Live music
Events
There are 255 upcoming live music across North Wales and Chester, at 43 venues including Venue Cymru, Alexander’s Live and William Aston Hall. The next is Hadestown: The Musical (screening) on Tuesday 13 October.
Calendar of Events
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1 event,A touring collection of famously bad record sleeves, in Gallery Two at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester. |
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Spike of the Quireboys headlines with the Quireboys, plus The Karma Effect and Soho Dukes in support. Doors 7pm, per the Songkick listing; tickets are sold through the agents linked there. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Tivoli, Brunswick Road, Buckley: tivolivenue.com.
From £28
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A super inclusive open mic night bringing creatives of all ages, genres and abilities together. Hosted by Sheldons Cafe Bar, Sue Sie-q and Gareth Eckley. Runs monthly.
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Gafael Tir, with Owen Shiers, Bethan Lloyd and Gwilym Morus-Baird, play Criccieth Memorial Hall. Tickets £15 plus booking fee through the hall's TicketSource page. The hall's listing and its ticket page show different start times (7.30pm and 8.30pm), so check with the hall before travelling. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed […]
£15
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9 events,Oktoberfest in a heated marquee on Conwy Quay, with German beers, themed food, live music and bierkeller-style benches. Sessions Friday 9 October 6pm to 11pm, Saturday 10 October 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm, and Sunday 11 October 12pm to 4pm. Over-18s only, photo ID required. Tickets were £8 to £14.50 per session; all […]
£8 – £14.50
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A short lunchtime-style concert from Ensemble Cymru at St John’s Methodist Church, Llandudno. Free entry, donations welcome. Runs monthly.
Free
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A candlelit tribute to the music of Whitney Houston from a UK tribute artist and live band. Theatr Moondance, 7:30pm. From £33.50 including booking fee; members from £32.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Theatr Clwyd box office: 01352 344101.
From £33.50
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11 events,Live music from local artists on Saturdays at MASH, the Conwy Brewery taproom on Ty Mawr Enterprise Park in Llysfaen. The taproom is open 12pm to 11pm on Saturdays; set times and line-ups are not published on the brewery's website, so check before you go.Conwy Brewery: 01492 514305, [email protected].
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A free community music open mic marking the end of the Al-Ta'rija Walse hand-drum project, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Performers should arrive promptly to get a slot. Tŷ Pawb: 01978 292144 or [email protected].
Free
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Live music at The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno. Starts 6:30pm. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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English alternative rock band Toploader, formed in Eastbourne in 1997, play their first Buckley show. Doors 7pm, per the Songkick listing; tickets are sold through the agents linked there. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Tivoli, Brunswick Road, Buckley: tivolivenue.com.
From £25
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Ensemble Cymru opens its new season at the Dragon Theatre with an informal violin and harp recital of chamber music, from Donizetti to Schumann and including Saint-Saëns's Fantaisie for violin and harp. Entry is free, with donations to Ensemble Cymru welcomed on the door. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by […]
Free
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Classical-crossover group The Opera Boys go out on a final tour joined by tenor Paul Potts, the first winner of Britain's Got Talent, blending opera, musical theatre and modern pop. 7.30pm, running time 1 hour 45 minutes plus an interval. Standard £37.50, concessions £33.50 including booking fees; Meet and Greet add-on available.Finish time is an […]
£33.50 – £37.50
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5 events,MICHAEL MANIA™ is the sensational stage show that celebrates the King of Pop and his extraordinary musical legacy. More than just a tribute, it’s a spectacular concert experience that captures the energy, creativity, and brilliance of Michael Jackson. Finish times are estimates and have not been confirmed by the venue.
£37
Willy Russell's musical about twin brothers separated at birth, presented by Bill Kenwright Ltd in Storyhouse's Main Theatre. Performances Tue 13 Oct 7.30pm; Wed 14 and Thu 15 Oct 2.30pm and 7.30pm; Fri 16 Oct 7.30pm; Sat 17 Oct 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Running time about 2 hours 50 minutes including an interval.Storyhouse box office: 01244 […]
£24.75 – £54.50
All acts welcome and musical instruments available if anyone wants to join in the jamming. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, plus occasional Fridays.
