Manx music and culture was represented at a folk festival in Wales earlier this month.

Members of the folk dance troupe Perree Bane travelled to the revitalised Cwlwm Celtaidd Celtic festival of Wales, in Porthcawl, South Wales.

They performed a series of displays and workshops alongside artists and acts from the fellow Celtic countries of Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall and Wales itself.

The festival was cancelled last year, but returned this year with a new venue in the seaside town.

The group of 12 dancers, who take their names from their traditional jackets worn by the men in the group, were accompanied by musicians Mark Lawrence on guitar, mandolin player Patrick Fraser and accordionist Paul Helps.

They were also joined by Manx whistle player Becky Hurst.

The group performed at the main festival venue at the Hi Tide ballroom on the opening night, led a Manx dance workshop on the Saturday afternoon and also took part in a series of outdoor performances on the promenade on Saturday afternoon.

There was also a session of Manx music and a final ceili, led by Perree Bane organiser Caroline Helps.

’It was a great festival for inter-Celtic music and dance,’ said Caroline .

’It’s always worth it to see friends old and new and to share our culture with the other Celtic nations.’

Perree bane thanked the Isle of Man Arts Council for their support.