The Opera School Wales at the Adelina Patti Theatre in Craig-y-Nos Castle put on  operatic performances throughout the year. The small theatre was built by the Castle's former owner, the famous opera singer Adela Juana Maria Patti to entertain her guests.  Enthusiastic audiences still enjoy the unique character and atmosphere of this monument to one of opera's greatest divas.   www.operaschool.pattitheatre.com

The Pontardawe Film Club  shows films chosen by members but also welcomes non members to its programs in the modern cinema facilities provided by Pontardawe Arts Centre. As members of the British federation of Film Societies their  web site provides links to other clubs, film reviews and programming details. www.pontardawefilm.co.uk  dmrea@pontardawefilm.co.uk

Ystradgynlais Public Band was formed between 1875 and 1890 and still flourishes, with a busy schedule of performances. The band  recently beat other South Wales brass bands to win first prize at Merthyr Tydfil. Visitors are welcome at practices on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.  www.geocities.com/ystradband  ystradband@yahoo.com

Cor-y-Gyrlais (The Gyrlais Choir) are based in Ystradgynlais and follow the long tradition of welsh male voice choral singing. Their musical director Meirwyn Thomas has lead them for over thirty years, during which time they have won National Eisteddfod honours. Visitors are welcome on  practice evenings.  www.ystalyfera.org/gyrlais.html

Cor Meibion Ystradgynlais, Ystradgynlais Male Voice Choir, has a history going back to 1947 when a group of miners from the local Ynyscedwyn Colliery formed a choir to compete in the Miners' Eisteddfod. Since then the choir has gained a great reputation, made numerous records  and travelled the World as a premier example of the Welsh choral tradition. www.freewebs.com/ystradgynlais