Scot-rockers Primal Scream are set to bring their Screamadelica celebration to Cardiff this week as they celebrate 30 years since the iconic album's release. Initially, the gig was meant to take place at Alexandra Head in Cardiff Bay, but the venue was changed in the spring and now they are performing at Cardiff Castle. More on that change, here.
The gig closes out another round of live music at the iconic castle, as sadly Tears For Fears have had to cancel their performance, read about that, here. The city centre fortress has already seen A-ha, Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra, Bryan Adams and Michael Buble perform this summer.
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What changes have been made to the gig?
Other than the big alteration of venue from the Bay to the Castle, the event was initially due to start at 2.30pm, now it's at 6pm. Hot Chip have also been removed from the bill. Ticketmaster have been approached by WalesOnline about fans asking for refunds.
Peter Hook & The Light's support set has been changed to a DJ set.
Happy Mondays have confirmed they are still coming to Cardiff via their social media, their performance comes after the sad death of member Paul Ryder and organisers Live Nation have also confirmed they are still performing, they are sure to get a warm Welsh welcome, too. Founder member Paul is the brother of Shaun Ryder and the band released a statement on their Facebook page last week, which said: "The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning. A true pioneer and legend. He will be forever missed. We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time. Long live his funk."
Stage times
- 6pm to 7.15pm - Peter Hook DJ set
- 7.15pm to 8.15pm - Happy Mondays
- 8.45pm to 10.30pm - Primal Scream
Setlist
Here's the band's most recent setlist this summer, they could tweak it, but it'll be ace whatever the order.
- Movin' On Up
- Slip Inside This House (13th Floor Elevators cover)
- Don't Fight It, Feel It
- Come Together
- Inner Flight
- Screamadelica
- I'm Comin' Down
- Damaged
- Higher Than the Sun
- Shine Like Stars
Encore:
- Loaded
- Swastika Eyes
- Jailbird
- Country Girl (with Gary Mounfield)
- Rocks
Banned items
Organisers ask gig-goers to only take bags less than A4 size.
Other items not allowed in the Castle are:
- Food & drink
- Umbrellas, parasols etc
- Seats and chairs
- Air horns
- selfie sticks
- spray cans
-Chinese lanterns
- dangerous or hazardous weapons/items
- firework
- flags
- gas canisters
- glass (of any kind)
- klaxons and other similar items capable of making loud noise
- laser pens, scooters, skateboards and bicycles
Which castle entrance do I use?
Venue Address: Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB
· General Admission Entry: SOUTH GATE on Castle Street (City Centre end)
· Gold Circle Entry: NORTH GATE – accessible via Bute Park at the rear of the Castle
· Accessible Entry: NORTH GATE – accessible via Bute Park at the rear of the Castle
Will there be road closures?
As with previous Cardiff Castle gigs traffic will be managed on Castle Street to ensure gig-goers can leave the venue safely.
Where to park
There are several council-owned car parks which cater for 24-hour parking. A few examples include Sophia Gardens Car Park, which charges 24 hours a day and costs up to £17.60 for the full day. Castle Mews Car Park which charges between 8am and 8pm Monday – Saturday and costs up to £6.10 for five hours, and North Road Car Park, which costs £8.80 for a full day (until midnight that evening) - its charging hours are Monday to Sunday between 8am and 6pm.
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