Audiences Wales Newsletter June 2009

Photo] We will be holding our next Welsh Language Marketing Forum at the Arts Council of Wales’ offices in Carmarthen on June 17th between 11am—1pm. Euros Lewis will be discussing his work as a community arts practitioner in Wales. There will also be a talk by Steve Eaves from Cwmni Iaith, the language planning agency, who will be discussing how the agency have helped organisations in developing bilingual practices and identified the language requirements of various jobs. (Please note that there will no longer be a talk from Elwyn Williams about his reach figures for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s business plan, as mentioned in the March e-newsletter.) If you wish to attend the forum please email michael@audienceswales.co.uk. [Photo] What’s on Wales / Golwg ar Gymru is the only bilingual arts event listing website in Wales. We receive an average of 10,000 visits a month and our visitor rate for 2009 has increased by over 150%. Our new advertising facility will give venues the opportunity to promote their events at a cost effective rate. We have three different advert sizes available - a banner (one at the top and one at the bottom of the front page), a skyscraper (on the right hand side of the front page) and a tile (also on the right hand side of the front page.) St David Hall’s banner advert for the Welsh Proms received over 5,000 views within 48 hours of it going live - viewed by individuals with an interest in attending Welsh arts events. To find out more about advertising on What’s on Wales and Golwg ar Gymru email michael@audienceswales.co.uk. [Photo] [Photo] The Campaign for Drawing has one aim: to get everyone drawing. Free registration for The Big Draw 2009 is now open with an invitation to get as many arts organisations as possible to host their own events. The Big Draw is a month-long season of events that encourage creative participation. From painting to stop-motion film, or linked activities using music and sound, there can be something for everyone. The Big Draw Day is on Saturday October 10th 2009 but organisations can also hold events on any other date during October. For further information and to register online click here. [Photo] Audiences Wales Ltdwww.audienceswales.co.ukwww.whatsonwales.co.uktel : 029 2037 3736fax : 029 2038 4141Registered in England and Wales : No. 2596844 Registered office: 2 Market House, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE Registered Charity No. 1006810VAT Registration No. 713 5965 24

Merthyr Express column 4.6.09

4 June 09
Merthyr Aloud!
Glamorgan Gates are running a New Community Choir and Voice Workshops will be starting Friday, 12th June for six weeks. Come along and learn some beautiful harmonies from different musical traditions. No experience needed – all songs taught by ear. Also, if you’re interested in Jewellery Making or Lovespoon Carving please register your interest now! For more information or to book on please call Jenna on 01685 729940 or call into 121 High Street Merthyr Tydfil.

Welsh Rock
The big Saturday night event on 20th June at the Bedroc Welsh Language Festival welcomes big names on the Welsh music scene; Jess, Gwibdaith Hen Fran, Y Diwygiad, Plant Duw and Y Betti Galws to the Workmen's Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets for the night cost £6 from sebon.co.uk. Saturday begins with free events from 10am; Kids fun with children’s TV presenter Martyn Geraint, a bouncy castle, S4C children's characters, stands and family fun, together with a free acoustic stage and a free Cymdeithas Yr Iaith stage at Bedlinog Rugby Club running from mid-day until 7pm. While tickets for Saturday night are still available, Friday night is completeley sold out. The weekend festival ends with a free Folk Music Session and Barbecue on Sunday, 21st June. For further information please contact the Menter Merthyr Tudful office on: 01685 722176.

Green Day Tribute
Green Day tribute band Green Date will be performing at The Vault at Myfanwy Theatre, Merthyr College on Thursday, 25th June 2009 together with Welsh rock band Dead Against The Rest (Unfortunatley LA Guns will not be playing). Later in the year Blaina’s The Guns will be coming to the Myfanwy Theatre, at Merthyr College on Friday, 10th July and Love Hate will be playing on 26th August. For tickets on all these events please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk.

Taming Of The Shrew
Myfanwy Theatre presents a new version of the 16th Century Shakeperian comedy, the Taming Of The Shrew, where a drunken tinker is tricked into thinking he is a nobleman by a mischievous Lord. performed by The Shakespeare Players on Wednesday, 8th July 2009. For tickets and Information contact 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk.

Open Mike Nights
The next Open Mike Night welcomes poets, short story writers, singers and acoustic musicians together with those who would just like to listen and soak up the atmosphere, on Thursday, 18th June, at the Imperial Hotel. The guest author for the night will be Nigel Jenkins. Future open mike nights include John Barnie on 23rd July, Chris Williams on 27th August and Welsh Book of The Year sortlisted author Samantha Wynne Rhydderch on 24th September. Open Mike nights are supported by MTCBC Arts and Academi. Please contact 01685 725382 or arts@merthyr.gov.uk for more details.

Merthyr Express column

28 May 09
The Sex Pistols Experience
Sex Pistols tribute band The Sex Pistols Experience, Ed Tudor-Pole (from Ten-Pole Tudor) and Cardiff punk band John Q Public play The Vault at Merthyr College this Saturday, 30th May. For further information and tickets please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

Californian Rock
Californian rockers Love/Hate and the LA Guns both visit Merthyr this summer. Love/Hate play the Vault (Myfanwy Theatre), Merthyr Tydfil College, on 26th August, supported by Ricky Warwick and New Generation Superstars. The LA Guns also visit The Vault, together with The Duel and support on Thursday, 25th June, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15. For further info please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

Open Mike
The next Open Mike Night welcomes poets, short story writers, singers and acoustic musicians together with those who would just like to listen and soak up the atmosphere, on Thursday, 18th June, at the Imperial Hotel. The guest author for the night will be Nigel Jenkins. Open Mike nights are supported by MTCBC Arts and Academi. Please contact 01685 725382 or arts@merthyr.gov.uk for more details.

Welsh Music Festival

Bedroc Welsh Language Festival 2009 is almost here with three days of music and more. Not surprisingly prehaps day one is totally sold out, with big names on the Welsh music scene including Y Tebot Piws, Meic Stevens, Huw Chiswell and Katell Keineg playing the Workmen’s Hall, Bedlinog on Friday, 19th June. Saturday, 20th June, is jam packed with talent from across Wales, with free events and tickets still available for the big Saturday night. Saturday begins with a free event; Kids fun with children’s TV presenter Martyn Geraint at the Workmen's Hall, Bedlinog between 10am and 12pm. There will also be a bouncy castle, S4C children's characters, stands and family fun, together with a free acoustic stage at the Bedlinog Inn, with music from Einir Dafydd, El Parisa, Sarah Wyn, Steffan Huw and Bettis Muff. Saturday 20th continues with the free Cymdeithas Yr Iaith stage at Bedlinog Rugby Club running from mid-day until 7pm, with music from Yucatan, Eitha Tal Ffranco, Al Lewis, Yr Annioddefol, Y Bandana, Clinigol, Just Like Frank, RTR and Llygredd Swn. The big Saturday night event on 20th welcomes big names on the Welsh music scene; Jess, Gwibdaith Hen Fran, Y Diwygiad, Plant Duw and Y Betti Galws to the Workmen's Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets for the night cost £6 from available

