night show, “The Jim Jefferies Show.” He also appeared in movies including, “Punching Henry.”

The Hives
The Hives is an award-winning Swedish alternative rock band, renowned for their energetic live performances and signature musical style blending garage, punk, and post-punk. Formed in 1993, the band consists of Howlin' Pelle Almqvist on vocals, Nicholaus Arson on lead guitar, Vigilante Carlstroem on rhythm guitar, Chris Dangerous on drums, and Dr. Matt Destruction on bass. The Hives has achieved worldwide success, bolstered by their explosive live shows and fame-making albums.

Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr's stand-up show is packed full of quick-fire jokes and razor-sharp wit. Prepare to laugh out loud as the master of deadpan comedy takes the stage.

Deafheaven
Based in California, the band Deafheaven blends genres like black metal, post-rock, and shoegaze to create their unique style of music. Their most popular tracks include "Great Mass of Color," "Dream House," and "Sunbather."

Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice is an English alternative rock band. The band was formed in London in 2010. Their debut single, "Fluffy," was released in February 2013. Their second studio album won the 2013 Mercury Prize.

The Rasmus
The Rasmus is a rock band from Finland formed in 1994. The quartet has sold over five million albums around the world including 350,000 units in their homeland. They are best known for their 2003 hit single "In The Shadows" and they represented their country in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
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