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Creative Wales support gives rise to over £200m for the Welsh economy
The development of Wales’ creative industries is widely recognised as one of the country’s major economic success stories and as new drama ‘Men Up’ airs today (Friday, December 29), it’s a wrap on another year of success.
Ysgol y Castell visit the castle
Children from Ysgol y Castell, had a special treat just before Christmas as they visited Caerphilly Castle, to see the conservation work being carried out in the castle’s Great Hall.
HBO’s award-winning House of the Dragon roars back to the small screen after filming in North Wales
Eagle-eyed viewers may spot locations very familiar to them in the recently released teaser trailer for the much-anticipated second season of House of the Dragon, as support from Creative Wales has seen North Wales used as a filming base for the second series of the hit show.
Welsh folklore inspires sequel for hit CGI video game ‘Maid of Sker 2’
Support from Creative Wales’s production funding is enabling flagship Welsh games company Wales Interactive to create Maid of Sker 2, a sequel CGI video game following on from the award-winning original.
A passport to unlock Welsh heritage – get started during Welsh Museums Festival
The Welsh Museums Festival is making a return for the half term holidays (Saturday 28 October – Sunday 5 November) with a week of special events to celebrate the diverse history and culture of our country.
A success story for Welsh Publishing
Creative Wales to lead its first major trade mission to 75th Frankfurt Book Fair/ Frankfurter Buchmesse from 18-22 October.
First Minister welcomes UEFA EURO 2028 decision.
First Minister Mark Drakeford has welcomed today’s news that Wales will host matches at the finals of a major senior international football tournament for the first time.
Wales to Showcase Tourism Offering to International Buyers
Representatives from almost 30 major tour operators - who are responsible for bringing in thousands of international visitors from all over the world to the UK every year - are due to take part in a ‘Discover Wales’ (Darganfod Cymru) event in and around Cardiff from 8-10 October.
Young Custodians from Neath find out more about their local heritage
Deputy Minister for Arts, Culture and Sport, Dawn Bowden recently visited Neath Abbey to see how a Cadw scheme is sparking interest and pride among local school pupils for the impressive monastic site – right on their doorstep.
Sinema Cymru - New fund announced to boost Welsh Language film.
A fund to support Welsh language feature films with international, big screen potential is now open for applications.
Video of Welsh Rugby World Cup fans erupting into song ahead of Wales v Australia match (Lyon)...
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US investment boost for Wales’ thriving film and TV sector.
The Welsh Government has today announced it has sold Seren Stiwdios in Cardiff to major media infrastructure company Great Point Studios who have leased the studio since 2020.