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Swn Fest success

The festival, which took place last month in Cardiff, is a four-day, multi-venue event celebrating new music coming in and out of Wales.

Originally founded by BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens and Cardiff promoter John Rostron, the festival is now in its 6th year.

Last Thursday saw the announcement that S┼Án will be competing against 1234 Festival, Southsea Festival, Bestival and Green Man for the award.

The winner will be announced at the second annual Artrocker Awards ceremony on Friday 7th December at the Seabright Arms in LondonÔÇÖs East End.

Events and Festival Assistant Adam Whitmore told gair rhydd:┬á ÔÇ£WeÔÇÖre very, very happy. It is an honour to be nominated alongside some really great festivals, and it proves that all the hard work of our tight-knit team has paid off.ÔÇØ

Artrocker is best known for its honest guide to new music. To reflect this, the award winners will be decided by music fans via an online vote. Have your say at www.artrocker.tv/awards/start.

S┼Án put on gigs and events all year round. Keep an eye on www.swnpresents.com for more information.

Jo Southerd

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