P-06-1414 Prepare a bid for Wales to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest - Correspondence from the Petitioner to the Committee, 03 April 2024

Hello!

Apologies for the delay getting further info across

I’m very happy with the process so far and the document which reflects the aims of the petition.

I would only like to add that today a guerrilla style campaign was launched today with a Welsh entry put forward by Sara Davies. Full report here: https://nation.cymru/culture/wales-puts-forward-eurovision-entry-campaign-for-wales-to-compete-as-a-nation-begins/

This has also appeared on Sky News and the Guardian, as well as the BBC News programme.

It might at first seem a small issue, but from a cultural angle and for Wales on the world stage it’s very important.

As a nation that is witnessing Australia and Israel compete when we can’t, it’s a shame our politicians don’t give it more weight.

I would also like to add, that at the very least the Welsh Gov should push the BBC to rotate entries from across the UK and also use Welsh and other native Celtic languages.

With thanks and best wishes