Y Stiwdio Gefn Explained

Y Stiwdio Gefn (meaning The Back Studio) was a Welsh language music programme, broadcast regularly on S4C between 2013 and 2016. The programme was presented by Lisa Gwilym.^[1] Y Stiwdio Gefn showcased Welsh language music, covering a variety of music genres,^{[2] [3]} usually with a small number of bands or singers sharing the studio and taking turns to perform during a half hour broadcast.

New series continued to be produced on a regular basis,^[4] as well as the occasional special edition such as in August 2014 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Welsh language rock opera, Nia Ben Aur,^[5] and a December 2015 broadcast performing music written by Alun 'Sbardun' Huws.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Colorama Launch New S4C Music Show; Preview: Y Stiwdio Gefn, S4C . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220031340/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-313304715.html . dead . 20 December 2016 . . 29 December 2012 .
2. News: Y Stiwdio Gefn ar flaen y gad . . 15 February 2013 . . cy . 2 December 2016 .
3. News: Daniel Bissett . Artists that span the decades on Stiwdio Gefn . . 26 November 2016 . North Wales . 2 December 2016 .
4. News: Cerddoriaeth at Ddant Pawb Yn Y Stiwdio Gefn . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220032658/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-397683323.html . dead . 20 December 2016 . . North Wales . 17 January 2015 . cy .
5. News: Kate Rees . Switching on to August: 16 TV treats to watch this month . . 7 August 2014 . 2 December 2016 .
6. News: Kathryn Cummings . Welsh music stars to perform Penrhyn guitarist's greatest hits in one-off TV show . . . 8 December 2015 . 2 December 2016 .