The Lost Arc, Rhayader

Nos Wener pizza
2025-07-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-16 17:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) and 11 more dates
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yn noson newydd, reolaidd o gerddoriaeth fyw wreiddiol o’n hardal leol. Mewn ymdrech i hybu a chynnal y sin gerddoriaeth wych sydd gennym yn y Canolbarth, rydym yn rhoi llwyfan newydd ac ymroddedig i dalent cartref. Bydd gan y noson lein-yp gwahanol o 3 act bob yn ail fis, gyda’r holl arian drws yn mynd yn syth i’r cerddorion sy’n ymwneud â chreu cerddoriaeth newydd wych yn lleol.

toby hay - new album launch
2025-06-06 19:30 - 23:00
“One of the finest guitarists of his generation.” – KLOF

Toby Hay is a guitar player and composer. Fascinated by the connection between landscape and music, he is inspired by the landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains where he lives, and is interested in the connection between improvisation and composition.

‘New Music for the 6 String Guitar’ is Toby’s 7th studio album. and is a follow up to 2019’s ‘New Music For The 12 String Guitar’. Like it’s 12 string predecessor, the concept for the new record was dreamt up by London label The state51 Conspiracy. The idea was to ask Roger Bucknall of Fylde guitars to build a new custom instrument specifically for a guitarist to write and record music for. The ‘Curlew’ custom 6 string is made from Macassar Ebony & light coloured Cedar and is set up to play in Toby’s unique tunings. The album was recorded over three days in the Wood Room at Real World Studios. All tracks are live performances with no overdubs.

“It is a beautiful studio, my brother Tim engineered the session. It is a very honest album, just me, in a room, one guitar, a mixture of compositions and improvisations. We were invited to watch the football with Peter Gabriel and a few of his friends on the final evening, a memorable experience!.”

The natural world is a recurring theme across these 12 tracks, with inspiration ranging from Hay’s time working for the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust, to his recent Masters in Music & The Environment from the University of the Highlands and Islands. Inspiration also comes from Hay’s connection to his local landscape, his home inthe Cambrian Mountians, and his sheep dog Bear. But ultimately this is an album that explores the relationship between musician and instrument.

With the guitar being built by Roger Bucknall, the album mixed by Tchad Blake, and the photography by Julian Broad, this album is full of talented contributions from masters in their fields.

“I have been very lucky. Tchad and Julian are both local to me here in mid Wales, and to have them involved is such a priveledge. Roger is an absolute legend in the world of guitar making, and this instrument is stunning”

Toby has been twice nominated for the prestigious Welsh Music Prize and has toured all over the UK & Ireland performing solo, or collaborating with other musicians. He is the founder of Cambrian Records.

“Magical work of vast melodic scope.” – RnR Magazine

Support from Holly Blackshaw.

£12Advance. £15 on the door. Doors 7.30pm.

This gig will be seated.

As this gig falls on a Friday there will be wood-fired pizza available from 5-9pm. Be sure to book a slot for food by calling 01597811226.

Iona Lane
2025-05-31 19:30 - 23:00
“A real talent!” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

Highlands-based songwriter Iona Lane joins us in mid Wales as she tours the UK to support the release of her latest album.

Iona’s new album, Swilkie, weaves ecology, conservation, islands and folklore into poetic songs and contemplative melodies. Written during three residencies on the Isle of Eigg, Isle of Mull and Sanday in Orkney, sense of place and landscape are at the core of these songs. From basking sharks to lighthouses, lichen to vanishing islands, curlews to tree planting; the album was recorded in a boathouse on the West Coast of Scotland and the eager listener may even hear the lapping sound of the tide murmuring through the album. Iona’s connection to places by the sea is translated through these songs with evolving vocal melodies, subtle guitar and droning shruti box.

Iona’s debut album Hallival charted at #36 in the Official Folk Album Charts and was named by Folk Radio UK in their Top Albums of 2022. The album received widespread press including in The Guardian, Walk Highlands, BBC Radio 2 and The Scotsman to name a few.

In 2023 Iona toured extensively and joined Karine Polwart on a run of tour dates in England. Iona joined Karine on stage for a few songs, an awe inspiring opportunity for audiences to see these two artists sing together.

“Iona’s lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” Jude Rogers, The Guardian

Support TBA.

£10 Advance. Doors 7.30pm.

This gig will be seated.

alex clarke trio
2025-05-28 19:30 - 23:00
“One of the UK’s finest young jazz talents” – The Jazz Rag

Alex Clarke, a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and three-time Parliamentary Jazz Awards nominee, is recognised as one of the most in-demand saxophonists on the British Jazz scene.

