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-The Swn Festival. 127 performers.	0:00:23	0:00:27
-11 venues.	0:00:31	0:00:33
-Over three days in Wales' capital.	0:00:36	0:00:38
-It was established -by Huw Stephens and John Rostron.	0:00:39	0:00:42
-It's now a familiar platform -for new Welsh talent...	0:00:43	0:00:46
-..with some global acts -part of its history.	0:00:47	0:00:50
-It's a pioneering festival -and it was unique when it started.	0:00:50	0:00:55
-There were few city-based festivals.	0:00:56	0:00:58
-Swn is great for giving new bands -a platform. Especially Welsh bands.	0:00:58	0:01:03
-It's a great platform -for contemporary music.	0:01:03	0:01:07
-It shows that it's become part -of the establishment...	0:01:11	0:01:14
-..when it's spoken about -in the same terms as the Eisteddfod.	0:01:14	0:01:18
-An important part of the musical -calendar, in Wales and Cardiff.	0:01:19	0:01:24
-As we celebrate the 10th Swn, -you have an access all areas pass.	0:01:24	0:01:28
-The hard work needed -to organise a festival.	0:01:29	0:01:31
-Friday morning -and Spring King have cancelled.	0:01:31	0:01:34
-Where did it all begin?	0:01:35	0:01:36
-It was a time when you waited -for things to come to Cardiff.	0:01:37	0:01:41
-Unless you organise it, -it won't come.	0:01:41	0:01:44
-Performances from new performers -and old favourites.	0:01:44	0:01:49
-It shows Cardiff at its best.	0:01:50	0:01:53
-Womanby Street is incredible.	0:01:53	0:01:55
-Seldom do you get everyone -from that community...	0:01:56	0:01:59
-..in the same place -at the same time.	0:01:59	0:02:02
-The freaks and weirdoes -all come out - it's a lot of fun.	0:02:02	0:02:06
-John and I are friends first -and businessmen second.	0:02:13	0:02:18
-That shows! Look at Swn's record -and what's happened over 10 years.	0:02:18	0:02:24
-I met John Rostron when -I was in Ysgol Glantaf in Cardiff.	0:02:25	0:02:29
-I took a CD review -into an office in town.	0:02:29	0:02:34
-I went in and asked for the editor.	0:02:35	0:02:37
-John was the editor. -He took it and published it.	0:02:38	0:02:41
-In the partnership -between Huw and John...	0:02:42	0:02:45
-..you have two different people -coming together.	0:02:45	0:02:49
-I would say that John's more -pragmatic and Huw's more creative.	0:02:50	0:02:54
-He's full of ideas.	0:02:55	0:02:56
-Both elements work well together...	0:02:57	0:02:59
-..when you have two people -trying to realise ideas.	0:02:59	0:03:03
-The relationship -between Huw and John is cute.	0:03:03	0:03:06
-When the festival began...	0:03:07	0:03:08
-..they were in a tiny office - -it was no bigger than a cupboard!	0:03:09	0:03:13
-John sat behind his computer -and Huw sat next to him...	0:03:14	0:03:19
-..listening to music saying, -"What about that one, John?"	0:03:19	0:03:24
-They bounced off each other...	0:03:24	0:03:26
-..listening to the music -like teenage boys.	0:03:26	0:03:29
-Three days before Swn and John -and his team are under pressure...	0:03:30	0:03:34
-..before the opening night.	0:03:34	0:03:37
-He's the type of man -who enjoys life.	0:03:38	0:03:41
-He really does.	0:03:41	0:03:43
-He truly loves bringing music -into people's lives.	0:03:43	0:03:48
-The stress isn't obvious -but it's still there.	0:03:49	0:03:52
-He's so busy. It takes up -so much of his time and energy.	0:03:52	0:03:57
