“Gwlad? Dwedai wrthoch chi beth mae gwlad yn golygu i mi…” “A country? I’ll tell you what a country means to me…” Awen Cultural Trust (Awen) has produced its first Welsh language play ‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ The play will premiere as part of this summer’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) programme at YMa…
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An eclectic and exciting programme of live music, comedy and family entertainment awaits audiences returning to Y Muni in Pontypridd when it reopens this autumn following its multi-million pound redevelopment. The autumn/winter season will kick-off on Saturday 14th September with Ponty Live, an evening celebration of local professional and amateur performers, as Awen Cultural…
Maesteg Town Hall is set to reopen later this year, as the multi-million-pound redevelopment project delivered by Bridgend County Borough Council and its partners at Awen Cultural Trust nears completion. The Grade II listed building, which will be restored as an arts and cultural venue for the town and the wider Llynfi Valley community,…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has shared an update on the major redevelopment of the Muni Arts Centre – with excellent progress being made to create a modern arts and events hub while enhancing and conserving the building’s original features. The multi-million pound redevelopment started in 2023, to revitalise the much-loved Pontypridd landmark. The Muni…
Bryngarw House, one of South Wales’s premier wedding and event venues, has announced a transformative rejuvenation, igniting a fresh chapter in its storied legacy. The venue, situated at Bryngarw Country Park in Bridgend, has unveiled a dynamic array of new packages, menus, and pricing, coupled with a visionary new management team poised to breathe…
We’re serious about doing social good and adding social value to people’s lives here at Awen Cultural Trust. That’s why we will be marking the first ever Seriously Social Week in May as part of a national campaign that showcases the work of charities, like ours, putting people above profit, connecting communities and helping…
Updated plans for the redevelopment of the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl were unanimously approved this week by Bridgend County Borough Council’s development control committee. This means that enabling works to progress the redevelopment of the Grade II listed building can now move forward. The iconic building was granted £18m of funding through the UK Government’s…
This summer, join Awen Cultural Trust for its first-ever Seascape festival, a celebration of outdoor creative arts performances inspired by the sea. The fun and free family-friendly events will take place in Porthcawl on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June. A jam-packed programme of events has been planned for the weekend, including unmissable live…
At Awen, we’re doing our bit to help Wales achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We will be measuring and sharing our carbon footprint every year and working hard to reduce our environmental impact. Here’s our latest report: English Cymraeg…
Awen Cultural Trust is seeking Welsh speaking amateur performers between the ages of 18-25 for their forthcoming new production Gwlad Gwlad. Gwlad Gwlad explores the real stories and personal connections to the Welsh national anthem. Written by playwright Christopher Harris, with music from composer Stacey Blythe, the piece will be directed by Harvey Evans….