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Big-screen showing of the Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, filmed live on stage in London's West End with original Broadway stars. Certificate TBC (12A). Ticket price includes a £2 booking fee.Galeri box office: 01286 685250. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. |
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Saith Seren's weekly Wednesday jam night, 7pm to 11pm. The venue lists dates into November; later dates follow its every-Wednesday pattern. Saith Seren: [email protected].
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A live-vocal drag show from the creators of Drag Me to the Disco, with performers battling for pop supremacy and ringside seats letting the audience decide who sings next. Contains some adult humour. 7.30pm, running time 1 hour 40 minutes plus an interval. From £31.50 including booking fees; Wrexham University staff and students from £26.50.William […]
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A tribute concert celebrating the iconic duo's greatest hits. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. |
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Singer Russell Watson tells the stories behind his career, including surviving two life-threatening illnesses, alongside classic songs and personal anecdotes. 7.30pm, running time 1 hour 30 minutes plus an interval. £35.50 including booking fees.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.William Aston Hall box office: 01352 344101.
£35.50
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After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled career of the one and only Queen of […]
£34
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10 events,A weekend festival in Portmeirion Town Hall built around The Mekons. Weekend tickets were £159 including booking fee, and Portmeirion lists the festival as sold out. Starts 4pm on Friday 16 October. The Sunday finish time is an estimate. Portmeirion events team: 01766 772333.
£159
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A free classical music concert for babies and toddlers with Helen Wyn Pari and Sian Meirion at Mostyn gallery, with a chance to explore the instruments afterwards. Book free tickets via Eventbrite from the Mostyn event page; each baby, toddler and adult needs a ticket. Mostyn: 01492 879201.
Free
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Live at The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno. Doors 6:30pm. Support from Bullets and Octane. Tickets via Eventbrite. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
£15
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The band This House We Built play their original AOR at The Motorsport Lounge, with support acts to be announced. Doors 6.30pm, finishing 11pm. Tickets £15 in advance, £18 on the door. The Motorsport Lounge: 07942 137773 or [email protected].
£15 – £18
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12 events,Live music from local artists on Saturdays at MASH, the Conwy Brewery taproom on Ty Mawr Enterprise Park in Llysfaen. The taproom is open 12pm to 11pm on Saturdays; set times and line-ups are not published on the brewery's website, so check before you go.Conwy Brewery: 01492 514305, [email protected].
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All-day and all-night Northern Soul and Motown dance with DJs including Rob Haigh and Stephen Hughes, plus special guest Alan Barnes. £12 in advance, £15 on the door. No under-18s. The hall's page says 3pm and the ticket page 2pm, so check before travelling.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the […]
£12 – £15
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Pinc Ffloyd play The Motorsport Lounge in Llandudno. Doors 6.30pm; tickets are sold through Skiddle via the venue's website. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Motorsport Lounge: 07942 137773 or [email protected].
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A courtyard projection at Ruthin Craft Centre pairing live music by Toby Hay with animation by Sean Harris, with historian Prof Mary-Ann Constantine, on birds and how people relate to nature. Ages 14 and over.
£10
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An evening of live music with the QuayNotes. At The Magic Bar Live on Clonmel Street, Llandudno. Times from the venue's Ticket Tailor listing; book via the link.The Magic Bar Live: 01492 370013.
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Manchester-based musician Matthew C. Whitaker plays a quiet, intricate solo set in the Garret Theatre, separate from his band HENGE, featuring songs from his 2026 album Songs for the Weary.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Storyhouse box office: 01244 409113.
£13.20 – £14.50
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A school production of the musical We Will Rock You at Galeri. Tickets go on public sale on Monday 12 October at 10am.Galeri box office: 01286 685250. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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Mark Jenkin's film Rose of Nevada, about a lost fishing boat that reappears in a forgotten Cornish village, screened in the Main Theatre with its score performed live by The Cornish Sound Unit (Mark Jenkin and Dion Star). Running time 114 minutes.Storyhouse box office: 01244 409113.
