14/03/26 – 7pm – SHIFT basement, Capitol Centre
Celyn of Gwent: ‘Dying and Rising’
In partnership with SHIFT, Celyn of Gwent presents the debut sharing of their live audiovisual performance work, Dying and Rising.
Guest Artist to be announced.
‘We will have no puff of smoke and bloodless resurrection.
We must tend a different garden from the poisoned soil.’
Each day the earth sinks deeper into climate crisis.
Extractivist powers wage war and violence across the globe.
We bear witness to a constant stream of corruption and brutality.
More and more people feel increasingly alone.
‘Dying and Rising’ is an audiovisual response to living through the climate crisis in 21st century Britain.
Queer musician, vocalist and sound artist, Celyn of Gwent moves fluidly between original songs, poetry, ballad songs of the British Isles, and soundscapes incorporating field recordings of urban space.
This sonic landscape is combined with an audio-reactive visual score created from video footage filmed across Wales and London.
The development of this audiovisual work has been supported by Ty Cerdd’s Create fund.
Bio
A nexus between things old and new, Celyn of Gwent is a queer bard for the anthropocene.
A singer, producer and composer, Celyn’s music integrates influences from avant-pop, club culture, and the traditional music of the British Isles. Combining the personal and the political, their poetic lyrics cast a queer perspective on an increasingly turbulent world.
2025 saw Celyn release the visually striking music videos for debut singles ‘Resurrection’ and ‘Agony and Rapture’, to local, national and international press attention, with the support of Help Musicians Next Level Scheme.
Celyn has performed at venues including: Roundhouse, Stereo, Corsica Studios, Clwb Ifor Bach, Iklectik, The Cube, Rough Trade Nottingham, SHIFT/Turner House, Le Pub, Porters, Wales Millenium Centre, Rum Shack, The Dublin Castle.
Celyn has been supported by organisations including Ty Cerdd, Help Musicians, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council England, UK New Artists. They are a former Roundhouse Resident Artist.
Quotes
‘A deep-rooted connection to Welsh heritage through their powerful and evocative music.’
– Buzz Mag
‘An eviscerating soundtrack’
– The Stage
‘Celyn of Gwent stakes their claim as an artist grappling with the present moment’
– QueerGuru
‘Bold queer visions of new utopian pagan futures filled with spectacle, drama and voice in their unique performance universe.’
– Marisa Carnesky
Photography: @felix_lensman
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