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Welsh Language Music Day Resources Released by Welsh Government

Friday 10 February is Welsh Language Music Day, and you can use the Welsh Government website to access a selection of resources to promote and share information, specially curated playlists, event listings and more.

Published: 09 February 2023 | 11:13 AM
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Although the official day of celebration is Friday 10 February, celebrations and events will be happening on either side of the date. Photo credit: Shutterstock

Welsh Language Music Day celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover.

Although the official day of celebration is Friday 10 February, celebrations and events will be happening on either side of the date.

Check out Welsh Language music events happening across the country

Browse and download resources, including teacher packs and and lesson plans

Listen to a specifically curated playlist of Welsh Language music

You can also share your love of Welsh Music through the social media by following @Miwsig or searching for #Miwsig.

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