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MU to Attend FOCUS Wales 2026 in Wrexham

Taking place from 7-9 May, FOCUS Wales is an international showcase spotlighting over 250 artists and featuring industry sessions, arts events, film screenings and more. The MU will be hosting a series of coffee morning drop-in sessions, as well as an afternoon mixer event.

Published: 24 February 2026 | 1:10 PM Updated: 25 February 2026 | 10:55 AM
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FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark the festival’s 16th year and will welcome over 25,000 people to Wrexham. Image credit: Shutterstock.

FOCUS Wales is an international multi-venue showcase festival spotlighting the emerging talent that Wales has to offer, alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe.

Taking place from 7-9 May, FOCUS Wales 2026 will mark the festival’s 16th year and will welcome over 25,000 people to Wrexham, building upon 2025′s record attendance across a jam-packed weekend of events.

The event showcases 250+ artists, filling out a variety of spaces and music venues, using 20 stages, and hosting a full schedule of interactive industry sessions, arts events, and film screenings throughout the festival.

For more information, lineup and tickets, visit the official event site.

MU coffee morning drop-in sessions

This year the MU is hosting a series of coffee morning drop-in sessions for attendees to meet their Regional Officials, learn about the benefits of MU membership, and ask for advice relating to their music career.

Full details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Date: 7-9 May
Time: Tbc
Location: Marshall Artist Area

Expand your network at our mixer event

We are also hosting a mixer event on the afternoon of Saturday 8 May. Come along to grow your community and meet fellow members and musicians.

Date: Saturday 8 May
Time: 3:30pm
Location: TÅ· Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham LL13 8BY

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