CARDIFF’S NEWEST UNDERGROUND CLUB AND LIVE MUSIC VENUE – THE MOON – OPENING DECEMBER 2011!
Date Posted: 22nd November 2011
Cardiff’s newest independent music bar – The Full Moon opened in October to an overwhelming response. Following its initial success and the incredible feedback from the city of Cardiff, The Full Moon have announced that they will be opening a brand new music venue above the bar this December, called The Moon. Venue co owner, Steve Bines said:
‘We've been open at The Full Moon for nearly two months now, and we've had some amazing nights, with some amazing people. We've already hosted some of Cardiff's finest live acts, as well as global sensations such as Ugly Duckling, Whiskey Priest and Miles Hunt from The Wonder Stuff. Now with The Moon opening upstairs, we're going to be able to host a lot more diverse styles, and have already lined up some of our favourite bands to perform!’
The Moon has a capacity of 260 for club events and 150 for live music and will use the team’s experience of managing venues in Reading, Glasgow and Leicester along with some of Cardiff’s favourite venues including SUB29, The Globe and The Point. Venue co owner, Gwyn Thomas said:
‘The point of The Moon club for us, is to create a designated space for live music in Cardiff’s city centre with full production and both a capacity and affordability that makes it accessible to all. As we’re very keen to support the South Wales music scene as a whole we don’t have a specific programming policy and welcome all styles of artists. Our aim is to become the perfect stepping-stone to the larger venues in the city such as Clwb Ifor Bach and the University venue.’
With the prestigious Clwb Ifor Bach, Dempsey's, The Full Moon, and now The Moon club opening, Womanby Street is fast becoming Cardiff's alternative quarter, and a one stop shop for lovers of music that is slightly left of mainstream. Steve Bines said:
‘Womanby Street has already played host to Oxjam and Swn Festival this year, and with the new addition of The Moon club, there looks like exciting times ahead! It’s fantastic to watch the Castle Quarter grow and flourish, after so much investment by the local authority – I’m sure we wouldn’t be alone among the traders and residents when we say that was money well spent!’
Licensed until 3am, The Moon will be programming a few trial shows and clubnights from December onwards, with the full launch planned for January, with a month-long “Free 4 All” Festival, featuring live music every night of the month, all for free entry. Keep your eyes peeled for plenty more exciting announcements to come.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
1. Details on The Moon, including all upcoming events can be found online at http://www.themoonclub.net
2. Details on The Full Moon, including all upcoming events can be found online at http://www.thefullmooncardiff.com
3. All press and media enquiries to:
Email: sam@thefullmooncardiff.com
THE MOON – DECEMBER LISTINGS
Saturday 10th December
Detached Christmas Show
Support from Sharks Dont Sleep + Jumping Red Dogs
£3 Adv | 7pm doors
Friday 16th December
F.A.O. 'Xmas Party'
House|Electro|Funky|Bass
£4 | 9.30pm doors
Saturday 17th December
Trench Foot Records Christmas Party
Reggae Ska Punk
£3 | 7.30pm doors
Wednesday 21st December
Dirty Revolution
Plus Support
£5 | 7:30pm Doors
Thursday 22nd December
May Contain Nuts Christmas Bonanza
Support from Upbeat Allstars + More
£5 | 7.30 Doors
MOON – JANUARY FREE 4 ALL LISTINGS
Friday 6th Major Triadz
Saturday 7th Omega 66
Sunday 8th Rusty Shackle
Monday 9th Massive Horse
Tuesday 10th Robot Safari
Wednesday 11th Chains of Hate
Thursday 12th Clay Statues
Friday 13th The Death of Her Money
Saturday 14th Afrocluster
Sunday 15th Punk Rock Bowling presents
Monday 16th Full Moon Monday Club Live
Tuesday 17th Renegade Sounds presents : Rasta4eyes, Sharks Don't Sleep, Pipedream
Wednesday 18th Gigantic! presents : Hip Route, Bear be Good, Bomb Alaska
Thursday 19th KCC Records presents
Friday 20th DER Collective
Saturday 21st Trench Foot Records presents
Sunday 22nd The Doublecross
Monday 23rd Maxwell James (Cheviot Hill)
Tuesday 24th Dark Circlez : Bboy Battles
Wednesday 25th BlueBox Promotions presents
Thursday 26th Bedford Falls
Friday 27th The Witches Drum
Saturday 28th Strange News From Another Star
Sunday 29th No Sweat / See Monkey Do Monkey / Five Dollar Shake – Free 4 All Closing Extravaganza
Monday 30th Under The Driftwood Tree
Tuesday 31st Wonderbrass
