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1. David Madge and the Music of Pontardawe Public Hall The dance-hall period at Pontardawe Public Hall was brief, but its influence was lasting. During the 1960s, the building became a meeting place for young people who wanted to hear live music, dance and experience the rapidly changing popular culture of the time. Local bands…
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Over the next 3 months we are publishing a unique insight into the origins of the Pontardawe Arts Centre. It was compiled by one of our members, Malcolm Bubb. Malcolm has done a tremendous job, capturing the living history of the Arts Centre, through the eyes and the words of people who were there. It…
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Here’s an article written by the Pontardawe Arts Centre about the Friends for Happy National Volunteering Recognition Day. Thank you! “A huge thank you to the Friends of Pontardawe Arts Centre, whose continued dedication has played a vital role in strengthening and supporting us over many years. Their ongoing work has: • Built a 100+…
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We hope to return to running events in 2021 once the venue is reopened post Covid19.
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Friends Support “Youth Project” though match funding and ongoing support. We are delighted that Mess Up the Mess Theatre Company have been awarded a European Union grant to deliver a Youth Engagement Project with Pontardawe Arts Centre over the next 12 months, from September 2019. This will include a weekly Drop in Tech Zone, arts-based courses, the creation of…