SYNERGEDD (Synergy) - Featuring

ALAW
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VRï
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Hannah James
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Extraordinary Musical Collaboration to Tour Wales in 2025 and 2026

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A Mwldan Production / Cynhyrchiad y Mwldan

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Six extraordinary musical talents from Wales and England join together for a unique and special collaboration that will tour Wales in November 2025 and May 2026. The project, initiated by Fishguard-based musician and producer Dylan Fowler, will be produced by Mwldan, Aberteifi, and will visit twelves venue across Wales.

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The inspiration for this collaborative show emerged from Fowler's experience working with individual members of the bands in different guises over the years. "To be in the same room with these extraordinary musicians is a privilege.

There’s a profound emotion and passion in our work”, he says. “The themes we explore resonate with us all—reflecting on our past, grappling with the present, and envisioning the future as a united community and society.This is what inspires us.”

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The lineup includes ALAW, a “Welsh supergroup” (Songlines) featuring guitarist/composer Dylan Fowler, singer and multi-instrumentalist Nia Lynn, and fiddle player/composer Patrick Rimes. They celebrate the traditional music of Wales with infectious passion, blending powerful songwriting with original tunes.

Joining them is VRï, comprising Aneirin Jones (fiddle), Jordan Price Williams (cello), and Patrick Rimes (fiddle, harmonium). This group has twice won Best Album at the Wales Folk Awards for their first two releases, merging the beauty of classical strings with the exuberance of a pub session, all underpinned by powerful vocal harmonies.

Also featured is Hannah James, a spellbindingly innovative musician, singer, and dancer hailed as “a true original” by The Guardian. Renowned as one of the best accordionists on the British folk scene, her artistry extends beyond tradition, from her vocal trio Lady Maisery to her breathtaking one-woman show, JigDoll.

“We drew inspiration from the rich tapestry of traditional works by Idris Davies - Waldo Williams - William Williams (Crwys), alongside original contributions from each of us,” says Nia Lynn of ALAW.”

We’re inviting audiences on a deeply personal journey. Why do we act, or why do we refrain from acting in this world? This collaboration takes us through every emotion — from light to dark, from sadness to joy, becoming truly greater than the sum of its parts."

Following a week of creative collaboration in Aberteifi in July, the combined talents of ALAW, VRï, and Hannah James embark on a tour to showcase the exciting results of their work
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