FW: Stakeholder Newsletter May 2009 / CYLCHLYTHYR RHANDDEILIAID Mai 2009

stakeholder newsletter MAY 2009
CYLCHLYTHYR RHANDDEILIAID MAI 2009

Really can't believe how fast this year is passing by - got a feeling it's the start of a good summer. Thanks to all those who attended our Stakeholder meeting in Caernarfon last month, thanks to all those who came to chat with us at The Foundry in Wrexham and at the offices in Cardiff during April for our drop in sessions too. Remember, if you'd like to submit some news for consideration in our June newsletter, just send an email to hello@welshmusicfoundation.com.
Scene and Heard : Music and Film Networking and Panel event : Atrium : May 28th 2009

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Drop In SessionsAs you'll know by now, WMF are holding drop in sessions each month – so if you have any music related queries that you'd like to talk to us about, you can book a slot. This month, we're holding a Welsh language orientated session in WMF Cardiff on Tuesday May 26th between 4 pm and 7pm. Please email hello@welshmusicfoundation.com if you'd like to call by.
Sesiynau Galw-i-Mewn Fel y gwyddoch erbyn hyn, mae SCG yn cynnal sesiynau galw-i-mewn bob mis – felly os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau sy'n ymwneud â cherddoriaeth yr hoffech eu trafod â ni, gallwch archebu slot. Y mis yma, rydym yn cynnal sesiwn â gogwydd tuag at yr iaith Gymraeg yng Nghaerdydd ar ddydd Mawrth, Mai 26ain rhwng 4 pm a 7pm. E-bostiwch hello@welshmusicfoundation.com os hoffech alw heibio.
Scene and HeardWMF & Screen Academy Wales Present…A networking and ask-the-expert panel event designed to highlight the importance of music in film.
Held At The ATRiuM, Cardiff on 28 May 2009, 6pm – 9pm.
If you're a film, animation or music student / graduate or in the early stages of your composition or film-making career, be inspired by Scene & Heard - open to those who want to know how music and film can collaborate and how to make the right connections.
Find out about music and film opportunities, how to get started and areas including copyright and synchronisation. Ask your questions to a panel of music and film industry experts, including a director, composer and licensing expert.
Panel includes Music Supervisor Ian Neil, whose film credentials include Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch and Lesbian Vampire Killers! Free drinks and nibbles.
To book your place or find out more: hello@welshmusicfoundation.comDetails HERE.Scene and HeardSCG ac Academi Sgrîn Cymru yn Cyflwyno… Digwyddiad rhwydweithio a holi panel o arbenigwyr a gynlluniwyd i danlinellu pwysigrwydd cerddoriaeth ffilmiau.
Cynhelir yn yr ATRiuM, Caerdydd ar 28 Mai 2009, 6pm – 9pm.
Os ydych yn astudio, neu wedi graddio ym maes ffilm, animeiddio neu gerddoriaeth neu wrthi'n dechrau ar eich gyrfa fel cyfansoddwr neu wneuthurwr ffilmiau, dewch i gael eich ysbrydoli gan Scene & Heard - agored i rai sydd eisiau dysgu sut y gall cerddoriaeth a ffilm gydweithio a sut i wneud y cysylltiadau cywir.
Darganfyddwch fwy am gyfleoedd ym myd cerddoriaeth a ffilm, sut i ddechrau arni, a meysydd gan gynnwys hawlfraint a syncroneiddio. Gofynnwch eich cwestiynau i banel o arbenigwyr y diwydiant cerddoriaeth a ffilm, gan gynnwys cyfarwyddwr, cyfansoddwr ac arbenigwr trwyddedu.
Mae'r panel yn cynnwys yr Arolygwr Cerddoriaeth Ian Neil, a weithiodd ar y ffilmiau Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch a Lesbian Vampire Killers! Diodydd a mân fwydydd am ddim
I archebu lle neu i ddarganfod mwy: hello@welshmusicfoundation.comManylion YMA.

