isnt cardiff in that place that we keep trying to line with dynamite on the border in the hope that it will just float away and join Ireland???
Not sure but I think you have to pay to drive there. Good luck as well.
Unfortunately yes you do have to pay to get in if you use the motorway. I think they got the plans the wrong way around when they constructed the toll booths. Think positive - you don't have to pay to get out again.
However when you get here I think you'll find it's been worth the money. Cardiff is a very vibrant city with great nightlife, friendly people (well most of the time - unless you're a fan of any team opposing Cardiff FC - the Milwall of the West) and you'll probably want to come back again. Just watch out for the Valleys girls out for a night on the town. All corned beef legs and mini skirts but harmelss enough.
Note: I do not work for the Welsh tourist board but am an Englisman who lives and works here.
Good luck with your gig. I won't be there though as I'm far too old for all this dj'ing stuff (so the kids tell me).