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.

Panic Shack return with their blistering new single ‘Gok Wan’, a taste of their highly anticipated debut album. The release comes ahead of their UK headline tour this May.

Cardiff punk quartet Panic Shack comprised of Sarah Harvey (vocals), Meg Fretwell (guitar/backing vocals), Romi Lawrence (guitar/backing vocals), and Emily Smith (bass) are on course for world domination. Following their recent summer festival appearances and release of debut EP ‘Baby Shack’ Philip Giouras caught up with the group to discover more.

Bedford’s legendary Esquires hosts a trio of exhilarating rising stars. Headlined by Cardiff’s freshest exports Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard.

The debut EP from Cardiff Punk rockers Panic Shack is sensational from start to finish. A simply sublime selection of tracks.