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Bethan Nia

About Me

Bethan Nia is one of the most individual artists emerging from Wales today. Her music creates a colourful patchwork of sound woven through the strings of her Celtic harp that effortlessly blend the ancient and modern. Singing in Welsh and English her songs build bridges of emotion to the hidden heart of Wales.In the past year Bethan has performed at the opening ceremonies of the International Eisteddfod, Llangollen and the Interceltique festival, Lorient. She also introduced audiences to traditional Welsh music at Glastonbury Festival “A voice to die for” –Taplas***** DANNY KYLE AWARD WINNER AT CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2008

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/10/2007
Band Website: www.bethannia.co.uk
Band Members: Bethan Nia: Celtic harp and voice
Influences: Corrina Hewat, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, Sian James, Emily Smith, Eddi Reader, Kate Bush, Bjork, Sinead O'Connor, Eliza Carthy, Cerys Matthews, Catriona McKay, Wendy Stewart, Robin Williamson, Malinky, Kathryn Williams, Tom Waits, Julie Fowlis, Amy Wadge, Phamie Gowe, Joanna Newsom......Plus the wonderful musicians I have had the privilege of working with so far: Dylan Fowler, Oli Wilson-Dickson, Stacey Blythe, Helina Rees and Mark Prescott. I have learnt something valuable from them all!
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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Bethan to play at Glastonbury

Bethan will be performing at this years Glastonbury festival on the Cafe Avalon stage with fiddle player Helina Rees.  Date and time to be confirmed.      
Posted by on Fri, 09 May 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Cwlwm Celtaidd festival gig

Dwi'n perfformio yng Ngwyl Cwlwm Celtaidd nos Sadwrn, 8fed am 8.55pm gyda ffidlwr Helina Rees.  www.CwlwmCeltaidd.com I will be performing this Saturday at Cwlwm Celtaidd festival, Porthcawl at 8...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:14:00 GMT

St. Davids Day gig / Dydd Gwyl Dewi

  Hello everyone, I will be performing a solo gig on the Tesco stage at the Millenium Centre this Saturday, 11.00am (bright and early!) for St. David's Day! Be lovely to see some of you ther...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:47:00 GMT

’Wedi 7’ TV performance

Bethan will perform 'Cariad Cywir' on S4C's programme 'Wedi 7' tomorrow evening - Tuesday 12th February at 7.00pm Fiddler Helina Rees will be accompanying her.
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:40:00 GMT

Bethan wins Danny Kyle award!

Bethan was a winner of the prestigious 'Danny Kyle award' on the open stage at this years Celtic Connections! This means that she will be back at the festival next year playing a support slo...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Celtic Connections Open Stage

Just been performing on the Danny Kyle Open Stage at Celtic Connections - flying the flag for Wales! I Gymru fach! Fantastic experience!! Lovely audience.  I think they like us Welshies! Also - i...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:29:00 GMT