Dan Y Cownter @ UrddAs part of our work on the Dan Y Cownter brand – Y Diwygiad, Mattoidz and Eitha Tal Ffranco will be performing on the Urdd Stage at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Cardiff on Monday 25th May 2009 @ 14.30. Usual Urdd entry fees apply.Dan Y Cownter @ UrddFel rhan o'n gwaith ar frand Dan Y Cownter – bydd Y Diwygiad, Mattoidz ac Eitha Tal Ffranco yn perfformio ar Lwyfan yr Urdd, Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Caerdydd ar ddydd Llun 25ain Mai 2009 @ 14.30. Tâl mynediad arferol yr Urdd. Stakeholder Board MembersWMF will soon be opening the votes for members of its Board. Three Welsh stakeholders nominated and elected by stakeholders currently include Rhys Mwyn, John Rostron, and Dafydd Roberts. We encourage you to consider joining the Board for elections that will take place over the summer. To discuss any interest further, please contact lisa@welshmusicfoundation.com. Deadline is Monday June 29th 2009.
Aelodau Bwrdd RhanddeiliaidYn fuan bydd SCG yn agor y pleidleisio ar gyfer aelodau'r Bwrdd. Y tri Rhanddeiliad o Gymru a enwebwyd ac a etholwyd gan y rhanddeiliaid yw Rhys Mwyn, John Rostron a Dafydd Roberts. Rydym yn eich annog i ystyried ymuno â'r Bwrdd ar gyfer etholiadau a fydd yn cael eu cynnal yn ystod yr haf. Er mwyn trafod unrhyw fater ymhellach, cysyllter â lisa@welshmusicfoundation.com. Llun Mehefin 29 2009 yw'r dyddiad cau.
WOMEX 2009Womex is the music trade fair for world, folk and minority language music. Taking place in Copenhagen from 28 October – 1 November 2009, we are asking for expressions of interest ASAP. If you would you be interested in attending Womex this year, we're looking into the feasibility of a trade mission which will depend on interest levels from our Stakeholders and the potential availability of funding.
Email kieron@welshmusicfoundation.com if you'd like to express an interest in attending.
WOMEX 2009Womexyw'r ffair fasnach gerddoriaeth ar gyfer cerddoriaeth world, gwerin ac ieithoedd lleiafrifol. Cynhelir hi yn Copenhagen rhwng 28 Hydref a 1af Tachwedd 2009, ac rydym yn gofyn am ddatganiadau o ddiddordeb cyn gynted ag sydd bosibl. Os hoffech chi fod yn bresennol yn Womex eleni, rydym yn astudio'r posibilrwydd o drefnu taith fasnach a fydd yn dibynnu ar lefelau diddordeb ein Rhanddeiliaid a'r rhagolygon ynghylch derbyn cyllid.
E-bostiwch kieron@welshmusicfoundation.com.
UK Border AgencyWe've been asked to forward the attached information particularly to organisations that may be planning to invite artists from outside the EU to perform in the UK over the summer. Whilst many of you will already be registered, there is concern that not all organisations planning to present international artists here in the near future are yet registered as Sponsors. This is essential in order to gain Certificates of Sponsorship for your artists, and as the process of registering takes at least 4 weeks it is important that you apply as soon as possible.Details HERE.
Asiantaeth Ffiniau'r DUGofynnwyd inni anfon yr wybodaeth atodedig, yn enwedig i sefydliadau a allai fod yn bwriadu gwahodd artistiaid o du allan i'r UE i berfformio yn y DU yn ystod yr haf. Tra bydd llawer ohonoch eisoes wedi cofrestru, mae pryder nad yw pob sefydliad sy'n bwriadu cyflwyno artistiaid rhyngwladol yma yn y dyfodol agos wedi cofrestru eto fel Noddwyr. Mae hyn yn hanfodol er mwyn cael Tystysgrifau Nawdd i'ch artistiaid, a chan fod y broses o gofrestru yn cymryd o leiaf 4 wythnos mae'n bwysig eich bod yn gwneud cais cyn gynted ag sydd bosibl.Manylion YMA.
Prince of Wales Innovation ScholarshipsDetails of the Prince of Wales Innovation Scholarships which have been launched in Wales, the UK and worldwide. They are already creating significant interest from businesses and students but the Academy is very keen to hear from businesses within the creative industries.
The University of Wales will fund 100 PhD Prince of Wales Scholarships over the next 3 years and will be recruiting 20 scholars worldwide. Before recruitment can take place, the University are looking for 20 of the most innovative businesses in Wales with research projects that fulfil the criteria of the Global Academy. See the website, HERE.
Ysgoloriaethau Arloesi Tywysog CymruManylion Ysgoloriaethau Arloesi Tywysog Cymru a lansiwyd yng Nghymru, y DU ac yn rhyngwladol. Maent eisoes yn ennyn diddordeb sylweddol ymysg busnesau a myfyrwyr ond mae'r Academi yn awyddus iawn i glywed gan fusnesau o fewn y diwydiannau creadigol.
Bydd Prifysgol Cymru yn cyllido 100 Ysgoloriaeth PhD Tywysog Cymru dros y 3 blynedd nesaf ac yn recriwtio 20 o ysgolheigion yn rhyngwladol. Cyn y gellir dechrau recriwtio, mae'r Brifysgol yn chwilio am 20 o'r busnesau mwyaf arloesol yng Nghymru gyda phrosiectau ymchwil sy'n bodloni meini prawf yr Academi Fyd-eang. Gweler y wefan, YMA.
Screen Academy WalesFilm Music Masterclass with composer John Hardy followed by a screening of Cwcw (featuring music by John Hardy). 21 May evening event (start time TBC).Details of the event held at Atrium, Cardiff can be found HERE.
Academi Sgrin CymruDosbarth Meistr Cerddoriaeth Ffilm gyda'r cyfansoddwr John Hardy yn cael ei ddilyn gan y ffilm Cwcw (gyda cherddoriaeth gan John Hardy). Digwyddiad ar 21 Mai, gyda'r nos (amser cychwyn i'w gadarnhau)Manylion o'r digwyddiad a gynhelir yn Atrium, Caerdydd i'w cael YMA.Square Festival – band slots possibly availableSquare Festival takes place July 24-26th 2009 in Borth featuring headliners Supergrass and has some limited slots left for bands. If interested, please get in touch through the website for further details. Tickets for the festival are £45 for the whole weekend, or £50 to include camping and can be bought through the website.
Square Festival – o bosibl bydd slotiau i fandiau ar gaelCynhelir Square Festival ar Orffennaf 24-26ain 2009 yn y Borth a'r sêr fydd Supergrass ac mae rhai slotiau cyfyngedig ar ôl ar gyfer bandiau. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb, cysylltwch drwy'r wefan i gael mwy o fanylion. Mae tocynnau i'r ŵyl yn costio £45 am y penwythnos cyfan, neu £50 i gynnwys gwersylla a gellir eu prynu drwy'r wefan.Apply to play In The CityIn The City 2009 will take place on 18th, 19th and 20th October 2009 at The Midland hotel and throughout the venues and bars of Manchester, England. Bands and artists can now apply to be part of ITC Unsigned 2009 by visiting www.inthecity.co.uk/applytoplay and via post.
Gwnewch gais i chwarae yn In The CityCynhelir In The City 2009 ar 18fed, 19eg a 20fed Hydref 2009 yng ngwesty The Midland ac mewn canolfannau a bariau ym mor rhan o Fanceinion, Lloegr. Gall bandiau ac artistiaid wneud cais nawr i fod yn rhan o ITC Unsigned 2009 drwy fynd i www.inthecity.co.uk/applytoplay a thrwy'r post.Indie WeekINDIE WEEK Ireland is all about showcasing the best independent acts from all over Europe. Whether you're totally DIY or signed to an independent label, organisers want to give you a chance to further your career. Showcases in Dublin and Limerick will be judged by members of the European music industry.Acts can apply to INDIE WEEK Ireland online through Sonicbids:www.sonicbids.com/indieweekireland - Applications close May 29th 2009.Website HERE.
Indie WeekHoll bwrpas INDIE WEEK Ireland yw arddangos yr artistiaid annibynnol gorau o bob rhan o Ewrop. Pa un ai ydych yn gwneud popeth eich hun neu wedi arwyddo gyda label annibynnol, mae'r trefnwyr eisiau rhoi cyfle ichi hyrwyddo eich gyrfa. Bydd perfformiadau arddangos yn Nulyn a Limerick yn cael eu beirniadu gan aelodau o ddiwydiant cerddoriaeth Ewrop.Gall artistiaid wneud cais i INDIE WEEK Ireland ar-lein drwy Sonicbids:www.sonicbids.com/indieweekireland - Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau Mai 29ain 2009.Gwefan YMA.Mercury prize 2009The 2009 Mercury Prize is now open for entries! The closing date for entries is Tuesday 2 June, although albums with a physical release date up to and including Monday 13 July 2009 are eligible. Entry form HERE.
Gwobr Mercury 2009Mae Gwobr Mercury 2009 yn agored bellach i geisiadau! Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw Dydd Mawrth 2 Mehefin, er y bydd albymau gyda dyddiad rhyddhau ffisegol hyd at, ac yn cynnwys dydd Llun 13 Gorffennaf 2009 yn gymwys. Ffurflen gais YMA .A call to arms - Welsh Artists apply now for £5.4m Cultural Olympiad CompetitionArtists of all kinds from across Wales are being challenged to use the nation as a blank canvas for twelve inspirational commissions that will showcase our creativity to the world, as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Details HERE.Dewch – Artistiaid Cymru a rhowch gais nawr ar gyfer Cystadleuaeth £5.4 miliwn yr Olympiad DiwylliannolMae artistiaid o bob math o bob rhan o Gymru yn cael eu herio i ddefnyddio'r genedl fel cynfas ar gyfer deuddeg comisiwn ysbrydoledig a fydd yn dangos ein creadigrwydd i'r byd fel rhan o Olympiad Diwylliannol Llundain 2012. Manylion YMA.Call for Entries for the 5th Renderyard Short Film FestivalRenderyard gives film makers, animators, musicians and actors the chance to get involved and create their own profile to show their films, music or acting and voice talents to each other and the world. The 5th Renderyard Short Film Festival are now accepting films between 1 min and 12 min in length for the festival in Oct 2009.
Categories submissions this year include: Film / Animation / Documentary / Mobile Film / Script / Music Video / Film Trailer / Film Titles. Submit Your Films go to www.renderyard.com .
Gwahoddiad i Geisiadau ar gyfer 5ed Gŵyl Ffilmiau Byrion Renderyard Mae Renderyard yn rhoi cyfle i wneuthurwyr ffilmiau, animeiddwyr, cerddorion ac actorion i gymryd rhan a chreu eu proffil eu hunain i ddangos eu ffilmiau, cerddoriaeth neu eu doniau actio a chanu i'w gilydd ac i'r byd. Nawr mae 5ed Gŵyl Ffilmiau Byrion Renderyard yn derbyn ffilmiau sy'n para rhwng 1 a 12 munud ar gyfer yr ŵyl ym mis Hydref 2009.
Mae'r categorïau ar gyfer ceisiadau eleni yn cynnwys: Ffilm / Animeiddiad / Rhaglen ddogfen / Ffilm Symudol / Sgript / Fideo Cerddoriaeth / Hysbyslun ar gyfer Ffilm /Teitlau Ffilm. I Anfon Eich Ffilmiau ewch i www.renderyard.com .Llandrillo college hire over summerThe college in Conwy are offering hire of their facilities for training etc over the summer. Contact Frank Williams at f.williams@llandrillo.ac.uk to find out more.
Llogi offer coleg Llandrillo dros yr hafMae'r coleg yn Sir Conwy yn cynnig y posibilrwydd o logi eu cyfleusterau ar gyfer hyfforddi etc. dros yr haf. Cysylltwch â Frank Williams ar f.williams@llandrillo.ac.uk i ddarganfod mwy.News from StakeholdersNewyddion gan RanddeiliaidHow The Light Gets InProgramme for the forthcoming philosophy festival at Hay has been released. How The Light Gets In takes place 22-31 May 2009 and features live sessions / music and comedy / philosophy sessions / talks and debates / workshop sessions…Click HERE.
How The Light Gets InMae rhaglen yr ŵyl athroniaeth a gynhelir yn fuan yn y Gelli Gandryll wedi ei rhyddhau. Cynhelir How The Light Gets In rhwng 22 a 31 Mai 2009 a bydd yn cynnwys sesiynau byw / cerddoriaeth a chomedi / sesiynau athroniaeth / sgyrsiau a thrafodaethau / sesiynau gweithdy…Manylion YMA.DizzyJamDizzyjam has recently launched, specialising in short-run printing of t-shirts etc for the independent music sector. They'd be delighted to hear from anyone needing t-shirts, or who would like to be involved in the early stages of Dizzyjam.com. For more info email daf@dizzyjam.com.
DizzyJamLansiwyd Dizzyjam yn ddiweddar, ac maent yn arbenigo mewn byrbrintio crysau T, etc ar gyfer y sector cerddoriaeth annibynnol. Byddent yn falch iawn o glywed gan unrhyw un sydd angen crysau T, neu gan rywun a hoffai fod yn gysylltiedig â chyfnod cynnar Dizzyjam.com. I gael mwy o wybodaeth e-bostiwch daf@dizzyjam.com.

