“The perfect setting for a dream of a festival”
— Julia Deli, Buzz Mag April 2025
“Pure dead brilliant. An eclectic exquisite mix of Welsh arts. Don’t miss it next year”
— Carolyn Cox, Tenby Observer
“The programme often magical, always fascinating, never dull”
— BBSKONE March 2025
CERYS HAFANA St Mary's Church YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Eve Goodman, St Mary's Church YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
GRUFF RHYS, The De Valence YLDTGP25 ©RMB
Afro Cluster, The De Valence YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
HMS MORRIS, The De Valence YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Sage Todz, The Dogs Home YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
N'famady Kouyaté The De Valence, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
CERYS HAFANA St Mary's Church YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Samana, St Mary's Church YLDTGP25 ©RMB
Afro Cluster Band, The De Valence YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
N'famady Kouyaté The De Valence, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
HMS MORRIS, The De Valence YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Mace The Great, Harbwr Secret Session - YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Rona Mac, St Mary's Church YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
EADYTH The Dogs Home YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
GRUFF RHYS, The De Valence YLDTGP25 ©RMB
Samana, St Mary's Church YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Opheilia's Beard, Harbwr Taproom YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Maz Bubbles, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Di Ford, Collage workshops Church House, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
DJ Andy Smith & Nick Halkes Panel Discussion, St Mary's Church, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
PRS Music Industry Panel, St Mary's Church, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir
Yr Egin, Lego Stop Motion Animation Workshop, Church House, YLDTGP25 ©Chillee Noir

© Chillee Noir Festival photographer

About…

Y Lle Da | The Good Place made its debut in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, from March 21-23, 2025, celebrating Welsh culture with a vibrant mix of music, arts, literature, and performance. Over 60 acts performed across venues including St Mary’s Church, The De Valence, and The Dogs Home, as well as local pubs and other venues throughout the town. The weekend also featured workshops, DJ sets, and panel discussions. Creatives Rhiannon Morgan-Bell, Naomi Chiffi, and Chloe Barnes presented a rich blend of artistic talent, with programming curated by Focus Wales' Andy Jones. With such a successful launch, there’s potential for even more in 2026!

Meet the Team

  • Rhiannon Morgan-Bell

    Co-founder

  • Naomi Chiffi

    Co-founder

  • Chloe Barnes

    Co-founder

  • Andy Jones

    Music Programmer & Advisor

  • Imogen McHarg

    Festival Co-ordinator