From those Oasis concerts, to one of Britain’s biggest superstar surprising and funding schools, to a summer of wonder with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette and Lana Del Rey all descending on the city, it’s been another momentous year for Cardiff. As part of our wrap up series, we take a look back at five of the most defining moments for the Welsh capital in 2025.

The Perfect Tempo presents our list of the Top 25 Albums of 2021

The live act of the year for 2021 could have only ever been one act. This year Self Esteem has not just wowed with her sensational album ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ but when bringing the record alive on the stage, she’s reimagined what a Pop performance can be, refusing to be limited or constrained in her vision.