Ani Glass, Eve Horne, Gethin Pearson and more to take part in FOCUS Wales conference programme

The conference is set to open with Samaritans Cymru presents: What does wellbeing mean in 2026?, moderated by Neil Ingham (Samaritans Cymru), with panellists Eve Horne — singer, songwriter, producer and founder of We Are The Unheard — and producer and mixer Gethin Pearson. The session will focus on mental health in the music industry, exploring both lived experience and barriers to support. This will be followed by conversations on diversity in music, understanding and asserting value as an artist, creative development, and more.

The industry partners for FOCUS Wales will also be presenting a series of events, with Marshall hosting a panel, curating a new showcase and creating the Artists Area networking hub, while PRS Foundation will present an In Conversation session with Cardiff-based electronic pop artist, producer and songwriter Ani Glass, in addition to a range of mixers and panels scheduled over three days.

FOCUS Wales will be hosting a stacked bill of artists — both local and international — having already unveiled several names including Moonchild Sanelly, Fat Dog, Hana Lili, Lime Garden, and more, aligning with the festival’s commitment to diversity and cultural exchange within music.