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2022 in Wales

Events from the year 2022 in Wales.

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National Eisteddfod of Wales

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Music

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  • 3 August – The BBC announces that Radio Cymru 2's broadcasting hours will be increased from 15 hours a week to 60 hours a week.[58]

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Wyn Calvin
 
Eddie Butler
 
Phil Bennett
 
Ruth Madoc (right)

References

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