Forté Project
Welsh artist development scheme
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Forté Project is an artist development scheme in Wales launched in 2015 by Beacons Cymru and Creative Wales.[1]
Forte Project | |
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Beacons Cymru |
| Type | Music industry development |
Region served | Wales |
| Website | www |
Every year Forté Project supports several Welsh musicians at early stages in their career. The project is offered to those aged 16–25 for 6-months providing support, opportunities and industry development.[2][3] Artists have received radio airplay and performances across the world.[4]
History
Editions
2023
In January 2023, Forté Project announced 10 more artist for their eighth cohort of the scheme.
2022
In January 2022, Forté Project announced their seventh cohort of the scheme, Forté 7. The 10 successful artists include:
| Name | Hometown |
|---|---|
| Artyshawty | Cardiff |
| Elin Grace | Llandrindod Wells |
| Elis Derby | Y Felinheli |
| Fig | Caerphilly |
| Kitty | Cardiff |
| Mali Hâf | Cardiff |
| Ogun | Newport |
| Only Rainyday Rainbow | Swansea |
| skylark | Caernarfon |
| sorry stacy | Cardiff |
Beacons Cymru
Forté Project is one of the many projects created by parent company, Beacons Cymru during its formation in 2021.[10] Several other projects include the Honey Sessions, Crwth and Summit.