Wales announced as Partnership Nation for English Folk Expo 2018
It has been announced that Wales is to be the Partnership Nation for the English Folk Expo 2018. Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, 2018 will bring a focus on Welsh music at the sixth edition of English Folk Expo (EFEx), England’s annual industry showcase event for English folk, roots and acoustic music. EFEx attracts industry delegates from across the UK as well as a signifi cant international delegate contingent, and takes place at the new multi-arts venue HOME, Manchester and a selection of nearby venues, in association with the Manchester Folk Festival. Eluned Haf, Head of Wales Arts International at Arts Council of Wales said: “I’m delighted that Wales will be the Partnership Nation for English Folk Expo next year and we congratulate the success the event has had over the past fi ve years. It’s a great chance for Welsh artists to grow their careers both globally and in a key market on our doorstep and for us to develop the cross- border network with English festivals, presenters and musicians. EFEx has grown to be a great industry event that complements the work we have been supporting through the Cerdd Cymru Music Wales brand in partnership with Trac and T eatr Mwldan. T is is a great opportunity for artists from Wales to grow their international careers.” T e event’s primary aim is to help English artists secure live performance opportunities across the world but it
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artists will appear in front of the invited delegation of 180 UK and international festival and venue programmers, agents, media, press and
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also provides one exclusive partnership with another nation each year. Previous partner nations
have included Prince
Edward Island (2017), Flanders (2016) and Denmark (2015). An independent survey of the event by the hub concluded that EFEx generated over £2 million of spend on artist bookings by delegates
from each event. An open call for is now out inviting submissions from Wales-based artists working in the traditional, acoustic and folk music fi eld to apply for the opportunity to fi ll four showcase slots for Wales at EFEx 2018 taking place from 18th-21st October 2018. Successful
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makers, as well as a public audience, under the banner of the public festival Manchester Folk Festival. EFEx showcases of over forty artists across three days, providing a packed schedule for its delegates, which also includes networking events, a trade fair, label showcases and receptions. T e deadline for submissions for a showcase slot is 30th November 2017 For details of the submission process visit Wales Arts International website:
www.wai.org.uk/opportunities T e English Folk Expo is made possible through the support of Arts Council England, EFDSS and So It Is Ltd, and is produced by Playpen Management & Agency. Wales’ as partner nation will be presented in partnership with Wales Arts International, trac and T eatr Mwldan under the Cerdd Cymru Music Wales brand, funded by Arts Council of Wales.
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