Y Muni Pontypridd

15/12/2023

We are excited to see the redevelopment progress so far. We love seeing the sunlight stream through the venue's beautiful windows.

The Council has provided a progress report on the major ongoing scheme to redevelop the Muni Arts Centre (Y Muni) in .
Work to the building, in partnership with Awen Cultural Trust, started in September – to reopen Y Muni next year as a multi-purpose and fully-accessible events hub.
The redevelopment will repair and conserve the 1890s building, with the project designed to expose elements of its stunning gothic architecture.
The internal strip of the building, which includes some demolition work, continues to progress well – across the lobby area, ground floor, first floor and staircases.
Scaffolding has recently been installed in the main auditorium area to access the ceiling as part of the internal strip.
Externally, the site hoardings and scaffolding were previously installed, and important progress has been made with several elements of the building exterior.
This has included trays being installed to the rear elevation of the roof, which will support new integrated photovoltaic (solar electricity) panels.
Stonework repairs have also started to the building’s tower, while stonework cleaning across the building exterior is progressing.
The images show windows being exposed inside the auditorium (top left), progress on the first floor strip (top right), the external scaffold (bottom left) and the internal auditorium scaffold (bottom right).
This project is being delivered using £5.3m UK Government Levelling Up funding secured by the Council.
The Council will continue to provide project updates at regular intervals as the works progress throughout 2024.

08/12/2023

Heading to The Market Quarter Pontypridd today for some Christmas shopping? Listen out for the fabulous sound of the Hopkins Oliver Duo, as we enjoy another .

Elly Hopkins (vocals) and Stuart Oliver (guitar) met jamming on the vibrant Bristol jazz scene. Having each spent time studying swing music in New Orleans (Elly) and Paris (Stuart) they share a love of early jazz standards, offering their own interpretations full of toe-tapping rhythm, mischief and heart.

Come and say hi! We'd love to see you 🙂

📅 Friday 8 December
🕐 1pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

23/11/2023

It's that time again! is back tomorrow with with Glen Manby and Dave Jones, live in The Market Quarter Pontypridd.

Alto saxophonist Glen Manby performs straight ahead modern acoustic jazz, while Dave Jones plays an eclectic mix of jazz, big band, classical, Motown and glam rock.

Expect high-quality, toe-tapping tunes and swinging songs. Grab a coffee and come along from 1pm tomorrow 🎶☕🛍️

📅 Friday 24 November
🕐 1pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

20/11/2023

Pop along to The Market Quarter Pontypridd tomorrow (every Tuesday, 11am to 3pm) and share your story, as part of Awen's Voices From The Market project.

Funded by in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

13/11/2023

We had a great time at last Friday with Hazel & Grey. Drop a 🎶 in the comments if you stopped by.

And make sure you have the next one in your diary. Same time, same place, in two weeks, for live music with Glen Manby and Dave Jones.

📅 Friday 24 November
🕐 1pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

08/11/2023

We’re excited to announce the return of at The Market Quarter Pontypridd – kicking off THIS FRIDAY (10 November) with the fabulous Hazel & Grey.

Hazel & Grey are a Pontypridd-based indie-folk duo comprising of Climbing Trees frontman Matthew Frederick and his better half, Caysha Leigh. Following performances at a host of festivals and standalone shows this year, Hazel & Grey are currently writing their debut EP, set for release via Staylittle Music in 2024.

Grab a coffee and enjoy the free music 🎵

📆 Friday 10 November
⏰ 1:00 -2:30pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

22/10/2023

Gwlad Gwlad! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Awen Cultural Trust is developing a new theatre production based on the national anthem of Wales, and we need YOUR help.

We’re collecting memories, thoughts and connections to the national anthem – we want to hear them all.

Help us create this new production as part of the re-opening of Y Muni and Maesteg Town Hall. Your story might even feature in the script!

Follow the link to tell us your story.

🔗: https://ow.ly/FBP650PZ5pM

12/10/2023

Exciting times ahead at Y Muni! Follow us here and on Instagram () for info and updates.

