Welsh musos ready to rock Swn Fest

Swn, Cardiff’s favourite music festival, returns this weekend with a host of raw Welsh talent.

Founded in 2007 by BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and local music mogul John Rostron, Swn Fest uncovers talented artists in a series of gigs spanning the city centre.

Bands and artists are gearing up for a music marathon at Clwb Ifor Bach

Bands and artists are gearing up for a music marathon at Clwb Ifor Bach

This year musicians handpicked by BBC Cymru Wales’ Horizons scheme – which promotes Welsh artists to a wider audience – will take to the stage on Saturday at Clwb Ifor Bach.

Festivalgoers can expect a nine-hour music marathon from artists like Dan Bettridge, who said the Horizons scheme has created “real opportunities for the artists involved”.

Dan Bettridge is looking forward to “putting on a party” with other Horizons artists

Dan Bettridge is looking forward to “putting on a party” with other Horizons artists

“There really is great support for Welsh artists in Wales,” he said. “Swn Fest always puts on an array of Welsh artists from all genres. It’s always a pleasure playing Swn.”

For the full line up and tickets click here.