barry0313

Hafan, sometimes translated as “home,” is becoming a hub and a home for experimental music, the kind you might otherwise only encounter deep within cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Just because the largest town in Powys has a population of around 11,000 doesn’t mean there isn’t a real appetite for this kind of work. If anything, the need feels stronger. Music and art that explore the unknown have a place here. And sometimes, people don’t realise what they’re about to...

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 to Mid Wales. A...

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.