Bwncath ("buzzard") is a Welsh rock-folk or contemporary folk band from Caernarfon.

About

The four-member band was formed in 2014.[1]

The main singer, Elidyr Glyn, won the Alun Sbardun Huws trophy in the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2016 for composing the song Curiad Y Dydd.[2] Glyn is also known for winning Cân i Gymru ("Song for Wales") in 2019, with the song Fel Hyn 'Da Ni Fod.[3]

Bwncath was described as one of the highlights of "Fel 'Na Mai" ("That's how it is") rock festival in Pembrokeshire.[4] They also headlined Saturday in Tafwyl in 2022.[5]

The band were described as the busiest and one of the most popular bands in Wales in 2022, easily performing over 100 gigs across the country and booked to perform every weekend until July 2023.[6]

On 21 November 2023, it was reported bass guitarist Alun Williams had been charged by North Wales Police with sexual communication with a child.[7] In a statement, Bwncath announced Williams would not take part in any of the band's future performances.

Williams, who denied the charge, was released on conditional bail, after appearing at Caernarfon Court Court, until July 2024.[8]

Members

  • Elidyr Glyn - main voice, guitar
  • Robin Llwyd - electric guitar
  • Twm Ellis - drums
  • Alun Traed - Plant 16 oed

Performances

Bwncath has performed live in a variety of events across Wales including, Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Caernarfon Food Festival, Gŵyl Rhuthun, and Gŵyl Fach y Fro, to name a few. They have also appeared on Noson Lawen on S4C.[9]

Label

Bwncath music is published via the label Rasal.[10]

Albums

  • Bwncath (2017)
  • Bwncath - II (2020)

Singles

References

  1. ↑ "Bwncath music, videos, stats, and photos". Last.fm. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  2. ↑ "Tlws Sbardun wedi bod yn "hwb i hyder" Elidyr Glyn". Golwg360. 15 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Elidyr Glyn yn ennill Cân i Gymru 2019". BBC Cymru Fyw. 1 March 2019.
  4. ↑ "Welsh rock legends honoured in new memorial award". Western Telegraph. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  5. ↑ David, Corrie (2022-06-16). "Everything you need to know about Welsh language festival Tafwyl this weekend". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  6. ↑ "Bwncath – band prysura'r wlad". Golwg360 (in Welsh). 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  7. ↑ "Cyhuddo aelod Bwncath o gyfathrebu rhywiol â phlentyn". bbc.co.uk (in Welsh). 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  8. ↑ "Cyn-aelod Bwncath yn gwadu cyfathrebu'n rhywiol â phlentyn". bbc.co.uk (in Welsh). 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ↑ "Bwncath | Curiad y Dydd". Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  10. ↑ "Rasal Releases - Music - Sain Records - Music from Wales". sainwales.com. Archived from the original on 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
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