C’mon butt, gather round the wireless – because tonight is one of those proper Welsh rock-and-roll moments that makes you want to crack open a can, crank the volume, and yell TIDY! at the moon.
At 7pm sharp, our very own Benji Webbe — the metal-dreaded, neon-jacketed, endlessly charismatic frontman of Skindred and beloved hero of Cymru — is stepping in for Huw Stephens on BBC Cymru Wales.
Yes, mun. BENJI. ON THE RADIO. PLAYING HIS FAVOURITE BANGERS.
If this isn’t a national holiday, it bloody well should be.
🤘 WHY THIS IS A BIG DEAL (AND WE MEAN BIG DEAL)
Benji isn’t just a vocalist. He’s a walking festival, a one-man mosh pit, a human airhorn with more swagger than half the UK chart combined.
You know how every gig he touches turns into a rave, a sing-along, and a therapy session all at once?
Now imagine that energy pumped straight into your living room via BBC Cymru Wales.
Only in Wales, mun… only in Wales.
🎧 WHAT TO EXPECT AT 7PM
Benji’s taking the reins and spinning:
- His personal all-killer, no-filler bangers
- Tracks that shaped him, shook him, moved him
- Tunes guaranteed to make your nan ask why the sofa is vibrating
- And probably a few curveballs because it’s Benji Webbe and normal rules do not apply
This isn’t your typical polite radio show.
This is Skindred FM, baby — just with fewer airhorns and slightly more broadcasting regulations.
🏴 CELEBRATING A TRUE WELSH ICON
Let’s be honest: Benji showing up anywhere instantly upgrades the room by 500%.
Seeing him on BBC Cymru Wales, representing our scene, our music, our madness — that’s something to shout about.
He’s a treasure.
A menace.
A legend.
And tonight, he’s YOUR DJ.
Proper job.
📻 HOW TO TUNE IN
7pm – BBC Cymru Wales
Radio, app, smart speaker, the microwave if you kick it hard enough — however you listen, just GET ON IT.
Crank the volume.
Open the windows.
Make your neighbours learn who Benji Webbe is, whether they like it or not.
🤘 LET US KNOW WHAT HE PLAYS!
Jump in the comments on The Riff Report and tell us:
- Your favourite track of the night
- Your favourite Benji moment
- Your favourite time you almost died in a Skindred pit
We’ll be live-reacting, shouting “YESS MUN!” at every riff, and getting as daft as legally allowed.
🎤 BENJI WEBBE ON BBC CYMRU WALES
7PM TONIGHT — DON’T MISS IT!
Turn it up.
Turn it louder.
Then turn it up again.
Diolch, Benji — now show the nation how Wales does it. 🔥🏴🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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