Twmpath in a box!Recordiau TANT Cyf have produced a new CD for Cymdeithas Ddawns Werin Cymru. In an innovative departure, the album contains all the instructions to perform 16 popular Twmpath dances together with background notes on how to do Welsh Folk Dance. Details HERE. Also celebrating 40 years of trying to raise the profile of folk music and dance in Wales at the Gwyl Ifan Festival in Cardiff on the weekend of 19/21 of June, details HERE.
Twmpath mewn bocs!Mae Recordiau TANT Cyf wedi cynhyrchu CD newydd i Gymdeithas Ddawns Werin Cymru. Mewn menter arloesol, mae'r albwm yn cynnwys yr holl gyfarwyddiadau ar sut i berfformio 16 dawns werin ynghyd â nodiadau cefndir ar sut i feistroli Dawnsio Gwerin Cymreig. Manylion YMA.Hefyd, yn dathlu 40 mlynedd o geisio codi proffil cerddoriaeth werin a dawnsio gwerin yng Nghymru, bydd Gŵyl Ifan yng Nghaerdydd ar benwythnos 19/21 Mehefin, manylion YMA.

Recession-busting band deal at Space Studios!This info from Space Studios, Cardiff: £200 inc VAT per day! (Normally £300 inc VAT)Whether it's a full-blown album or a sample for Myspace, we apply the same care and consideration to every client's recording. From full-on metal bands to solo singer-songwriters, we'll make the absolute best of what you have. This cut-price recording offer will last from 1st May - 31st July 2009. Call 029 2046 2513 or email info@spacestudios.co.uk with your details (quoting "recession buster") and we will get back to you. Conditions apply: The minimum booking is two days (based on one day recording one day mix). Bands must be unsigned. Studio terms and conditions apply.
Bargen herio'r dirwasgiad i fandiau gan Space Studios!Daw'r wybodaeth hon gan Space Studios, Caerdydd: £200 yn cynnwys TAW y dydd! (Pris arferol £300 yn cynnwys TAW).Pa un ai yw'n albwm llawn dwf neu'n sampl ar gyfer Myspace, rydym yn rhoi'r un gofal a'r un ystyriaeth i recordiad pob cleient. O fandiau metal dilyffethair i unigolion sy'n canu-gyfansoddi caneuon, byddwn yn gwneud y gorau posibl â'r hyn sydd gennych. Bydd y pris gostyngol hwn ar gyfer recordio yn parhau o 1af Mai – 31ain Gorffennaf 2009. Ffoniwch 029 2046 2513 neu e-bostiwch info@spacestudios.co.uk gyda'ch manylion (gan ddyfynnu "recession buster") a byddwn yn cysylltu â chi. Yr amodau: Yr archeb minimwm yw dau ddiwrnod (yn seiliedig ar un diwrnod o recordio ac un diwrnod o gymysgu). Rhaid i fandiau fod yn rhai nad ydynt wedi arwyddo. Telerau ac amodau stiwdio yn weithredol.

