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Good luck from Merthyr Rising to all those marching for the future of the beloved dirty old live music paradise that is #WomambySreet. Live music is one of our greatest expressions of grass roots culture: it is not handed down to us, it comes from us - and it cannot be taken from us. #KeepRising #GrassRootsArt #LivingCulture

Raoul Martinez

Don't miss Raoul Martinez in conversation with Ross Ashcroft in the Red House on Saturday 27 May at Merthyr Rising 2017. This will be an interview for the new RT chat show Renegade INC. Later you can enjoy comedy with Raoul's sister Francesca Martinez - it's a family affair! https://youtu.be/ORmToOPIQhM

Florence Black

Here's the latest slice of industrial strength rock 'n' roll naughtiness from rising Merthyr metalists FLORENCE BLACK. No squirrels were harmed in the making of this video - but they were proper terrified. Turn it up to 11 and make sure you catch them at Merthyr Rising 2017! www.merthyrrising.uk

The 75 songs from Wales we've loved so far this year

Great to see Merthyr Superstars Chapel Row, Upbeat Sneakers, Florence Black and Tracy Island make this list of top Welsh tunes. Give them all a listen and then come and see them do their thing at Merthyr Rising 2017. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/75-songs-wales-weve-loved-12959592

The Film: 'Pride' with Dai Donovan, Sian James

Showing this evening at Vue Cinema, Merthyr Tydfil, tickets available on the door for only £2.50.

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Merthyr Rising has a unique partnership opportunity available. This year we are using stack cup pint glasses to serve your drinks conveniently and without unnecessary spillage. We have a fantastic opportunity for a business and / brand to advertise on over 2400 cups throughout the festival. A message that can't be missed by 1000's. Please tag a business you think may be interested in this and if they take up the offer we will give whoever nominated them a day on the beer at the festival for FREE!!!! Contact us today for more information via Facebook or email andy@merthyrrising.uk

Aneurin Bevan — This I Believe - 'Traitors or Heroes?'

At the heart of Merthyr Rising is a belief in freedom of speech. Many important issues will be debated at this year's festival and we hope that this will be done in a positive spirit of tolerance and intellectual curiosity. This brief statement from Nye Bevan beautifully captures this idea. #imaginativetolerance #JointheRising https://youtu.be/hYSvt-9wgZ0

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CALLING ALL SMALL CRAFT BUSINESSES! MERTHYR RISING CRAFT FAIR @ HIGH STREET CHAPEL Do you run a small craft business? Would you like to display your wares in Merthyr on the Saturday of Merthyr Rising 2017? High Street Baptist Chapel are offering a table in their hall for £5. Refreshments will be available as well as storytelling sessions for all the family. If you are interested email us: ian@merthyrrising.uk

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A festival of music, arts and ideas celebrating the history of radicalism and resistance at the birthplace of the Red flag. 26 -28 May 2017. Please share!

My Country; A Work In Progress : Sherman Theatre

GREAT OFFER HERE FROM SHERMAN THEATRE... WELL WORTH A LOOK! An opportunity to join Sherman 5 and see 'My Country' at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff for FREE Some of the voices of citizens of Merthyr Tydfil were involved in the creation of this new Brexit themed play, called 'My Country'. More info on the play here: http://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/performance/theatre/my-country/ Sherman 5 is a free and designed to give people from Community First areas who have never attended a performance at the Sherman Theatre the chance to do so. You may be eligible to join Sherman 5 if you live in a Communities First area or face barriers or disadvantage. When you join Sherman 5, your first visit to the theatre on one of our special Sherman 5 nights is FREE. Sherman 5 offers members: • FREE first visit to a Sherman 5 night • Reduced ticket costs for subsequent visits for Sherman 5 nights: £5.00 (£2.50 for under 25s) • FREE coach transport from Communities First areas on Sherman 5 nights (limited availability) • Up to 75% discount at Sherman’s Café Bar • Exclusive FREE Sherman 5 activities and events • The opportunity to join as a Sherman 5 rep to experience working in a theatre and earn Time Credits More information here on Sherman 5 http://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/sherman5/ And you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNHC2mvqyY24oMgnAB8zVk6L40D66N88H6vFXbA7mLzm2-WQ/viewform Sherman 5 can support Free travel to and from Merthyr to see 'My Country' on Fri the 5th of May. If you are eligible to be a Sherman 5 member you ticket will be FREE (We can support travel and tickets for the other performances if you can’t make it on the 5th) If you can’t make the performance on Friday 5 May at 7.30pm. We can arrange for you to attend any of the performances below • Tuesday 2 May 7.30pm • Wednesday 3 May 7.30pm • Thursday 4 May 2pm • Thursday 4 May 7.30pm • Friday 5 May 7.30pm • Saturday 6 May 2pm • Saturday 6 May 7.30pm If you require any further information contact: Guy O'Donnell - Sherman 5 Co-ordinator / Cydlynydd Sherman 5 T/Ff: +44(0)29 2064 6982 ext 210 M: 07703 729 079 E: guy.odonnell@shermantheatre.co.uk Sherman Theatre / Theatr y Sherman Senghennydd Road / Ffordd Senghennydd Cardiff / Caerdydd CF24 4YE Sherman Theatre Twitter @ShermanTheatre

Renegade Inc. - A New Kind of Talkshow

LIVE RT CHAT SHOW AT MERTHYR RISING! This year at Merthyr Rising RT will be shooting episodes of their new chat show 'Renegade INC' Hosted by Ross Ashcroft, the show will discuss politics, economics and issues of the day in front of a live studio audience. Guests will include Steve Keen, Kerry-Ann Mendoza, Craig Murray, Raoul Martinez and Mike Berry. If you want to be in the audience for the show be at Red House on Penderyn Square at 10am on Saturday 27 May. Tickets are FREE! https://youtu.be/LwyF_XQ8xeY

Are you coming? Tickets and lineup: http://www.merthyrrising.uk