BBC Radio Cymru’s C2 programme on May 4 that the winner of Menter Iaith Cymru and BBC Radio Cymru’s Brwydr y Bandiau/Battle of the Bands competition is Siân Miriam from Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni, Anglesey. The 17 year old pupil will now get the opportunity to perform at various high-profile musical events, record a session for C2 and get coverage in the music press as part of the prize.

Following months of competing all over Wales, four acts made it to the final last night, all with very different musical styles. Battling for the title alongside Siân Miriam were Y Saethau from Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Caernarfon; Downhill, Ysgol Maes yr Yrfa, Cefneithin and Swnami from Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, Dolgellau.

“The standard in the final this year is particularly high, and any of the four are worthy winners,” said Radio Cymru C2 presenter Magi Dodd before the programme.

“What's nice is that each one offers something different to the competition, and there’s something for everyone. It’s a real pleasure to follow the development of the competitors - from seeing them live, being sent to professional recording studios and then seeing the winner take full advantage of the award on the Maes B stage or when they record their C2 session.”

The finalists all had the opportunity to record their song for the final in a professional recording studio, and after they were broadcast on C2, the phonelines opened for the listeners to cast their votes.

When the winner was announced later in the programme, the screams were proof of Sian Miriam’s delight at hearing the news.

On the Dafydd a Caryl programme on Radio Cymru this morning (May 5), her first interview since hearing the news, Sian Miriam talked about how excited she is to have won the title and revealed that Caryl Parry Jones was one of the people who inspired her to start composing and performing at the age of 9.

She described winning as “the best night of my life” and added about performing at the Eisteddfod’s Maes B – “I can’t tell you how exciting that will be!”

The winning package includes

recording a session for C2
performing at the Eisteddfod’s Maes B
performing at Huw Stephens’ Sŵn Festival
a full-page spread in Y Selar music magazine
a professional photoshoot
performing at the Youth Village at the Royal Welsh
appearances at various Mentrau Iaith Cymru gigs

For more about the competition and to hear the final again go to bbc.co.uk/radiocymru

Mentrau Iaith Cymru and C2 Radio Cymru are organising the competition for young bands.

Here are the results of the Regional Competitions

Y Rowndiau Rhanbarthol

Rhanbarth y De-Orllewin
Nos Iau, Chwefror 12fed - Neuadd San Pedr, Caerfyrddin
Yn fuddugol: Ji-bincs, Nevaro, Smashings Diamonds


Rhanbarth y De-Ddwyrain
Nos Wener, Chwefror 20fed - Theatr Coleg Merthyr Tudfil
Yn fuddugol: Osian Hedd, Steffan Huw, Yr Angen


Rhanbarth y Gogledd
Nos Fawrth, Mawrth 10fed - Caban Cysgu, Gerlan, Bethesda
Yn fuddugol: Crwydro

Rhanbarth y Canolbarth
Nos Fercher, Mawrth 11eg - Tafarn y Cwps, Aberystwyth
Yn fuddugol: Cymdeithas yr Hobos Unig, Plant Bach Annifyr, Y Cnobau

The final round of ByB08 is on Wednesday 2 July with the bands Tempo, Stone Free and Yr Offbeats. Remember to listen to C2 Radio Cymru.

The Welsh rock scene will see new bands emerging from the Battle of the Bands. For more infromation about the competiton contact your local Menter Iaith

Mentrau Iaith Cymru and C2 Radio Cymru are organising the competition for young bands.

Here are the results of the semi-finals

Y Rownd Gyn-Derfynol
Beirniaid: Bethan Elfyn, Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Hefin Jones

Nos Fawrth, Mawrth 24ain
Llongyfarchiadau i Smashing Diamonds am gyrraedd y rownd derfynol!

- Smashing Diamonds
- Plant Bach Annifyr
- Steffan Huw
- Y Cnobau

Nos Fercher, Mawrth 25ain
Llongyfarchiadau i Nevarro am gyrraedd y rownd derfynol!

- Nevarro
- Yr Angen
- Corn Bîff
- Osian Hedd

Nos Iau, Mawrth 26ain
Llongyfarchiadau i Crwydro am gyrraedd y rownd derfynol!
- Crwydro
- Bettis Muff
- Cymdeithas yr Hobos Unig
- Ji-Bincs

Congratulations to Offbeats from Crymych on winning Battle of the Bands Radio Cymru / Mentrau Iaith Cymru on 2 July.
Their prize includes recording a Session for C2, appearing on Uned 5 and Bandit on S4C, performing in gigs at the Eisteddfod and around Wales.

The semi-final of battle of the bands will be held on C2 Radio Cymru on 3 - 5 June.

Brwydr y Bandiau

Brwydr y Bandiau MIC/C2 (Rownd Canolbarth Cymru)

12 min 9 sec - Jun 28, 2007


This video contains highlights of the mid-Wales regional heat of Brwydr y Bandiau (Battle of the Bands) MIC/C2 competition which was held ar CARAD, Rhaeadr on 23 March 2007.