Rhian Hutchings 🏴
@rhianchristabel.bsky.social
Miwsig, pobl ifanc a cymuned yng Nghymru! Music, young people & community in Wales. CEO Anthem Music Fund Wales & Chair of Operasonic. Newport girl 😉
Excited to be sharing my piece Curb Appeal at @sonicartsforum.bsky.social in Swansea next month.
October 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Excited to be sharing my piece Curb Appeal at @sonicartsforum.bsky.social in Swansea next month.
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A south Wales hospice has hosted an exhibition to highlight artworks created by people affected by an illness they are likely to die from, including carers, family and friends
South Wales hospice project turns life stories into art
A south Wales hospice has hosted an exhibition to highlight artworks created by people affected by an illness they are likely to die from, including carers, family and friends. Five paintings were dis...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A south Wales hospice has hosted an exhibition to highlight artworks created by people affected by an illness they are likely to die from, including carers, family and friends
Looking forward to catching the @oramawards.bsky.social oram/100 tour at @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social on Saturday 👇🏻
The Orams return this year with an exciting new project oram/100.
Celebrating Daphne Oram's centenary, throughout late 2025 the Oram Awards is embarking on a tour to uplift and inspire female and gender-expansive sound artists and musicians in communities and grassroots venues across the UK.
Celebrating Daphne Oram's centenary, throughout late 2025 the Oram Awards is embarking on a tour to uplift and inspire female and gender-expansive sound artists and musicians in communities and grassroots venues across the UK.
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Looking forward to catching the @oramawards.bsky.social oram/100 tour at @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social on Saturday 👇🏻
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“The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%. (But) the 1% aren’t just the biggest climate wreckers, they also greatly influence how the world responds to the crisis.” Rebecca Solnit
Billionaires are out of touch and much too powerful. The planet is in trouble | Rebecca Solnit
The 1% aren’t just the biggest climate wreckers, they also greatly influence how the world responds to the crisis, says Guardian US columnist Rebecca Solnit
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November 20, 2023 at 9:59 PM
“The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%. (But) the 1% aren’t just the biggest climate wreckers, they also greatly influence how the world responds to the crisis.” Rebecca Solnit
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In the latest Best Field Recordings column, we highlight the best sounds recorded outside the studio and released in December and January.
The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp, January 2025
January's Best Field Recordings span the Amazon to Antarctica, Chile to China, and frogs to whales.
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February 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In the latest Best Field Recordings column, we highlight the best sounds recorded outside the studio and released in December and January.
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The Gentle Good has released the second single from his forthcoming album, Elan, inspired by the flooding of Cwm Elan to supply water to Birmingham. He sat down with NationCymru to discuss what just might be his most important work to date
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February 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Gentle Good has released the second single from his forthcoming album, Elan, inspired by the flooding of Cwm Elan to supply water to Birmingham. He sat down with NationCymru to discuss what just might be his most important work to date
A fabulous evening of Welsh talent @lepub.bsky.social led by Forte Project!
February 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A fabulous evening of Welsh talent @lepub.bsky.social led by Forte Project!
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The collapsing ceiling of the National Museum in Cardiff is more than just a structural issue - it's a depressing symbol of a cultural sector being left to perish ✍️ Gareth Davies MS
The National Museum’s crumbling building is a metaphor for the culture sector in Wales
Gareth Davies MS The National Museum in Cardiff has been issuing pleas for cash injections going back years to fix its deteriorating building. This came to a head last year when concerns were raised o...
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February 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The collapsing ceiling of the National Museum in Cardiff is more than just a structural issue - it's a depressing symbol of a cultural sector being left to perish ✍️ Gareth Davies MS
Do you care about music development in Wales? Come & join me at Anthem & Beacons music development conference Atseinio. Tuesday 18th Feb at Utilita Arena. Get your tickets here
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February 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Do you care about music development in Wales? Come & join me at Anthem & Beacons music development conference Atseinio. Tuesday 18th Feb at Utilita Arena. Get your tickets here
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacons-cy...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacons-cy...
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@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social 2024 report launched at the Senedd last night, with a performance from @theanchoress.bsky.social & guest James Dean Bradfield
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Music Venue Trust 2024 Report Launched At The Senedd With A Performance From The Anchoress - God Is In The TV
Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of UK grassroots music venues (GMVs) launched its 2024 Annual Report in the Senedd in
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February 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social 2024 report launched at the Senedd last night, with a performance from @theanchoress.bsky.social & guest James Dean Bradfield
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Love this @caththewriter.bsky.social sounds like a cracking evening 👍🏻
Last week I went to Carmarthen for an in conversation with the MIGHTY @adwaithmusic.bsky.social + team at SLUSH CIC's ‘Solas’ listening party at #CWRW #Libertino @beastpruk.bsky.social @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
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VIDEO: Adwaith In Conversation With Cath Holland At CWRW 'Solas' Listening Party - God Is In The TV
Last week, double Welsh Music Prize-winners Adwaith settled on the stage in front of a sold-out live audience at CWRW in the band's hometown of Carmarthen for
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February 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Love this @caththewriter.bsky.social sounds like a cracking evening 👍🏻
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Did you know one-third of Music Venue Alliance members are now not-for-profit? That’s a massive 29% rise in just a year!
February 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Did you know one-third of Music Venue Alliance members are now not-for-profit? That’s a massive 29% rise in just a year!
