Author: Rhys Gregory

Creative Wales has announced £300,000 in funding to help grow and nurture the music industry in Wales. The second round of Creative Wales’s Music Revenue Fund 2 will open today [Monday, June 24]. The focus of this round is to help music businesses with: campaigns for new releases; promoting live music; producing music for background or incidental use in the media; and Welsh-language music. Rural label The Road Records were recipients of the previous round of revenue funding. The funding enabled the label to release an EP from Welsh cross-genre folk duo Samana. Samana / The Road Records are Franklin…

Grace Lewis had her eyes opened by NASA, was supported by University of South Wales and is now lead engineer at Aston Martin. To mark International Women in Engineering Day, The Welsh Government wants to shine a light on the range of initiatives aimed at encouraging girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers, such as funding programmes specifically focused at girls, with the aim of increasing the numbers from secondary schools engaging with STEM industries. It also fully funds degree apprenticeships in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing that combine real-world workplace learning with a higher education qualification. The Cabinet…

Buying a business is a significant decision that involves substantial financial investment and potential risks. One of the critical processes that prospective buyers must undertake is due diligence. Due diligence refers to the thorough investigation and evaluation of a business that a buyer performs before finalizing the transaction. This process is essential as it helps mitigate risks, ensures transparency, and provides crucial insights into the viability and health of the business being purchased. Here’s a detailed look at why due diligence is indispensable in the business acquisition process. Uncovering the Financial Health Financial due diligence is perhaps the most crucial…

There were positives to take for Cardiff City during the 2023/24 Championship campaign, as they finished 12th in the second-tier standings after some eye-catching results, particularly in the second-half of the season. The Bluebirds have now spent five seasons out of the top-flight, and their supporters will be eager to see them return to the Premier League at the earliest possible opportunity. The 12th place finish for Cardiff was their strongest finish in the last three league campaigns though, and so they can certainly take encouragement on that front heading into the 2024/25 Championship season, which gets underway in just…

Blackjack is one of the most iconic casino games of all time and is recognised all over the world, even featuring in countless movies and novels. With simple gameplay and good fun to be had, there are many aspects of the game to know or refresh yourself on. Find out everything you need to know about the legendary game of 21, whether you’re playing online Blackjack UK or at a land-based casino venue. The objective The main thing you should know about Blackjack is the objective of the game. It’s played with cards (check out playing card printing for a…

Cryptocurrencies have become more acceptable as a payment mode and it isn’t just Bitcoin alone. Nowadays, companies are adopting diverse digital currencies known as altcoins to suit different customer needs. Benefits of Accepting Multiple Cryptocurrencies Expanding the range of accept crypto payments systems an offer several advantages for businesses: Enhancing customer choice: By accepting various types of cryptocurrencies, businesses can appeal to many people. This adaptability can capture clients who prefer to use specific virtual money making customers happier altogether. Accessing Different Demographics: Various demographics find different types of cryptocurrencies appealing. For instance, young tech-savvy individuals may want newer altcoins…

Street Food Circus has launched its newest event, the Fantastic Fête in the grounds of St Donat’s Castle on the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Running over the first weekend in August (Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th), Street Food Circus is reimagining the classic summer fête with a circus twist – from a makers’ market and street food, to high wire acts and the “world’s biggest bouncy castle”. Food and feasting will take centre stage at the event, with a street food line-up bringing cuisines from around the world including recent Welsh Street Food Award champions Pasta a Mano. Other Street…

Following the success of last year’s staging of ‘Deffro’r Gwanwyn’ [Spring Awakening], the Urdd’s Youth Theatr Company is back with a brand-new production this summer, ‘Ble mae trenau’n mynd gyda’r nos a chwestiynau mawr eraill bywyd’ [Where trains go at night and life’s other big questions]. The show offers a unique theatrical experience where the audience will be invited to join the cast of 23 young performers from all parts of Wales on a playful train journey. The opening night is on Friday, 28 June at Cardigan Castle, and the tour includes more community-led venues than ever before to ensure…

Star of The Traitors, Andrew Jenkins, has said he wishes he could say sorry to all the women he’s hurt in the past and has admitted many of his problematic behaviours were due to feeling ‘like a freak’ following a serious car accident which left him in a coma for four weeks. In a reflective conversation with his 23-year-old son, Morgan, the Welsh reality star talks about his regret for previous behaviours and how his recent journey to self-acceptance had helped him realise how harmful his actions had been. Talking to Morgan as part of Welsh Government’s Sound campaign, which…

The new owner of The Butchers Arms in Pontsticill has embarked on an eco-transformation of the popular restaurant and bunkhouse having secured a substantial six-figure loan from the Development Bank of Wales along with grant funding from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. With a career in hospitality, entertainment and ecommerce, Andrew Owen used the loan from the Development Bank to fund the purchase of the 200-year-old restaurant, pub and bunkhouse accommodation at the gateway of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Support from Business Wales and grant funding from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council means that Andrew is now hoping to begin…