Launchpad have announced the thirty three Welsh artists and three record labels to receive grant funding for 2021. The fund is part of Horizons – a partnership between BBC Cymru Wales and Arts Council of Wales investing in and platforming original music talent. This is Launchpad’s most diverse list of awards yet with fourteen female artists and sixteen black musicians and artists of colour from a range of genres receiving funding to aid their music and creative work, spotlighting…

BBC Cymru Wales and Arts Council of Wales are today announcing that the search for Horizons artists to join its 2019 project is now underway. Celebrating its 5th year this year, Horizons has given a platform to over 48 emerging artists from Wales giving them opportunities to reach new audiences in Wales, the UK and beyond. And now they’re looking for 12 new artists. The application process is now open. The 12 successful acts will be supported in various ways…

This spring, BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates its 90th birthday and to mark this milestone, the Orchestra is inviting people to share their stories and experiences. Stories could include seeing or performing with the orchestra, meeting a musician or taking part in a workshop. The stories gathered will form part of the birthday celebrations in April 2018.   Michael Garvey, director of BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales says “We’re looking forward to celebrating next year with the…