Aberystwyth band Ynys win the Albwm Cymraeg y Flwyddyn Award
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- Cambrian News
Aberystwyth band Ynys win the Albwm Cymraeg y Flwyddyn Award
An album of off-kilter catchy and melancholic psychedelic pop songs, the release generated a buzz with glowing reviews across the likes of The Line of Best Fit, Brooklyn Vegan, and God Is In the TV, followed up with appearances at Other Voices, FOCUS Wales, and SWN, alongside a long list of summer festivals.
South Wales Argus
28-06-2025
- South Wales Argus
Newport Music Trail 2026 dates announced for March 2026
Last year's music trail brought 25 venues, 90 acts, and 36 hours of live music to the city across two days. Next year's event looks to build on these already impressive inaugural figures. This free event is curated with FOCUS Wales and will showcase some of the best talent from a range of different genres that Newport and the rest of the UK has to offer. Last year's music trail saw over 13,000 extra people visit the city centre over the two days and 2026 looks to increase that figure. FOCUS Wales' Andy Jones talks of his excitement for the event (Image: Newport City Council) Emma Stowell-Corten, Cabinet Member for Communications and Culture, said at the launch event: 'The night before the first day of the Music Trail last year, I thought 'what if no one turns up?' But by the time we got to 5PM on Saturday night I couldn't leave Le Pub for fear of not getting back in.' Andy Jones, co-founder of FOCUS Wales, said: 'When we were approached about the project, I was immediately excited because there's lots of great bands and venues involved.' Newport Music Trail 2025 - all the highlights here Those who frequent Newport's thriving music scene, either on stage or as a punter, often share the same sentiment that the city has a rich and flourishing music scene that involves people from all walks of life. A wide variety of acts will perform across the city over two days (Image: Newport City Council) The venues themselves share this sentiment, with Sam Dabb, manager of Le Pub and chair of The Corn Exchange, saying: 'There are so many amazing venues in Newport who all work together, which is something you don't get in other cities.' The venues are in constant communication with each other, which only adds to the feelings of community and belonging that the music scene gives visitors. This event looks to build on Newport's already rich music history which spans from James Thomas Rogers, one of the earliest members of the musical community in the city, right up to Sam Fender's use of the iconic transporter bridge on the cover of 'People Watching'. With the constant growth of Newport music scene, the 2026 Newport Music Trail looks to become even bigger and better, attracting even more visitors to the city centre.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Wales Online
Cardiff music festival returns for 2025 as first details emerge
Cardiff music festival returns for 2025 as first details emerge After a successful first year, the festival will be back this autumn Venues across the city will be hosting performances in October (Image: Shared with Reach PLC ) A successful new music festival will be returning to Wales for its second year this autumn. The dates for the Cardiff Music City Festival 2025 have been officially announced as artists gear up to perform around the capital city. The pilot festival last year brought together a number of existing music and cultural events across the city, like the Swn and Llais festivals, and showcased other major acts and pop up events at venue across the city. As well as popular Wales-based musicians - promoters and immersive tech specialists will entertain audiences through urban soundscapes, inspiring talks, and industry sessions. Cardiff Council have officially announced that the Cardiff Music City Festival will take place from Friday, October 3 to Saturday, October 18 2025. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here Whilst the festival this year will only take place over 15 days rather than 24 days like last year, the programme is said to be jammed packed with unique performances. Cardiff Council have confirmed the inclusion of events such as Sŵn, Wales Millennium Centre's international arts weekend, Llais, and the Welsh Music Prize. LEMFRECK won the Welsh Music Prize 2024 for album Blood, Sweat & Fears at the Wales Millennium Centre (Image: Welsh Music Prize ) Article continues below The council said: "The 2025 festival programme promises to build on the success of last year's inaugural festival and keep pushing the boundaries of music innovation, performance and technology." In the festival's first year it saw thousands of people enjoy performances from artists Leftfield and Orbital and Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees, legendary bass player Pino Palladino and shows from Mercury music prize winners English Teacher, post-punk outfit Squid and Welsh talent like Mace the Great, LEMFRECK and Sage Todz. Bilingual Welsh artist, Sage Todz performed as part of the festival last year (Image: Football Association of Wales ) When creating the festival, Cardiff Council had hopes that it will build a reputation similar to well-known European festivals like Sonar Barcelona and Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg. With the city losing its nightlife venues, the Cardiff Music City Festival is a key initiative in the Cardiff Music Strategy which aims to protect, promote and develop the city's music sector. Cabinet member for culture, parks and events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: "Cardiff is such a vibrant city, full of music, artistic expression and innovation. Article continues below "The festival is an amazing opportunity to bring people together to celebrate that creativity and to showcase the city's diverse and exciting culture to a wider audience." Content cannot be displayed without consent
