Up and rising

Up-&-Rising is a alternative music concert which was first held in 2007 at the Point, Cardiff Bay. From then on it has been held annually to promote local talent in the South Wales area.

The name “Up-&-Rising” is based upon the artists which are chosen to perform at the event are on the - Up and Rising.

Since the event started in 2007, it has been organised in conjunction with Radio Glamorgan to raise money for both Radio Glamorgan and Teenage Cancer Trust – Both charities having a direct link with the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The event has attracted a lot of attention from alternative/rock generic bands in the South Wales area who are looking for a chance to perform in front of potential fans.

The Line Up – 2007

The Point, Cardiff Bay - Sunday 17th June 2007
Miss Conduct
Along Came Man
Fallout Theory
A New Day
Groove Joint Movement
Source 5

The Line Up – 2008

The Point, Cardiff Bay - Sunday 27th April 2008
Along Came Man
Groove Joint Movement
4th Street Traffic
Racing Jack
Chloe Cooke and Band
3Way

Presents - Mini Rising

Barfly, Cardiff - Friday 5th September 2008
Groove Joint Movement
Mostin' ill
Racing Jack

Mini Rising was hosted on a smaller scale to the standard Up-&-Rising gigs. The event has the same ethos as the standard Up-&-Rising events but it was hosted in a smaller venue (Than the previous events) with Half the number of bands (3 bands instead of 6).

Future

A 3rd Up-&-Rising event is yet to be confirmed.

Awards

The 2007 Up-&-Rising event was broadcast live on Radio Glamorgan on Sunday 17th April with an hour highlights show broadcast later in the month. The event was submitted by organiser Jamie Pritchard into the category of 'Special Event' at the National Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards
On Saturday 29th March 2008, At the Queens Hotel in Leeds, The event was awarded Silver in the category of special event.It was the first piece of national silverware the Radio Station had been awarded in its then 41 year history.

Related Websites & Articles

[http://www.myspace.com/upandrising Up-&-Rising Official MySpace]
[http://www.radioglamorgan.com Radio Glamorgan Official Website]
[http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/search/display.var.2167916.0.award_for_radio_star_jamie.php Penarth Times Press Release 8th April 2008]
[http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/05/20/hospital-volunteer-s-radio-silver-service-91466-20934494 icWales Press Release - 20th May 2008]
[http://www.hbauk.co.uk/public/ Hospital Broadcasting Association Official Website]