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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 6d

Hello Austria! We're delighted to have the brilliant ADJUA showcasing at Waves Vienna this weekend!
FRI 3rd Oct 8:45pm @ Coco
SAT 4th Oct 4:30pm @ Lucia

info at wavesvienna.com #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 8d

Trawsnewid : Transform 2026 🔮 Chwefror 6 & 7 February #Aberystwyth 🌊 More acts announced for our winter festival in Aberystwyth! Tocynnau : Tickets at tinyurl.com/TT2026 & aberystwythartscentre.co.uk (LINK IN BIO)

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 9d

🎪 Gwnewch cais i chwarae : Apply to showcase at FOCUS Wales 2026! Applications are open to artists worldwide, and of all genres! Get more info and apply at focuswales.com/music Deadline to apply is 1st November ⏳

📸 by Brent Jones

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 15d

Hello #Winnipeg! 🍁 We're excited to be in town for @breakoutwest this week, with the brilliant MARED and Papaya Noon from Wales showcasing this year! info at breakoutwest.ca #WelshMusicAbroad

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 20d

Gŵyl Gwreiddiau : ROOTS Festival will take place on Saturday 11th October at Tŷ Pawb WREXHAM! This FREE to attend community festival will celebrate roots, tradition and language across cultures in Wrexham

This event is taking place in support of the Wrecsam2029 bid for city of culture ✨

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 21d

Bonjour Quebec 🍁 we're in Montreal this November with Gruff Rhys and Malan both performing at M for Montreal - celebrating 20 years of this amazing festival! We'll also be hosting our annual FOCUS Wales mixer and showcase at the event! info: mpourmontreal.com #WelshMusicAbroad

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 25d

🎪 Gwnewch cais i chwarae : Apply to showcase at FOCUS Wales 2026! Applications are open to artists worldwide, and of all genres! Get more info and apply at focuswales.com/music (LINK IN BIO) Deadline to apply is 1st November ⏳

📸 by Steve White

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 27d

Hej Sweden 🇸🇪 we're in Gothenburg this November showcasing the brilliant MELLT as part of the Viva Sounds Festival info: vivasounds.se #WelshMusicAbroad

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Sep 9

Gŵyl Newydd yn Wrecsam : New festival in Wrexham?!

ROOTS Festival takes place on 11th October at Tŷ Pawb! This free to attend community festival will celebrate roots, tradition and language across cultures in Wrexham

This event is taking place in support of the Wrecsam2029 bid for city of culture

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hello Austria 🇦🇹 we're delighted to have the brilliant ADJUA showcasing at Waves Vienna this year! info at wavesvienna.com #WelshMusicAbroad

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Aug 25

🎪 Gwnewch cais i chwarae : Apply to showcase at FOCUS Wales 2026! Applications are open to artists worldwide, and of all genres! Get more info and apply at focuswales.com/music Deadline to apply is 1st November ⏳

📸 by Dani Harry

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hola Castellón! We're excited to be returning for Pro Weekend this October in Spain, with the brilliant VOYA showcasing this year! info at proweekendfest.com #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hello Canada! 🍁 We're excited to be returning for BreakOut West this September in Winnipeg, MB, with the brilliant Mared, and Papaya Noon showcasing this year! info at breakoutwest.ca #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're excited to be at PITCH Scotland in Glasgow later this month, where we'll be showcasing Bruna Garcia, as part of our partnership with the festival 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 info at pitchscotland.com #WelshMusicAbroad

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Aug 18

Guten tag Germany! We're excited to be showcasing Welsh music at Reeperbahn Festival on 18th Sept with Slate, Catty, and Ben Ellis. Ja bitte!

Info & tickets at reeperbahnfestival.com + RSVP for our mixer via: tinyurl.com/walesatrf #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Aug 9

🎪 Eisteddfod Wrecsam! Ar Y Maes heddiw?! Dewch draw i'r Gromen ym Mhentref Wrecsam am 1pm am rhwydweithio gyda FOCUS Wales!

💫Eisteddfod Wrecsam! Are you on the festival 'Maes today?! Come along to the Dome in Pentref Wrecsam (near the main entrance) at 1pm for networking with FOCUS Wales!

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 30

'A phenomenal weekend celebrating new music' BBC Music Introducing 📻 FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com

📸 credit Tim Rooney

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 30

'It's the most wonderful time of the year' God Is In The TV Zine 🗞️ FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com

📸 credit Blue Marshall

FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 29

'Quite simply one of the best festivals out there' @echoesanddust.bsky.social 🗞️ FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com

📸 credit Steve White

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 28

'Wrexham's exhilarating new music showcase raises the bar once again' @clashmusic.com 🗞️ FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com

📸 credit Tim Rooney

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 26

'An amazing weekend' Radio X 📻 FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com
📸 credit Kev Curtis

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 25

'Arguably the most prestigious showcase festival in Europe' Under the Radar🗞️ FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com
📸 credit Steve White

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 24

'FOCUS Wales is the grassroots festival redefining music's future' The Line of Best Fit 🗞️ FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com
📸 credit Alexandra Durrant

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 23

'A wonderful festival' 6Music📻 FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark our 16th year, and will take place in #Wrexham over 7th-9th May🎪 EarlyBird tickets now on sale at focuswales.com 📸 credit Kev Curtis

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · Jul 22