6 Music Festival - Season 9 / Year 2022

Season 9 / Year 2022
Cardiff
Reflecting the alterative spirit of music
Episodes

The Warm Up
Get ready for 2022's festival with standout BBC performances from acts coming to Cardiff.

IDLES
Bristol's famous sons whip the Great Hall into a frenzy. There's nothing like an IDLES gig.

Pixies
Inspiration to countless bands, icons of punk rock Pixies play their first ever 6 Music Festival.

Lucy Dacus
One of the best lyricists in rock today, Lucy Dacus holds Cardiff's Great Hall in the palm of her hands.

Little Simz
This one's an all-timer. Little Simz's headline slot at St David's hall is everything you want it to be and more.

Curtis Harding
Ever wondered what "slop n soul" sounds like? Well, now's your chance. Spoiler: it's bluesy, gospel, soulful rock and it is unreal.

Mykki Blanco
A genre-defying, trailblazing artist, Mykki Blanco takes over St David's Hall the way only they can.

Manic Street Preachers
The Manics make a bit of Cardiff history for 6 Music Festival, performing in Clwb Ifor Bach for the very first time. As intimate a gig as you'll get!

Deyah
We are blessed to have Cardiff rapper Deyah performing as part of 6 Music festival this year!

beabadoobee
beabadoobee takes the stage in Cardiff to open another night of great music at The Great Hall. This one's a real treat.

Ibibio Sound Machine

Sports Team
Sports Team bring all the energy to their set in The Great Hall. Mercury nominated and oozing confidence, this isn't one to be missed.

Ezra Collective
A jazz quintet with soulful influences, the superbly talented Ezra Collective set the tone in St David's Hall Saturday night.

Khruangbin
Top tier purveyors of hazy 70s psychadelic guitars Khruangbin deliver a treat this year at 6 Music Festival

Bloc Party
Bloc Party are back, and we have *missed* them. British indie at it's finest - this is a set full of absolute bangers.

Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr closes the final night of 6 Music Festival at The Great Hall in spectacular fashion. There's only one Johnny Marr

Self Esteem
Pop bangers, dance moves and more - Self Esteem gigs are a whirlwind!

Wet Leg
A performance from the indie rock duo everyone's talking about. Warning: Wet Leg's tunes are so catchy they may never leave your head

Father John Misty
A special performance, this one. Father John Misty closes out 6 Music Festival in Cardiff, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Cat Power
This Cat Power performance may make you do one of those happy/emo smile-cries. The absolute best!

Gruff Rhys
The former Super Furry Animals frontman takes over St David's Hall for a proper homecoming celebration. Music festivals are BACK!

audiobooks
audiobooks bring their catchier than catchy electro to Cardiff. A properly fun band live - expect aaaall of the synths!
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