These images show the progress being made in the early stages of the Muni Arts Centre (Y Muni) project in .
The exciting redevelopment in partnership with Awen Cultural Trust got underway in September – to reopen the Muni next year as a multi-purpose and fully-accessible events venue.
Early activity has seen the works site being set up by contractor Knox & Wells, while scaffolding has been installed to the building exterior and strip-out/demolition works have started inside.
The image on the top-right is looking towards the old stage area, and shows how the auditorium linings have been stripped.
The bottom-left image shows the soft strip of the auditorium getting underway to the rear of the room, looking in the direction of the new bar and retractable seating.
The wall linings for the mezzanine have also been removed, revealing the building’s existing windows – illustrated in the bottom-right image.
The strip-out/demolition works are continuing while, later this month, residents will notice the site hoardings being installed externally and the main roof works getting underway.
This project is being delivered using UK Government Levelling Up funding, after £5.3m was secured by the Council during late 2021.
We’ll continue to provide project updates as this scheme progresses in the weeks and months ahead

21/09/2023

Exciting to see the scaffolding go up at Y Muni 🤩

Work on the multi-million pound project is underway. Make sure you're following us here and on Instagram () for info and updates.

07/09/2023

Our multi-million pound redevelopment is now officially underway! Contractors have started work to revitalise this much-loved Pontypridd venue and reopen it next summer.

https://www.awen-wales.com/2023/09/07/work-begins-on-y-muni-pontypridd/

30/08/2023

It's your last chance to come along for live 🎶 Join us at 1pm TODAY as we welcome John Godwin to The Market Quarter.

📅 Wednesday 30 August
🕐 1pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

22/08/2023

It's that time of the week again 🎶😀 Live TOMORROW at 12pm (a little earlier than previous weeks).

Singer-songwriter Tomos Lewis will be performing at The Market Quarter Pontypridd - come by and see us!

📅 Wednesday 23 August
🕐 12pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

17/08/2023

Who came to see Rob Cross perform at yesterday? Tag us in your posts - we'd love to see them!

Same time, same place next week, for live music with Tomos Lewis 🎶

📅 Wednesday 23 August
🕐 1pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

16/08/2023

Who's joining us today at 1pm for ?

Today we're welcoming Rob Cross to The Market Quarter Pontypridd - pop by and say hi!

📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

Music In The Market is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

10/08/2023

Another great afternoon listening to Music in the Market yesterday, with singer-songwriter Ragsy 🎸🎶

If you missed it, or enjoyed it so much you want to come again, join us same time, same place next week, for live music with Rob Cross.

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

08/08/2023

Wednesday 9th at 1pm - Ragsy joins us for .

It's been ten years since this brilliant Welsh singer-songwriter appeared on The Voice UK, when he was mentored by fellow countryman Sir Tom Jones.

Ragsy has since recorded several albums, received massive airplay and supported other top artists, including The Proclaimers, James Dean Bradfield and Hue And Cry.

Tomorrow, Ragsy will be playing songs from his albums, some new material, as well as telling a few stories along the way. Don't miss it!

📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

Music In The Market is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

03/08/2023

Thanks to everyone who braved yesterday's weather to enjoy Music in the Market with the fabulous Siôn Russell Jones.

Next Wednesday at 1pm we'll be joined by the equally brilliant singer-songwriter Ragsy. Save the date!

is organised by Awen and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

02/08/2023

Escape the rain ☔ From 1pm today, The Market Quarter Pontypridd will be filled with the unmistakable tones of Welsh singer-songwriter Siôn Russell Jones. Grab a hot drink and enjoy the free music 🎵

Organised by Awen and funded by in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

01/08/2023

At this time tomorrow, we’ll be enjoying Music in the Market with the brilliant singer-songwriter Siôn Russell Jones! You don’t want to miss this talented Cardiff-born musician and University of South Wales alumnus 🎶🎙️🎸

📅 Wednesday 2 August
🕐 1pm
📍 The Market Quarter Pontypridd
🎟️ Free

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/SionRussellJones

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.



