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0:00:01 > 0:00:03- We usually link Abergavenny...
0:00:03 > 0:00:06- ..with non-Welsh speakers, - cheese and Pat from Datblygu.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- But this week, it's linked - with sex, alcohol and music.
0:00:10 > 0:00:11- Welcome to Ochr 1 at Maes B.
0:00:44 > 0:00:45- If you were at Maes B this year...
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- ..you probably sampled more cheap - cider than you did Welsh bands.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- But Ochr 1 - has the week's musical highlights...
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- ..including HMS Morris, Y Bandana, - Llareggub brass band and many more.
0:01:00 > 0:01:02- But we start with Y Reu.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- We usually allow any old layabout - on Ochr 1's Eisteddfod highlights.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- But this year, we've decided - to follow two very different groups.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- State of the art security!
0:05:21 > 0:05:27- These are Jacob, Aled and Morgan, - for whom this is their first Maes B.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- They were among the first - to pitch their tent.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Don't open that. Leave it closed.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- Crew? No shoot policy!
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- We've been working, putting - posters up in toilet cubicles...
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- ..taking them down, - putting them back up.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- Taking those down, - putting them back up.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- Down again, then back up.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- Lots of putting up - and taking down posters...
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- ..with a little blue wagon.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Given that the Eisteddfod - was in the south...
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- ..you'd have expected a lot - of Southwalian accents, but no.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- We've been here for an hour, - and the north is dominating.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- I've made so many friends.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- Everyone's got Northwalian accents.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- I've seen one group from the south.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- Do you think that Northwalians - come across as more genuine people?
0:06:15 > 0:06:16- Yes, they do.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- Sorry, but Southwalians - can be fake sometimes.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- I met her ten minutes ago, - and now we're BFFs.
0:06:22 > 0:06:23- The north!
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Meanwhile, the boys want to prove...
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- ..that they can socialize - as well as work.
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- Knock, knock.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- We've got a camera crew.
0:06:37 > 0:06:38- Come on out.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- This is Rob.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45- We went up to him because we saw - that he was on his own last night.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- There are people in our tent!
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- Are they friends?
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- Oh, she does know them!
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- I thought our tent - had been invaded by Southwalians!
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- I think they all speak Welsh a bit, - and that counts.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- If you're Welsh, - you instantly know everyone.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- You don't actually - need to know them.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- If you speak Welsh, - you know each other.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- It's like being christened.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- Once, everybody was christened.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Now, everyone comes to Maes B.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- More religious experiences later.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- As you can see, all manner - of lunatics stay at Maes B.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- Once in a while, you meet artists - who are ready to mix with the plebs.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- That's where we came across Castles.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48- I've never been to Maes B before.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- It's my first time here, - let alone playing here.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- We've been working hard on the set.
0:07:56 > 0:08:01- We've got an album coming out soon.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- A lot of tonight's set - will be on the album.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- A lot of fresh tunes, - with plenty of oomph, hopefully.
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0:12:01 > 0:12:05- After a damp start to the week, - the sun came out on Thursday...
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- ..to energize a field - full of enthusiastic young people.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- I came out of the tent, - started to drink...
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- ..and put glitter - on some lovely people.
0:12:23 > 0:12:24- Then...
0:12:26 > 0:12:27- I don't remember.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Then, we played a game - at the other end.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- Then, I woke up.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- That's all I've got, sorry!
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- But what has happened to Tesni, - the blonde we saw in part one?
0:12:43 > 0:12:44- Where is she?
0:12:49 > 0:12:50- It's just embarrassing.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- I was here with the wheelchair, - but I wasn't drunk.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- But people think I was, - and it's embarrassing.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- You, on the other hand...
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- I watched Y Reu - play a couple of songs.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Then I thought, "No, I'm tired," - so I went to sleep.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- This doesn't portray me - in a good light at all.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11- I'm really sorry.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Maes B doesn't portray anyone - in a good light.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- There were a lot of beautiful people - in the audience.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- It's been a trend - at music festivals recently...
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- ..to wear lots of facial glitter.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- It's nice. You can't see the faces, - but you can see the shine.
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- I've always thought that an under 18 - fan base wouldn't like us...
