From Datblygu to Dub War,Ffa Coffi Pawb to Feeder,Super Furries to Stereophonics & Manics to Melys,my book International Velvet is a 90,000-word history of Welsh music in the 90s.

Give us your 10 favourite Welsh album for each year 1990-1999👇🏻

Pre-order linktr.ee/neilcollins123

Can we stop calling National Museum Wales ‘an attraction’. We are not at risk of losing a theme park here. We are at risk of losing an institution that offers free education to millions of people and showcases Welsh culture and the National Treasures of Wales to the world.

A young 21 year old Liam Gallagher stands in front of my camera whilst I take the cover photograph to SUPERSONIC from the top of a pair of stepladders at Monnow Valley Studios in Wales…OASIS introduced to the world on this very day - 30years ago - 11th April 1994 #Oasis

I’ve always been fascinated by ghosts, so can’t wait to dive into this book of haunting tales in Wales by Dr Delyth Badder and The Folklore Podcast!

Order your copy here: uwp.co.uk/book/the-folkl…

My first event for my new book is at Monty Lit Fest on Fri 7 June where I’ll be joined by Rhys Mwyn.

International Velvet is out 25 July. More events soon.

Please DM if you would like to review the book/arrange interviews.

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There are 2 well known John Peel quotes about Datblygu describing them as “the best incentive anyone could have for learning Welsh” and “If you’ve never bought a Welsh-language record in your life, buy this one” (Pyst).

Anyone know the original sources of these quotes?

A bit of exciting news - my new book is out this summer on calonbooks!

International Velvet explores the 90s boom period of Welsh music - perfect for fans of the Manics, Super Furries, Stereophonics, Catatonia and more!

Happy World Book Day! 📚

Today we celebrate the best things in the world...books!

Why not use today to add some exciting new books to your TBR...?

#worldbookday

📚uwp.co.uk/calon

As it’s #WorldBookDay , here are two great books on Welsh music coming soon!

Huw Stephens - Wales 100 Records

Neil Collins - International Velvet: How Wales Conquered the 90s Charts

Pre-order: bit.ly/3PaYYkb / bit.ly/3vo4aKz

#worldbookday2024

I'd love to include these pics in my book International Velvet if poss - David R. Edwards flicking the V's in Bethesda in 1985 and Cerys Matthews making Camgymeriad Gwych with John Cale

Anyone know of the photographers / if they're in a photo library? If so, please DM me.

#DyddMiwsigCymru hapus!

Today we celebrate the exciting new music of Wales but why not take a moment to remember the heritage of the bands of today?

'International Velvet: How Wales Conquered the '90s Charts' by Neil Collins explores the Welsh music revolution of the 1990s 🎶

Unfortunately,there’s no Miwsig 2024 episode from us,but here’s the link to last year’s special where @jamescuff.bsky.social & Neil Collins discuss their Top 10 Cymraeg albums linktr.ee/welshmusicpodc…

Previous Miwsig episodes with Elis James, Laura Nunez & Patricia Morgan in the archive.

Dydd Miwsig Cymru Hapus!

International Velvet is out this summer feat Anhrefn,Datblygu,Y Cyrff,Ffa Coffi Pawb,Catatonia,SFA,Llwybr Llaethog, The Alarm,Gorky’s,Rheinallt H. Rowlands,Melys,Big Leaves & Tystion!

Pre-order Uni of Wales Press, Amazon & Waterstones.
#DyddMiwsigCymru

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Today I need to sell 133 books to pay the bills due on Monday. Any and all help, purchases and RTs hugely appreciated! 📚❤️
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Welsh Music Pod co-host Neil Collins’s new book is out this summer!

International Velvet relives the 90s when Wales exported incredible music to the world throughout a decade of growth encapsulating music, culture, sport,politics & language.

Pre-order bit.ly/3vo4aKz

Available to pre-order in hardback and ebook here👇🏻
uwp.co.uk/book/internati…

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Happy New Year!

A new year means new books! We are thrilled to reveal the beautiful covers of the exciting new books Calon will be publishing in Spring 2024!

✨Discover more via the link below✨

📚uwp.co.uk/calon/

Anyone got a spare Pulp ticket for @CardiffIntArena tomorrow?🙏🏻 #Pulp