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TAITH: Welsh Folk Touring Project

Our new project ‘TAITH’ is a series of tours by Welsh folk artists - a journey of discovery. ‘Taith’ means both a tour and a journey— a fitting name for a project focused on discovery and professional development. The project will support six Welsh folk acts to perform in mid-scale theatre venues across Wales between Spring 2026 and Spring 2027, to reach new audiences, and further their careers. The project also aims to fill a gap in the availability of management and support for folk artists in Wales.

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Ambell i Gan: Folk Singing Weekend

Ambell i Gan returns for 2026! Find out more about our 2024 event with three of Wales' leading singers - Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Beth Celyn and Gwenan Gibbard - and keep an eye out for new dates to be announced!

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Cân Y Cymoedd: When Valleys Sing

Illustrated collection of six stamp designs featuring Welsh landmarks: Castell Coch, South Wales Miners Museum, Aberdulais Falls, Rhondda Heritage Park, Neath Abbey, and Cynon Valley Museum.

When Valleys Sing is a project currently running in Rhondda Cynon Taf & Neath Port Talbot dedicated to fostering the new creation of Welsh folk music by bringing together young people, communities and seasoned musicians. This three-year project aims to connect communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Neath Port Talbot with their local history and heritage while simultaneously exploring the rich traditions of Welsh folk music, inspiring the composition of new songs that narrate stories about contemporary life.

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Music Friendly City Audit

As part of its wider Culture Strategy and supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Swansea Council has commissioned Trac Cymru and Tŷ Cerdd to run an audit of the City’s music sector. 

How many of us make music here, where, when and how often? How many venues do we have and what do they need? What gigs do we go to and how often? If we know that, we can work out how we can support it to make Swansea a truly Music Friendly City. We’ll be holding meetings, interviews and surveys for all of us to have our say. Read more for further details and links in the button below.

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