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INTRODUCING RESONANT 10 – 2023

Resonant is a groundbreaking new project which aims to empower young people identifying as marginalised genders to work behind the scenes in the Welsh music industry.

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Yws Gwynedd – Charrango (Fideo Swyddogol)

Warning
This video contains strobe lights

Yws Gwynedd is back with a new single and a shiny video to go with it. The video was shot by fotoNant in a new TV studio called Aria in Llangefni.

Focus Wales 2023

FOCUS Wales is back and will take place over 4th–6th May 2023!

FOCUS Wales is an international multi-venue showcase festival taking place in Wrexham, North Wales, which places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world, alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe. FOCUS Wales 2023 will mark the festival’s 12th edition, and will welcome over 20,000 people to the town, building upon 2022′s record attendance across a jam-packed weekend of events. There’s no place like Wrexham during FOCUS Wales, as we showcase 250+ artists, fill out a variety of spaces and music venues, using 20 stages, and hosting a full schedule of interactive industry sessions, arts events, and film screenings, throughout the festival.

Get your tickets now!

Gŵyl Cefni

Gŵyl Cefni is a Welsh language family festival held in Llangefni town centre. Its town centre location ensures that anyone can attend the festival to get a taste of the rich culture of Wales and to enjoy a varied programme.

Dathliad Cymru Affrica 2023

Dathliad Cymru Affrica Festival (meaning ‘Celebration of Wales-Africa’ in Welsh) brings you a pan-African arts celebration. The weekend will be a celebration of the richness of diversity in Wales, specifically African diaspora culture and arts. We have guest bands from Africa (Mali, South Africa, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo), plus African artists based in Wales and from across the UK.

Brought to you by The Successors of the Mandingue, Neuadd Ogwen, Butetown Arts & Culture Association (BACA) and Rahim El Habachi.

Neuadd Ogwen: 1-3/6

Wales Millenium Centre: 10-11/6

Tickets and more information

Pererin Wyf #6 Helen Phelan ‘Singing the Rite to Belong’

Pererin Wyf / Is Oilithreach Mé / I am a Pilgrim is a participatory arts project seeking to connect with the Welsh and Irish diaspora with particular reference to Pembrokeshire and Wexford and a new cross-border pilgrimage connecting these places. The project takes its title and inspiration from an 18th century hymn by the prolific Welsh writer William Williams Pantycelyn. 

‘Hitlist’ Official Music Video by 2080s

‘Hitlist’ Official Music Video by 2080s.

The short film, shot by Alex Molinares in Florida, features Robert Corcoran wandering through a broken version of paradise. Empty beaches, abandoned buildings, desolate motels.

“If my first single, ‘Confidence’ was about trying to feel like a confident person while surrounded by judgement, ‘Hitlist’ is about trying to remain positive when you’re trapped inside a dream, but it might be a nightmare.”

DIRECTED BY: ROBERT CORCORAN
SHOT BY: ALEX MOLINARES
ASSISTANT: IVANI CÁ
FX: OWEN JONES
SPECIAL THANKS: SIGNDANCE COLLECTIVE, VIVIANA MOLINARES.

Talulah – Byth yn Blino

I KA CHING are delighted to announce the debut single of Talulah ‘Byth yn Blino’.

Talulah is a North Walian singer, composer and DJ. They create genre-blending & woozy futons with jazz, classical sounds and hazy vocals. Dancing in between the lines of genre with glittery harmonies & playful basslines.. 

Video supported by PYST CYMRU

TIWN

TIWN is three individuals with one common goal to shout out about the amazing wealth of musical and artistic talent that Wales has – crossing over geographic and linguistic barriers to promote this talent via worldwide radio shows, podcasts, magazines, live events and television often working in partnership with other like minded individuals and organisations. […]

Pererin Wyf #5 Catherine Dunne ‘The Irish in London: An Unconsidered People’

Pererin Wyf / Is Oilithreach Mé / I am a Pilgrim is a participatory arts project seeking to connect with the Welsh and Irish diaspora with particular reference to Pembrokeshire and Wexford and a new cross-border pilgrimage connecting these places. The project takes its title and inspiration from an 18th century hymn by the prolific Welsh writer William Williams Pantycelyn. 

TIWNFEST 2023 (Highlight Reel)

TIWN Media’s annual festival TIWNFEST took place on April 15th at Newbridge RFC, celebrating and showcasing independent grassroots music.

With thanks to Radio Wigwam, JAMMA, Up to 11 Events, Welsh Connections, The Second 45, The Practice Pad, GSD Media and Cobra Music Studios for without you, the day couldn’t have happened.

Your 2023 line-up:
Paisley Parc
The Vanities
Jasmine Rose
Miles Per Minute
Barney Barnett
Rob Lear
Tom Crow & The Ghostriders
Blank Face
Kaysha Louvain
Frankie Wesson
Huw James
Katie Lou
Rowan Coombes
Paterson
Karen Gemma Brewer

TIWN & Vision Episode 2

Featuring:
Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy
Paisley Parc
Igloo Hearts
Dan’s People
Balsamo Collins Riley
Rob Lear
Jodie Marie
Mal Pope (Ft. Bronwen Lewis)
Pantside Primary School (TIWN Academy)

TIWN & Vision Episode 1

A repeat of TIWN & Vision that aired on November 5th on ShowboatTV.

