Otto Aday at Y Muni

Featuring Otto Aday, Alys Hardy, Francesca Dimech, Kurt Jones

Otto Aday Otto Aday is a Welsh singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales. Known for his cinematic sound and poetic songwriting, Otto blends folk-rooted storytelling with modern, anthemic production. His debut album Persona, co-produced by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and mastered at Abbey Road Studios, marked him as one of Wales’ most exciting emerging artists. Otto continues to craft emotionally rich music that connects deeply with audiences through both recording and live performance.

Alys Hardy Alys Hardy is a versatile Welsh singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, blending folk and indie influences with piano- and guitar-led songwriting. Her latest album, In Retrospect, earned her a Best Female Act nomination at the 2025 Radio Wigwam Awards, marking her as a rising voice in the Welsh music scene.

She has performed at notable events including the National Eisteddfod and collaborated with artists such as Sywel Nyw. Alys’ music is rooted in personal storytelling, seamlessly combining organic instrumentation with subtle electronic elements to create an emotionally rich and contemporary sound.

Francesca Dimech Francesca Dimech is a bilingual multi-instrumentalist and actor-musician who has performed across stage and screen throughout Wales, the UK, Europe and the United States. Alongside her work in theatre and film, she is currently developing an upcoming Welsh-language album under her own name.

Musically, she is also known as Francesca’s Word Salad, where she delivers original antifolk songs steeped in dark humour and surreal storytelling. Her work blends macabre ballads, unrequited love songs and absurdist narratives—featuring reverse mermaids and zombie firefighters—performed with her distinctive finger-picked guitar style.

Kurt Jones Kurt Jones is a singer-songwriter and performing musician hailing from the Rhondda Valleys in South Wales, known for his heartfelt original songs, engaging live performances, and contributions to the vibrant Welsh music scene. He has built a strong reputation over more than a decade of performing, appearing at venues and events across the UK blending his thoughtful lyrics and melodic compositions.