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N-Ex-T: Experimental Music in Mid Wales
Silvan Schmid • Tom Wheatley • Eddie Prévost Support: Barry Edwards & Mark Hanslip 📍 Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown, Powys 🗓 February 26th 2026 🚪 Doors 7PM On February 26th 2026 , Hafan Yr Afon becomes a focal point for experimental music in Wales , hosting an extraordinary line-up of internationally respected improvisers as part of the N-Ex-T (New Experimental Tones) series. This event is supported by Tŷ Cerdd and Nights Out Wales , helping bring world-class contemporary music
barry0313
Feb 202 min read


The Challenge of Promoting Live Music in Newtown, Powys
At Hafan Yr Afon – our riverside café and cultural hub in Newtown, Powys, Wales – we’re passionate about bringing high-quality live music to our community.
barry0313
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Hafan Jazz: BRIGITTE BERAHA'S LUCID DREAMERS
Hey everyone! If you are feeling the slightest bit it heroic, you could be booking tickets for an epic coming to Newtown this Saturday!...
barry0313
Sep 15, 20252 min read


#HafanPromotions - June 2nd 2025
Hey everyone! Hope you have had a great weekend. Here at Hafan HQ we launched our first open mic hosted by Tommy Mills. We had well...
barry0313
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Open Newtown: The Greenprint for Sustainability
Open Newtown Creating a Thriving Future for People, Nature, and Enterprise At the heart of Newtown, something special has been happening....
barry0313
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Newtown & Les Herbiers: A Twinning Journey of Culture, Community, and Connection
While driving through the many Welsh towns and the the rest of the U.K for that matter, one might notice a towns sign welcoming you to...
barry0313
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Welcome to the Hafan Yr Afon Blog!
Nestled on the banks of the River Severn in the heart of Newtown, Hafan Yr Afon is more than just a venue—it’s a hub of community,...
barry0313
Feb 10, 20251 min read
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