Known for her deep knowledge of bebop and an intelligent ear for harmony, her fiery, melodicplaying draws inspiration from legends like Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley. Alex has performed with notable names such as Alan Barnes and Art Themen and regularly works with top ensembles including The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. She released her latest album “Only A Year” in2022.

Alex will be joined on stage by Aidan Thorne on bass and Matthew Holmes on drums.

Aidan Thorne is a versatile double bass player based in Powys who explores the intersections of traditional music, jazz & classical Indian fusion with a highly developed sensitivity. His bowing earthly drones & warm, considered finger work has brought a weighted musical expanse across many projects.

Matthew Holmes is a notable and in-demand drummer amongst the UK jazz scene, performing extensively both nationally and internationally. Matthew was the winner of the Tony LevinDrum Prize (2019)

“Leaves the listener captivated by every phrase and nuance” – Jazz Views

£10 Advance. Doors 7.30pm.

This gig will be seated.

An Dannsa Dub
2025-05-16 19:30 - 2025-05-17 00:00
An Dannsa Dub – the innovative project fusing traditional Scottish music and digital dub – will be celebrating the release of their highly anticipated second album Through The Storm (out May 1, 2025) with a huge UK tour which brings them to The Lost ARC on Friday 16th May.

Formed in 2020, An Dannsa Dub – led by Tom Spirals and Euan McLaughlin – have been making waves in the UK and beyond. Twice nominated for Live Act of the Year at the MG Na Trad Awards (23/24) as well as The 2023 Scottish Alternative Music Awards, the band has garnered critical acclaim for their ability to seamlessly blend the mystical sounds of Gaelic song and traditional Scottish instruments with the pulsating rhythms and deep basslines of digital dub.

With an ever-expanding live following, An Dannsa Dub has electrified crowds across the UK festival circuit and beyond, including Glastonbury Festival, Celtic Connections, Dubcamp (France), and Goa Sunsplash (India). Their distinctive sound, fuelled by top-tier musicianship, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Following the success of their self-titled EP An Dannsa Dub (2021), which received wide-ranging radio airplay and was celebrated by Don Letts, Craig Charles and Tom Robinson, the group’s debut album Air An Turas (2023) further solidified their global presence. The album’s unique collaborations with artists like Cian Finn and Lana Pheutan earned rave reviews and lead to a host of tour dates across the UK and Europe.

Through The Storm marks a major evolution for An Dannsa Dub, boasting stellar production from the legendary GAUDI and mixed by dubmaster Paolo Baldini DubFiles, along with an array of exciting guest features, including Junior Dread, Lewis McLaughlin, Josie Duncan, Horseman, Corto Alto, and Rachel Newton. With its diverse influences and boundary-pushing sound, Through The Storm promises to be a defining moment in the band’s journey.

Audiences can expect an electrifying live show on this album launch tour, where An Dannsa Dub will bring their signature high-energy, genre-blending performance to the stage alongside award winning Gaelic vocalist Josie Duncan and their all star team of Nicky Kirk (Guitar) and Maxi Roots (Bass).

This event will be unreserved STANDING. Seating is always available first come/first served on our balcony. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcome to call the venue to discuss. £12.50 advance, £16 on the door.

Mad Dog Mcrea
2025-04-12 20:30 - 23:30
The triumphant return of a huge favourite of The Lost ARC – Mad Dog Mcrea join us once again on April 12th 2025!

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band.

Support comes in the form of the 14-strong Hay Shantymen, who despite residing in land-locked Hay on Wye provide rousing songs of the sea which will surely carry downriver to reach the open water.

This event will be unreserved STANDING. Seating is always available first come/first served on our balcony. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcome to call the venue to discuss.

Mad Ci Mcrea
2025-04-12 20:30 - 23:30
Dychweliad buddugoliaethus ffefryn enfawr The Lost ARC – Mad Dog Mcrea ymunwch â ni unwaith eto ar Ebrill 12fed 2025!

Mae Mad Dog Mcrea yn cyfuno cymysgedd unigryw o roc gwerin, pop, jazz sipsi, bluegrass a cherddoriaeth ‘ysgwyd dy ass’. O ganeuon hunan-ysgrifennu antur, yfed, cariad a bywyd, i ganeuon traddodiadol sipsiwn, tylwyth teg, môr-ladron heb goesau a phryfed du – nid yw Mad Dog byth yn methu â dal eu cynulleidfa â’u caneuon heintus. Mewn galw cyson ac wedi chwarae bron bob gŵyl a phlymio deu-did, jibe-arsed yn y Christendom, mae Mad Dog Mcrea, ym mhob ystyr y gair, yn fand byw.

Bydd y gig yma yn eistedd.

