Tŷ Siamas
 Neuadd Idris, former town market hall and home to Tŷ Siamas | |
  Location within Gwynedd | |
| Established | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Location | Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales |
| Coordinates | 52°44′33″N 3°53′09″W / 52.74237°N 3.88576°W |
| Type | Music museum |
| Website | Tŷ Siamas |
Tŷ Siamas is the "National Centre for Folk Music" in Wales, and is situated in Dolgellau. The initiative to create such a centre was led by Ywain Myfyr (chairman and an founder of Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau), and the project was managed by Mabon ap Gwynfor.[1] The concept was "to establish a centre for music and cultural activities for the benefit of the community and visitors."[2]
The site selected to accommodate the centre was the old market hall in the town,
Welsh music, but this was closed down due to lack of interest.[2]
The centre was criticized by the public accounts committee of the Senedd in July 2013 because, despite the use of £1.2 million of public money, just two part-time jobs had been created.[2]
A new music-inspired mural was unveiled in July 2021.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Folk centre 'must attract more'". BBC. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Questions raised over Ty Siamas folk centre jobs plan". BBC. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Musical-inspired mural brightens up town". Cambrian News. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2022.