Sion Russell Jones

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Siôn Russell Jones is a Welsh singer and songwriter from Cardiff.[1]

Early life and career

Sion was born in Cardiff, Wales. Jones started playing the guitar at the age of 7, studied music at the University of Glamorgan.[1] In October 2010, Siôn released his debut album And Suddenly via Still Small Voice Music, which was recorded during his final year at The Atrium School of Creative & Cultural Industries, Cardiff.[2]

Jones’s music has received airplay on regional & national radio stations, and his latest single, "Indestructible", made BBC Radio Wales Single of the Week and was championed by Craig Charles on his BBC Radio 2 show.[citation needed] Siôn’s music has also been used in the background on the British soap operas Coronation Street and EastEnders.[2]

In 2011, Jones signed a publishing deal with BDi music,[3] and during the summer of 2011, he performed at several UK festivals including HowTheLightGetsIn,[citation needed] The Acoustic Festival of Britain, Festival of the Celts, and the Greenman Festival.[3]

In March 2012, Jones performed at the SXSW musical festival in Austin, Texas.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Revealed: The 10 hottest new Welsh musical acts to look out for". www.walesonline.co.uk. 13 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Artist Profile: Siôn Russell Jones". Green Man Festival. Retrieved 8 September 2011. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "BDi signs welsh talent, Sion Russell Jones". BDi. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011. 
  4. ↑ "SXSW Schedule and at Canadian Music Week, Toronto as well as showcase gigs at the Rockwood Music Hall and Living Room in New York. 2012". SXSW, Inc. Retrieved 15 March 2012. 

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