Blue Letters from TanganyikaFollowing its popularity, Welsh label Ffin Records have now released music inspired by letters from a young woman describing her adventures travelling in 1950s East Africa - Blue Letters from Tanganyika. Anyone who likes classical, orchestral, classical crossover and big film scores will feel instantly at home with this visual and visceral sound-world. Details and samples HERE. John's also just received 2 of the 3 BAFTA Cymru nominations for Best Original Music Soundtrack this year, for music for Abraham's Point and Martha, Jac a Sianco. You can listen to the music HERE and HERE.
Blue Letters from TanganyikaYn dilyn ei boblogrwydd, mae'r label Cymreig Recordiau Ffin wedi rhyddhau cerddoriaeth a ysbrydolwyd gan lythyrau gwraig ifanc yn disgrifio ei hanturiaethau yn teithio yn Nwyrain Affrica yn ystod y 1950au - Blue Letters from Tanganyika. Bydd unrhyw un sy'n hoffi cerddoriaeth glasurol, cerddorfaol, cyfuniadau clasurol a cherddorieath fawreddog ffilmiau yn teimlo'n gartrefol yn syth gyda'r profiad sain gweledol ac angerddol hwn. Manylion a samplau YMA. Mae John hefyd newydd dderbyn 2 o 3 enwebiad BAFTA Cymru am y Trac Sain Gwreiddiol Gorau eleni, am gerddoriaeth ar gyfer Abraham's Point a Martha, Jac a Sianco. Gallwch wrando ar y gerddoriaeth YMA a YMA.
Plugged In MagazinePlugged In, the music magazine based in Pontypridd are always keen to hear from contributors who would like to volunteer their time to the magazine. Please see HERE for more details.
Cylchgrawn Plugged InMae Plugged In, y cylchgrawn cerddoriaeth sydd wedi ei leoli ym Mhontypridd bob amser yn awyddus i glywed gan gyfranwyr a fyddai'n hoffi rhoi o'u hamser yn wirfoddol i helpu'r cylchgrawn. Gweler YMA i gael mwy o fanylion.

New beginning for FuturetownCardiff's Futuretown have signed a three year publishing deal with Conexion Music, a division of Conexion Media Group plc - a major player in the business of music and media rights administration, publishing songs by Fat Boy Slim, The Prodigy, The Fugees, The Pet Shop Boys, Metallica, Tom Jones and Moby, and operating in London, New York, Nashville and Hong Kong. Futuretown released a new single, 'New Beginning,' on May 1st via iTunes and have lined up some shows across South Wales to promote it - see the band's Myspace for details. For info/tickets contact: alan@futuretown.co.uk / 07818 403367.
Dechrau newydd i FuturetownMae Futuretown o Gaerdydd wedi arwyddo cytundeb cyhoeddi tair blynedd gyda Conexion Music, is-adran Conexion Media Group plc – cwmni blaenllaw ym maes gweinyddu hawliau cyfryngau a cherddoriaeth, sydd wedi cyhoeddi caneuon gan Fat Boy Slim, The Prodigy, The Fugees, The Pet Shop Boys, Metallica, Tom Jones a Moby, ac sy'n gweithredu yn Llundain, Efrog Newydd, Nashville a Hong Kong. Rhyddhaodd Futuretown sengl newydd, 'New Beginning,' ar Fai 1af drwy iTunes ac maent wedi trefnu sioeau ledled De Cymru i'w hyrwyddo - ewch i safle Myspace y grwpiau am fanylion. Er mwyn cael tocynnau, cysylltwch: alan@futuretown.co.uk / 07818 403367.

RootsyRootsy - web design & development, have built up a considerable library of applications aimed squarely at the music industry. One example being a discography application, allowing labels and bands to manage their artist rosters and releases. This has grown to allow management of gig listings, youtube videos, other mixed media and mp3 streaming. Very keen to start developing new working relationships with music organisations, businesses and individuals. Contact Huw Roberts / Tel 02920 645452.
Rootsy Mae Rootsy - dylunio a datblygu gwefannau, wedi crynhoi llyfrgell sylweddol o gymwysiadau a fwriedir yn arbennig ar gyfer y diwydiant cerddoriaeth. Un enghraifft yw cymhwysiad disgyddiaeth, sy'n caniatáu i labeli a bandiau reoli eu rhestrau artistiaid a'r caneuon maent yn eu rhyddhau. Mae hyn wedi datblygu i'w gwneud yn bosibl rheoli rhestrau gigiau, fideos youtube, cyfryngau cymysg eraill a 'llif' mp3. Os ydych yn awyddus iawn i ddechrau datblygu cysylltiadau gweithio newydd gyda sefydliadau, busnesau ac unigolion ym maes cerddoriaeth, cysylltwch â Huw Roberts / Ffôn 02920 645452.

Also coming up… We'll be holding our next Stakeholder meeting in south Wales during July in Swansea.Yn fuan hefyd… Byddwn yn cynnal ein cyfarfod Rhanddeiliaid nesaf yn Ne Cymru yn ystod mis Mehefin yn Abertawe.


Dates for your diary : Dyddiadau i'ch dyddiaduron

14-16 Mai The Great EscapeBrightonwww.escapegreat.com
20-23 May / MaiLiverpool Sound City 2009Liverpoolwww.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
25 May / MaiDan Y Cownter @ UrddCardiff26 May / MaiDrop In Session / Sesiynau Galw-i-MewnWMF Cardiff / Caerdydd
28 May / MaiScene and HeardAtrium Cardiff / Caerdyddhttp://www.welshmusicfoundation.com/event74/2009-05-28/scene_and_heard/
24 June / MehefinDrop In Session / Sesiynau Galw-i-MewnRhondda Cynon Taff
25 June / MehefinDrop In Session / Sesiynau Galw-i-MewnWMF Cardiff / Caerdydd
25 - 26 June / MehefinInternational Music Week 2009Londonhttp://www.imiw.biz/


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Merthyr Express column

21 May 09
Punk Tribute
Sex Pistols tribute band The Sex Pistols Experience play The Vault at Merthyr College next Saturday, 30th May. Also playing will be Edward Tudor-Pole, lead singer with 70’s punk band Ten-Pole Tudor, who had a UK top ten hit in 1981 with Swords of A Thousand Men. Tudor-Pole was also the vocalist on the Sex Pistols songs ‘Who Killed Bambi’, ‘Rock Around The Clock’ and ‘The Great Rock’n’Roll Swindle’, following Johnny Rotten’s departure. First band opening the night will be Cardiff’s John Q Public (originally called ‘May Contain Nuts’), who play fast melodic music not dissimilar to The Misfits or the Bad Religion. For further information and tickets please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

