What is SONIG?
The SONIG Youth Music Industry Programme is part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Councils Cultural Services Department. It utilises the strengths of the music industry in Wales to support the personal, learning and career development needs of young people aged between 8 and 25 in Rhondda Cynon Taff. It is funded through a Cymorth service level agreement with the councils’ Fframwaith partnership.
A range of opportunities led by music industry professionals is provided in partnership with youth and community organisations, schools and Coleg Morgannwg.These activities enable young people to create original music, participate in rock and pop and to learn about and access the music industry.
SONIG also works closely with a number of strategic partners such as The Pop Factory, the Welsh Music Foundation, Community Music Wales and GTFM radio as well as with local rehearsal spaces and studios.
SONIG also works closely with a number of strategic partners such as The Pop Factory, the Welsh Music Foundation, Community Music Wales and GTFM radio as well as with local rehearsal spaces and studios.
Individuals and bands involved in the local music scene are supported in their development through workshops, events, music industry seminars, courses and networking opportunities and individual music mentoring and guidance is also available for a limited number of individuals.
SONIG supports the development of a working music industry in Wales as part of an emerging South Wales cluster of local authority Arts services and strategic Music Industry organisations and umbrella bodies.
In partnership with and through supporting independent managers, promoters, young entrepreneurs, private and public sector bodies, the long term aim is to develop a working music industry in the area, providing career pathways and contributing to the emerging Welsh Music Industry.
For more information about SONIG please contact:
Tanya Walker – SONIG Youth Music Industry Co-ordinator
Rhondda Cynon Taff.County Borough Council
Cultural Services
Llwyn Castan
Library Road
Pontypridd CF37 2YA
(01443) 490205 / 07786 523613
