From the 25 November to the 04 December Winter Sounds, a brand new festival will be filling venues across Conwy and shining a light on musical talent from Wales and beyond.
The line-up has something for everyone from a homecoming gig with Sweet Baboo, world class flamenco with Juan Martin and a solo set from Liverpool indy legend John Power.
Reverend Eryl Parry from the Bro Celynnin Ministry Area said, ‘We are delighted to be working with the Creu Conwy team and hosting some local and internationally renowned artists at St. Mary’s church in Conwy. These free and accessible events will be a real boost for our communities and towns and hopefully something we can build on year on year”.
In addition, the team behind Winter Sounds have been working hard with communities to bring you Winter Sounds Extra. These fringe events offer everything from immersive sounds and visuals from the Carneddau Mountains to bilingual beatboxing for kids with Mr Phormula and a special Photo Film Club at Oriel Colwyn. The events are mostly free, but ticketed and you can get yours by visiting Conwy Culture | Winter Sounds. The concerts are suitable for over 14s, but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Winter Sounds are also working with Beacons Cymru to offer mentoring opportunities for 18 to 25 year olds interested in progressing a career in the music industry. A day of industry talks, workshops, networking and live music will be hosted by Tape Music and Film on Friday 2 December. Those interested can find out more and book a place here BEACONS CYMRU YN CYFLWYNO / PRESENTS: WINTER SOUNDS BASECAMP (CONWY) Tickets, Fri 2 Dec 2022 at 11:30 | Eventbrite
Winter Sounds is brought to you by: Creu Conwy – Creating the Spark, A Cultural Strategy for Conwy County Borough 2021 – 2026.
Winter Sounds has been commissioned by Conwy County Borough Council, who are working with From the Fields and Beacons Cymru. Winter Sounds has been supported by Arts In Business and Penderyn
Winter Sounds – The Line Up
Friday 25 November
Candle light concert featuring Hazel Mary, the Conwy Makaton Choir and Ghostbuskers St Mary’s Church, Conwy
Saturday 26 November
Juan Martin St Mary’s Church, Conwy
Sunday 27 November
Sweet Baboo and Clementine March St Mary’s Church, Conwy
Monday 28 November
The Trials of Cato and Gwilym Bowen Rhys St Grwst Church, Llanrwst
Wednesday 30 November
Mr Phormula plus beatbox workshop Culture Centre, Conwy
Thursday 01 December
John Power Town Hall, Llandudno
Friday 02 December
The Belgrave House Band – Rumours Reimagined Town Hall, Llanfairfechan
Friday 02 December
Music industry mentoring workshop TAPE, Old Colwyn
Sunday 04 December
Mark Morriss The Marine, Old Colwyn
Winter Sounds Extra – The Line Up
Friday 25 November – Sunday 04 December Immersive sounds and visuals from Carneddau Mountains (ASMR) Museum, Penmaenmawr and St Gwrst Church, Llanrwst
Friday 25 November
Treblemakers The Bluebell, Conwy
Saturday 26 November
The Rock Project Victoria Shopping Centre, Llandudno
Saturday 26 November
Local Band Night Town Hall, Llanfairfechan
Sunday 27 November
Quayside Buckaneers Playalong Council Chambers, Llanfairfechan
Wednesday 30 November
Mike Badger plus music photo documentary Oriel Colwyn, Colwyn Bay (Theatr Colwyn)
Thursday 01 December
Silent Cousins The Bluebell, Conwy
Friday 02 December
Martin Byast The Bluebell, Conwy
Saturday 03 December
Llanfairfechan Community Players Town Hall, Llanfairfechan
Sunday 04 December
Modulate Ink Gallery, Colwyn Bay
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