Summer Skills
Glamorgan Gates are running a series of Summer Skills workshops this summer, so why not join one of their courses to learn a new skill or get in shape ready for summer! For more information or to book on please call Jenna on 01685 729940 or call into the Glamorgan Gates shop at 121 High Street Merthyr Tydfil. Courses include: Lunchtime walk, nutrition and relaxation 12-2pm, which includes a gentle hour long walk, Indian head massage, herbal teas, fruit and information on excercise and diet, started yesterday (Wednesday May 20th) but continues for the next four weeks: Safe Social Networking, Buying and Selling on the Internet, starting tomorrow (Friday 22nd May) 10am -12pm, for five weeks: Introduction to Digital Photography, also starting tomorrow (Friday 22nd May) 1-3pm for nine weeks. Merthyr Aloud! a new community choir, with Voice Workshops starting Friday 12th June for six weeks. Come along and learn some beautiful harmonies from different musical traditions. No experience needed – all songs taught by ear. Also, if you’re interested in Jewellery Making or Lovespoon Carving please register your interest with us now!

Art Exhibition
A new exhibition titled Merthyr Tydfil: Our Landscape, is now on show at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery. The exhibition is a selection of artwork produced by Glamorgan Gates art classes, using the Merthyr Tydfil landscape as a theme. The exhibition is free entry and runs until 14th June 2009. Contact the museum for details on 01685 723112 or email museum@merthyr.gov.uk.

All Dressed Up
Another exhibition, this time looking at fashion over the years, is coming soon to Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery. All Dressed Up is an exhibition displaying some of the costumes and accessories worn by the best dressed people of Merthyr Tydfil during the past 150 years. Also featuring fashion designs of the future by the Merthyr Tydfil community, in the search for the next Julien MacDonald! This exhibition is free entry and runs from 18th June until 15th August 2009. For further information contact the museum on 01685 723112 or email museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Global Winners
The winners of the Global Village raffle, at last Sunday’s Global Village event in Cyfarthfa Park are: Val Salt from Treharris and Laura Bryant from Cefn Coed, in the Adults’ category. They will receive a Fair Trade hamper. Winners in the Children’s category are Vidhur from Trefforest and Oliver Evans from Aberdare, who will both receive an Arts and Craft hamper.

Black Stone Cherry, The Damned / The Alarm / Henry Cluney Stiff Little Fingers / Mike Peters / Here Come The Girls – Sugababes!

P4 Music forthcoming shows.

Black Stone Cherry, The Damned / The Alarm / Henry Cluney Stiff Little Fingers / Mike Peters / Here Come The Girls – Sugababes!

MASSIVE USA KENTUCKY ROCK STARS BLACK STONE CHERRY PLAY SIN CITY SWANSEA!

BLACK STONE CHERRY Play their first ever Welsh show at Sin City Swansea on Sunday 31st of May. The Kentucky Rockers come to Wales before they hit the Download Main Stage with this exclusive must see show!

SUNDAY 31ST MAY SWANSEA SIN CITY

TICKETS AVAILABLE

P4 Music Ticketline 08712 270120

FROM DERRICKS RECORDS SWANSEA 01792 654226

TICKETLINE UK 02920 230130

WWW.SEETICKETS.COM <http://www.seetickets.com/>

WWW.P4MUSIC.CO.UK <http://www.p4music.co.uk/>

Years of touring in support of their self-titled debut helped inspire and direct Black Stone Cherry's worldview when it came time to write the new album. The band traveled extensively outside the United States during the tour cycle on their 2006 self-titled debut. This allowed them to stretch their creative muscle and flap their musical wings even higher, with songs like "Please Come In" and "Sunrise" that show the band's growth and diversity.

The ALARM & THE DAMNED

JOIN FORCES FOR THE '3-4-1 UK Tour'

FRIDAY MAY 29th SWANSEA SIN CITY

w/ Special Guest Henry Cluney (Stiff Little fingers)

As a direct response to the financial climate, The Alarm will co-headline the '3-4-1 UK Tour' with punk rock legends' The Damned. The tour will spearhead a move towards a more acceptable, value for money ticket price that promises concert goers a thrilling night of pure energy from both bands, along with a special acoustic guest appearance from Stiff Little Fingers' originator Henry Cluney who will making his first UK appearances in a very long time…..

The tour was born from conversations that took place between The Damned's Captain Sensible and Alarm frontman Mike Peters during this year's winter of discontent. "In this present climate of fat cat bankers creaming it off the top, we've got together with our chums The Alarm to do some shows around the country at the same price that people would normally pay to see just one band. A sort of 'recession buster' ticket. '3 for the price of 1'" says the Captain. "We wanted to create an environment that would bring people together, to talk, dance and take part in a unique rock and roll event like those legendary Anarchy / Red Wedge style tours of the past" continues Peters. "Young bands of today are only skirting round the issues so we decided to do something about it in the only way we know how, and that is to stir people up with guitars and song".

The '341 UK Tour' is a credit crunch busting three classic acts for the price of one. The Damned, The Alarm and Henry Cluney bring the rock 'n' roll supermarket to a venue near you!

They Play Swansea Sin City on Friday 29th May

TICKETS AVAILABLE

P4 Music Ticketline 08712 270120

FROM DERRICKS RECORDS SWANSEA 01792 654226

TICKETLINE UK 02920 230130

WWW.SEETICKETS.COM <http://www.seetickets.com/>

WWW.P4MUSIC.CO.UK <http://www.p4music.co.uk/>

P4 Music and Love Hope Strength present

RHONDDA ROCKS with MIKE PETERS

Welsh rock legend Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, will be performing a very special acoustic charity show at Aberdare Coliseum on Saturday the 27th of June. Rhondda Rocks will be raising money in aid of the Tenovus Mobile Cancer Treatment Unit and the Love Hope Strength Foundation.

Mike will be joined by some Very Special Guests (to be announced shortly) at the show, which will follow a special Charity Trek to the summit of 'Darren Y Bwllfa' (where Mike will also perform) earlier in the day. If you'd like to take part in the walk and do your bit for supporting cancer sufferers in the Valleys, call Love Hope Strength on 07814 404877 or visit www.lovehopestrength.co.uk <http://www.lovehopestrength.co.uk/>

As for the gig, here are the details!!

The Love Hope Strength Foundation / P4 Music Presents

Rhondda Rocks

Mike Peters of The Alarm

+ Very Special Guests (TBC)

at Aberdare Coliseum

Saturday 27th June

Doors: 7pm / Tickets: £15 Adv

Special Acoustic Concert in aid of the

Tenovus Mobile Cancer Treatment Unit and Love Hope Strength.

Ticket details are Box Office 01685 881188 and www.thealarm.com

Sugababes
Here Come the Girls!

The big news for the summer has just been announced with the SUGABABES coming to South Wales - topping the bill at Ponty's Big Weekend July 18-19.

