Raising Awareness
In everything we do, we raise awareness for our traditional folk arts. We make spaces for them to be heard, like the Welsh Folk Awards or Tŷ Gwerin at the National Eisteddfod. We take them to new audiences across the globe, on stages and TV, from Canada to Sweden. You can find examples of our work and partnerships below at the bottom of this page. We also raise awareness across our website, such as our directory, where you - supporters, artists, promoters, event organisers alike - can find lists of artists, instrument makers, dance societies and more for free. By following our social media platforms and subscribing to our newsletter, you can stay connected with new music releases, concerts, events, arts jobs, festivals and more, and updates about our work at Trac Cymru.
We recognise that supporting our artists means supporting the planet too. Whether as a guest on a panel or a hand in a research project, we are a part of the global conversation that understands we have to make change - through conscious thinking and action - in order to sustain a thriving music industry. For example, practicing sustainable gigging and touring, finding renewable energy sources for large scale events or sourcing ethically-made merchandise.
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Wales Folk Awards
Launched in 2019, the Wales Folk Awards celebrate and promote the music of Wales at its highest level, awarding individuals, artists and bands prizes for their contributions and creations…
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Traditional Music Review: Arts Council of Wales
The Arts Council of Wales commissioned a review of the Traditional Music sector in Wales, as an opportunity to look at how ACW can best support the sector and how the organisations active within the sector can work more cohesively on behalf of our musicians, communities and audiences.
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#WelshMusicAbroad
In 2023, Trac Cymru partnered up with FOCUS Wales and Tŷ Cerdd to form the Welsh Music Abroad initiative, setting out to “celebrate and promote Welsh music worldwide” by creating opportunities for artists and industry to engage music markets across the globe.
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On The Rails: Sustainable Touring Project
Finnish Jazz Federation partnered up with Trac Cymru for On The Rails, a project testing train touring in Europe towards future sustainable touring practices.
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Gwerinle: Folk Venue at TAFWYL
A new, exciting venue at Cardiff’s Welsh Language Music festival in collaboration with Trac Cymru, hosting a timetable of taster workshops in Welsh traditional folk singing, music and dance…
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Tŷ Gwerin: Folk Venue at the National Eisteddfod
In 2009, Trac Cymru created ‘Tŷ Gwerin’, the home of folk traditions at the National Eisteddfod. WIth its own packed programme of performances, sessions, interviews, and childrens’ activities, this area invites…
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European Folk Day
Each year, Trac Cymru engages with a continent wide celebration of folk music, established by the European Folk Network. For 2024, we collaborated with our Cornish and Manx neighbours to…
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EFEx: English Folk Expo
English Folk Expo is a Manchester based three-day showcase festival and international folk music trade fair, featuring talent from England plus an annual ‘international partner’. It attracts bookers, festivals, arts centres, folk clubs, agents…
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FOCUS Wales: International Showcase Festival
FOCUS Wales is an international multi-venue showcase festival held in Wrexham, North Wales, which places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world…
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Folk Alliance International: Conference & Showcase Event
Folk Alliance International Conference hosts two thousand showcases over four days and attracts over 3,000 delegates: musicians, festival organisers, agents, labels, publicists, mentors, clubs, venues and support agencies…
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WOMEX: Worldwide Music Expo
In October 2013, Wales welcomed WOMEX, the world’s biggest trade event for world/folk/roots and traditional music. This annual five-day event includes a bustling trade fair, showcase festival, conference and…
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