The man behind it all is Steve Fletcher, artistic director of
SWICA. The organisation is best known for turning Wales' capital into a riot of dancing, drumming and drama every year for the Cardiff Carnival.
Lewis, D., Yeager, C.,
Swica, Y., Pincus, J., & Laws, M.
One of those helping create the recordings was
Swica's founder and artistic director, Steve Fletcher, who has been involved with Cardiff Carnival throughout its 25 years.
SWICA Carnival took place yesterday, adding a splash of colour to Cardiff city centre PETER BOLTER 080825SWICA_047
And five organisations which are currently funded by ACW will lose out next year - Earthfall; Dance Tan in Swansea; Theatr Ffynnon; Cardiff-based Touch Trust; and Cardiff's
Swica Carnival, which celebrated 25 years with a flamboyant parade this summer.
Throughout the day, audiences will be treated to an African-inspired set from
SWICA Carnival, massed drumming, bellydancing, cabaret and Bollywoodstyle dance and song.
Speaking ahead of the event,
Swica carnival's founder and artistic director Steve Fletcher said everyone involved had high hopes the event would be bigger and better than ever before to mark it's 25th year.
Jillian Yarnall, (a) Yael
Swica, (b) Beverly Winikoff (c)
Camera (color), Adam
Swica; editor, Tom Elkins; music, Robert J.
For example:
SWICA up to SFr 800, CSS up to SFr 500 and Helsana SFr 200.
Cardiff Camera Club has a full 51-week programme this year which includes presentations from leading photographers, monthly competitions, practical evenings in the clubroom and photographic opportunities with regular shoots with key organisations and individuals, including some of the leading events in Wales such as the
SWICA Cardiff Carnival.
The Outside Stage will be bringing a carnival feel to Castle Street and performers will include Fitzalan Steel Drum Band,
SWICA Samba band and Melin Griffith Brass Band.