Welsh Music Foundation Drop In Sessions - Bridgend

Drop In Sessions continue... Wednesday 24th June 2009, 4.30pm-6.30pm, Hobo's, Queen Street, Bridgend

WMF are hitting the road again and hosting a series of Drop-In Sessions over the coming months across the country for those who would like to meet face-to-face with questions about their ventures / careers / aspirations in the music industry.

Staff will be on hand to answer queries and offer general guidance to anyone who pre-books a time slot .

The Drop In sessions are free to attend. If you’d like to book a space or would like any further information, please drop us a line.

hello@welshmusicfoundation.com / Tel: 02920 494110

Welsh Music Industry Day - Caernarfon / Cynhadledd Diwydiant Cerddoriaeth Gymraeg - Caernarfon

CYNHADLEDD FLYNYDDOL Y DIWYDIANT CERDDORIAETH YN DYCHWELYD I GAERNARFON: HANFODOL I UNRHYW UN SY’N GYSYLLTIEDIG Â’R DIWYDIANT CERDDORIAETH YNG NGHYMRU

DYDD GWENER, IONAWR 23, 2009, 12.30PM – 5.30PM – GALERI, CAERNARFON

Yn dilyn eu poblogrwydd yn 2008, mae Sefydliad Cerddoriaeth Gymreig unwaith eto’n cynnal y Dyddiau Diwydiant Cerddoriaeth Gymraeg, a fwriadwyd i fynd i’r afael â materion allweddol sydd o bwys i ddiwydiant cerddoriaeth Gymraeg a thu hwnt.

Ar Ddydd Gwener, Ionawr 23, 2009, rhwng 12:30pm a 5.30pm, cynhelir cynhadledd Gogledd Cymru yn Galeri, Caernarfon. Bydd pedair sesiwn yn cael eu cynnal yn y prynhawn a bydd croeso i gynrychiolwyr ddewis a dethol i ba ddigwyddiadau y byddant yn mynd, neu aros i’r gynhadledd gyfan.

Mae’r pynciau fydd yn cael eu trafod yn cynnwys plygio cerddoriaeth i orsafoedd radio, brandio cerddoriaeth a marchnata a hyrwyddo digwyddiadau byw. Yn y prynhawn hefyd ceir sesiynau holi ac ateb – cyfle ardderchog i roi sylw i gwestiynau neu faterion unigol, a bydd hwn, wrth gwrs, yn gyfle rhagorol i gynrychiolwyr rwydweithio.

Ymhlith y panelwyr gwadd bydd Gill Taylor (Rheolwraig / Hyrwyddwr), Adam Walton (BBC Radio Wales), Gareth Iwan Jones (Cynhyrchydd, BBC Radio Cymru) a chynrychiolwyr o Dylunio Cymru, Creu Cymru a Cerdd Gymunedol Cymru, ac eraill.

Ceir rhestr lawn o’r digwyddiadau yn www.sefydliadcerddoriaethgymreig.com yn ogystal â manylion am yr ail gynhadledd, a gynhelir yng Nghaerdydd ar 30 Ionawr 2009.

Cynhelir y sesiynau drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg – bydd cyfleusterau cyfieithu ar gael.

Mae’r diwrnod yn DDI-DÂL, ond mae lleoedd yn gyfyngedig. I gofrestru, e-bostiwch: dai@welshmusicfoundation.com neu ffoniwch 029 20 494110

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ANNUAL MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE RETURNS TO CAERNARFON : ESSENTIAL FOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN WALES

FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 2009, 12.30PM – 5.30PM - GALERI, CAERNARFON

Following their popularity in 2008, Welsh Music Foundation are once again hosting the Welsh Music Industry Days, designed to address the key issues that matter to the Welsh language music industry and beyond.

On Friday January 23 2009, between 12:30pm and 5.30pm, the north Wales conference will take place at Galeri, Caernarfon. Three sessions will run during of the afternoon and delegates are welcome to pick and choose, which they attend, or stay for the course of the conference.

Topics covered include plugging music to radio stations, music branding and the marketing and the promotion of live events. The afternoon will also feature Q&A segments – a great opportunity to have queries or individual issues addressed, and will of course serve as a great networking opportunity for delegates.

Guest panelists include Gill Taylor (Elvis Costello’s Manager), Adam Walton (BBC Radio Wales), Gareth Iwan Jones (Producer, BBC Radio Cymru) and representatives from Design Wales, Creu Cymru and Community Music Wales, amongst others.

A full event line-up can be found at www.welshmusicfoundation.com, as well as details of the second conference, held in Cardiff on 30 January 2009.

Sessions will be conducted in both the medium of English and Welsh language – translation facilities will be available.

The day is FREE to attend, but places are limited. To register, email: dai@welshmusicfoundation.com or phone 029 20 494110

Free Welsh Music Digital Album Download - Get it Here!

Help yourself to a free Welsh language digital album. Download from "Dan Y Cownter/Under The Counter". The album features tracks from Fleur Dafydd, MC Mabon and Dr Huw amongst others. Just click on the banner above or HERE to be taken to the download site.

From the site:- "Following the overwhelming popularity of Dan y Cownter (Under the Counter) and Dan y Cownter 2 - two previously released CDs featuring the best and latest music from Wales, distributed for free in order to promote Welsh language music; Welsh Music Foundation is proud to present this brand new website - the third edition in the series: "Dan Y Cownter 3" (more...)"

The Left Coast Eisteddfod 2009

What is the Left Coast Eisteddfod? Americymru is planning to hold a major event in Portland in August 2009. The "Left Coast Eisteddfod" will be a celebration of all things Welsh and in particular of the American Welsh heritage which has so enriched the history of this nation. In order to promote and raise funds for this event, a charitable foundation - "The Meriwether Lewis Memorial Foundation" is in the process of being established. The foundation is asking for support from members and supporters of this site, and others, to achieve the following objectives:- 1. To raise funds for a talent competition modelled on the Welsh National Eisteddfod which will both provide a showcase for local talent in the various competition categories and introduce the American public to the concept of the "Eisteddfod" . It is hoped that this event will be the first of many and that future events will be held ( perhaps on an annual basis ) in other U.S. cities. 2. To raise funds for a vendors area which will provide a showcase for Welsh and Celtic businesses and craftspeople to promote their talents, goods and services, foster connections between Welsh and American businesses and craftspeople and hopefully create commercial partnerships. 3. To raise funds for a series of concerts which will feature Welsh and Welsh American performers of both traditional and contemporary music and introduce a wider audience to Welsh and Welsh-American arts and talents.Thus far a number of artists, including the following, have expressed an interest in performing at this event. David Llewellyn Here Be Dragons Terry Mostyn Nathan Penlington Oceans Apart Howl Griff Bootnic Hwyl (Nashville) (Cardiff) (New York) (London) (Arizona) (Aberystwyth) (Ynys Mon) (South Carolina) The above is a partial list. Why Support A Party in Portland? Because it will be so much more than that. As can be seen from the above list it will be a true gathering of the tribes. It is hoped that it will be the first of a new breed of Welsh event in the USA . One which showcases contemporary Wales and the Welsh American heritage in equal measure. An event which attracts widespread popular support and participation and moves Welsh heritage into the mainstream of American culture. We are seeking contributions of all sizes. If every member of this site could contribute $10 dollars we would be well on our way to establishing a new American Welsh tradition. We are also seeking commercial sponsors and grants. All donations welcome. Please help if you can. ( for all enquiries please email americymru@gmail.com ) MAKE YOUR DONATION HERE