Shining A Light On Local Talent At Festival Number Six
Six young musicians are to have an unforgettable experience of performing in a local well-known festival through an innovative project run by CEG (Cerddoriaeth Eryri a’r Gogledd, Music of Snowdonia and North Wales) with the support of Gwynedd Council, which is
The Yn y Golau (In the Light) project gives an opportunity for the artists to perform on the ‘The Woodcutters Lodge’ stage at Festival Number 6 in Portmeirion between 1 and 4 September 2016.
Gwynedd Council’s Leader, Councillor Dyfed Edwards , said: “This is an innovative project that we as a Council are proud to support. The backing that these young artists receive, will be extremely valuable as they develop and performing at Festival Number 6 will be an unforgettable experience for all of them. I wish them every success at the Festival as well as in their careers in the future.”
The “Yn y Golau” project was created to support musicians that study in Gwynedd to take the first step in their musical careers. “Yn y Golau” gives the artists an opportunity at Festival Number 6 as well as offering support through mentoring to build their confidence and ability to develop a network with talented young musicians in Gwynedd.
For the “Yn y Golau” project, CEG has identified six young individuals who will work tirelessly to create unique music. The individuals that will take part at a launch that will take place at CEG’s stage in the woods at Festival Number 6, includes: Alex Woodall (Coleg Menai), Phoebe Newman-Walker (Coleg Menai) Magi Tudur (Llanrug) Kiani Geldard (Bangor) Gethin Llwyd (Bangor) and Hannah Wilwood (Llanberis).
CEG was established by Sera Louise Owen (Caernarfon) and Roger Hughes (Bangor) to support and promote local musical artists.
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