John Cale, Brett Anderson, Black Midi And Cate Le Bon Among Acts Set For Cardiff's Llais Festival
Monday, 04 July 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
Llais international arts festival will return to Cardiff in October.
The event formerly known as the Festival Of Voice will take over the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay for five days this autumn, with iconic former Velvet Underground member John Cale (pictured) returning to his native Wales for a headline slot during the year of his 80th birthday.
Other acts set to perform include Suede's Brett Anderson performing Death Songbook with Paraorchestra and other guests, South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, Midlake, Black Midi and Cate Le Bon.
In addition to an eclectic line-up of international acts, the festival will also include the Welsh Music Prize ceremony for the first time. Featuring live performances and the announcement of three prizes, the ceremony will culminate with the presentation of the Welsh Music Prize itself. Wales Millennium Centre's artistic director, Graeme Farrow commented:
"We've put together a cracking line-up for this year's Llais; from veterans to the hottest new talent, from Wales and the world over, from poets to Paraorchestra. And to top it all off, we’re incredibly proud to welcome the iconic Welsh Music Prize to the festival. It feels like a match made in music heaven."
What? A multi-day arts festival presenting a programme of both free and ticketed events, live music, digital experiences, free workshops, and playful experiences for everyone to explore.
Where? Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
When? October 26 - 30.
Who? The first acts to be announced for the event include headliner John Cale, who returns after headlining the very first Festival Of Voice in 2016. He'll perform with Sinfonia Cymru and special guests, and chat about his life and career.
Other acts set to perform include Suede's Brett Anderson performing Death Songbook, featuring delicate versions of songs about death, with Paraorchestra and other guests. There will also be appearances from South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, Midlake, Black Midi, Cate Le Bon, Bombino, Keeley Forsyth, and Les Amazones d'Afrique.
The festival will also present a packed schedule of free workshops and events. Further acts will be announced in September.
Wed October 26 2022 - CARDIFF Wales Millenium Centre
Thu October 27 2022 - CARDIFF Wales Millenium Centre
Fri October 28 2022 - CARDIFF Wales Millenium Centre
Sat October 29 2022 - CARDIFF Wales Millenium Centre
Sun October 30 2022 - CARDIFF Wales Millenium Centre
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