-He's forever thinking -about the next step.	0:03:58	0:04:01
-There's always something to do.	0:04:01	0:04:03
-We've had a few bumps. We need -to gross more than we spend.	0:04:03	0:04:08
-Which at this point we haven't done.	0:04:09	0:04:12
-If this was run -by a multi-national...	0:04:12	0:04:15
-..there'd be no balloons, -no chocolate...	0:04:15	0:04:18
-If a consultant came in, they'd -be like, "What are you doing?"	0:04:18	0:04:23
-The idea of Swn is not original.	0:04:24	0:04:26
-There were festivals like -In The City in Manchester...	0:04:26	0:04:30
-..Airwaves -in Reykjavik in Iceland...	0:04:30	0:04:32
-..South By Southwest -in Austin Texas.	0:04:32	0:04:35
-We were sitting on a pavement -in the middle of 6th Street...	0:04:35	0:04:38
-..and we had a couple of beers...	0:04:39	0:04:41
-..and the sun was going down, -full of people.	0:04:41	0:04:44
-I picked up a leaflet...	0:04:44	0:04:46
-..about the economic impact -of South By on Austin.	0:04:46	0:04:51
-It was a time when you waited...	0:04:52	0:04:54
-..for exciting things -to come to Cardiff...	0:04:55	0:04:59
-..and you realise unless -you organise it, it won't come.	0:04:59	0:05:04
-We just said why don't we do this -in Cardiff?	0:05:04	0:05:08
-I was walking down the street -in South By Southwest...	0:05:08	0:05:12
-..with you and Gareth Bonello -thinking about the name Swn.	0:05:12	0:05:16
-We came up with Nodyn, 'Diff Fest, -terrible, terrible name...	0:05:17	0:05:22
-..and I came up with Swn.	0:05:22	0:05:24
-Then the name Swn stuck.	0:05:24	0:05:25
-I was in South By Southwest -earlier that year.	0:05:26	0:05:29
-I wasn't sure -if it would work in Cardiff.	0:05:29	0:05:32
-Compare Austin in springtime -with Cardiff in the autumn.	0:05:32	0:05:36
-During the first year, we sat down -with a pen and some paper...	0:05:36	0:05:40
-..and wrote a list of the bands we -liked and who we wanted to perform.	0:05:41	0:05:45
-We imagined what Swn -would look like in Cardiff.	0:05:45	0:05:49
-I naively thought it was putting -lots of gigs on at the same time.	0:05:49	0:05:53
-Oh, God, it's not that, -it's so much more complicated.	0:05:53	0:05:56
-Two days before Swn 10 opens.	0:06:00	0:06:02
-There's a lot to do but an -army of volunteers has arrived.	0:06:02	0:06:07
-It's not a birthday -without balloons!	0:06:08	0:06:10
-I lived in a bilingual world.	0:06:15	0:06:17
-I spoke Welsh and English, -listened to music in both languages.	0:06:18	0:06:21
-I presented on Radio 1 in English -and Radio Cymru in Welsh.	0:06:22	0:06:25
-Bandit on S4C.	0:06:25	0:06:27
-I didn't see a problem -in putting a line-up together...	0:06:27	0:06:31
-..with bands such as -Derwyddon Dr Gonzo, Genod Droog...	0:06:31	0:06:35
-..dovetailed with Truckers of Husk -and Future of the Left.	0:06:36	0:06:40
-That was an important part of Swn.	0:06:41	0:06:44
-Ani Glass -is an electronic pop artist...	0:06:46	0:06:48
-..one of a number of Swn's -bilingual performers.	0:06:49	0:06:53
-I'm from Cardiff.	0:07:05	0:07:06
-I moved away, to study in London.	0:07:07	0:07:10
-I then moved back -and learnt more about Cardiff.	0:07:10	0:07:14
-It's the inspiration for my art, -and life in general.	0:07:14	0:07:17
-Finding out more about my home city.	0:07:17	0:07:20
-What I do a lot -is record street sounds.	0:07:25	0:07:29
-Cardiff is part of my songs, -quietly in the background.	0:07:29	0:07:33
