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FOCUS Wales @ ESNS 2026

We are heading to Groningen for ESNS with a full programme of activity!
Thursday 15th, 10:30am @ Oosterport: Panel discussion with @dmzpeacetrain, @icelandairwaves, @musicexportukraine and @thelineofbestfit. Find out more on the ESNS website and mobile app.

Friday 16th, 6:00pm @ FIXY: Wales showcase with SLATE and N’famady Kouyate – RSVP link in bio!

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FOCUS Wales @ VIVA SOUNDS 2025

We’re excited to be returning to Gothenburg for Viva Sounds this November, with the increible Mellt showcasing this year!

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FOCUS Wales @ Pro Weekend 2025

We’re excited to be returning to Pro Weekend Festival this October in Spain, with the brilliant Voya showcasing this year!

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FOCUS Wales @ BreakOut West 2025

We’re excited to be returning to Canada for BreakOut West this September in Winnipeg, MB, with the brilliant Mared and Papaya Noon showcasing this year!

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FOCUS Wales @ Reeperbahn 2025

Join the FOCUS Wales team at Reeperbahn 2025 for networking drinks, plus showcases from three exciting Welsh artists; Ben Ellis, Catty, and Slate

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FOCUS Wales @ Waves Vienna 2025

We’re delighted to have the brilliant Adjua showcasing at Waves Vienna this year!

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FOCUS Wales at SXSW 2025

Hey Austin! We’re heading your way for SXSW and we have six(!) brilliant artists from Wales in town, with Adjua, Campfire Social, CVC, Himalayas, Mellt, and TWST. Join us at our FOCUS Wales networking mixer & showcase at 7:30pm on Wednesday 12th March at The Creek & The Cave.

While SXSW festival goers may still access the venue for the showcase without an RSVP, this RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS from 7:30pm – until the drinks run out… so do arrive early to avoid missing out!
+ PLEASE NOTE: OUR MIXER IS OPEN TO ALL SXSW PASSES.
THE MIXER IS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 21.

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FOCUS WALES AT NEW COLOSSUS 2025

Hey NYC! We’re heading your way for New Colossus and we have 3 brilliant artists from Wales in town to showcase, with Campfire Social, Mellt, and TWST. Join us at our FOCUS Wales networking mixer & showcase at 6:30pm on Friday 7th March at Pianos, NYC

This is a music industry showcase event, with a primary aim of connecting emerging artists with music industry professionals in the USA.

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FOCUS Wales at ESNS 2025

Hoi Groningen! We’re heading back to ESNS and we have two brilliant artists from Wales in town, with CVC and The Family Battenberg. Join us at our FOCUS Wales mixer & showcase at 6pm on Thursday 16th January at Grand Theatre (UP)!

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FOCUS Wales at Viva Sounds 2024

Hej Sweden! We’re in Gothenburg this weekend showcasing the brilliant Adjua as part of the Viva Sounds festival.

Adjua plays the following sets:

8:50pm THU | Gathenhielmska Huset

6:00pm FRI | Holy Moly

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FOCUS Wales at M For Montreal 2024

Bonjour Québec! Today we’re at M for Montreal with MACY and OGUN!

Join us at Quai des Brumes for networking and our Welsh showcase from 10am. RSVP on Swapcard!

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FOCUS Wales at Beyond the Music 2024

We’re excited to be hosting a FOCUS Wales takeover at Beyond The Music, Manchester with this packed lineup of new artists from Wales!  #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales at Zandari Festa 2024

Seoul! This weekend at Zandari Festa (잔다리페스타) see the brilliant TWST showcasing all the way from Wales at the following times and locations in Hongdae!

FRI 4 OCTOBER 8pm at CLUB ON-AIR

SAT 5 OCTOBER 4pm at T FACTORY: THECON STAGE

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FOCUS WALES at Break Out West 2024

Canada! It’s time for our FOCUS Wales takeover at Break Out West in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with the brilliant Mali Haf and Mellt showcasing!

Get info at breakoutwest.ca #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales at Reeperbahn 2024

Join the FOCUS Wales team at Reeperbahn 2024 for networking drinks, plus showcases from three exciting Welsh artists; Gwenifer Raymond, TWST, and The Family Battenberg

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FOCUS Wales at PITCH Scotland 2024

FOCUS Wales will be at Pitch Scotland in Glasgow later this month, where we’ll be showcasing Niques and Skunkadelic, as part of their partnership with the festival.

