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S\u0175n festival, Cardiff\u2019s original multi-venue music festival, will make a huge return this weekend with more venues and acts than ever before.<\/span><\/h2>\n

This year S\u0175n festival has made a strong commitment to harnessing Welsh language talent. It will run from 17 – 20 October and will focus on Welsh and international sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

Established in 2007, S\u0175n 2018 is now firmly in the hands of top music venue Clwb Ifor Bach.<\/span><\/p>\n

In comparison to previous lineups, there is a stronger overtone propelling new Welsh acts to the forefront of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Headliner Gwenno, notable for her debut album,\u00a0<\/span>Y Dydd Olaf,<\/span><\/i> will be joined by Carmarthen outfit Adwaith on Wednesday. Using the language as their platform for self-expression, the bands are making a cultural statement in their own right, acknowledging the resurgence in Welsh language and the pride associated with it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Acts such as Breichiau Hir and <\/span>Patblygu are also on the bill performing a wide range of material in the Welsh language.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zac Mather, who works closely with Clwb Ifor Bach and S<\/span>\u0175<\/span>n, has a clear view of the value of Welsh language in the Cardiff scene. \u201c<\/span> S\u0175n festival is very important to Welsh bands looking to firmly establish themselves,” he says. “From a Welsh language perspective, bands that write and perform in the language have an outlet and this means there is a movement out there that people can truly relate to.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Young bands like Adwaith bring a fresh take on Welsh language music, stepping away from traditional associations and providing a contemporary sound.\u00a0<\/span>This dedication S\u0175n has to the Welsh language is in keeping with the vision for one million Welsh speakers by 2050, according to gov.wales.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offering the best in post-punk, rock and indie, S\u0175n festival works a platform for both established and lesser-known bands to showcase their material. The festival kicks off on Wednesday at Tramshed and will run until Sunday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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