A compelling snapshot of Wales’ emerging and established artists, featuring Elin a Carys, Nancy Williams, and Martha Elen.
5:00pm Nancy Williams
Nancy Williams is an 18 years singer-songwriter from Merthyr Tydfil, WalesIn September 2024, Nancy left her family home in Merthyr and moved to London – where she began acting college.Shortly after moving to the capital, Nancy released her first ever song -i don’t wanna grow up.The perfect soundtrack to that earth trembling moment for any 18 year old who has been through the process of leaving home and moving to the big city. The release received significant editorial support from Apple Music (New Music Daily, New In Alternative + #2 on In My Room),an add at #2 on Fresh Finds UK + IE (Spotify) and a first ever radio play from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 6 Music.The single was recorded at Paul Weller’s studio in Surrey and mixed at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Bath.
5:40pm Elin & Carys 
Elin & Carys are a Welsh folk sister duo from Montgomeryshire whose ethereal closeharmonies,original songs, and inventive arrangements draw on their musical upbringing and the landscapes of Mid Wales. Blending Elin’s songwriting with Carys’s classical training and their joint love of traditional material, the sisters weave guitar, piano, banjo, fiddle, accordion and whistles into their performances. They were the winners of the Battle of the Folk Bands at the National Eisteddfod 2025, they’ve supported leading Welsh artists, represented Wales at the Pan Celtic Festival, played Greenman festival and have just released their debut EP.
6:30 Martha Elen
Hailing from Y Felinheli in North Wales, Martha Elen emerged as anew artist in April 2025 making waves with her first single ‘Canu Cloch’. The fresh, folk-americana inspired release led into a busy summer of live shows with her band, including appearances at Green Man Festival, the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, and Sŵn Festival. With her debut EP ‘LludwDdoe’ just released followed by support from the BBC Horizons Launchpad Fund,2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for Martha.