-It's background noise really -but it gives added depth...	0:07:34	0:07:38
-..and puts Cardiff -at the heart of the song.	0:07:39	0:07:43
-It's important -to have festivals like Swn...	0:07:43	0:07:47
-..and artistic festivals -in Cardiff.	0:07:48	0:07:50
-It provides opportunities -for people on every level.	0:07:50	0:07:54
-For example, I'm only just starting -out with my musical career...	0:07:54	0:07:59
-..and I can perform -with experienced musicians.	0:08:00	0:08:04
-It's an inspiration.	0:08:05	0:08:07
-I've performed -with successful bands...	0:08:07	0:08:09
-..but it's nice seeing -new performers emerging.	0:08:10	0:08:13
-One day before Swn 10 opens.	0:08:13	0:08:16
-Huw joins John for the last-minute -preparations in Womanby Street.	0:08:16	0:08:23
-The next time The Vaccines come -to Cardiff, they'll play to 5,000.	0:08:23	0:08:29
-When they performed at Swn, there -were 60 people upstairs in Dempseys.	0:08:30	0:08:34
-You won't get mainstream culture -or big bands...	0:08:39	0:08:46
-..achieving success -around the world...	0:08:46	0:08:49
-..without those -small, intimate gigs.	0:08:49	0:08:52
-Womanby Street is famous.	0:08:53	0:08:55
-Without Womanby Street...	0:08:55	0:08:57
-..where you have -one, two, three, four, five...	0:08:57	0:09:00
-..six, seven, eight, nine, -ten, eleven performing venues...	0:09:00	0:09:07
-..without Womanby Street, -there'd be no Swn.	0:09:07	0:09:11
-Thank you, Womanby Street.	0:09:11	0:09:13
-You've got -Let's Eat Grandma playing...	0:09:14	0:09:17
-..who were -on Jools Holland recently.	0:09:17	0:09:20
-Yeah, this week. -They're in the Moon Club.	0:09:20	0:09:23
-They won't be able to get in.	0:09:23	0:09:24
-They won't be able to get in. - -That's the stuff that's magic.	0:09:24	0:09:26
-When we book them, -you've got no idea.	0:09:26	0:09:29
-Then we had an email to say they -might play Later With Jools Holland.	0:09:29	0:09:34
-That'll be packed now.	0:09:34	0:09:36
-That's the point with Swn.	0:09:36	0:09:38
-We started it to make it happen.	0:09:39	0:09:43
-It's like the Eisteddfod - a lot -of people doing a lot of things.	0:09:43	0:09:47
-Without them it wouldn't happen.	0:09:47	0:09:50
-The same happens with Swn.	0:09:50	0:09:53
-We're grateful to everyone -who's worked on it.	0:09:53	0:09:56
-We have so much talent in Wales.	0:10:00	0:10:02
-It's important to take pride -in that talent.	0:10:02	0:10:05
-We're providing opportunities.	0:10:05	0:10:08
-Kizzy Crawford -writes wonderful songs...	0:10:08	0:10:11
-..and is making a name for herself -as a songwriter.	0:10:11	0:10:14
-She's special.	0:10:15	0:10:16
-This year, for Swn 10, John has -set up with Cardiff University...	0:11:33	0:11:37
-..and Cardiff Contemporary -a Swn museum.	0:11:37	0:11:40
-Posters, tickets, Radiohead -playing in Cardiff in 1997.	0:11:48	0:11:54
-2000, October, PJ Harvey...	0:11:55	0:11:58
-..And You Will Knows Us by -the Trail Of The Dead and Tystion!	0:11:58	0:12:02
-Steffan Cravos, One Live in Cardiff. -John Peel Show Presents.	0:12:02	0:12:07
-This is my favourite T-shirt...	0:12:07	0:12:09
-..from Swn 2008.	0:12:09	0:12:12
-A mountain of people.	0:12:13	0:12:15
-This T-shirt from the 60ft Dolls -is rare - I've never seen it before.	0:12:15	0:12:20
-An amazing band from Newport. -It's nice to see them here.	0:12:20	0:12:24
