FOCUS Wales has announced the first wave of performers for the 2019 international showcase festival, which takes place in Wrexham across May 16-18.

Among the first 50 acts announced for 2019 are hotly tipped Welsh Music Prize nominees Boy Azooga, who return to FOCUS Wales in 2019 after a whirlwind 2018, which saw the band release their debut album, and make their national TV debut via the BBC and Later… with Jools Holland.

Also joining the line up are psychedelic punk rock duo The Lovely Eggs and BBC Radio 6Music A-listers BC Camplight - the moniker of American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Christinzio.

Some of the most exciting live acts from Wales will also be playing including Islet, Art School Girlfriend, who have recently returned from playing the POP Montreal Festival, representing Wales, Boy Azooga’s fellow Welsh Music Prize nominees and favourites of 6Music’s Marc Riley, Seazoo and veteran folk artist Martyn Joseph.

Other acts announced include Ani Glass, Dan Bettridge, I See Rivers, Kidsmoke, Rachel K Collier and a host of international artists including Iris Gold (Denmark) and Tallies (Canada).

FOCUS Wales has become Wales’ biggest music industry event, with three days of panels, keynote talks, and industry advice, the festival will see over 250 music industry professional delegates descend upon Wrexham from around the world.

Applications to perform at the festival are still open for UK and international artists via the FOCUS Wales website – the application deadline is December 1.

FOCUS Wales 2019 takes place May 16, 17 and 18, across various venues in Wrexham. Full three day wristbands for admission to all FOCUS Wales events are available now at www.focuswales.com/tickets standard festival tickets start at an early bird price of £35 each. FOCUS Wales is supported by Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government.