£14.55 – £21
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A live cast and band perform well-known spooky hits with stage visuals and a Halloween production; audiences are invited to come in costume, with a prize for the winner. 7.30pm, running time 2 hours plus an interval. £33.50 including booking fees; Wrexham University staff and students £28.50.William Aston Hall box office: 01352 344101.
£33.50
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A school production of the musical We Will Rock You at Galeri. Tickets go on public sale on Monday 12 October at 10am.Galeri box office: 01286 685250. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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Saith Seren's weekly Wednesday jam night, 7pm to 11pm. The venue lists dates into November; later dates follow its every-Wednesday pattern. Saith Seren: [email protected].
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The Penrhyn Arms in Penrhyn-side hosts an open mic night every Wednesday from 8pm. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Penrhyn Arms: 07943 123146 or [email protected]. |
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A school production of the musical We Will Rock You at Galeri. Tickets go on public sale on Monday 12 October at 10am.Galeri box office: 01286 685250. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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Platform 4's gig theatre show reimagines Alice in Wonderland through original music, Lewis Carroll's text and the voices of 40 contemporary Alices, performed with a four-piece band in the Garret Theatre. About 85 minutes with no interval; recommended for ages 10 and over.Storyhouse box office: 01244 409113.
£17.70 – £19.50
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Welsh National Opera presents a double bill of Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle and Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex in one shared gothic staging. Sung in Hungarian and Latin with surtitles in English and Welsh; age guidance 12+. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Box office: 01492 872000.
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A new music festival in Bangor from Pontio and FOCUS Wales, for ages 16+. Friday's line-up lists The Bug Club, HMS Morris, Kizzy Crawford, Worldcub, Eve Goodman, IFAND, Morgan Elwy a'r Band, Malan, Higher Ground and Osgled. Evening tickets £25 (£22.50 students and 16 to 18s); weekend £40. Finish time is an estimate and has […]
From £25
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Welsh National Opera’s Family Concert is back with a vibrant and welcoming introduction to live orchestral music. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
£20
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New Wave of British Heavy Metal band Troyen mark 45 years, with support from Turvey. Doors 6.30pm, finishing 11pm. Tickets £15 in advance, £18 on the door; under-16s must be with an adult. The Motorsport Lounge: 07942 137773 or [email protected].
£15 – £18
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6 events,Live music from local artists on Saturdays at MASH, the Conwy Brewery taproom on Ty Mawr Enterprise Park in Llysfaen. The taproom is open 12pm to 11pm on Saturdays; set times and line-ups are not published on the brewery's website, so check before you go.Conwy Brewery: 01492 514305, [email protected].
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Day two of Pontio and FOCUS Wales's new Bangor festival, for ages 16+. Saturday's line-up lists GANS, Cyn Cwsg, Cerys Hafana, Ynys, Tokomololo, MARED, Gintis, Mr Phormula, ALFFA and Hudol. Evening tickets £25 (£22.50 students and 16 to 18s); weekend £40. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. Pontio […]
From £25
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Glastonbury alternative rock band Reef, known for Place Your Hands, play their first Buckley date. Doors 7pm, per the Songkick listing; tickets are sold through the agents linked there. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Tivoli, Brunswick Road, Buckley: tivolivenue.com.
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Fleetwood Shack play Alexander’s Live in Chester. Start time per the Bandsintown listing.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Alexander’s Live, Rufus Court, Chester: 01244 401402, alexanderslive.com. |
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Afternoon concert by Alys Mererid Roberts and Frederick Brown. £12, members £10.Plas Glyn-y-Weddw: 01758 740763 or [email protected].
£10 – £12
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A feel-good tribute show celebrating the music of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, starring Heather Vokins and Louis Akincay. Matinee tickets are available from the box office.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Box office: 01745 342229.
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Afternoon and evening mini-festival with Wood And Nails, Goo, Sustinere, Little Bribes and Emilia Slade, plus a campfire social. Start time per the Bandsintown listing.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Alexander’s Live, Rufus Court, Chester: 01244 401402, alexanderslive.com. |
3 events,A four-day bilingual folk music and dance residential for young people aged 11-18, organised by Trac Cymru, taking place over October half term on the shores of Llyn Tegid.Booking and details via Trac Cymru. Contact: [email protected].
