Opportunities

DETAILS

 

Project dates (subject to, but unlikely to change)

 

Rehearsals: 24th + 27th - 31st of July

Performances: 1st, 2nd, 5th + 7th of August 2026

 

Location: Cardiff (rehearsals), Llantood, Pembrokeshire (performances)

 

Fee: £1,300

Travel, accommodation and per diems will be provided where appropriate.

THE SHOW: MARI HWYR!

 

Come and celebrate the yearly cycle of life and the Welsh folk customs and rituals that bring people together at the turn of the seasons. Mari Hwyr! is a folkloric exploration of some of Wales’ oldest traditions, bringing together the solstices and equinoxes, the Mari Lwyd and the Cadi Ha in an energetic contemporary dance performance for the outdoors. Bursting with colour and wonder, Mari Hwyr! harnesses the spirit of folk infused with the frenetic energy of hyperpop in an awe inspiring symphony of dance, circus and design. Mari Hwyr! celebrates nature's power to bring communities of people together to express themselves culturally.

 

Commissioned by Green Man Festival 2025 and is a development of Osian Meilir’s previous work - Mari Ha! (2024) a co-commission between Mentre Bro Morgannwg, The National Eisteddfod and Green Man Festival.

For further information about the show and to see images of the work at Green Man Fesitval, follow this link: Mari Hwyr!

ROLE DESCRIPTION

 

You’ll be working with composer and music director Alex Comana to realise an already existing folk and electronic soundtrack to be played as live accompaniment to the performance. You'll be performing alongside three other musicians and a cast of dancers, cloggers and circus performers.

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ROLE REQUIREMENTS

 

Essential

• Availability for above dates

• High proficiency fiddle playing to professional standard

• Enthusiasm for and interest in the work

• Previous experience of performing and playing live music

 

Desirable

• Female identifying or Non Binary

• Welsh, Wales based or connections to Wales

• Knowledge and experience of folk music

• Any other instrumentation

To apply please send the following to osianmeilir@gmail.com

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• A short expression of interest sharing how you are suitable for the role and why the project is of interest to you

• Any videos of yourself playing and performing

 

Deadline for applications: Monday 20th of April 2026

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If you have any questions regarding the application process or the work in general, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ages.

 

We’ll aim to get back to you with a response by the end of the W/C 20th of April. Thank you, we look forward to receiving your application.