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FOCUS Wales 2026: INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE FESTIVAL 7-8-9 MAY #WREXHAM 🏆 UK Festival Awards winner 'Best Festival for Emerging Talent' linktr.ee/focuswales
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· Nov 25
DYMA NI : HERE WE ARE 🎪 Our first 75 artists for FOCUS Wales 2026! Our BIG 16th edition in Wrexham over 7-9 May 🎫 focuswales.com
Hey #Austin! We're heading your way in March for SXSW 2026 and we have 5 artists from Wales with us, with The Family Battenberg, Ben Ellis, Gwenno, Panic Shack, Hana Lili all showcasing! 🌵 7:30pm on 15th March at Swan Dive, Austin. RSVP: tinyurl.com/WalesSXSW2026 #WelshMusicAbroad
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Hey #Austin! We're heading your way in March for SXSW 2026 and we have 5 artists from Wales with us, with The Family Battenberg, Ben Ellis, Gwenno, Panic Shack, Hana Lili all showcasing! 🌵 7:30pm on 15th March at Swan Dive, Austin. RSVP: tinyurl.com/WalesSXSW2026 #WelshMusicAbroad
Bron' amser : It's almost time for our winter festival Trawsnewid : Transform 2026 in #ABERYSTWYTH 🔮 Chwefror 6 & 7 February 🌊 Tocynnau : Tickets at tinyurl.com/TT2026 & aberystwythartscentre.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Bron' amser : It's almost time for our winter festival Trawsnewid : Transform 2026 in #ABERYSTWYTH 🔮 Chwefror 6 & 7 February 🌊 Tocynnau : Tickets at tinyurl.com/TT2026 & aberystwythartscentre.co.uk
100+ more artists just announced for what will be our most international edition to date! 🎪 Join us for FOCUS Wales 2026 our BIG 16th edition in Wrexham over 7-9 May 🎫 focuswales.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
100+ more artists just announced for what will be our most international edition to date! 🎪 Join us for FOCUS Wales 2026 our BIG 16th edition in Wrexham over 7-9 May 🎫 focuswales.com
‘…moments of extraordinary beauty, unflinching honesty, a sonic exchange of love. 9/10’ UNCUT 🗞 Bill Ryder-Jones will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 for a special show at St Giles' Parish Church #Wrexham on 8th May 🎫 at focuswales.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM
‘…moments of extraordinary beauty, unflinching honesty, a sonic exchange of love. 9/10’ UNCUT 🗞 Bill Ryder-Jones will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 for a special show at St Giles' Parish Church #Wrexham on 8th May 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘The Bug Club serve up typically rambunctious fun. It’s silliness done seriously, culminating in ‘Quality Pints’‘ CLASH Magazine 🗞 The Bug Club will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:34 PM
‘The Bug Club serve up typically rambunctious fun. It’s silliness done seriously, culminating in ‘Quality Pints’‘ CLASH Magazine 🗞 The Bug Club will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Ridiculous, infectious and excellent‘ The Line of Best Fit 🗞 The Moonlandingz will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:26 PM
‘Ridiculous, infectious and excellent‘ The Line of Best Fit 🗞 The Moonlandingz will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Hustle, energy and smut aplenty. 5/5’ The Guardian 🗞 the unique MOONCHILD SANELLY will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
‘Hustle, energy and smut aplenty. 5/5’ The Guardian 🗞 the unique MOONCHILD SANELLY will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Cheeky and to the point.’ CLASH 🗞 ‘They're unique.’ The Guardian 🗞 the amazing SHAME will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
‘Cheeky and to the point.’ CLASH 🗞 ‘They're unique.’ The Guardian 🗞 the amazing SHAME will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 9th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Enchanting, cosmopolitan electropop anthems.’ Rolling Stone 🗞 the magnificent GWENNO will join us (full band) at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 8th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
‘Enchanting, cosmopolitan electropop anthems.’ Rolling Stone 🗞 the magnificent GWENNO will join us (full band) at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 8th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Among the best things they’ve ever done’ Rolling Stone 🗞 ‘Some of their best work. 9/10’ The Line of Best Fit 🗞 Cult Scottish alternative rock band IDLEWILD will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 8th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:49 PM
‘Among the best things they’ve ever done’ Rolling Stone 🗞 ‘Some of their best work. 9/10’ The Line of Best Fit 🗞 Cult Scottish alternative rock band IDLEWILD will join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 8th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘No-wave krunch meets mutant disco shuffle meets snippets of global radness.’ NME 🗞 the amazing DEERHOOF join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 7th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
‘No-wave krunch meets mutant disco shuffle meets snippets of global radness.’ NME 🗞 the amazing DEERHOOF join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 7th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Unserious, unhinged and sensational. 5/5’ NME 🗞 the amazing FAT DOG join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 7th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