-People know about the bands, -remember going to see them.	0:12:24	0:12:28
-It brings back memories.	0:12:28	0:12:30
-In case you need more than a T-shirt -to remember the first Swn...	0:12:30	0:12:34
-There wasn't a lot of people out, -a few hundred came out.	0:12:40	0:12:44
-They had a really great time. -They loved it.	0:12:44	0:12:48
-There were handfuls of people -I was falling out with...	0:12:48	0:12:52
-..because we owed them money -or I was late paying.	0:12:52	0:12:56
-I was destroying relationships -as I went...	0:12:56	0:12:59
-..because I was obsessed with -trying to do something really good.	0:13:00	0:13:04
-The first year, -when the festival was established...	0:13:05	0:13:09
-..we separated.	0:13:09	0:13:10
-That says a lot. -We'd been together for five years.	0:13:11	0:13:15
-I'm sure it was a big part of it.	0:13:16	0:13:18
-It took up so much of his life...	0:13:18	0:13:20
-..and I felt like a small part -of his life at the time.	0:13:20	0:13:24
-I didn't attend the first Swn.	0:13:24	0:13:26
-I put a lot of money -into the first Swn, invested money.	0:13:27	0:13:31
-We lost a lot of money -that first year.	0:13:32	0:13:34
-I say 20,000 because I obliterated -from my mind what the debt was.	0:13:35	0:13:39
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-The first morning of Swn and -things aren't quite going to plan.	0:13:46	0:13:52
-Friday morning -and Spring King have cancelled.	0:13:53	0:13:56
-It's tough having somebody -cancel on the day, that's hard.	0:13:57	0:14:01
-We've been trying to find -a replacement...	0:14:02	0:14:05
-..so that we can replace -and announce.	0:14:05	0:14:07
-John puts so much -into everything he does.	0:14:08	0:14:11
-If he's organising a gig, running -a marathon or organising Swn...	0:14:11	0:14:16
-..he puts his time -and life into it.	0:14:16	0:14:20
-After Swn, he's knackered.	0:14:20	0:14:23
-Luckily for John, -Estrons step in to save the day.	0:14:24	0:14:29
-An English band -dropped out of the bill...	0:14:30	0:14:33
-..so John phoned us up -and we stepped in at the 11th hour.	0:14:33	0:14:37
-We're excited about it - -a large audience.	0:14:37	0:14:40
-We've just come off a six-week tour -so we're ready.	0:14:40	0:14:44
-It's nice being back.	0:14:44	0:14:46
-I love Swn. It brings everyone -together in Cardiff.	0:14:46	0:14:51
-It reminds -the world and the media...	0:14:51	0:14:53
-..that Cardiff has a vibrant scene -and it's always had one.	0:14:54	0:14:58
-It just means a lot to me.	0:14:58	0:15:00
-What's also been brill -about Swn over the years...	0:15:02	0:15:05
-..is that performers from Wales...	0:15:05	0:15:08
-..are given a good platform -and good audiences.	0:15:08	0:15:12
-Seeing someone like Meilyr playing -on the Friday night is great.	0:15:12	0:15:18
-He's been in different bands. -He's released his first solo album.	0:15:18	0:15:22
-It's great to see him at Swn.	0:15:22	0:15:24
-Meilyr performed with -Radio Luxembourg at the first Swn.	0:15:24	0:15:28
-With only hours to go, -Meilyr Jones and his band...	0:15:43	0:15:48
-..go through their sound check.	0:15:48	0:15:50
-There are parts in the gig where -we don't even know what's happening.	0:15:50	0:15:55
-Some parts - I hope it goes well!	0:15:55	0:15:57
-Or terribly bad!	0:15:57	0:16:00
-Dan the soundman texted me.	0:16:00	0:16:02
-"What's the set list for tonight?"	0:16:03	0:16:06
