Biography

Formed of sibling trio - Elan, Marged and Gwilym Rhys from Snowdonia, North Wales in the Summer of 2012, Plu (meaning 'feathers' in Welsh) play alternative Welsh language pop-folk, with close 3 part harmonies a back-bone to their varied set. Plu released their debut album 'Plu' on the label Sbrigyn Ymborth in July 2013 which was produced by Aled Hughes from Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog. The trio created an album for children, titled 'Holl Anifeiliaid Y Goedwig', on the Sain Cyf label, released in December 2014. Their third album 'Tir a Golau' was released on the Sbrigyn Ymborth label in November 2015 receiving great reviews. All three albums were nominated for the Welsh Language Album of the Year for three years consecutively. Tir a Golau was also shortlisted for the 2016 Welsh Music Prize. In 2014 Plu were part of Horizons/Gorwelion, a scheme delivered by BBC Cymru Wales in partnership with Arts Council Wales to develop new, independent contemporary music in Wales. Since, the band has played in festivals such as Hay Literary Festival, Green Man, Festival No.6, featured on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival as well as recording a live session at BBC studios Maida Vale. The band also represented Wales at Folk Alliance International, Kansas City and enjoyed touring the Chubut Province in Argentina as part of the Patagonia Celtica festival. The band have also collaborated Colorama to create a project called 'Bendith' (blessing) and appear on Carwyn Ellis & Rio18