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Music Theatre Wales

Music Theatre Wales is changing the way opera and music theatre is made and perceived by addressing who makes it and who it is for: Reaching out to new and more diverse audiences; Responding to and reflecting society; Celebrating opera as a multidisciplinary form.

New Directions: The House of Jollof Opera

Adeola is a budding chef. He brings style and his specialty, vegan jollof. Asha is a tired, hard-working boss of a neighbourhood café. Will her job criteria barriers deter Adeola, or will he bring the flavour party she needs?

Welcome to The House of Jollof Opera, written by Tumi Williams as an exploration and expansion of the operatic form, and directed by Sita Thomas, a multidisciplinary director. The creative duo enjoyed developing their collaborative relationship, bringing their own cultural heritages to the piece, and engaging in contemporary opera in Cardiff.

Papur Wal – Brychni Haul

Cipiadau o ddechrau’r haf gan Papur Wal ac eraill ar Elmo Super 103t. Digideiddio gan Gauge Film. Golygu gan Shiwan Gwyn. A glance at the start of the summer shot by Papur Wal and others on an Elmo Super 103t. Digitized by Gauge Film. Edited by Shiwan Gwyn.

Mali Haf: Diverse Vinyl

Recorded at one of Newport’s independent record stores, here’s a rare opportunity to catch Mali Haf perform her cheerful, elegant set.

Los Blancos: Le Pub

Filmed at one of Newport’s busiest live-music venues, Le Pub, here’s a stripped-back, acoustic performance of Los Blancos’ brand new EP – ‘Detholiad o Ganeuon Traddodiadol Cymreig’.

S A I B

Led by Ceri Lloyd, here’s a taste of S A I B – a safe space that practices self-care. Aware of the stresses that come with our modern way of living, Ceri guides, supports and inspires us to relax and de-stress with breathing exercises.

Sôn am Sîn: Uchafbwyntiau 2021

Gethin Griffiths, Tegwen Bruce-Deans and Chris Robaij are familiar faces when it comes to analyzing and reviewing the latest music from Wales. In a special video for Gŵyl Newydd 2021, the three discuss in depth their recent highlights of the Welsh language music scene.

Eädyth: Y Bont Gludo

The  Newport Transporter Bridge is one of only six operational transporter bridges  worldwide and despite being closed to the public until 2023, Eädyth’s soulful  set was performed at the bridge’s gondola – overlooking the River Usk.

You and Me – Leri Ann

‘You and Me’ is the lead track from Leri Ann’s debut EP that will be released 24 September on JigCal.

Llwybr Llaethog + Pys Melyn

Tŷ Tawe, Abertawe / Swansea, SA1 4EW
Fri 15th October 2021

Braint ac anrhydedd yw cael cyflwyno’r arloeswyr dub/electro Llwybr Llaethog yn Nhŷ Tawe ar nos Wener y 15fed o Hydref!

Hefyd yn ymuno mae Pys Melyn, sydd wedi rhyddhau heb amheuaeth un o recordiau gorau 2021 gyda “Bywyd Llonydd”.

Ymunwch gyda ni am noson arallfydol!

Focus Wales 2021

FOCUS Wales is back and will take place over 7th–9th October 2021!

Disability Arts Cymru

DAC is the leading disability arts organisation in Wales, promoting equality for disabled and Deaf people in the arts. We’re working to create and share opportunities for our members to produce and introduce work. We maintain a supportive community that encourages new and experienced artists to share and participate. 

Saith Seren

Saith Seren is a Welsh pub and Community Centre in Wrexham. The centre was opened in 2012 as a venue for anyone who is proud, or interested in Welsh, to socialize and celebrate our culture. We hold Welsh language gigs throughout the year, and Welsh lessons and a weekly Club for people to practice the language. […]

Gŵyl Biano Ryngwladol Cymru

Organised by Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias and under the artistic leadership of international pianist Iwan Llewelyn-Jones, the 2020 Wales International Piano Festival (now held in 2021) will explore three key areas, namely performance, competition, and education.   The Festival will pay homage to Ludwig van Beethoven and his considerable pianistic legacy as we celebrated the […]

Trio fy Ngora – Cai

‘Trio fy ngora’ by Cai

Wedi ei cynhyrchu gan Trac 42 / Produced by Trac 42

Cyfarwyddwr / Director – Luke Huntly

Cynhyrchydd / Producer – Luke Huntly

Actorion / Actors –
Osian Roberts
Hedydd Ioan
Elgan Williams
Osian Cai Evans

Golygu / Editing- Luke Huntly

Trac 42, 2021

Pyst yn dy Glust – Richard Jones Fflach

Nannon and Rich trying to make sense of the brilliant, hilarious and legendary ‘Fflach Recording Emporium’. Discussing the start, end and resurrection of Ail Symudiad and Fflach. Fflach’s studios and offices over the years, Fflach’s loose connections to the Beatles, Kate Bush and Elton John, ‘Y Rifiera Gymreig’, Rich’s favourite band and loads more! 

N’famady Kouyaté – Balafô Douma

Yn gyfuniad swynol o leisiau Gorllewin Affrica, seiloffon hyfryd a phres wedi’i ysbrydoli gan jazz, mae’r trac newydd gan N’famady Kouyaté yn gipolwg cyffrous ar ei EP ‘Aros i Fi Yna’