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South Wales Argus
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
National Youth Arts Wales announces Summer of Music 2025
The National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) has announced its Summer of Music 2025, featuring live performances from the National Youth Orchestra of Wales, the National Youth Brass Band of Wales, and the National Youth Choir of Wales. These ensembles will perform at iconic venues across Wales with a date at the Riverfront Theatre, Newport. Matthew Jones, senior producer and deputy chief executive at National Youth Arts Wales, said: "This is a landmark summer for young Welsh artists. "Summer of Music 2025 brings together our most talented young musicians, world-class musical direction, and stunning venues in a true celebration of Wales' musical future." The National Youth Brass Band of Wales' concert tour will take place from August 21 to August 23 in Wrexham, Aberystwyth, and Newport. Tickets for the Summer of Music 2025 concerts are on sale now via the National Youth Orchestra of Wales website.
Pembrokeshire Herald
14-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
£1.5m funding boost for 25 projects to tackle child poverty across Wales
THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has awarded more than £1.5m to 25 organisations working with families in poverty across Wales. These projects will improve how services work together, focusing on practical solutions to help lift children out of poverty and create better opportunities for their futures. The funding, from the Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant, will connect services better so families can more easily find the support they need. Abergele Community Action will work with young people who face exclusion from opportunities. Their programme offers job skills and personal development, giving these young people a chance to build better futures. In Powys, a project will look at ways to tackle rural poverty challenges and develop practical solutions tailored to the communities. National Youth Arts Wales will provide free creative workshops to young people in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent. Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales, Evan Dawson, said: 'Every young person in Wales has the right to flourish through inspirational cultural opportunities, boosting their wellbeing, education and future careers. This grant from the Welsh Government will bring together local and national partners to deliver creative experiences for young people in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent – areas with some of the highest levels of child poverty and the least access to the arts in Wales. 'We know the arts are transformative. They spark creativity, build confidence, strengthen wellbeing, and open up real opportunities. This project supports the aims of the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales and will help create lasting change for young people in these communities.' The Welsh Government has invested over £7bn between 2022 and 2026 in interventions which reduce costs and maximise the incomes of families and keep money in the pockets of Welsh citizens. This grant funding is part of the Welsh Government's continued efforts to help households struggling with poverty across Wales in 2025/2026. The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, said: 'Every child deserves the best start in life, and addressing child poverty remains our absolute priority. We're committed to breaking down the barriers poverty creates and expanding opportunities for our children. 'By investing directly in organisations who support families in poverty across Wales, we're ensuring this funding reaches those who need it most. We will continue to do everything in our power to prevent poverty and provide meaningful support to those facing the toughest challenges.'