Ponty's Big Weekend features music, comedy and family entertainment that attracted thousands of people to Ynysangharad Park last year. This year's event is expected to be even bigger and better, encouraging a larger crowd than last year when Rhydian headlined.

Saturday's headliners are the Sugababes who have had 16 top ten singles in the UK, and topped the charts in 15 countries worldwide. Sundays headliners are Only Men Aloud and this date is already sold out.

Tickets remain for the Sugababes on the Saturday at only £10 but everyone is advised to get hold of their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets for are available now at

WWW.SEETICKETS.COM <http://www.seetickets.com/>

WWW.P4MUSIC.CO.UK <http://www.p4music.co.uk/>

or by contacting the Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd, on 01443 485934 www.rct-arts.co.uk <http://www.rct-arts.co.uk/> The Coliseum, Aberdare, on 01685 881188 or The Park and Dare Theatre, Treorchy on 01443 773112.

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www.thepopfactory.com
www.sonig.org.uk

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Noson yng nghwmni Cyril Jones - 21/05/2009 337

Information for you:
Cymdeithas Gymraeg Soar
An evening with Cyril Jones - Join Cymdeithas Soar for a night with Cyril Jones who will be discussing a number of topics in his entertaining and learned manner.
Light refreshments available.
Entrance £2
At: The Welsh Centre, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tudful
On: Thursday 21/05/2009 Time: 7.30-9.30
For further information contact Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Digwyddiad i chi:
Cymdeithas Gymraeg Soar
Noson yng nghwmni Cyril Jones - Ymunwch a Chymdeithas Soar am noson diddorol gyda Cyril Jones. Bydd Cyril yn trafod nifer o bynciau yn ei arddull doniol, diddorol a dysgedig.
Lluniaeth ysgafn ar gael
Mynediad £2
Yn: Y Ganolfan Gymraeg, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tudful
Dydd Iau 21/05/2009 Am: 7.30-9.30
Am wybodaeth bellach ffoniwch
Swyddfa Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Gig Clwb y Bont - Fe fydd bws yn 22/05/2009 337

Information for you:
Canolfan a Menter Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful/Cymdeithas Gymraeg Beddllwynog/Menter R
Clwb y Bont Gig - There will be a bus running from Merthyr and Bedlinog to see Huw M, Y Betti Galws, Clinigol and Barney at Clwb y Bont in Pontypridd.
Tickets £4 for bus and entrance.
Call the Welsh Centre now to book!
At: Clwb y Bont, Pontypridd
On: Friday 22/05/2009 Time: 7.00-12.00
For further information contact Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Digwyddiad i chi:
Canolfan a Menter Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful/Cymdeithas Gymraeg Beddllwynog/Menter RCT
Gig Clwb y Bont - Fe fydd bws yn mynd o Ferthyr a Beddllwynog i Glwb y Bont ym Mhontypridd i weld Huw M, Y Betti Galws, Clinigol a Barney.
Tocynnau £4 bws a mynediad.
Cysylltwch a'r Ganolfan Gymraeg nawr i archebu lle!
Yn: Clwb y Bont, Pontypridd
Dydd Gwener 22/05/2009 Am: 7.00-12.00
Am wybodaeth bellach ffoniwch
Swyddfa Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Taith Tafod - Gig gyda Eitha Tal 13/05/2009 337

Information for you:
Cymdeithas yr Iaith
Taith Tafod - Gig with Eitha Tal Ffranco, Huw M, Y Betti Galws, Osian Hedd.
A night with some of the best acts on the Welsh language music scene as part Cymdeithas' national tour.
Tickets £4 on the door.
At: The Great Escape, Georgetown, Merthyr Tudful
On: Wednesday 13/05/2009 Time: 7.00-11.30
For further information contact Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Digwyddiad i chi:
Cymdeithas yr Iaith
Taith Tafod - Gig gyda Eitha Tal Ffranco, Huw M, Y Betti Galws, Osian Hedd.
Noson o rai o'r actiau gorau y sin roc Gymraeg yn ddod i Ferthyr fel rhan o daith genedlaethol Cymdeithas yr Iaith.
Tocynnau £4 ar y drws.
Yn: Tafarn Y Great Escape, Georgetown, Merthyr Tudful
Dydd Mercher 13/05/2009 Am: 7.00-11.30
Am wybodaeth bellach ffoniwch
Swyddfa Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Drama - Fe fydd Cwmni Cwm Ni, grŵp 20/05/2009 337

Information for you:
Canolfan a Menter Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful
Drama - Cwmni Cwm Ni, the Caerffili drama group, will be visiting the Welsh Centre with their new production 'Neidio Neu Beidio'. Ben Jones' adaptaion of the Alan Ogden comedy 'Johnny don't jump'.
Tickets £3 on the door.
At: The Welsh Centre, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tudful
On: Wednesday 20/05/2009 Time: 7.30
For further information contact Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Digwyddiad i chi:
Canolfan a Menter Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful
Drama - Fe fydd Cwmni Cwm Ni, grŵp drama Caerffili, yn ymweld â'r Ganolfan Gymraeg gyda'i gynhyrchiad newydd 'Neidio Neu Beidio'. Addasiad Ben Jones o'r comedi dychanol 'Johnny, don't jump' gan Alan Ogden.
Tocynnau £3 ar y drws.
Yn: Y Ganolfan Gymraeg, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tudful
Dydd Mercher 20/05/2009 Am: 7.30
Am wybodaeth bellach ffoniwch
Swyddfa Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Indian Beauty Session

Last night saw 20 local residents taking part in an Indian health Session as part of the run up to the main Global Village Event on Sunday. A range of residents had the opportunity to learn about henna tattoos and their role in indian culture, indian/bollywood make up and reiki and indian head massage.

All residents who attended reported that the event was excellent and that they would welcome the opportunity to try the activities again.

We would like to thank the Global Village Committee for providing the workshop and for Dashna and Poonam from Ridhi's Beauty in Cardiff for providing hands on beauty activities.

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Digwyddiad i chi:
Pentre' Byd Eang Merthyr Tudful
Pentre' Byd Eang - Gwyl un dydd yn ddathlu amrywiaith diwyllianol Merthyr.
Perfformiadau gan amryw o actiau gan gynnwys Chwibanoglau Pontmorlais a Lleisiau Pontmorlais.
Stondinau, gweithdai a hwyl i'r teulu gyfan.
Gweithgareddau Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin.
Rhad ac am ddim, dewch a'r teulu cyfan!
Yn: Parc Cyfarthfa. Merthyr Tudful
Dydd Sul 10/05/2009 Am: 11.00-6.00
Am wybodaeth bellach ffoniwch
Swyddfa Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Merthyr Express column

14 May 09
Poet’s Visit
This week’s Open Mike Night welcomes guest author for the night will be John Gimblett. Poet, short story and travelogue writer. John Gimblett is also a novelist and reviewer. Born in Newport. Travelled extensively in India and South East Asia, as well as Europe/West Asia. He edited and published a small press magazine, Frames, in the 1980s. Has published a number of poetry collections and has had poetry/short stories, articles published in Poetry Wales, Anglo-Welsh Review, New Welsh Review, Planet etc. Has also read on BBC Radio Wales, and for Glamorgan and Gwent/Newport Libraries. Also paints, has exhibited. Interested in art/literature collaboration. Open Mike Nights are free entry events, welcoming poets, short story writers, singers and acoustic musicians together with those who would just like to listen and soak up the atmosphere. This weeks open mike is tonight, Thursday, 14th May, at the Imperial Hotel. Open Mike nights are supported by MTCBC Arts and Academi. Please contact 01685 725382 or arts@merthyr.gov.uk for more details.

