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SUMMARY:'Communion - Jon Doyle in conversation with Elaine Canning
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Institute Literary Salon Series\n‘Communion – Jon Doyle in conversation with Elaine Canning\nWednesday 14 October\, 18:00-19:00\nWaterstones Swansea\, The Old Carlton Cinema\, 17 Oxford St\, Swansea SA1 3AG \nREGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/jdcommunion \nJust so we’re clear\, she said\, I know the rules of confession. What I say cannot be repeated. Not to anyone… When Mack O’Brien left his home in Port Talbot for the seminary as a teenager\, he didn’t imagine he’d be back a decade later\, unordained and still at a loss as to what makes for a moral life. He takes a job as a security guard at the local steelworks and begins an uneasy transition into the world he once rejected. When the men of the steelworks organise an unprecedented strike in protest against job cuts\, he sees no reason not to go along with it. \nThe last person Mack expects to see in the local club is Siwan Roderick – the woman who appeared out of the blue at the seminary one day to make a confession and swear him to secrecy. Mack kept his word. But as the day of the strike nears\, and as he begins to fully understand what Siwan is planning\, Mack is forced to reckon with his loyalty to her and the question of whether an act of violence can ever be justified. \nAbout the author… Jon Doyle is a writer based in Port Talbot\, South Wales. He was part of Literature Wales’ Representing Wales scheme in 2022/23\, and won the Writers & Artists Working-Class Writers’ Prize 2023. He holds a BSc and MRes in Zoology and MA in Creative Writing from Cardiff University\, and a PhD in Creative Writing from Swansea University. His work has appeared in Short Fiction\, Hobart\, Ploughshares Online\, The Rumpus\, 3:AM Magazine\, Critique: Studies in Contemporary Fiction among other places. He has been named as one of the Observer’s debut novelists of the year 2026. Communion is his first novel. \n In partnership with Atlantic Books\n*Please note: Event delivered in English.
URL:https://www.whatsoninswansea.com/event/communion-jon-doyle-in-conversation-with-elaine-canning/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, The Old Carlton Cinema\, 17 Oxford St\, Swansea\, SA1 3AG\, Swansea
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SUMMARY:Rave On
DESCRIPTION:Rave On – The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience returns with a brand-new show! \nBack for another year and jam-packed with more classic hits than ever before. Enjoy note perfect renditions of the most loved sounds from the decades that gifted us Rock and Roll. \nFrom the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis\, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond\, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Join us for an exhilarating evening of toe-tapping\, sing-along iconic classics\, vibrant vintage costumes\, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles! \nRave On includes hits from the likes of Elvis Presley\, Buddy Holly\, Chuck Berry\, The Beatles\, Connie Francis\, Little Richard\, Roy Orbison\, Lulu\, The Beach Boys and many more. Take a step back in time and experience the history of rock and roll music like never before. \nPerformed by an incredibly talented\, era-obsessed group of young musicians\, this brand-new show features leading performers from West End productions including The Buddy Holly Story\, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats. \nTransporting you back to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style\, Rave On promises to be a musical experience like no other.
URL:https://www.whatsoninswansea.com/event/rave-on/
LOCATION:Swansea Grand Theatre\, Singleton Street\,\, Swansea\, United Kingdom\,\, Swansea\, SA1 3QJ\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:AIBDA2026
DESCRIPTION:AI 2026\nWe are delighted to welcome you to the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics (AIBDA 2026)\, scheduled for October 15–16\, 2026\, in Singapore City\, Singapore. Centered on the theme “Empowering the Future with AI-Driven Possibilities\,” this global event will bring together researchers\, data scientists\, AI experts\, academicians\, industry professionals\, and technology leaders to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of intelligent systems and data-driven decision-making. AIBDA 2026 will serve as a dynamic platform to discuss emerging trends in artificial intelligence\, machine learning\, deep learning\, big data analytics\, predictive modeling\, and real-world AI applications across industries. Participants will gain valuable insights into how advanced data technologies are transforming healthcare\, finance\, cybersecurity\, smart cities\, automation\, and business intelligence. The conference will feature keynote presentations\, technical sessions\, panel discussions\, and interactive workshops focused on AI innovation\, scalable data solutions\, ethical AI development\, and intelligent automation. Attendees will also have opportunities to present their research\, exchange knowledge\, and engage in meaningful networking with global experts and innovators. Join us in Singapore for an inspiring experience that highlights cutting-edge advancements and collaborative opportunities driving the next generation of AI-powered solutions and data intelligence.