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An evening of Italian opera: Puccini's one-act comedy about relatives contesting a will, followed by a second half of popular Italian music. Theatr Weston, 7:45pm, running time 2 hours 30 minutes. From £11.50 including booking fee; members from £10.Theatr Clwyd box office: 01352 344101.
From £11.50
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6 events,Gentle music from local musicians by the fireplace, on the last Tuesday of every month. The venue does not publish a time, so check with the pub. Druid Inn: 01352 810225 or [email protected]. An all-ages rap workshop at Storiel led by Mr Phormula, writing and performing freestyle verses inspired by the museum's collection. Times have not been published on the listing, so check with Storiel before you go. A music open mic and jam on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, with free entry and a free drink for performers. Times are from Open Mic Finder; later dates follow the venue's stated pattern, so check before travelling. Boathouse Hotel: 01407 762094 or [email protected].
Free
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A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family! As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band. With stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing crescendo of all things Halloween… with a twist! Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed […]
£38.50
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Saith Seren's weekly Wednesday jam night, 7pm to 11pm. The venue lists dates into November; later dates follow its every-Wednesday pattern. Saith Seren: [email protected].
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Tribute concert at Venue Cymru celebrating the music of Pink Floyd. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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The Penrhyn Arms in Penrhyn-side hosts an open mic night every Wednesday from 8pm. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Penrhyn Arms: 07943 123146 or [email protected]. |
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Live Irish music performance at Venue Cymru. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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Puccini's one-act comedy of greedy relatives scheming over an inheritance, followed by a second-half concert of Italian music. Theatr Bryn Terfel, 7:30pm. Standard and over 60s £20, under 21s and students £5.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Tickets from the Pontio box office on 01248 382828 or [email protected].
£5 – £20
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A weekly folk and acoustic singers' night in open mic format. Music runs 8pm to 10.45pm; arrive before 8pm to register for a floor spot. No club night on 15 October. Contact via ruthinallstyles.co.uk; The Old Courthouse: [email protected]. |
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Whitesnake tribute act Whitesnake UK headline the Tivoli. Doors 7pm, per the Songkick listing; tickets are sold through the agents linked there. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Tivoli, Brunswick Road, Buckley: tivolivenue.com.
From £18
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The Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band performs music from across the Fab Four's career, with the 2026 show celebrating the 60th anniversary of Revolver and the hits of 1966. 7.30pm, running time 2 hours plus an interval. £30 including booking fees.William Aston Hall box office: 01352 344101.
£30
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Holyhead band Flores play the Ucheldre with support from young local musicians from the Ucheldre School of Rock. 7:30pm. £8, under 18s £5.Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.Ucheldre Centre box office: 01407 763361.
£5 – £8
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8 events,Live music from local artists on Saturdays at MASH, the Conwy Brewery taproom on Ty Mawr Enterprise Park in Llysfaen. The taproom is open 12pm to 11pm on Saturdays; set times and line-ups are not published on the brewery's website, so check before you go.Conwy Brewery: 01492 514305, [email protected].
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A Halloween party with a Broadway twist in the Garret Theatre, with music and dancing for families. Come in Halloween costume or dressed as your favourite musical character. Advised for ages 6 and up, all ages welcome.Storyhouse box office: 01244 409113.
£10.50 – £16.50
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Live music at The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno. Starts 6:30pm. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue.
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Leeds ska and dub band Gentleman's Dub Club headline the Tivoli. Doors 7pm, per the Songkick listing; tickets are sold through the agents linked there. Finish time is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the venue. The Tivoli, Brunswick Road, Buckley: tivolivenue.com.
From £25
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A Stoke-based School of Rock tribute fronted by a Jack Black sound-alike with an eight-piece youth band, playing songs from the film and rock anthems. A family afternoon show, 1pm to 6pm, with stone-baked pizza. Advance tickets £15 adults, £10 children (12+). The Motorsport Lounge: 07942 137773 or [email protected].
£10 – £15
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Leeds International Piano Competition winner Alim Beisembayev plays Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Franck and Brahms. Theatr Moondance, 7pm, running time 2 hours. From £16.50 including booking fee; members from £15.Theatr Clwyd box office: 01352 344101.
From £16.50
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