Bright Light Bright Light is Neath’s Rod Thomas who has toured the world with Elton John, Ellie Goulding and John Grant, won fans of Pet Shop Boys and Michele Visage and worked with Alan Cumming and all Scissor Sisters members on his critically acclaimed albums.

“As someone who grew up in South Wales feeling like I had to travel miles to see anything out of the ordinary, it’s amazing to see Iris bringing people TO South Wales. I’m looking forward to seeing work from people I may never have heard of, and seeing what brilliant independent creatives are making across the globe in one of the most friendly and brilliant festivals I’ve been to.”