N-Ex-T: Experimental Music in Mid Wales
- barry0313
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Silvan Schmid • Tom Wheatley • Eddie Prévost
Support: Barry Edwards & Mark Hanslip
📍 Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown, Powys
🗓 February 26th 2026
🚪 Doors 7PM
On February 26th 2026, Hafan Yr Afon becomes a focal point for experimental music in Wales, hosting an extraordinary line-up of internationally respected improvisers as part of the N-Ex-T (New Experimental Tones) series.
This event is supported by Tŷ Cerdd and Nights Out Wales, helping bring world-class contemporary music to Mid Wales.
A Rare Meeting of International Improvisers
Headlining the evening:
Eddie Prévost – founding member of AMM and one of the pioneers of European free improvisation.
Silvan Schmid – known for his textural, lyrical trumpet language.
Tom Wheatley – a distinctive voice in UK improvised and contemporary music.
Supporting:
Barry Edwards - Guitar
Mark Hanslip - Sax
Together, this ensemble represents the cutting edge of free improvisation, avant-garde jazz, electro-acoustic performance, and contemporary sound art.
What is N-Ex-T?
N-Ex-T (New Experimental Tones) is Hafan Yr Afon’s platform for:
Experimental music in Wales
Free jazz and free improvisation
Contemporary classical crossover
Sound art and sonic exploration
International and UK improvised music collaborations
In a rural setting like Newtown, Powys, events of this calibre are rare. N-Ex-T positions Hafan Yr Afon as a key venue for live experimental performance in Mid Wales, bridging local audiences with global artists.
Why This Matters for Wales
With support from Tŷ Cerdd and Nights Out Wales, this concert demonstrates:
Investment in Welsh cultural infrastructure
Access to high-quality live music outside major cities
Development of experimental and improvised music audiences
Strengthening of international creative networks in rural Wales
Hafan Yr Afon continues to build a reputation as a community-rooted venue presenting cutting-edge art music.
Expect an Immersive Listening Experience
This is not background music.
Expect:
Extended techniques
Textural percussion
Microtonal trumpet explorations
Deep acoustic bass resonance
Conversational free improvisation
Quiet intensity and explosive interaction
For listeners interested in avant-garde jazz, free music, contemporary improvisation, sound exploration, and acoustic experimentation, this is essential listening.
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