Friends of Belle Vue Park, Penarth

02/08/2026

🌈 Looking for activities for your little ones this coming week? Little Fizz CIC's magical summer specials are here 🎉❤️👇

🌈 Welcome to Little Fizz Rainbow Land! 🌈

Book your £10 family ticket here:
http://pbbl.uk/LittleFizz

🙌🌈 Our final Summer Special is almost here, and I can’t wait to welcome you for one last colourful Rainbow Party!

✨ Step into Little Fizz Rainbow Land - a magical, immersive play and learning environment filled with unique rainbow-themed props, original Little Fizz songs, singing, dancing, movement and colourful sensory fun.

🌈 This special celebration includes:

🎵 Original Little Fizz Songs
(all available to download!)
🌈 A beautiful immersive play and learning environment
✨ Unique rainbow-themed props
🪩 UV lights, disco lights and magical sensory lighting
🌈 Beautiful sensory parachutes
🎶 Musical instruments, singing, dancing and lots of movement
🫧 Bubbles and foam machine fun

Especially for the babies:
🌈 Rainbow-themed ball pit
💬 Plenty of relaxed play and chat time

🤩 Every activity is designed to encourage curiosity, imagination, confidence and connection in a warm, welcoming environment where every child is free to explore at their own pace. 💜

🤗 Siblings and additional adults are welcome.

☕ Make a morning of it with a visit to Belle Vue Café, the park or Penarth seafront.

🌈 Last few spaces available!

💜 I can’t wait to welcome you to Little Fizz Rainbow Land!

🌈 I’ll be sharing lots of Rainbow Land memories over the next few days… and I’m so excited to finish our Summer Specials with one big, colourful celebration!

17/07/2026

🎉 WOW! Music in the Park 2026, you did not disappoint! 🌟
What an incredible weekend of music, sunshine and community spirit at Belle Vue Park!

Thank you to all our loyal supporters and incredibly talented local artists who made the weekend so special. You brought so much energy and magic! ✨🎶

A massive thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who put in many months of hard work to make it all happen. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌❤️

Big thanks to Beacons Cymru and Bro Radio for their amazing work pulling off our new Youth Music in the Park event. Planned and executed perfectly in just a few weeks — you absolutely smashed it! 🎤👏

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors: David Baker & Company Curo Advisers Limited, Romilly Financial, Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents, and KEYIF Turkish Cuisine Penarth. Your support means the world! 💼🌟

Thank you to Vale Play Development Team and Valeyouthservice for supporting the activities and keeping the fun going for everyone! 🫧

Thank you to our brilliant face painters Naomi and Esther — you added so much colour and joy all day! 🎨😊

Thank you to South Wales Police for your incredible engagement and support throughout the weekend. Your presence helped keep everything safe and welcoming! 👮‍♂️❤️

Thank you to ACME Chicken for being part of the event and keeping everyone fed and happy! 🍗

And thank you to Cardiff First Aid Centre, Tiger bay security and Lighting Sound Solutions for providing the crucial support that kept everything running smoothly. 🛡️

There are plenty more photos to come, but in the meantime we hope to see you back in the Park soon! ☀️🌳

📷 Photo credit: Piotr Skoczylas with additional photos from Ben Salter & Francess Parousia

If you’d like to stay informed about Music in the Park 2027 (10-11th July) and beyond, join our mailing list via the link in the comments. 📬 We can’t wait to do it all again!

11/07/2026

Everyone is welcome to bring their own picnic for Music in the Park tomorrow, but if that's not your thing, we've got you covered!

🔥 ACME FRIED CHICKEN IS COMING TO MUSIC IN THE PARK 🔥

ACME are bringing their famous buttermilk-fried chicken to the festival, serving up crispy chicken burgers, golden chicken tenders, spicy Szechuan tenders, and our crowd-favourite spice bags, all cooked fresh on-site. Whether you’re after a quick bite between sets or a feast to fuel a full day of music, we’ve got you covered!

Tomorrow the 12th of July from 1pm at Belle Vue Park, Penarth.

11/07/2026

🚨 Line up addition 🚨

Music in the Park 2026

We are excited to announce an *addition* to tomorrows line up, playing from around 1:40pm: 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐘𝐄 are a female-led 3-piece teen punk rock band, formed in 2024. The band released their first EP in 2025, with singles receiving radio play across Radio Wales and BBC Radio 6.

Influenced by New Seattle-era Newport, along with a whole host of Californian punk bands, Hot Wax, The Muffs and more, Hairdye are a the product of the city they love, gritty, fun and one of a kind.

Don't forget the other amazing local talents we have lined up:

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒: One of the great local cover bands playing hits from the 60s to today. Request almost any song and they can do it — one of the most versatile bands around! Pop, rock, reggae, soul… you name it, they'll play it (as feature in todays Cadstock!)

𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃: A local favourite, these guys are playing MIP for an amazing third year in a row! A passionate foursome playing original songs, inspired by the grunge of the 90s, infused with alternative metal, hailing from Penarth! Head-banging bass grooves, hard-hitting beats, riffs for days with a powerful alto at the helm. They've been known to juxtapose their heavier sound with colourful and unpredictable performances. Karmen Field

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊: Formed in 2018, this incredible band are not to be missed. Playing a mix of blues, rock, folk, pop and country, they are true crowd pleasers. With Geoff and Joan on lead vocals and guitar, Choppo on bass, and with one of the best drummers in town — these guys will have you on your feet all afternoon.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒: The only band in today's line-up to play at every single MIP event since the early beginnings. A Penarth band with its roots firmly in punk rock, guaranteed to entertain the crowds with a real mixed set of covers we all know and love!

𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐙𝐙: Simon Buck and Shirani James have been performing together as Buck Shizz for the past few years. Both have influences that span punk to funk to jazz to pop to rock. This will be the second time that they've officially played at Belle Vue Park.
This year, once again, they will be ably assisted by "old Penarthians" Simon Adams (Adzie), Steve Best (Besty) and Gareth Jones (Gaggs). Together they will be playing an eclectic festival set to mark the occasion.

𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒: St Louis Express are a high-energy swing and jump jive band, bringing the golden era of music roaring back to life. With an infectious sound and irresistible rhythm, they deliver upbeat performances guaranteed to get audiences on their feet—dancing, singing, and smiling from start to finish. St Louis Express

Gates open at 1pm tomorrow. Pack your sunhat. we look forward to seeing you all there ☀️

All event information available via website. Link in comments.

09/07/2026

📢 Music in the Park 2026 🎉 All you need to know!

More information and tickets visit the link 🔗in comments.

Hope to see you there ❤️

08/07/2026

📻 Tune into Bro radio to hear Spike from Beacons Cymru talk about our new Youth Music event this Saturday. ❤️

More information and tickets available: www.mitp.org.uk

Youth Music not for you? Don't forget Penarth Town Council s fabulous festival is this Saturday, also with free entry.