This event is taking place at St David's Church, Neath.

The festival opens with an extra special concert featuringpupils from two local primary schools, one of the area’s best male voice choirsand a much-loved local folk band in the glorious surroundings of St. David’sChurch.

Pupils from Alderman Davies Church in Wales Primary Schooland Ysgol Gymraeg Castell-nedd will perform songs alongside musician Ken Thomasand the folk band Atsain. Ken will work with the pupils in the run up to theconcert introducing them to new songs and giving them the experience of workingwith a professional musician.

Atsain will perform folk songs and the wonderful Tonna MaleVoice Choir will raise the roof with a selection of anthems.

A unique event with generations coming together to showcasethe musical talent that exists in Neath.

This event is supported by Friends of the Gwyn Hall.

Mae’r ŵyl yn cychwyn gyda chyngerdd arbennig iawn fydd ynrhoi llwyfan i ddwy ysgol gynradd leol, côr meibion ardderchog ac un o’n hoffgrwpiau gwerin.

Bydd disgyblion o Ysgol Gynradd yr Eglwys yng NghymruAlderman Davies ac Ysgol Gymraeg Castell-nedd yn perfformio gyda’r cerddor KenThomas a’r band gwerin Atsain. Bydd Ken yn treulio amser cyn y cyngerdd yncyflwyno caneuon newydd i’r disgyblion ac yn caniatau iddyn nhw weithio gydacherddorion proffesiynol.

Bydd Atsain yn perfformio detholiad o ganeuon gwerin a byddCôr Meibion Tonna yn codi’r canu gyda chyfres o anthemau.

Neath Arts Festival