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- ..because we're a bit odd, - but they did!
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- It was alright!
0:17:04 > 0:17:05- We haven't played Maes B before.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- We haven't played Maes B before.- - No, we haven't.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- So, it was nice - to see people turning up.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- A couple of people - had seen us at the Cymdeithas gig.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- They enjoyed us - and came back for more.
0:17:18 > 0:17:19- That's a good sign.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- Two months have passed - since Wales let down the nation...
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- ..by not winning Euro 2016.
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- But the summer's football chants - could still be heard at Maes B...
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- ..from the stage to the campsite.
0:17:41 > 0:17:42- Oh, they're just...
0:17:42 > 0:17:43- Oh, they're just...- - They're catchy.
0:17:44 > 0:17:45- They're catchy.
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- Wales!
0:17:46 > 0:17:47- Wales!
0:17:48 > 0:17:49- Hal Robson!
0:17:50 > 0:17:52- Hal Robson-Kanu!
0:17:52 > 0:17:53- Hal Robson!
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- The team's legacy will continue, - but we should sing more in Welsh.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- It's there forever!
0:18:11 > 0:18:12- It's there forever!- - Forever!
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- It gets the audience going.
0:18:15 > 0:18:16- It makes the audience jump.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- It makes the audience jump.- - It creates a great atmosphere.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- Hiya, Tomos! OK, mate?
0:18:21 > 0:18:22- Shit! Shit!
0:18:22 > 0:18:23- Shit! Shit!- - It's a bit dated now.
0:18:23 > 0:18:24- Its time has gone now.
0:18:24 > 0:18:25- Its time has gone now.- - Sorry, rubbish.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28- Will Grigg's on fire. No more.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- I think there should be - more Welsh chants.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- Yes, yes!
0:19:11 > 0:19:12- Hal Robson!
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- Hal Robson-Kanu!
0:19:14 > 0:19:15- Hal Robson!
0:19:16 > 0:19:17- Hal Robson-Kanu!
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- Of course, not everyone likes - the old classic Don't Take Me Home.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- I'm going to go - against the grain now.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- I don't like that chant.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- Stop doing the football chant!
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- Yes, Wales did really well, - but, oh my God, come on!
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0:26:25 > 0:26:27- For the first time this year...
0:26:28 > 0:26:31- ..Maes B's music - was centre stage at the pavilion...
0:26:32 > 0:26:37- ..in a concert featuring Swnami, - Candelas and, of course, Yr Ods.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40- On the Thursday morning - of the Eisteddfod...
0:26:40 > 0:26:45- ..36 classical musicians join the - giants of the Welsh music scene...
0:26:45 > 0:26:49- ..for a second rehearsal before - hitting the pavilion in seven hours.
0:26:50 > 0:26:54- Lucy Morgan is the Welsh Pops - orchestra's principal arranger.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57- She makes sure - the rehearsal is organised.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00- We've just - had the music this morning.
0:27:00 > 0:27:05- We'd rehearsed last week - but now everything has been changed.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08- Everything is fresh this morning.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- The orchestra seem cool and relaxed.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18- The pressure is starting to show - on Gruff from Swnami.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21- I'm shitting myself. - Can I say that?
0:27:21 > 0:27:23- I'm shitting myself.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27- I've got a routine where - I vomit before going on stage...
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- ..and then someone slaps me - because my anxiety is so bad.
0:27:31 > 0:27:32- Good times!
0:27:32 > 0:27:34- But, I really enjoy it.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- It's worth it - because I really enjoy it.
0:27:38 > 0:27:42- Orchestral arranger Owain Llwyd - will conduct the orchestra.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45- Huw Stephens is the compere...
0:27:45 > 0:27:49- ..keeping the peace between - the bands and the proper musicians.
0:27:53 > 0:27:58- Tonight is exciting. The concert - is happening in the pavilion.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01- I think Lucy Morgan - and the Welsh Pops are fantastic.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- She's played - with Dexys Midnight Runners.
0:28:04 > 0:28:08- She's played - with all kinds of interesting bands.
0:28:08 > 0:28:12- The Welsh Pops playing with Swnami, - Yr Ods and Candelas will be special.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- The soundcheck sounds great. - We're in a school in Abergavenny.
