Bro Radio has increased its commitment to championing Welsh Language Music through its sister service Bro Radio Xtra.
After championing Welsh Language Music Day in February, the station has seen an increase in the number of Welsh tracks being sent to them for airplay.
To complement its existing Welsh language programmes and local music playlist, the station has unveiled a commitment to championing Welsh Language music through Bro Radio Xtra.
Launched in 2023 as an online service, Bro Radio Xtra provides a platform for bands and artists making music in and around South Wales. The station currently features a playlist of submissions received since its launch, which are also featured on its main radio service.
The station has chosen St David’s Day weekend to announce its commitment to playing two Welsh Language tracks per hour throughout the day on Bro Radio Xtra and in addition, an hour of entirely Welsh tracks each day at 10 am and 7 pm.
The playlist has been curated by volunteers who produce monthly Welsh Language programmes on the main station, available on FM, DAB+ and mobile app.
Angharad Rhiannon will continue to present a monthly Welsh Show, which has been broadcast on Bro Radio for over 10 years on the second Wednesday of each month. The show champions Welsh Language Music, Arts and Culture, whilst Y Newydd with Gareth Joy will focus on the newest Welsh Language releases on the first Thursday of each month.
“As a long-standing supporter of Welsh Language Music, I’m delighted that Bro Radio has increased its support of music being made in Welsh. This is a great platform, alongside our monthly shows for us to be able to showcase the diverse range of music being made in both languages, whilst championing up-and-coming talent. I’d encourage bands, artists and producers to submit their music for us to consider them for our playlists,” said Angharad Rhiannon, host of Bro Radio Welsh Show and Welsh Music Team member.
Bro Radio Xtra is available via the Bro Radio website and the free Bro Radio app.
Bands and artists in South Wales who wish to submit local music, in English and Welsh for consideration can email tracks and bios to music@broradio.fm
Bro Radio yn cynyddu'i hymrwymiad i hyrwyddo Cerddoriaeth Gymraeg
Mae Radio Bro sydd wedi'i leoli ym Mro Morgannwg wedi cynyddu ei hymrwymiad i hyrwyddo Cerddoriaeth Gymraeg drwy ei wasanaeth cyfochrog Bro Radio Xtra.
Ar ôl hyrwyddo Dydd Miwsig Cymru ym mis Chwefror, mae’r orsaf wedi gweld cynnydd yn nifer y traciau Cymraeg sy’n cael eu hanfon atynt i’w chwarae ar yr awyr.
I ategu at ei rhaglenni Cymraeg presennol a’i rhestr chwarae cerddoriaeth leol, mae’r orsaf wedi datgelu ei hymrwymiad i hyrwyddo cerddoriaeth Gymraeg drwy Bro Radio Xtra.
Lansiwyd yn 2023 fel gwasanaeth ar-lein, mae Bro Radio Xtra yn darparu llwyfan i fandiau ac artistiaid sy’n creu cerddoriaeth yn Ne Cymru a’r cyffiniau. Ar hyn o bryd mae'r orsaf yn cynnwys rhestr chwarae o gyflwyniadau a dderbyniwyd ers ei lansio, sydd hefyd i'w gweld ar ei phrif wasanaeth radio.
Mae’r orsaf wedi dewis Dydd Gŵyl Dewi i gyhoeddi ei hymrwymiad i chwarae dau drac Cymraeg yr awr drwy gydol y dydd ar Bro Radio Xtra ac yn ogystal, awr gyfan o draciau Gymraeg bob dydd am 10yb a 7yh.
Mae’r rhestr chwarae wedi’i churadu gan wirfoddolwyr sy’n cynhyrchu rhaglenni Cymraeg misol ar y brif orsaf, sydd ar gael ar FM, DAB+ ac ap symudol.
Bydd Angahard Rhiannon yn parhau i gyflwyno'r Sioe Gymraeg misol, sydd wedi’i darlledu ar Bro Radio ers dros 10 mlynedd ar yr ail ddydd Mercher o bob mis. Mae’r sioe yn hyrwyddo Cerddoriaeth, Celfyddydau a Diwylliant Cymraeg, tra bydd Y Newydd gyda Gareth Joy yn canolbwyntio ar y gerddoriaeth Gymraeg diweddaraf ar ddydd Iau cyntaf pob mis.
“Fel cefnogwr gydol oes o gerddoriaeth Gymraeg, dwi wrth fy modd bod Radio Bro wedi cynyddu ei chefnogaeth i gerddoriaeth Gymraeg. Mae hwn yn blatfform gwych, ochr yn ochr â’n sioeau misol i ni allu arddangos yr ystod amrywiol o gerddoriaeth sy’n cael ei gwneud yn y ddwy iaith, a hefyd i hyrwyddo talentau newydd. Baswn i'n annog bandiau, artistiaid a chynhyrchwyr i gyflwyno eu cerddoriaeth i ni eu hystyried ar gyfer ein rhestrau chwarae,” meddai Angharad Rhiannon, cyflwynydd Y Sioe Gymraeg ar Bro Radio ac aelod o'r Tîm Cerddoriaeth Gymraeg.
Mae Bro Radio Xtra ar gael trwy wefan Bro Radio ac ap Bro Radio yn rhad ac am ddim.
Gall bandiau ac artistiaid yn Ne Cymru sy’n dymuno cyflwyno cerddoriaeth leol i’w hystyried, yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg, e-bostio traciau a gwybodaeth at music@broradio.fm
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