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“RONA MAC CAN ONLY EVER BE HERSELF.

HER MUSIC [IS] SHOT THROUGH WITH EXPERIENCE, HUMOUR, AND A SENSE OF SURVIVAL"

CLASH MAGAZINE

"Rona mac’s haunting vocals on radio 1 with Pennies, written recorded and produced herself in west Wales…mind mellowing stuff and you can just hear how her surroundings have influenced her"

BBC Radio 1

“Written, produced, mixed and mastered by an outstanding artist in her caravan... meet Rona Mac...”

BBC Radio 6

I’m Rona Mac, an alt-folk artist from West Wales. I’ve been making music and gigging my whole life, and I’ve come to a beautiful place with it as a solo artist. Independent and grassroots, I’ve learned to manage every part of the music creation and business myself, which means it remains a very intuition-led craft at all levels. I’m proud of where I’ve got to—not because I haven’t worked my ass off, but because I have.

Some highlights for me have been:

  • Playing support for Willy Mason, Billie Marten, Bess Atwell, and Katy J Pearson

  • A-list rotation, Album of the Year, and unwavering support from BBC Radio Wales

  • Plays on BBC Radio 6 and Radio 1

  • Press coverage in Wonderland, Clash, and Atwood Magazine

  • Booking and gigging a 20-date UK & Europe tour to showcase my second album in 2024
     

I work from an old tourer caravan with some foam stuck on the walls, on the most westerly tip of mainland Wales. That’s where I record, perform, and produce over the winter months—between storms. My music is mostly alt-folk but sometimes meanders into alt-pop and indie. The songs are sentimental and lyrically driven, with guitar and vocals carrying equal weight and intention. I write about universal human experiences through the lens of my own. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have listeners draw comparisons to artists like Adrienne Lenker, Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell, Ben Howard, and boygenius- It’s always surreal to hear my music mentioned alongside them. On stage, I use loop pedals, synths, beatboxing, and effects in subtle ways to support the song.

I’m hugely grateful for the funding opportunities I’ve been blessed with—from PRS Women Make Music, Help Musicians, and more. Without their support, I wouldn’t be where I am now.

With some collaborations coming out this year and another LP in the works, it’s an exciting time. Making music feels as embedded in my psyche as walking and sleeping. It’s a privilege to spend time crafting and grafting at it, and for it to be so well received is an added bonus. I’ll keep songwriting as I keep breathing, always humbled by the long road ahead.

Huge thanks to PRS Foundation's Open Fund and Women Make Music fund, Help Musicians and Horizons Launchpad Fund FOR supporting the creation, release and touring of MY MOST RECENT ALBUM HONEYMILK AND HEAVY WEATHER

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Oct 8th.  Little buildings, Newcastle

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Oct 9th.  Hagglers Corner, Sheffield

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Oct 10th. Bank Vault, Aberystwyth

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Oct 11th. Solva Memorial Hall, Solva

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Oct 12th. The Melville Theatre, Abergavenny

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Oct 13th. The Jam Factory, Hereford

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Oct 15th. Cwrw, carmarthen

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Oct 17th. The Elysium Gallery, Swansea

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Oct 19th. Proper cycling, hassocks

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Oct 20th. The folklore rooms, brighton

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oct 23rd. john peel centre, stowmarket

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oct 24th. the globe at hay, hay-on-wye

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oct 25th. boia festival, st davids

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oct 31st. other voices festival, cardigan

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nov 10th. sonic city, kortrijk, belgium

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ALBUM RELEASE TOUR 2024

FOR BOOKINGS, ENQUIRIES OR JUST TO SAY HEY - CHUCK ME AN EMAIL :)

RONAMACMUSIC@OUTLOOK.CO.UK

THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GIGS, RELEASES AND GENERAL GOING'S ON AT RONA MAC HQ. 
FIRSTLY, THERE'S SOCIAL MEDIA. DUE TO THE MONEY GRABBING NATURE OF PEOPLE AT THE TOP, INSTAGRAM NOW ONLY SHOWS CONTENT TO AROUND 10% OF YOUR FOLLOWING, AND REQUIRES CREATORS TO PAY IF THEY WANT MORE OF THEIR FOLLOWERS TO SEE THEIR POSTS. THIS HAS MADE IT A PRETTY UNRELIABLE WAY OF GETTING INFORMATION OUT TO PEOPLE. HOWEVER, I STILL USE IT, IT'S FUN, AND YOU CAN FIND LOADS OF VIDEOS AND STUFF ON THERE:

  • Bandcamp
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Soundcloud
  • Spotify
  • TikTok
  • Apple Music
  • Twitter
  • Youtube

A MAILING LIST IS A MUCH BETTER WAY (IN MY OPINION, HAHA) OR STAYING IN CONTROL OF WHAT INFORMATION YOU WANT TO SEE. I FEEL LIKE IT'S STICKING A FINGER UP TO THE ALGORITHM. SO IF YOU WANNA GET OCCASIONAL UPDATES AND KNOW THAT YOU AREN'T SELLING YOUR SOUL TO THE TECH DEVILS, GET YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THAT BOX BELOW:

Thanks for submitting!

AND FINALLY, THE ULTIMATE WAY OF SUPPORTING ME IS BY SIGNING UP TO MY PATREON. IT'S FULL OF BEHIND THE SCENES CONTENT, LIVESTREAMS, UNRELEASED DEMO'S, POETRY AND RAMBLES. 

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