-I've been putting it off, -not looking at the text.	0:16:06	0:16:11
-Yeah.	0:16:21	0:16:22
-Does it feel right for you?	0:16:22	0:16:24
-The performance -feels absolutely great.	0:16:25	0:16:28
-It's just literally where I'm asking -for loads more bass, I can't hear.	0:16:28	0:16:33
-It feels like there's a bass -and bass drum and harpsichord there.	0:16:34	0:16:38
-There's nothing in the middle.	0:16:38	0:16:41
-I've never played in the Tramshed.	0:16:41	0:16:43
-The sound can be strange -in large places when they're empty.	0:16:44	0:16:48
-The sound guys always say -when there are people in the room...	0:16:48	0:16:53
-..it'll be alright.	0:16:53	0:16:55
-So, I hope it's fine.	0:16:55	0:16:57
-Despite his concerns, Meilyr -and his band head for Spillers...	0:16:57	0:17:02
-..the world's oldest record shop.	0:17:02	0:17:04
-John's jumping -from the frying pan into the fire.	0:17:24	0:17:27
-Although he's never -played a musical instrument...	0:17:28	0:17:31
-..he's part of Swn's band - -Adverse Camber.	0:17:31	0:17:35
-This will be their first gig and we -join them for the final rehearsal.	0:17:35	0:17:39
-It appears -that they have a long way to go.	0:17:40	0:17:42
-Just warming up.	0:17:46	0:17:49
-I've put on 10 Swn festivals, -Dim Swn festivals...	0:17:49	0:17:53
-..throw it at me, it's fine.	0:17:54	0:17:56
-This I've never done -before in my life - I'm bricking it.	0:17:56	0:18:00
-As the sun sets, -doors open on the opening night.	0:18:00	0:18:05
-We're 15 minutes away -from doors opening.	0:18:05	0:18:09
-We've had cancelled bands, -water falling off a lorry...	0:18:09	0:18:13
-..ticket lists -that didn't make sense.	0:18:13	0:18:15
-We're fine, we're good, -it's going to be busy.	0:18:16	0:18:18
-I love Swn. I've been -coming to Swn for seven years.	0:18:19	0:18:23
-The first time I came, I was 16.	0:18:23	0:18:26
-I started working as a volunteer -when I was 18.	0:18:27	0:18:30
-Tenth year this year, -the line-up is amazing.	0:18:31	0:18:34
-I'm looking forward to it.	0:18:34	0:18:36
-The fierce sound of Estrons -is popular with the crowd.	0:18:36	0:18:41
-There are people in higher positions -than us telling us to stop.	0:19:30	0:19:37
-This ex-record company executive...	0:19:37	0:19:40
-..lovely guy, he'd offered -to cast an eye over our finances.	0:19:41	0:19:45
-I sent our budget to him.	0:19:45	0:19:47
-He looked at it -and just chucked it back at me...	0:19:47	0:19:50
-..and went, -"There's no meat on those bones."	0:19:50	0:19:54
-Heart-breaking.	0:19:54	0:19:55
-It's not going to make a profit.	0:19:57	0:19:59
-That inspired us to carry on.	0:19:59	0:20:01
-We did it -so people could hear bands...	0:20:02	0:20:04
-..to allow bands to play live...	0:20:04	0:20:07
-..and to give Cardiff -a festival like Swn.	0:20:07	0:20:10
-Meilyr and his band -are preparing to take to the stage.	0:20:10	0:20:13
-Fingers crossed -the sound will be OK.	0:20:14	0:20:17
-In the next programme, -is the pressure too much for John?	0:21:59	0:22:02
-I was close to a breakdown.	0:22:03	0:22:05
-We meet future stars of Wales.	0:22:05	0:22:07
-Will this be the last Swn ever?	0:22:09	0:22:13
-If Swn ended, -it would be on our terms, I think.	0:22:13	0:22:18
-That's not always a bad thing.	0:22:18	0:22:20
-Join us for the second part -of Swn 10.	0:22:21	0:22:24
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