Featuring:
Barney Barnett
The Crawling Eye
Mr. Bewlay
Mark Rubbery
Rum Shunk
The Zinvandels
Kaysha Louvain
Dil Williams
4FoxSake

Ads from Practice Pad, Stay Focused Photography, Up To 11 Events and TIWN Media

Jodie Marie – Carageen (PRS Live Sessions)

PRS Live Sessions:

In partnership with SWND RECORDS

Filming & Editing by The Road Records
Recording & Mixing by StudiOwz

Links:
Jodie Marie – www.jodiemarie.co.uk
SWND – www.swndrecords.com
PRS – www.prsformusic.com
The Road Records – www.theroadrecords.com
StudiOwz – www.studiowz.co.uk

Eleri Angharad – Chicago (PRS Live Sessions)

Archive PRS Live Session

Artist: Eleri Angharad
Song Title: Chicago

Recorded by Nick Lloyd at Oakwood Church Studios

Filmed by Simon Huntley

An Archive PRS for Music Live Session in coordination with SWND RECORDS.

DnA – Chwant (PRS Live Sessions)

Artist: Delyth & Angharad Jenkins (DnA)
Title: Chwant

Recorded by Nick Lloyd at Oakwood Church Studios.

Filmed by Simon Huntley

Angharad Jenkins – https://www.facebook.com/siencomusic
DnA – https://www.facebook.com/dnagwerin

SWND – https://www.facebook.com/SWND2020

A PRS For Music production in coordination with SWND RECORDS.

Eve Goodman & Sera Zyborska – Cwlwm Cariad (PRS Live Sessions)

Artist : Eve Goodman & Sera Zyborska

Title : Cwlwm Cariad

Engineered by John Lawrence

Filmed by Robert Zyborski at Studio Penhesgyn

Eve Goodman: https://www.facebook.com/evegoodmanmusic

Sera: https://www.facebook.com/Serasongs

The PRS Live Sessions in coordination with SWND RECORDS. These archive sessions are being released in the lead up to the brand new live sessions by PRS For Music.

PRS For Music: https://www.facebook.com/PRSforMusic

SWND RECORDS: https://www.facebook.com/SWND2020/

Eve Goodman – Siren Song (PRS Live Sessions)

Artist : Eve Goodman

Title : Siren Song (written by Eve Goodman)

Engineered by : John Lawrence

Filmed by : Robert Zyborski at Studio Penhesgyn

Eve Goodman – https://www.facebook.com/evegoodmanmusic
PRS Live Session in coordination with SWND RECORDS

Tapestri – Open Flame (PRS Live Sessions)

PRS Live Sessions

Artist : Tapestri

Title : Open Flame

Written by : Lowri Evans & Sarah Zyborska

Filmed by Robert Zyborska

Engineered by John Lawrence

Tapestri: https://www.facebook.com/tapestrimusic

SWND: https://www.swndrecords.com

A series of PRS Live Sessions in coordination with SWND RECORDS.

Sian Richards – Gweithio I Ti (PRS Live Sessions)

Artist: Sian Richards

Title : Gweithio I Ti

Written by : Sian Richards

Recorded at : Oakwood church studios

Engineer : Nick Lloyd

Filmed / Edited by : Simon Huntley/Santori Films

Sian Richards: https://www.facebook.com/sianrichards…

Note: A series of PRS productions will be featured in coordination with SWND RECORDS.

Kaysha Louvain – The Crown Launch Show

SWND RECORDS would like to thank Showboat TV for premiering Kaysha’s single launch show on Friday 19th November. We received incredible viewing numbers with the show getting 40,000 views on the night.

Due to popular demand we are making the show available to everyone.

Featuring:
Celine Ellis – https://instagram.com/celineellismusi…

TROI – https://instagram.com/troiparkerroth?…

Mike Kennedy (Welsh Connections & SWND) – https://instagram.com/welsh_connectio…

We would like to give thanks to:
St. Elvans, Aberdare
Nigel Evans
The Dolls House ABERTILLERY
Weird Triangle
Derricks Music

To support our artists please stream and download their releases. Below is Kaysha Louvain’s socials and link to music.

Kaysha Louvain is an Americana/Retro-Pop artist based in South Wales. Having learnt her craft over the last 10 years playing and writing music in various bands, Kaysha has developed her unique sound into what it is today.

Drawing heavily on her Welsh roots, her parents 80s and 90s record collection and her love of country music.
Kaysha is signed to SWND RECORDS and has released 3 singles in 2021.

All singles are off the upcoming album ‘The Song Goes On’ and is due out February 24th 2022.

Kaysha Louvain is the leading streaming artist for SWND on PYST (Orchard/SONY)

Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KayshaLouvai…
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayshalouva…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KayshaLouvain
Link tree: https://linktr.ee/KayshaLouvain

Website: www.kayshalouvainsinger.com

© SWND RECORDS & PYST

Sheep Music

Having started as a party on the Warden in Presteigne over 25 years ago, Sheep Music went on to host festivals, music programs and arts events in and around Presteigne. It has grown into a local institution and charity for the arts in the local area with an aim to encourage and develop knowledge, enjoyment […]

Pererin Wyf #4 Pamela Petro ‘Dod i Gymru trwy lens hiraeth: pererindod a chwest’

Pererin Wyf / Is Oilithreach Mé / I am a Pilgrim is a participatory arts project seeking to connect with the Welsh and Irish diaspora with particular reference to Pembrokeshire and Wexford and a new cross-border pilgrimage connecting these places. The project takes its title and inspiration from an 18th century hymn by the prolific Welsh writer William Williams Pantycelyn.