Music lovers can now find every Welsh language gig happening across Wales in one place, thanks to an innovative new online platform: Awni.
A new platform created by a brother and sister team has been launched, bringing together all Welsh language music events together on an interactive map.
Released just in time to celebrate 10 years of Dydd Miwsig Cymru (Welsh Language Music Day), Awni aims to help people discover gigs of all shapes and sizes, whether you're looking for intimate gigs or big festivals, you can find them all at the click of a button.
Created by brother and sister team Jona and Martha Owen, Awni (which means "we will go" in Welsh) helps ensure music fans never miss out on great events happening near them.
The Awni project has received funding through Sain as part of their ARFOR Challenge Fund, which is a Welsh Government funded programme providing strategic initiatives to strengthen the economy within Welsh-speaking communities. As part of this fund, record label Sain, have also digitised their entire back catalogue of over 20,000 songs, alongside one of the projects partners National Library Wales, and intend to bring decades of Welsh musical heritage to new audiences.
Martha said "As Welsh language music fans, we found ourselves saying ‘I didn’t know about that gig!’ way too often. With hundreds of gigs taking place every year, 'Awni?' aims to ensure no gig falls under the radar."
"By submitting gigs to our map, organisers, venues and artists can boost ticket sales and reach new audiences. We hope our website acts as a helping hand, supporting the exciting Welsh music scene and strengthening the presence of the Welsh language in Wales and beyond through live music."
Sain is celebrating Dydd Miwsig Cymru by releasing its entire 1970s collection from this archive on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Widely regarded as the label’s ‘golden period’, including iconic albums by artists such as Meic Stevens, Brân and Delwyn Siôn. This will be the first time many of these songs have been made available digitally.
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford, said: "Dydd Miwsig Cymru is a fantastic celebration of language and music, and it will be even easier for people to get involved this year thanks to Awni. These events are a great way for everyone to experience and enjoy miwsig Cymraeg, whatever your language ability."
Awni lets you:
- see all upcoming gigs on an interactive map
- search for events by date
- get details about venues and tickets
- discover new Welsh language artists and events in your area
To find your next Welsh language gig, visit the Awni website
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