Horizons Gorwelion
Horizons (Welsh: Gorwelion) is an arts scheme and music festival launched jointly in 2014 by BBC Cymru Wales and the Arts Council of Wales to develop new independent contemporary music artists. It is curated by BBC presenter Bethan Elfyn.
The scheme hosts a yearly showcase, but also displays its artists through slots at major domestic and international festivals, as well as securing studio access at the likes of Rockfield and Maida Vale.
== Editions ==
=== 2014 ===
In February 2014, the scheme was launched and first took part in the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli, promoting artists including musician Chris Jones on the Llwyfan Perfformio.
In May 2014, Horizons was named as 'Horizons 12' and announced the first twelve artists for the inceptive event. Over 300 applicants were reviewed by the scheme, and among the final artists were:Candelas - an indie rock group from Llanuwchllyn, in Gwynedd
Casi Wyn - a singer songwriter from Bangor, based in London
Chris Jones - a Welsh and Celtic folk singer from Cwm-y-glo, near Caernarfon
Kizzy Crawford - a Welsh language singer songwriter of Bajan heritage from Merthyr Tydfil
Plu - an alternative folk sibling trio from Snowdonia
Sŵnami - an indie rock group from Dolgellau
Baby Queens
Climbing Trees
Gabrielle Murphy
Houdini Dax
Seazoo
The People The Poet
=== 2015 ===
In 2015, the scheme began the year with involvement in the inaugural X Music Festival which took place in June in Bute Park, Cardiff.
The 2015 edition of Horizons was held at the Chapter Arts Centre in Canton, Cardiff, and at the Swn Festival at the various venues (including Clwb Ifor Bach) on Womanby Street in the city.
2015 featured group Cut Ribbons would go on to be highlighted by the Fred Perry 'Subculture' campaign for their track We Want to Watch Something We Loved Burn.
Among the artists named were:A six-member band led by Aled Rheon, brother of Iwan Rheon
Dan Bettridge
Hannah Grace - a Welsh singer songwriter from Bridgend
Peasant's King
Mellt
Violet Skies, a singer songwriter from Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Yr Eira
HMS Morris
Y Reu
Delyth McLean
Cold Committee
Cut Ribbons
=== 2016 ===
2016 saw events showcasing bands from across Wales, with events hosted at Moon Club on Womanby Street, as well as at the DimSwn event. The scheme also participated in Festival N°6, on the Lost in the Woods Stage.
Artists Danielle Lewis and David Ian Roberts were also covered on Folk Radio for their releases that year, which were recorded as a result of BBC and Arts Council funding.Afro Cluster - a Cardiff-based collective of musicians from all over South Wales
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CaStLeS - a psychedelic pop trio from Llanrug
Connah Evans
Danielle Lewis - a singer-songwriter from New Quay
Fleur De Lys
Reuel Elijah - a hip-hop/R&B singer from Cardiff
Roughion
Tibet
We're No Heroes
Ysgol Sul - a three piece from Llandeilo
=== 2018 ===
The 2018 festival saw a showcase at the Portmeirion Festival N°6 event, including NoGood Boyo, Alffa, Campfire Social, and a headline slot for I See Rivers.
The scheme also exhibited at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, from The Last Music Bar. It saw performances from Boy Azooga, CHROMA, Mrphy, The Gentle Good, Nia Wyn, Rachel K Collier, Trampolene, The Himalayas, and Dream State.
The year also saw engagements with Welsh Language Music Day at Gower College in Swansea, and in the audience were a range of attendees including Newport rap group Goldie Lookin' Chain.
The year's selection made a notable decision to select a number of female musicians (consisting of 10 of the 12 person line up) and including artists from indie, reggae, rock, folk and blues genres.
The scheme invited Adwaith, Alffa, Aleighcia Scott, Campfire Social, Marged, Nia Wyn, and I See Rivers to all perform and record at Rockfield Studios (of Queen and Oasis fame)., as well as hosting a performance at Tramshed, Cardiff with Himalayas.Adwaith
Aleighcia Scott
Alffa
Campfire Social
CHROMA
Eädyth
Himalayas
I See Rivers
Marged
Nia Wyn
Nogood Boyo
The Pitchforks
=== 2019 ===
The lineup for the 2019 edition was announced in June, described as including a dreamy indie-pop band whose music has appeared on Black Mirror and Made in Chelsea, an electro teenage pop artist, a live rock, rap and reggae group, a jazz singer, a dance producer and one of the fastest banjo players in Wales.
The artwork for the event was commissioned to Welsh artist Cadi Lane, and installed along Womanby Street.Codewalkers
Darren Eedens & The Slim Pickin's
Endaf
Esther
Eve Goodman
Gwilym
Hana2k
Jack Perrett
Kidsmoke
Rosehip Teahouse
Sera
Y Cledrau
=== 2022 ===
The lineup for the 2022 edition was announced in February and received its largest ever funding since its launch.Alice Low
Anwar Sizbar
Aisha Kigs
Alekxsandr
Asha Jane
Bandicoot
The Bug Club
Chasing Shadows
Celavi
Clwb Fuzz
Cerys Hafana
CI Gofod
Cupsofte
Gwenno Morgan
Hana Lili
Hemes
Teddy Hunter
James and the Cold Gun
K(E)NZ
Kinnigan
Kim Hon
Harry Jowett
LEMFRECK
Lloydy Lew
Luke RV
Mace The Great
Malan
Mali Haf
Mantaraybryn
Mirari More
Niques
Panta Ray
Rebecca Hurn
Roman Yasin
Skylark
Soren Araujo
Sybs
Su Sang Song
Szwe
Tara Bandito
Tapestri
Thallo
Winger Records
Wobbli Boi
Want
Voya
Yazmean
XL Life
Music of Cardiff
Music of Newport
Music of Wales
Culture and recreation in Cardiff
Huw Stephens
Bethan Elfyn
Welsh language

== External links ==
Official website