0:28:22 > 0:28:24- We're the Welsh Pops Orchestra.
0:28:25 > 0:28:29- Last year, we played two concerts - at the Wales Millennium Centre.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- The first one was Wales at No.1.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34- We worked with - James Dean Bradfield...
0:28:35 > 0:28:39- ..and Amy Wadge, who wrote - Thinking Out Loud with Ed Sheeran.
0:28:39 > 0:28:41- Shakin' Stevens featured too.
0:28:41 > 0:28:45- It was on St David's Day. - We had a lot of different artists.
0:28:50 > 0:28:54- Very happy. It sounds great. - The orchestra is absolutely class.
0:28:58 > 0:28:59- They're all a pleasure.
0:29:00 > 0:29:04- The Swnami songs have so many - melodies and really rich chords.
0:29:06 > 0:29:11- Unfortunately, the rehearsals - fall behind schedule...
0:29:11 > 0:29:13- ..so Candelas - have less time to rehearse.
0:29:14 > 0:29:17- It should be OK - - Osian knows the music pretty well!
0:29:18 > 0:29:19- I asked Owain Llwyd...
0:29:20 > 0:29:23- ..who's arranging the orchestra - for Swnami and Yr Ods...
0:29:23 > 0:29:26- ..if I could do Candelas' stuff.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Over the last few weeks...
0:29:28 > 0:29:32- ..I've been arranging - six Candelas songs for orchestra.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39- I used to teach Osian at university.
0:29:39 > 0:29:43- It's so nice to be able to work - with someone that talented.
0:29:43 > 0:29:47- He's made the arrangements - for orchestra and it works so well.
0:29:47 > 0:29:50- He knows every note anyway.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53- It was quite easy - to choose the Candelas songs.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- I just chose the most epic ones.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59- The orchestra worked straight away - with them then.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- A lot of it's been happening, - such as the Bowie proms.
0:30:13 > 0:30:15- Proms over the years - have experimented.
0:30:16 > 0:30:18- You can't keep things as they are.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20- You have to make changes.
0:30:20 > 0:30:24- Having this concert at the pavilion - will be special.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35- It's quite surreal - having other people play your music.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- It sounds so epic, it's incredible.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- This will be the best gig - I've ever been a part of.
0:30:45 > 0:30:50- S4C will air that evening - in its entirety very soon.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54- Jacob, Gruff and Morgan - were there on the night.
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- It was slow to start with Swnami.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00- People were staying in their seats.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03- You had Swnami, then Yr Ods - and then Candelas.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06- You could see people - get to their feet gradually.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09- Everyone was on their feet - dancing to Candelas.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12- Even a 70-year-old man.
0:31:12 > 0:31:13- Yeah, a 70-year-old man dancing.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15- Yeah, a 70-year-old man dancing.- - There was a bit of a mix.
0:31:15 > 0:31:20- Candelas performed songs - like Bodoli'n Ddistaw.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22- It was really good.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24- They did Rhedeg i Baris - twice at the end.
0:31:24 > 0:31:28- Everyone thought they were done - but they did one last encore.
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0:35:12 > 0:35:18- Breaking news. One of - Maes B's stalwarts is breaking up.
0:35:19 > 0:35:21- RIP Y Bandana.
0:35:22 > 0:35:25- Maes B, please welcome Y Bandana.
0:35:29 > 0:35:33- Gwil, it's Y Bandana's last Maes B.
0:35:34 > 0:35:35- How many have you done now?
0:35:36 > 0:35:39- We've done nine. - Our first was in 2008.
0:35:39 > 0:35:41- That's nine Maes Bs.
0:35:42 > 0:35:45- You're breaking up as a band - though this isn't your last gig.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- Why have you decided - to call it a day?
0:35:50 > 0:35:51- It's a natural step.
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- We're very happy with what - we've done over the last nine years.
0:35:55 > 0:35:59- We've done three albums, - which is quite rare in Welsh music.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04- We're very happy and it feels like - we've reached the end of the road.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06- Will you miss rocking the stage?
0:36:08 > 0:36:09- I might.
