WHAT IS PORTER’S PRESENTS?
WHAT IS PORTER’S PRESENTS?
Porter's Presents is an original live music event that celebrates emerging talent. Scheduled most Wednesdays, with the addition of the first two Fridays of each month. Best of all? Admission is always free, making live music accessible to all.
Join the movement and support the Cardiff music scene. At Porter's, we're not just about the incredible music—we're about promoting opportunities and nurturing a vibrant, diverse, music-loving community. So come down and get immersed in a great atmosphere and discover new music from local and touring artists spanning a range of genres from rock, pop, rap, RnB, folk and more.
PORTER’S PRESENTS IS BECOMING A FULLY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PLATFORM WHERE ANYONE —MUSICIANS, PROMOTERS, UNIVERSITY SOCIETIES, AND CREATIVES—CAN PITCH EVENT IDEAS AND SHAPE OUR CALENDAR. WE REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS BY OFFERING free room hire, sound TECHNICIANS, AND PROMOTIONAL ASSETS, MAKING EVENT HOSTING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
the process is simple
01.
APPLy
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT IDEA THROUGH OUR FORM.
02.
review
OUR TEAM WILL ACCESS YOUR PITCH AND COME BACK TO YOU
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS RECEIVE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE, FROM EVENT LOGISTICS TO POSTER DESIGN.
03.
SUPPORT
04.
PROMOTE AND PERFORM
WORK WITH US TO SPREAD THE WORD AND HOST AN AMAZING EVENT!
Interested…?
here’s what you NEED TO KNOW
Porter’s is a free entry, unticketed venue, meaning all events are first come, first served with no door charges. Once we reach capacity, no further admissions will be allowed. If you require a guest list, this must be approved by the venue in advance. All events must comply with our venue policies, soundcheck timings, and promotional guidelines. For full details, check our Event Guidelines and Terms & Conditions.
WHY DOES PORTER’S PRIORITISE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS?
Because the best events happen when we collaborate! We want Porter’s to feel like your venue as much as it is ours—a space where creativity thrives and everyone has the opportunity to put on something special. By opening our calendar to community-driven events, we can represent as many genres and demographics as possible, making sure that everyone has a platform to perform and be heard.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Porter’s Presents is for everyone—musicians, promoters, creatives, university societies, and anyone with an idea for a great event. Whether you're an emerging artist looking for your first gig, an established act wanting to try something new, or a promoter curating a lineup, this platform is designed to be open, inclusive, and accessible to all. If you’ve got a passion for live events, we want to hear from you!
THIS IS COOL 'N' ALL BUT WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO PERFORM?
No problem! If you'd rather focus on performing and leave the event planning to someone else, we can connect you with one of our trusted promoters. They handle bookings for specific genres and curate lineups for Porter’s Presents events. Check out our Perform page to find the right fit, and feel free to reach out to them directly.
