A Pembrokeshire creative has received funding from a Creative Wales fund.
Owen Gurry, a composer and producer in West Wales, is one of the 11 recipients of the Music Revenue Fund.
The fund, now in its second round, is a part of the Welsh Government’s £400,000 investment to support the growth of the music industry in Wales.
It aims to help music businesses improve their commercial outlook and sustainability.
Mr Gurry said: “The Music Revenue Fund is enabling me to record three collections of production music tracks with live musicians—all written and recorded in Wales.
“These collections, featuring harp, string quartet, and wind ensemble, celebrate the richness of Welsh talent.
“This project allows me to bring my skills back home, growing a network of talented musicians working in music for media.
“Every penny of the grant is dedicated to hiring top Welsh musicians and studios, alongside a videographer to showcase what Wales can achieve.
“It’s all thanks to the support of the Music Revenue Fund.”
The fund is a part of Creative Wales’ wider programme of support for the music industry.
It focuses on helping with campaigns for new releases, promoting live music, sync and catalogue music, and Welsh-language music.
The ultimate aim is to contribute to the growth and development of Wales’ diverse music industry.
Grants of up to £40,000 are available per applicant.
The funding has been awarded to a range of businesses and innovative projects across Wales.
Jack Sargeant, minister for the creative industries, said: “The Music Revenue Fund is all about fuelling the growth and development of Wales’ diverse and dynamic music industry.
“The funding by Welsh Government will empower talent across the country to build their music careers right here in Wales.
“We’re excited to celebrate and strengthen our thriving music sector, ensuring Wales remains a place where talented artists can create, develop and showcase their best work.”
The other recipients of the Creative Wales Music Revenue Funding are MVM songs in Caerphilly, Pull Up recording / Satellite C in Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, 4Pi Productions UK /CULTVR in Cardiff, Patriot Home of Rock CIC in Caerphilly, Sain Recordiau in Gwynedd, Menter Iaith Conwy, Tabernacl Bethesda/ Neuadd Ogwen in Gwynedd, Dark Arts in Monmouth, and The Bunkhouse in Swansea.
To find out more about Creative Wales funding, visit the Creative Wales website.