{"id":695335,"date":"2026-07-16T19:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/695335\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T19:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:13:13","slug":"welsh-rock-giants-to-perform-at-sophia-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/695335\/","title":{"rendered":"Welsh rock giants to perform at Sophia Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Feeder (Promo pic)<\/p>\n

Nation.Cymru staff<\/p>\n

Much-loved Welsh rockers Feeder are set to play Sophia Gardens in Cardiff as music and sport are set to turn the Welsh capital into the ultimate summer hotspot.<\/p>\n

This summer, Welsh Fire is delivering far more than world-class cricket at Sophia Gardens \u2013 with a blockbuster line-up of legendary bands, sporting icons, rising Welsh stars and unmissable family entertainment, all at incredible value.<\/p>\n

From live music to fire displays, BMX stunts to street food, Sophia Gardens will be buzzing every matchday \u2013 making sure there\u2019s something for everyone, with tickets starting at only \u00a318.<\/p>\n

Headline acts light up the Cardiff calendar<\/p>\n

July 25 \u2014 Josh Navidi is the headline DJ<\/p>\n

Former Welsh rugby player Josh Navidi will be the headline DJ on 25 July. The former Cardiff and Wales back-rower won the 2019 Grand Slam, skippered his country, and toured South Africa with the Lions in 2021 before retiring in 2023. He\u2019ll be joining fans for on-stage interviews, photos and plenty of stories from his legendary career.<\/p>\n

July 29 \u2014 rising star Hana Lili take the stage<\/p>\n

One of Wales\u2019 most exciting emerging talents, Hana Lili, performs on 29 July. The singer songwriter from Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, previously supported Coldplay at the Principality Stadium blends indie, pop and rock with sharp, honest songwriting.<\/p>\n

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August 3 \u2014 Feeder take centre stage<\/p>\n

Legendary Newport rock band Feeder headline the action on 3 August. The Kerrang! Hall of Fame inductees have sold over 1.4 million albums and notched up five consecutive UK Top 10 records. Fans won\u2019t want to miss this chance to see them play in Wales \u2013 their first major home appearance since 2022.<\/p>\n

August 12 \u2014 award-winning Mellt join the fun<\/p>\n

Cardiff based Welsh language rock trio Mellt bring their high energy sound on 12 August. Formed in Aberystwyth, their debut album Mae\u2019n Hawdd Pan Ti\u2019n Ifanc won Welsh Language Album of the Year in 2018, with follow up Dim Dwywaith earning widespread critical acclaim in 2023.<\/p>\n

\"\"Hana Lili promo pic<\/p>\n

More than just cricket matchdays will be packed with extra entertainment to keep the whole family entertained:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Daredevil BMX stunt shows<\/p>\n

\u2022 Spectacular fire jugglers and pyrotechnics that bring the \u2018festival of Fire\u2019 to life<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hand picked street food stalls serving flavours from across Wales<\/p>\n

\u2022 Interactive sports games and activities for all ages<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s never just been about the cricket, it\u2019s about the atmosphere, the pride and giving our supporters a day they\u2019ll never forget,\u201d said Gemma Polding Head of Marketing at Welsh Fire. \u201cWe\u2019ve got legends, homegrown talent and all the fun you could ask for, all for a price that won\u2019t break the bank. Fuel the fire and come be part of something special.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale now via www.welshfire.co.uk\/tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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