WELCOME TO MID BORDER ARTS

For over 30 years we have promoted arts, education and community activities; integrating them into the community life of Presteigne and the surrounding area of mid Wales and the borders.

MBA brings artists and the community together with its exciting programme of events which runs throughout the year including performances by many well known, international artists and musicians as well as local professionals.

WHAT’S ON

Events
MBA Presents: Beth Porter Trio
Apr 26
MBA Presents: Beth Porter Trio

A master collaborator, songwriter, cellist and artist in her own right, Beth Porter has integrated herself into many areas of the music world. She has been likened to Cat Power, The Beatles, REM, This Is The Kit, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Radiohead, Sandy Denny, The Incredible String Band and The Kinks. With a classical background, a venture into folk music, and a love of simple pop songs, there’s nothing quite like Beth’s songwriting. It is quintessentially English yet understated and original.

Assembly Rooms: Springboard in Presteigne
May 10
Assembly Rooms: Springboard in Presteigne

On May 10 and 11, Presteigne Festival celebrates the approach of summer with a weekend that combines free, drop-in events with a programme of music, talks and film. These featured events are at the Assembly Rooms.

Assembly Rooms: Clint Bradley Band
Jun 21
Assembly Rooms: Clint Bradley Band

The spirit of the Old West comes to Presteigne on Saturday June 21st, when the Clint Bradley Band roll into town. An all-acoustic instrumental line-up lends an authenticity to the famous Gunfighter Ballads of Marty Robbins and Sons Of The Pioneers. Support act for the evening will be Canadian singer-songwriter Chuck Micallef.

Assembly Rooms: Ray Cooper
Nov 22
Assembly Rooms: Ray Cooper

Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Sweden. Previously with Oysterband, Ray has released 5 solo albums and completed over 40 solo international tours. Ray's music straddles folk, Americana, world, rock and the singer-songwriter tradition, drawing on his wide experience in all these areas.

MBA Presents: Benji Kirkpatrick
Nov 29
MBA Presents: Benji Kirkpatrick

In 2015, Benji Kirkpatrick presented his ‘Bendrix’ project; an exploration into the songwriting of Jimi Hendrix. Known for his pioneering and influential guitar work, Hendrix’s skill as a songwriter was often overlooked and the project (an hilarious amalgamation of respective names…) aimed to peel away the layers of guitar, psychedelia and the era to uncover the lyricism of Hendrix in a stripped back setting. Ten years on, in 2025, Benji reprises the project marking 55 years since the death of the ground breaking musician.

We hope you join us for Beth Porter which promises to be an entertaining night. Stay tuned for our autumn and winter line up, but in the meantime enjoy some great local events: Presteigne Springboard Festival in May; circus in Went’s Meadow in June; Presteigne Carnival in July and the Presteigne Festival in August.