Trac Cymru: Folk Development for Wales

Trac Cymru: Folk Development for Wales

At a glance

Causes

  • Arts

Other details

Geographical remit: 
National - Wales

Objectives

trac strategically develops the folk music and dance scene of Wales. It works to maintain and develop the nation’s vibrant, living tradition and ensure it is shared and enjoyed by audiences. It supports amateur and professional musicians regardless of age, language and race and across borders, and celebrates the very best representation of our folk music culture, promoting it at home and across the world.

 

The organisation's objectives in our current business plan are to:

  1. Develop Wales’ folk music scene as a contemporary, vibrant and living part of Wales’ culture, whilst also conserving our folk music heritage
  2. Develop opportunities for the professional sector of the Welsh traditional folk scene
  3. Promote Wales’ traditional performing arts as a distinctive, important and vibrant part of our culture

Activities

We kindle interest, nurture talent and present the very best of Wales’ folk musicians across the world. We hold day courses and residential courses to help enthusiasts and professionals hone their skills and develop talent across our traditional arts. You’ll find us working in schools, in communities, on festival fields and at international showcases, helping to ensure that the traditional arts of Wales continue to enrich lives regardless of age, background, race or language.

 

Here’s a little more about how and where we work:

  • Through our community work, trac encourages participation in the music, song and dance traditions of Wales – across the country, in both languages and by people of all ages and abilities
  • Through our work with professional and aspiring performing artists, trac strives to develop the professionalism of our emerging folk scene
  • At local, national and international level, trac campaigns and represents the traditional arts community and advocates on behalf of the traditional arts community

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