Photo: https://www.facebook.com/SionRussellJones

31/07/2023

Looking forward to our next this Wednesday (2 August) 🎶🛍️🎸

If you're in town, come and enjoy the sounds of Cardiff-born Sion Russell Jones. Sion first emerged onto the Welsh music scene in 2010, with his independently-released debut album 'And suddenly...' and, with favourable reviews among critics and fans alike, the release led to a plethora of live performances across Europe, America and Japan.

Sion is known for his bitter-sweet lyricism littered with reflections and honesty, a dynamic guitar style, and an unusual vocal approach.

Come and say hi from 1pm on Wednesday 2 August. We'd love to see you 😀

27/07/2023

This time yesterday, listening to Eleri Angharad while chatting about the redevelopment plans for Y Muni 🎶😀

Did you stop by and see us? We'll be at the market every week over the summer if you want to come and say hi.

'Music in the Market' is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

25/07/2023

Dubbed 'Kacey Musgraves meets London Grammar' by BBC6 Music and 'Swansea's answer to Faith Hill', we can't wait to welcome Eleri Angharad to Pontypridd for our first 'Music in the Market'.

Eleri Infuses rock and pop into her country sound, inspired by a US road trip at age 19. Having visited musical hotbeds like Greensboro, North Carolina and Nashville, as well as the shining lights of Chicago and New York she draws influences from a host of artists combining traditional country music storytelling with catchy melodies.

Come and say hi from 1pm tomorrow (Wednesday 26 July). We'd love to see you

25/07/2023

Accompany your trip to The Market Quarter Pontypridd this summer with live music, brought to you by Y Muni and Awen 🎶🎙️🎸

Featuring a series of live musicians to serenade your shopping experience, our team will also be on hand for a chat about the redevelopment. Pop by and say hi! Music will start from 1pm and our team will be available to chat from 11am.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

19/07/2023

Meet Y Muni general manager, Jamie Marshall.

Jamie trained at RADA in stage management, before beginning her career at The Riverfront in Newport, where she worked in numerous roles including front of house manager.

A busy mum of two, Jamie loves nothing more than sharing cultural experiences with her children, from gigs and live music events to theatre. She is looking forward to spending more time in Pontypridd in the run up to the building reopening and would love to hear from you. Feel free to email [email protected] to share your stories of Y Muni, or just have a chat.

13/06/2023

Another significant step forward in the reopening of this beautiful building for the communities of Pontypridd and surrounding areas.

Such an exciting project for Awen and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

The council's planning committee gave its backing to the planning application and listed building consent application for the Pontypridd arts venue

17/03/2023

We are excited to share these new artist impressions of the Muni, which is being redeveloped by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in partnership with Awen. To read more about the ongoing work to restore the Muni as one of South Wales’ best music and event venues visit: https://bit.ly/3JKrXZU

20/05/2022

The Muni gets a mention in the Architects’ Journal -

In a bid to rebalance the north-south divide, the government is investing £4.8bn to transform the UK’s ‘forgotten communities’. Is its much-hyped agenda more than a slogan? asks Ella Jessel

21/12/2021

18/11/2021

This afternoon, representatives from Awen and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council met the Rt Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Simon Hart MP, Secretary of State for Wales, to discuss the redevelopment plans for the Muni. Here, Ross Hartland, project architect working on behalf of Purcell Architecture, gives an overview of the vision.

05/11/2021

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has released further details about the next stages of the Muni redevelopment project.

The Council has secured £5.3m funding for its exciting plans to revitalise the Muni Arts Centre in with Awen Cultural Trust. Full details about the next stages of the project here: https://orlo.uk/xtRgX

28/10/2021

Earlier today we welcomed Simon Hart MP, Secretary of State for Wales, to the Muni to discuss how levelling-up funding will be used to realise Awen and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's ambitious redevelopment plans.