International Velvet: An Evening with Neil Collins - Cardiff

Join us as we welcome author Neil Collins (plus special guests) to the store, who will be discussing his new book International Velvet: How Wales Conquered The '90s Charts!
If the story of Wales in the 1990s was a movie plot, it would all seem so far-fetched. Thankfully, it was all true.
The 1990s changed everything. While Wales was already known for Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Male Voices Choirs, bands such as Catatonia, Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics and Super Furry Animals exploded into the charts and showed the UK population the breadth of what this small but inherently musical nation could offer. Meanwhile, S4C – the Welsh-language television channel – became increasingly prominent and a new Welsh Assembly was on the horizon…Featuring fresh analysis and new interviews, International Velvet charts how ‘Cool Cymru’ won over the UK masses and how this pivotal decade continues to inspire the still-vibrant Welsh music scene into the 21st century and beyond.
Refreshments will be provided! Please note that our events space is on the first floor, accessible via stairs or lift. Do contact us if you have any access requirements.
Doors open at 18:30

Host or Publisher Waterstones