The BBC Horizons / Gorwelian programme is back this year with another exciting 12 acts from all around Wales, showcasing a wide array of talent. These acts speak of the diversity of Welsh music that’s out there at the moment, as well as its depth.
Nearly 300 artists applied for a place on the project, which is now in its fourth year. Horizons is a unique showcase of new, independent contemporary music in Wales, supporting and promoting emerging Welsh music talent to wider audiences.
To help celebrate the launch, we’ve put together a playlist, showcasing this year’s acts.
The 12 new Horizons artists are (in alphabetical order):
You can find out more about Horizons and all that is going on through the current programme by following them on Twitter or Facebook.
BBC Wales and Arts Council of Wales are excited to announce the names of the 12 Welsh artists selected from across Wales to be a part of the BBC Horizons project in 2018.
Nearly 300 artists applied for a place on the project, which is now in its fourth year. Horizons is a unique showcase of new, independent contemporary music in Wales, supporting and promoting emerging Welsh music talent to wider audiences.
A diverse list of a dozen of the finest emerging acts from across Wales, this year’s Horizons intake is notable for featuring strong, unique female musicians with 10 of the 12 made up of female solo artists and acts featuring female members. All 12 artists have a unique contemporary sound covering musical genres from indie, reggae, rock, folk and blues.