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Plaid Cymru Energy spokesperson, Llinos Medi MP has tabled an amendment to Westminster’s Crown Estate Bill to transfer the management of the Crown Estate's assets in Wales to the Welsh Government
Amendment tabled by Welsh MP to devolve Crown Estate to Wales
Plaid Cymru Energy spokesperson, Llinos Medi MP has tabled an amendment to Westminster’s Crown Estate Bill to transfer the management of the Crown Estate’s assets in Wales to the Welsh Government. Dur...
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February 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Plaid Cymru Energy spokesperson, Llinos Medi MP has tabled an amendment to Westminster’s Crown Estate Bill to transfer the management of the Crown Estate's assets in Wales to the Welsh Government
Awesome event at the Senedd last night to launch @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social report. Great speakers and vital stats. Find the report here with a special download of Welsh stats www.musicvenuetrust.com/resources/
February 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Awesome event at the Senedd last night to launch @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social report. Great speakers and vital stats. Find the report here with a special download of Welsh stats www.musicvenuetrust.com/resources/
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Coventry’s beloved grassroots music venue, The Tin, has smashed its £10,000 fundraising goal to refurbish its frontage thanks to an incredible community effort and a sizeable donation from John Willcox. A champion of the city’s music scene, John credits venues like The Tin for launching his career.
February 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Coventry’s beloved grassroots music venue, The Tin, has smashed its £10,000 fundraising goal to refurbish its frontage thanks to an incredible community effort and a sizeable donation from John Willcox. A champion of the city’s music scene, John credits venues like The Tin for launching his career.
This is not good news. Our music services are doing amazing work & helping so many young people build futures through music.
A council's proposals to cut funding to “essential” music services in its schools have been met with a significant number of responses from residents, according to members of a scrutiny committee
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Proposal to cut music services in schools draws criticism
A council’s proposals to cut funding to “essential” music services in its schools have been met with a significant number of responses from residents, according to members of a scrutiny committee. The...
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January 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is not good news. Our music services are doing amazing work & helping so many young people build futures through music.
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And they’re right.
This is where the magic happens. Where tomorrow’s stars cut their teeth and today’s fans fall in love with live music all over again.
See how MVT is supporting this vital ecosystem in our 2024 report. Available now online.
This is where the magic happens. Where tomorrow’s stars cut their teeth and today’s fans fall in love with live music all over again.
See how MVT is supporting this vital ecosystem in our 2024 report. Available now online.
January 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
And they’re right.
This is where the magic happens. Where tomorrow’s stars cut their teeth and today’s fans fall in love with live music all over again.
See how MVT is supporting this vital ecosystem in our 2024 report. Available now online.
This is where the magic happens. Where tomorrow’s stars cut their teeth and today’s fans fall in love with live music all over again.
See how MVT is supporting this vital ecosystem in our 2024 report. Available now online.
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Those are the words of our Government in their November 2024 response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s report on grassroots music venues.
January 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Those are the words of our Government in their November 2024 response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s report on grassroots music venues.
Yeah Porters!!!
A popular city centre bar in the Welsh capital is to open a brand new pub theatre venue
Cardiff venues launches new fringe theatre
Much loved Cardiff bar Porter’s is to open a brand new 60 seat pub theatre in the basement of its premises on Barrack Lane in the city centre. The venue aims to be a home to fringe theatre makers in t...
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January 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Yeah Porters!!!
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On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4
January 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4
Absolutely loving this 👇🏻 da iawn pawb!
A brother and sister from Gwynedd have launched a digital interactive gig map to help live music lovers to find Welsh language events
Siblings launch gig finder music map ahead of Welsh Language Music Day
A brother and sister from Gwynedd have launched a digital interactive gig map to help live music lovers to find Welsh language events. Awni (named after the informal Welsh word for the phrase ‘we…
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January 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Absolutely loving this 👇🏻 da iawn pawb!
Awesome freaky Friday night with #uncanny & @dannyrobins.bsky.social 👻 definitely persuaded by all the evidence!
January 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Awesome freaky Friday night with #uncanny & @dannyrobins.bsky.social 👻 definitely persuaded by all the evidence!
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Early career composers, time to get in an application for this brilliant scheme – closing date 6 January 2025 www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-di...
Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Scheme | London Symphony Orchestra
The LSO's scheme for early-career composers, offering the chance to write for a symphony orchestra, with workshops and expert guidance from Colin Matthews and François-Xavier Roth.
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December 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Early career composers, time to get in an application for this brilliant scheme – closing date 6 January 2025 www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-di...
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
It's #WelshBudget day. We'll be scrutinising it to find out the impact on arts and culture. Stay tuned 👀
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‘It’s an outrage’: stars join fight against cuts as Welsh arts go into meltdown
Michael Sheen among big names in call for action as leading figure warns there will be little left of the sector in 10 years
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December 10, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
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A father from Brecon who helped campaign for Welsh language teaching provision for the Powys town has created a Welsh language alternative to Wordle
Cyrdle: The Welsh language alternative to Wordle taking the internet by storm
Stephen Price A father from Brecon who helped campaign for Welsh language teaching provision for the Powys town has created a Welsh language alternative to Wordle. Laine Skinner, who is a Yoga Instruc...
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December 10, 2024 at 10:13 AM
A father from Brecon who helped campaign for Welsh language teaching provision for the Powys town has created a Welsh language alternative to Wordle