URL:https://www.whatsoninswansea.com/event/aibda2026/
LOCATION:SINGAPORE\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 20521-6020\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:'Aberfan: The Green Hollow' - 60th Anniversary Screening and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:‘Aberfan: The Green Hollow’ – 60th Anniversary Screening and Q&A\nWednesday 21st October | 18:30-20:15\nTaliesin Arts Centre\, Swansea University\, Singleton Campus\, Swansea SA2 8PZ \nFREE TICKETS: https://bit.ly/greenhollow \nA screening of the BAFTA-nominated BBC film\, marking the 60th anniversary of the disaster. Inspired by over seven months of interviews\, the film features the best of Welsh acting talent alongside members of the Aberfan community today. \nFollowed by a Q&A with writer Owen Sheers\, director Pip Broughton and local reporter Sam Knight\, the first journalist on the scene in 1966. Plus book signing. \nFilm: Parental Guidance
URL:https://www.whatsoninswansea.com/event/aberfan-the-green-hollow-60th-anniversary-screening-and-qa/
LOCATION:Taliesin Arts Centre\, Swansea University\, Singleton Campus\, Swansea\, SA2 8PZ\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Film screening and panel discussion Q&A
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SUMMARY:The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2026 - Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2026 – Launch Event\nWednesday 28th October | 18:00-19:00\nWaterstones Swansea\, The Old Carlton Cinema\, 17 Oxford St\, Swansea SA1 3AG \nFREE TICKETS: https://bit.ly/rdlaunch26 \nJoin us to celebrate the launch of The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2026! \nGuest judge Tyler Keevil\, editor Elaine Canning and the finalists and overall winner of the 2026 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition\, Ben Fergusson\, will discuss the collection and the short story form. \n“The stories which feature on the 2026 shortlist transport readers across various parts of Wales and further afield\, including Italy and the US. These are compelling\, tender stories focusing on environmental challenges and the natural world with strong folkloric elements; complex parent-child relationships; self-identification and obsession; and rural versus urban landscapes. It is an honour to include the work of the finalists in a special anthology dedicated to this competition – many congratulations to them all.” Elaine Canning (Editor) \nAuthors in this anthology: Dean Atkins\, Hannah Dafforn\, Lucie Donahue\, Ben Fergusson\, Sybilla Harvey\, William Hutton\, Issariya Morgan\, Michelle Penny\, Diana Powell\, Satterday Shaw\, Beth Webster\, and Rhys Owain Williams.
URL:https://www.whatsoninswansea.com/event/the-rhys-davies-short-story-award-anthology-2026-launch-event/
LOCATION:Waterstones\, The Old Carlton Cinema\, 17 Oxford St\, Swansea\, SA1 3AG\, Swansea
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SUMMARY:'Stride to Modernism': A Personal Journey Through Jazz Piano - Joe Webb
DESCRIPTION:The Richard Burton Annual Lecture\n‘Stride to Modernism’: A Personal Journey Through Jazz Piano – Joe Webb\nTuesday 10th November 2026 | 18:00-19:30\nTaliesin Arts Centre\, Swansea University\, Singleton Campus\, Swansea SA2 8PZ\n  \nFREE TICKETS\nJoin us on the anniversary of Richard Burton’s 101st birthday. \nIn this lecture\, Neath-born pianist Joe Webb reflects on the influences that shaped his development into an award-winning jazz pianist. In tracing some of the musicians who inspired him\, Joe will explore the evolution of jazz piano from the early twentieth century to the 1960s: from Scott Joplin to Bud Powell\, Mary Lou Williams to Hazel Scott\, and Jelly Roll Morton to Herbie Hancock. Along the way\, he will demonstrate key stylistic innovations and perform works that have become cornerstones of the jazz canon. Having devoted the past decade to his career as a performer\, Joe looks forward to sharing his musical journey in a different capacity through this unique combination of performance and conversation. \nJoe Webb is one of the most formidable jazz pianists to emerge in Britain in recent years – a musician with fearless technique\, unmistakable swagger and a melodic instinct shaped by his Welsh roots. His debut album\, Hamstrings & Hurricanes\, was shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize\, and he has performed with the Wynton Marsalis Quartet\, toured with Jamie Cullum and appeared on Later… with Jools Holland\, who calls him “the greatest new piano player in the world today”. Signed to Edition Records\, Joe draws on the virtuosity of stride and early jazz masters\, filtered through a modern British sensibility. \nThe Richard Burton Lecture is part of an annual series of prestigious events led by the Richard Burton Centre in collaboration with the Cultural Institute at Swansea University.
URL:https://www.whatsoninswansea.com/event/stride-to-modernism-a-personal-journey-through-jazz-piano-joe-webb/
LOCATION:Taliesin Arts Centre\, Swansea University\, Singleton Campus\, Swansea\, SA2 8PZ\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Live music and talk
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