0:36:10 > 0:36:11- I don't know. Maybe.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14- Go and enjoy your last Maes B.
0:36:16 > 0:36:18- I'll still be coming, - don't you worry.
0:40:38 > 0:40:40- On the final Saturday afternoon...
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- ..some of the lads from - the Gwendraeth Valley head home.
0:40:43 > 0:40:47- The padlock may have - kept the inside of the tent safe.
0:40:47 > 0:40:49- Someone spray-painted our tent.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52- This is clearly - the Maes B community church.
0:40:52 > 0:40:53- It's better than that one.
0:40:55 > 0:40:57- Still pretty crap.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01- It's Saturday afternoon - and two of us are leaving.
0:41:02 > 0:41:04- Who cares about the rest?
0:41:04 > 0:41:08- Morgan and a chair are staying - at Maes B community church.
0:41:09 > 0:41:13- Basically, pack up shop, down tools. - Ta-ra, Maes B.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22- For Malan and Beca's group, - the party's just starting.
0:41:23 > 0:41:24- I'm just doing dots.
0:41:25 > 0:41:27- Dots around the eyes.
0:41:27 > 0:41:31- On the eyes, we have shine, - and then the eyelashes are blue.
0:41:32 > 0:41:34- I look smart!
0:41:36 > 0:41:37- Close up.
0:41:39 > 0:41:41- We've avoided that.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43- That could have happened to us.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47- We don't condone such behaviour - at the Maes B community church.
0:41:54 > 0:41:58- I wore this top for the last night - at Maes B last year.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01- Is that gross - or does it make me cool?
0:42:01 > 0:42:04- Interestingly, - last night of Maes B last year...
0:42:04 > 0:42:07- ..Malan didn't make it to Maes B!
0:42:07 > 0:42:09- I went to see my mum in the caravan.
0:42:09 > 0:42:12- I had fish and chips - at a pub for lunch.
0:42:13 > 0:42:15- It was the best food - I'd had in days.
0:42:15 > 0:42:18- I got to use a toilet - that wasn't wrecked.
0:42:19 > 0:42:20- I was so happy.
0:42:21 > 0:42:22- I'm fed up of Maes B.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- I'm fed up of camping - and sleeping in a tent.
0:42:26 > 0:42:28- And sleeping in a sleeping bag.
0:42:29 > 0:42:30- Rude.
0:42:30 > 0:42:32- Someone's had a good night.
0:42:33 > 0:42:35- Despite Jacob and Gruff leaving...
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- ..Morgan is staying - to deal with his conscience.
0:42:40 > 0:42:43- Morgan decided - he wanted to drink an awful lot.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46- He ended up - in a St John's Ambulance.
0:42:46 > 0:42:48- St John's!
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- I was worried about my mum. She - texted saying "ring me, please."
0:42:52 > 0:42:57- I didn't know until this morning. - I phoned straight away and felt bad.
0:43:00 > 0:43:05- So, after the final drops of booze - disappear from the campsite...
0:43:05 > 0:43:08- ..everyone heads over - for the week's pinnacle...
0:43:08 > 0:43:11- ..the Maes B 2016 headliners, - Llareggub brass band.
0:43:11 > 0:43:14- You've done every kind of gig - possible by now...
0:43:14 > 0:43:16- ..except this one.
0:43:16 > 0:43:20- What kind of surprises - can we expect tonight?
0:43:20 > 0:43:20- Surprises in sound.
0:43:20 > 0:43:21- Surprises in sound.- - Sound.
0:43:21 > 0:43:22- Lighting.
0:43:22 > 0:43:23- Lighting.- - Lighting.
0:43:24 > 0:43:26- We have special guests.
0:43:26 > 0:43:27- Nudity.
0:43:28 > 0:43:30- It's great to work with the guests.
0:43:30 > 0:43:32- We've rehearsed with them.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35- They cut through what we do.
0:43:36 > 0:43:37- That's really nice.
0:43:37 > 0:43:40- We're fresh. - We haven't played a gig today yet.
0:43:40 > 0:43:44- We did five or six yesterday, - which was too much for some. Geth.
0:47:46 > 0:47:48- Thanks very much, Maes B!
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