Tickets & Info via pitchscotland.com #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales at NewSkool Rules 2024

Hoi Rotterdam! FOCUS Wales are excited to be co-hosting a reception & showcase at New Skool Rules 2024 on 1st June in partnership with Pitch Scotland – followed by a showcase which will include 2 exciting new Welsh artists, ADJUA and Skunkadelic!

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FOCUS Wales at SXSW 2024

Join the team behind the FOCUS Wales festival at The Creek & The Cave, Austin, on Wednesday 13th March, from 7:30pm for complimentary drinks and networking (arrive early to avoid missing out), followed by a sample of the best in new music from Wales from 8:00pm

RSVP entry only valid with SXSW accreditation

While SXSW festival goers may still access the venue for the showcase without an RSVP, this RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS from 7:30pm – until the drinks run out… so do arrive early to avoid missing out!

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FOCUS Wales at New Colossus 2024

Join the team behind the FOCUS Wales international showcase festival at Pianos (Upstairs Lounge), 158 Ludlow St, New York, NY on Friday 8th March, from 7pm for complimentary music industry networking drinks (arrive early to avoid missing out), followed by a sample of the best in new music from Wales from 8:00pm, all as part of the New Colossus Festival. Please note that this is a FREE entry event, but the RSVP is required.

Showcase schedule:
9pm MINAS
8pm Teddy Hunter
7pm FOCUS Wales Mixer

This event is specifically aimed at those working in the music industry, with the purpose of connecting artist from Wales, with the music industry in the USA.

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FOCUS Wales at ESNS 2024

FOCUS Wales Reception @ ESNS 2024
Location: Blokes Bar, 9711 PH Groningen, 9711 PH

Join us for a FOCUS Wales showcase and reception at ESNS 2024!
Attendees must have a ESNS pass to access this event – available via HERE

Please RSVP so that we know who will be in attendance. Entry will be on a first come, first served basis…

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FOCUS Wales at Viva Sounds 2023

FOCUS Wales at Viva Sounds 2023, presenting Adwaith.

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FOCUS WALES AT M FOR MONTREAL 2023

Bonjour Québec! 🍁 This week we’re at M POUR MONTRÉAL/M FOR MONTREAL with Bethan Lloyd | Mace The Great | and Otto Aday! Join us at Cafe Campus for networking and our Welsh showcase this Friday from 10am. Info & tickets at mpourmontreal.com

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FOCUS Wales at LUCfest 2023

你好 Taiwan! We’re heading to Tainan in November for LUCfest 貴人散步音樂節 2023 to take part in the music conference, and we’ll have the talented Tara Bandito showcasing for the first time in Asia! Info at www.lucfest.com/en/ #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales at BreakOut West 2023

Hello Canada! We’re excited to be returning for BreakOut West this October in Kelowna, BC, with the brilliant Cosmic Dog Fog, Gillie, and Skunkadelic showcasing this year! Get info & tickets at breakoutwest.ca #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales at Zandari Festa 2023

안녕 Seoul! We’re returning to South Korea for Zandari Festa (잔다리페스타) in October, and we have one of the most exciting young bands in Wales showcasing, with Wrexham’s own The Royston Club playing their first ever shows in Asia🌏 zandarifesta.com #WelshMusicAbroad

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FOCUS Wales at Reeperbahn 2023

Join the team behind the FOCUS Wales festival at Sommersalon, Spielbudenpl. 22, Hamburg, on Thursday 21st September, from 12pm for complimentary drinks and networking, followed by a sample of the best in new music from Wales.
RSVP entry only valid with Reeperbahn accreditation.

12pm FOCUS Wales Reception
1pm CVC
2pm GILLIE
3pm MACE THE GREAT
4pm ADWAITH

While Reeperbahn festival goers may still access the venue for the showcase without an RSVP, this RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS from 12pm – until the drinks run out… so do arrive early to avoid missing out!

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FOCUS Wales at NewSkool Rules 2023

FOCUS Wales at NewSkool Rules 2023

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FOCUS Wales at SXSW 2023

Join the team behind the FOCUS Wales festival at The Creek & The Cave, Austin, on Thursday 16th March, from 7:30pm for complimentary drinks and networking (arrive early to avoid missing out), followed by a sample of the best in new music from Wales from 8:00pm

RSVP entry only valid with SXSW accreditation

While SXSW festival goers may still access the venue for the showcase without an RSVP, this RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS from 7:30pm – until the drinks run out… so do arrive early to avoid missing out!

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