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Adwaith
Adwaith () are a Welsh language indie rock group from Carmarthen in West Wales, formed in 2015. The group consists of Hollie Singer (vocals, guitar), Gwenllian Anthony (bass, keys, mandolin) and Heledd Owen (drums). Signed to Libertino Records, they released their first album ''Melyn'' in 2018. Both ''Melyn'' and its follow-up ''Bato Mato'' (2022) won Welsh Music Prize awarded for the best album from Wales, making Adwaith the first act to receive the award twice. A third album, ''Solas'', was released in February 2025. History Band members Hollie Singer and Gwenllian Anthony grew up together in Carmarthen and have known each other since the age of three. After forming a band and performing in the town, they remained without a drummer, and met current drummer Heledd Owen at their first performance. The band were taken on by head of Libertino Records, Gruff Wyn Owen. Singer and Owen study music at universities in south Wales and London respectively, while Anthony works at Carm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Music Prize
The Welsh Music Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from Wales, as voted for by members of the music industry based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label. It was founded by music promoter John Rostron and radio presenter Huw Stephens in 2011. It was originally scheduled to take place alongside Sŵn music festival in Cardiff Cardiff (; ) is the capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of in and forms a Principal areas of Wales, principal area officially known as the City and County of Ca ... but now takes place later in the year. Prior to the awards, Welsh TV Show The Pop Factory held its own award ceremony between 2003 and 2007. From 2004 onwards the Best Album category was won by a Welsh artist, therefore allowing this to be seen as a spiritual pre-successor of the awards, although this was by a public vote and not a judging panel. Prior to this, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estrons
Estrons was a Welsh alternative rock band from Cardiff, Wales. The band's final lineup featured Tali Källström (vocals), Rhodri Daniel (guitar), Steffan Pringle (bass), and Adam Thomas (drums). They maintained a relentless touring schedule throughout their existence, alternating between their own headline tours and tours supporting bands such as Slaves, Honeyblood, The Amazons, Garbage and Pussy Riot. Estrons's debut album '' You Say I'm Too Much, I Say You're Not Enough'' was released in October 2018 to critical acclaim and was nominated for the Welsh Music Prize in October 2019. The band officially disbanded on 20 February 2019. History Formation and beginnings (2013-2014) The band's roots traced back to 2013 when Welsh-Canadian lead singer, Tali Källström, met guitarist Rhodri Daniel in Aberystwyth. After meeting, the two began collaborating musically, with Daniels writing music and Källström writing lyrics and vocal melodies, which lead to the creation of '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horizons Gorwelion
Horizons () is an arts scheme and music festival launched jointly in 2014 by BBC Cymru Wales and the Arts Council of Wales to develop new independent contemporary music artists. It is curated by BBC presenter Bethan Elfyn. The scheme hosts a yearly showcase, but also displays its artists through slots at major domestic and international festivals, as well as securing studio access at the likes of Rockfield and Maida Vale. Editions 2014 In February 2014, the scheme was launched and first took part in the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli, promoting artists including musician Chris Jones on the Llwyfan Perfformio. In May 2014, Horizons was named as 'Horizons 12' and announced the first twelve artists for the inceptive event. Over 300 applicants were reviewed by the scheme, and among the final artists were: * Candelas - an indie rock group from Llanuwchllyn, in Gwynedd * Casi Wyn - a singer songwriter from Bangor, based in London * Chris Jones - a Welsh and Celtic folk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Man Festival
The Green Man Festival is an independent music, science and arts festival held annually in mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. Green Man has evolved into a 25,000 capacity week long event, showcasing predominantly live music (in particular Alternative rock, alternative, Independent music, indie, Rock music, rock, folk music, folk, dance music, dance and Americana music, Americana). The festival site is divided into 10 areas, hosting literature, film, comedy, science, theatre, wellness and family acts. The festival has expanded into other ventures, including setting up a charitable wing called the Green Man Trust and launching its own beer range called Green Man Growler. Previous headliners have included Kraftwerk, Bicep (duo), Bicep, Laura Marling, Van Morrison, Michael Kiwanuka, PJ Harvey, Fontaines D.C., Fontaines D.C, Devo, Fleet Foxes and First Aid Kit (band), First Aid Kit. Awards and press Renowned for its non-corporate, ethical approach, the Green Man Festival ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Language Music Day
Welsh Language Music Day, often called by the Welsh name , is a music festival founded by radio presenter Huw Stephens. Events take place on the day at its base in Cardiff, as well as previously in London, Swansea, and even as far as Brooklyn and Budapest. Etymology Despite the Welsh language having words for 'music' (, or ), the colloquial term , borrowed from the English word ''music'', was used instead to promote the event. Background The festival takes place annually in Stephens' hometown of Cardiff, Wales, as well as hosting events in other UK cities including London, Caernarfon, and Swansea. The first Welsh Language Music Day took place in February 2013. Artists who have been highlighted include Mellt, Gwenno Saunders, The Gentle Good, Chroma, Adwaith, Candelas (band), Candelas, Meic Stevens, Los Blancos, and Alffa. Organisations across Wales are involved in the yearly event, including Sŵn, BBC Wales, BBC Horizons, Forté Project, Clwb Ifor Bach and Big Fish L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