Step Back In Time
This week is Adult Learners Week. There have been a number of different activities for adults throughout the week. Today, Thursday 14th May, there is a talk on Cyfarthfa Ironworks and the Crawshay Family at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Tommorrow, Friday 15th May, there is the the opportunity to turn back the clock again and meet Mrs. Parry at Joseph Parry's Cottage. The costumed talk will take you back to the time of Merthyr’s most famous composer, the author of the internationally aclaimed song “Myfanwy”; Joseph Parry. Both these events are free entry but spaces are strictly limited and booking is essential. For more information please contact Cyfarthfa Castle Museum on: 01685 723112.

Poetry Competition
The deadline for the third Welsh Poetry Competition (2009) is slowly approaching. The aim of the competition remains to encourage and reward the abundance of creative writing talent that exists in Wales but struggles for recognition. Prizes are: 1st Prize - £300, 2nd Prize - £150 and 3rd Prize - £75.This year’s judge is Merthyr Tydfil writer, Mike Jenkins. A former teacher at Pen-y-dre school, Mike is an award-winning Welsh poet and author, widely published and much in demand for his lively performances and writing workshops. Mike frequently appears on radio and television, has won Wales Book of the Year and the John Tripp Award for Spoken Poetry. He is also co-editor of the Red Poets, an annual magazine of left-wing poetry from Wales and beyond.
To enter you just need to compose a poem, in English, of less than fifty lines and send to the competition organisers. Entry forms are available by post, can be downloaded from the website or picked up from libraries in Rhondda Cynon Taff. It is still only £3 to enter and the closing date is Sunday 21st June 2009.For further information visit the competition website at; www.welshpoetry.co.uk or call Dave Lewis on 07890 888585. Information on the competition judge is available at www.mikejenkins.net.

The Vault
Argy Bargy, The Warriors, Dun2Def and Noise Agents play this Friday, 15th May, at The Vault, Merthyr Tydfil College. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets cost £10. The Sex Pistols Experience also visit The Vault on 30th May. For further information and tickets please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

Merthyr Express column

7 May 09
Global Village
This year’s Global Village festival, celebrating cultural diversity, from Wales to India and from Noth America to Australia, will this year be much earlier in the year. The fourth Global Village event at Cyfarthfa Park will begin at 11am and run until 5pm, this Sunday, 10th May. The day will open with a performance by Ysgol Rhyd Y Grug. Performances will continue with music and dance from Sam Mbogo, African fusion dance from Osa Renren, 3Gs Dancers, Divakar, Welsh harp music from Telynau Teifi, India Dance Wales, Shik martial arts from Baba Deep, Welsh folk music with Pibau Pontmorlais, Jamiloa Dancers, Welsh chior Lleisau Pontmorlais, Rancho Folclorico Portugues em Gales, traditional Australian music from Nigel Mason, naitive American hoop dancing from Malcom Davies, Bhangra from Bobby Singh, Flamenco Gales, Ysgol Santus Tudful, Thai dancers, Welsh folk dancing from Dawnswyr Pen-y-Fai. The event will also have a workshop tent featuring Nigel Mason on the Didgereedo, Sam Mbogo, storytelling, Welsh harp with Telynau Teifi, Divakar and Baba Deep sikh martial arts. There will also be a visual art and craft workshop tent with Chinese calligraphy, Bollywood clothes, a Bulgarian artist, African mask making, face painting and Indian design by Rajee Divakar. There will also be food vendors for refreshments.

Chinese Caligraphy
In addition to all the Global Village activities on Sunday, Arts Council of Walse have also funded workshops at various community venues including Chinese calgraphy at Glamorgan Gates today (7th May) at 10am and tomorrow (8th May) at Enterprise Art and Business, Lower High Street Merthyr Tydfil, at 2pm.

Open Mike
The next Open Mike Night welcomes poets, short story writers, singers and acoustic musicians together with those who would just like to listen and soak up the atmosphere, on Thursday, 14th May, at the Imperial Hotel. The guest author for the night will be John Gimblett. Open Mike nights are supported by MTCBC Arts and Academi. Please contact 01685 725382 or arts@merthyr.gov.uk for more details.

Welsh Singing
For anyone who enjoy’s singing and want’s to meet other Welsh speakers and learners, why not come along and join Lleisiau Pontmorlais (Pontmorlais Voices). The choir is a mixed choir, so everybody is welcome. They meet every Sunday evening at 6-8p.m. in the Canolfan Gymraeg (Welsh Centre), Pontmorlais. For further details on this and other activities for Welsh speakers and learners, please contact Jamie on 01685 722176 or email jamie@merthyrtudful.com.

Punk Night
Another night of fast and furious punk rock music will be hitting The Vault at Merthyr Tydfil College next week. Argy Bargy, The Warriors, Dun2Def and Noise Agents play on Friday, 15th May. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets cost £10. For further information and tickets please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

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Information for you:
Glantaf Welsh Group/ Menter Merthyr
An evening of food and song - Come down to The Glantaf, Quaker's Yard, for an evening of traditional singing and quality food.
Join in with classics such as 'Calon Lan', 'Ar Lan y Mor' and 'Milgi Milgi'.
Tickets £5 including food.
At: The Glantaf Inn, Quaker's Yard
On: Thursday 28/05/2009 Time: 7.00
For further information contact Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176

Digwyddiad i chi:
Criw Cymraeg Y Glantaf/Menter Merthyr
Noson o Fwyd a Chan - Dewch lawr i'r Glantaf, Mynwent y Crynwyr am noson o ganu traddodiadol a bwyd o ansawdd.
Ymunwch mewn gyda clasuron fel 'Calon Lân', 'Lawr ar lan y môr' a 'Milgi Milgi'.
Tocynnau dim ond £5 (gan gynnwys bwyd).
Yn: Tafarn Y Glantaf, Mynwent y Crynwyr
Dydd Iau 28/05/2009 Am: 7.00
Am wybodaeth bellach ffoniwch
Swyddfa Menter Merthyr Tudful 01685 722176