‘Unserious, unhinged and sensational. 5/5’ NME 🗞 the amazing FAT DOG join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 on 7th May in WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘…an amazing show from Cardiff’s Lemongel with their unique fusion sound’ Sofar Sounds🗞️ the brilliant LEMONGEL join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM
‘…an amazing show from Cardiff’s Lemongel with their unique fusion sound’ Sofar Sounds🗞️ the brilliant LEMONGEL join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Great practitioners of soulful lo-fi’ God Is In The TV Zine🗞️ the amazing Papaya Noon join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM
‘Great practitioners of soulful lo-fi’ God Is In The TV Zine🗞️ the amazing Papaya Noon join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘NASTYJOE bring good riffs, dark vibes and twisted energy to their post punk sound’ Everything Is Noise🗞️ the big buzz in France is for NASTYJOE who join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
‘NASTYJOE bring good riffs, dark vibes and twisted energy to their post punk sound’ Everything Is Noise🗞️ the big buzz in France is for NASTYJOE who join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Blending honest storytelling with a warm, soulful voice, Miles has quickly earned a reputation as one of the city’s most promising new artists’ UMBRA MUSIC🗞️ the talented MILES TEMP joins us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:33 PM
‘Blending honest storytelling with a warm, soulful voice, Miles has quickly earned a reputation as one of the city’s most promising new artists’ UMBRA MUSIC🗞️ the talented MILES TEMP joins us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Basically, it’s sort of like a comforting warm drink with a splash of milk, two sugars and a live octopus chucked in for good measure.’ KERRANG🗞️ the mighty Alpha Male Tea Party join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:27 PM
‘Basically, it’s sort of like a comforting warm drink with a splash of milk, two sugars and a live octopus chucked in for good measure.’ KERRANG🗞️ the mighty Alpha Male Tea Party join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
'...standout single, Open Your Eyes, reached number 1 on the East Coast Top 30 and maintained its position for 15 consecutive weeks, earning a place in the hall of fame.' MusicNL🗞️ Newfoundland's Hannah Green joins us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM
'...standout single, Open Your Eyes, reached number 1 on the East Coast Top 30 and maintained its position for 15 consecutive weeks, earning a place in the hall of fame.' MusicNL🗞️ Newfoundland's Hannah Green joins us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
'...absolute fire!' BBC Introducing 📻 Conscious Route & The Collective join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:19 PM
'...absolute fire!' BBC Introducing 📻 Conscious Route & The Collective join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘Lush, noise-drenched soundscapes and emotionally charged performances.’ The Obelisk 🗞 Portugal's SUMMER OF HATE join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
‘Lush, noise-drenched soundscapes and emotionally charged performances.’ The Obelisk 🗞 Portugal's SUMMER OF HATE join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
‘If you’re into dark, neon lit, brooding techno with the ruthless aggression of Metal and the technicality and sweeping ambiance of post rock, then French 3 piece Servo are the band for you.’ ROCKFLESH 🗞 SERVO join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:36 PM
‘If you’re into dark, neon lit, brooding techno with the ruthless aggression of Metal and the technicality and sweeping ambiance of post rock, then French 3 piece Servo are the band for you.’ ROCKFLESH 🗞 SERVO join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
Applications to play the Big Hug Sync stage at FOCUS Wales 2026 are now open via Amplead! Applications are open right now and close at 8pm on 3rd February. APPLY HERE: www.amplead.com/apply-to-pla...
January 23, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Applications to play the Big Hug Sync stage at FOCUS Wales 2026 are now open via Amplead! Applications are open right now and close at 8pm on 3rd February. APPLY HERE: www.amplead.com/apply-to-pla...
'...tender, philosophical poetry and wry observation over ambient glissandos, trip-hop and meandering bass' BUZZ Magazine 🗞 Internet Fatigue join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM
'...tender, philosophical poetry and wry observation over ambient glissandos, trip-hop and meandering bass' BUZZ Magazine 🗞 Internet Fatigue join us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
'...a force of nature.' God Is In The TV Zine 🗞 the brilliant OGUN joins us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:25 PM
'...a force of nature.' God Is In The TV Zine 🗞 the brilliant OGUN joins us at FOCUS Wales 2026 over 7th-9th May in #WREXHAM 🎫 at focuswales.com