"168 Songs of Hatred and Failure. A History of Manic Street Preachers"

The story of Manic Street Preachers is unique in pop. Raging out of the stricken mining communities of south Wales in the late 80s, they were bonded by friendships, family ties and a self-styled "geometry of contempt", whereby James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore would orchestrate the daring intellectual broadsides written by Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire. Through the prism of their music Keith Cameron tells the definitive history of Manic Street Preachers.

Keith will be interviewed by Kai Jones, former music journalist and Development Officer for Gig Buddies Cymru. Gig Buddies Cymru tackles loneliness in adults with a learning disability and/or autism by matching them with a volunteer buddy so they can enjoy gigs and other culture together.

This event is part of the Newport Festival of Words, 20th - 22nd March 2026.