Fringe

Friday 11 September

21:30   The Lost Boy by Jago Thornton and Anastasia Bruce-Jones

New opera exploring themes of mental health, grief, the AIDS crisis, the changing natural environment and LGBT identity (NWIMF co-commission with JAM on the Marsh).

Venue: St Asaph Parish Church

Saturday 12 September

21:30   Denuo

Denuo is the project of Welsh musician and songwriter Tom Mason, known for his atmospheric dreampop sound. Originally from Betws-yn-Rhos, Mason records in collaboration with producer Russ Hayes at his studio in Penmaenmawr. Denuo’s 2021 album “Through Life”, inspired by a trip to Japan, explores moments of reflection and discovery through the influence of city pop and Roxy Music’s “Avalon” era.

Latest singles, “Tulips” and “Reminds Me of You”, bring shimmering 80s synth sounds into the mix further, setting the tone for a forthcoming new album. 

Denuo will be performing a solo set at the Fringe event.

Venue: The New Inn, St Asaph

Fringe events at The New Inn (Lower Denbigh Road, St Asaph) are free. No booking is required. Parking is free and to the side of the Inn. The New Inn is an intimate setting offering real ale and other beverages. More information and where to find the New Inn is here - https://www.jwlees.co.uk/venue/new-inn
https://www.facebook.com/NewInn13

Wednesday 16 September

20:00   Open Mic Night - Nant y Felin Restaurant & Bar, Llanrhaeadr

Start your night with a delicious meal before the music kicks off at 8pm. Then stick around from 8:30pm as local talent takes the stage for a relaxed plug-and-play session. Whether you’re a musician ready to jam or just in the mood for great food and live music, we’d love to have you. Anyone is welcome and we have a house guitar and piano for people to play if they’d like.

https://nantyfelin.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100059273300359

Thursday 17 September

21:30   Panedeni

A cross-cultural ensemble whose name blends the Welsh word paned (a cup of tea) with Adeni tea from Yemen – a celebration of shared culture and bringing people together.

Based in North Wales, fronted by vocalist and composer Yasmine Latkowski, the group blends Arabic and Welsh music to create a distinctive folk-fusion sound, bringing lived experiences to the forefront of their musical performances. 

Their recent EP, Atamanaa (19 June 2026, Sionci / Tŷ Cerdd), expands Panedeni’s cross cultural sound, featuring collaborations with Sion Rickard and Ayoub Boukhalfa, including Arabic and Welsh folk instrumentation; oud, guitar, violin, clarinet, flutes, Egyptian percussion, bass, and vocals. Sung in four languages, the music creates a vibrant, multicultural mix of original music and reimagined folk styles, from belly dance rhythms to Welsh border pipes.

Panedeni’s music is rooted in inclusivity and celebrating diversity through music and collaboration, creating work that brings together distinct musical heritages while celebrating shared creativity, (which has been seen at Llangollen’s International Eisteddfod and alongside Akram Abdul Fattah and Jali Bakary at Wrexfest and the Llangollen Fringe Festival).

Venue: The New Inn, St Asaph

Fringe events at The New Inn (Lower Denbigh Road, St Asaph) are free. No booking is required. Parking is free and to the side of the Inn. The New Inn is an intimate setting offering real ale and other beverages. More information and where to find the New Inn is here - https://www.jwlees.co.uk/venue/new-inn
https://www.facebook.com/NewInn13

Friday 18 September

13:00   Festival Talk: Mario in the Mist

Mario Kreft MBE in an illustrated conversation with Paul Mealor, discussing his trips to Uganda and Kenya to witness the majesty of gorillas, their interactions with humans and conservation work in the area.

Venue: St Asaph Parish Church

Friday 18 September

14:30   Film: “Echoes of St Asaph”

“Echoes of St Asaph” is the latest in a series of historical documentaries produced by North Wales Filmmakers, celebrating the rich heritage of communities across North Wales. This fascinating film explores the history of St Asaph Cathedral and the remarkable people whose lives have shaped this historic and cultural heart of the city. Discover the enduring legacy of Bishop William Morgan, whose translation of the Bible into Welsh helped preserve the Welsh language for future generations.

Uncover the surprising connection between St Asaph and the famous First World War song, “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag”, and meet the extraordinary Dic Aberdaron, the self-taught Welsh polyglot whose linguistic genius astonished all who knew him. The film also reveals the intriguing story of Violet Charlesworth, the notorious “St Asaph Swindler”, together with many other captivating stories that bring the city’s remarkable past vividly to life. “Echoes of St Asaph” is an engaging journey through history that will surprise, entertain and inspire anyone with an interest in Wales and its rich cultural heritage.

Venue: St Asaph Parish Church

Friday 18 September

16:30   Professor Menna Elfyn

Poetry event with the award winning Welsh poet and playwright.

Venue: St Asaph Parish Church

Friday 18 September

21:30 The Lighted Stage Songwriter Showcase, hosted by Jude Lane, with guests Vin Murtagh and Steve Croft.

Join Jude Lane with guests, Vin Murtagh and Steve Croft, for a Lighted Stage Songwriter Showcase evening. They will play their original songs and share some of their inspirations, including storytelling, traditional folk music and the Mod Revival. 

A free event at The Barrow, High Street, St. Asaph on Friday 18th September from 9.30pm - 11pm, following the regular monthly Songwriter Sessions meeting, which starts at 7.30pm. 

All welcome to join us for the whole evening or to arrive for the performance at 9.30.

https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrowStAsaph
https://www.facebook.com/TheLightedStage

Venue: The Barrow, St Asaph

Friday 18 September

21:30   North Wales Comedy Night with Caryl Burke, Gethin Evans & Arwel Phillips

Venue: The New Inn, St Asaph

Fringe events at The New Inn (Lower Denbigh Road, St Asaph) are free. No booking is required. Parking is free and to the side of the Inn. The New Inn is an intimate setting offering real ale and other beverages. More information and where to find the New Inn is here - https://www.jwlees.co.uk/venue/new-inn
https://www.facebook.com/NewInn13