Captain Accident & the Disasters + Morgan Elwy & Pen Dub + Skarumba Hifi
2025-03-29 19:00 - 2025-03-30 00:30
This gig is part of the:

the lost arc reggae weekender

Friday 28th March will be headlined by the mighty Zion Train, with support from Ez Dickens and full band.

Saturday 29th March will be headlined by Captain Accident & the Disasters, with support from Morgan Elwy & Pen Dub.

Skarumba Hifi will be in effect all weekend with selectors Dubios and D-Selekta plus special guests.

Captain Accident creates a unique blend of rock-driven soulful roots reggae, ska, dub and rocksteady at his home studio in Cardiff. This sound is then brought to life on stage with the help of The Disasters – a collective of the finest musicians around – for an energetic live show guaranteed to get people up dancing.

With soulful vocals, soaring twin guitars and a truly infectious groove, there’s no standing still when Captain Accident and his clumsy companions hit the stage.

“The best in British Reggae” David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan MBE

Support from Welsh language reggae pioneer Morgan Elwy who will rock the mic alongside north Wales producer Pen Dub for a set of originals and freestyles.

Lost Roots will be hitting the stage first with their soulful, dubby style from west Wales and Skarumba Hifi will be bringing their full, heavy-weight sound for the whole weekend with resident selectors Dubios and D-Selekta, plus special guests.

This event will be unreserved STANDING. Seating is always available first come/first served on our balcony. Anyone with accessibility concerns is welcome to call the venue to discuss.

Tickets £14 advance, or £25 for a weekend ticket giving access to this event and Friday 28th March with Zion Train supported by Ez Dickens.

Wild Spirit Dance
2025-03-16 16:30 - 19:00
With Clive Hedger

A held, freestyle, alcohol-free dance space with some of the best eclectic music on a great sound system. Barefoot or dance shoes. No steps to learn, just following your own rhythms!

Clive Hedger has over 30 years of experience of holding space for expressive dance including 5 rhythms, ecstatic and shamanic dance.

Admission £12-£15 sliding scale. Contact Philippa on 07905 743272 or clivephilippa@hotmail.com for more information or to book.

Clothes Swap
2025-03-15 15:00 - 17:00
Spring clean your wardrobe the eco-friendly way!

Join us on Saturday, 15th March at 3PM for a Clothes Swap at The Lost Arc – a fun and sustainable way to refresh your style!

Bring your unwanted clothes, accessories, and kids’ items, take home something new-to-you! Enjoy music and a relaxed, community vibe. No money, no waste – just a great way to reuse, recycle, and revamp your wardrobe while connecting with others!

Open to all – run by our lovely volunteers! Come along, swap some goodies, and make a difference!

Entry is FREE if you bring a bag of donations (please only bring clean, good quality clothes), or just £3 to come in and take some items away.

BouZaTina / John & Lynne Ward
2025-03-14 19:30 - 23:30
An evening of folk and acoustic music ahead of St Patrick’s Day at The Lost ARC. Bishop’s Castle’s BouZaTina are joined by friends from East Anglia John & Lynne Ward to share traditional folk and contemporary acoustic music with us in mid Wales!

‘BouZaTina’ are a creative acoustic folk duo from Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire. They perform traditional and contemporary folk songs interspersed with lively Irish tunes played with passion and virtuosity. They are Val Marciandi and Keith Whiddon – Val’s beautiful voice accompanied by Keith’s unique bouzouki style. The name ‘BouZaTina’ is a combination of their main instruments: Bouzouki and Concertina.

Combining harmonies and an array of instruments, John and Lynne Ward have been making music together for over a decade, playing all over the UK and beyond. The husband and wife duo combine guitar, bodhrán, accordion, harmonica and recorder to perform John’s acclaimed songs from his extensive catalogue, together with some well-chosen folk classics. Their performances are entertaining, relaxed, thought-provoking and from the heart, which has earned them a fine reputation and great reviews.

This gig will be mixed seated and standing.

As this gig falls on a Friday there will be wood-fired pizza available from 5-9pm. Be sure to book a slot for food by calling 01597811226.

Martha Tilston
2025-02-21 19:30 - 23:30
“She has the power to draw an audience into her world, leaving all those present with a smile, and a few issues to ponder, too” Time Out

With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kae Tempest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.

The past few years have seen Martha venture into the world of film making, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying Soundtrack Album) –The Tape – which is garnering much praise and excitement.

“Sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life” The Guardian

Support TBA.

£16.50 Advance. Doors 7.30pm.

*Supporter price tickets include a discretionary £2, which supports the work of The Lost ARC.

This gig will be seated.

As this gig falls on a Friday there will be wood-fired pizza available from 5-9pm. Be sure to book a slot for food by calling 01597811226.
