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Just three Welsh acts for Glastonbury?

James McLaren

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All on Saturday 26 June, will play the John Peel Stage, perform acoustically on the Avalon Stage and plays the Queen's Head.

It's tempting to lament this lack of Welsh representation; recent stories about the 'success' of Welsh music in light of signing an American record deal can easily be followed by media in Wales gnashing their teeth and wailing.

Our most successful bands of the moment tend to come from the more 'rock' side of things; and while the likes of have previously played the festival, they don't easily fit the musical and cultural identity of Glastonbury. It's difficult to imagine winning over 30-somethings reliving their youth when the alternative is on the Avalon Stage.

Sure there are lots of Welsh acts out there who do fit into that mould, but obviously Emily Eavis and her staff have a difficult choice here. None of those acts are really big at the moment, and in the 'up-and-coming' league of UK acts, competition is fierce. So full praise for Cate Le Bon then, who's really making a name for herself.

According to my fellow blogger, Radio 1's , we may well see a return to some respectability at the next Glasto: "I'd say that in 2011, having just heard about their plans on Radio 1 last night there's a good chance that will be one of the bands we'll be seeing on the gigging circuit in 2011.

"And are going from strength to strength with , so I'd hope to see them hitting the biggest festival in Europe next June. Then as a complete wild card I think we'll see some new talent from North Wales being 'discovered' with the help of , let's hope or or equally talented bands get the push they so deserve."

Add the fact that the stage is yet to be announced, maybe things aren't looking so bad for Wales after all.

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