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“The motivation is having had enough. The lack of a voice. The systematic neglect of successive Westminster governments towards Wales.

“We want to convey a message of hope that Wales has an opportunity to do itself justice. We don't have to repeat the mistakes of the past – be they in Westminster or Cardiff Bay.”

These are the words of Cian Ciaran, from the Super Furry Animals.

He was one of a group of Wales' leading musicians who came together on Friday evening for a concert that it's hoped will open up the discussion around an independent Wales.

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The sold-out Yes Is More gig at the Tramshed in Cardiff saw a wonderfully eye-catching headline appearance from Charlotte Church and her Pop Dungeon show, topped off with a rousing rendition of the Welsh national anthem.

Cardiff band Boy Azooga also played alongside others including Astroid Boys and Los Blancos.

It's hoped this will be the first of many events under the Yes Is More banner that will promote debate and discussion over the future direction Wales could take post-Breixt.

“Seeing Brexit and the possibility of Irish unification, Scotland and the possibility of Indy Ref 2, where does that leave Wales – West of England?” asks Cian.

“I'd rather have this debate now and get people involved and actually considering what kind of Wales they want and where we fit in in the grand scheme of things.”

One of the first things the Furries' musician is keen to dispel is what he believes is a common misconception - that Welsh independence is solely for Welsh speakers.

“It's ironic that people still think of Welsh nationalism as just for Welsh language speakers – that we want to keep the English out and all that b*******.

“It's independence making a difference in a positive way to people's day-to-day life. I won't be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a fascist who wants Welsh independence.

“We have an opportunity to do things differently.”

The keyboard player believes Yes Is More is an accessible gateway through music and culture to reach people and spread the positive messages of Welsh independence.

“Art in all its forms can have a positive effect. It's a very powerful way of communicating to the public,” he says.

“It's emotive and accessible. Used correctly and positively it can be a very useful tool.”

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He agrees that Yes Is More is a modernising and a rebranding of the Welsh independence message – through artwork, through culture, through music.

“I'm fed up of not having a voice, so I'm going to say how I see it and how I think we could do things differently,” says Cian.

“It's showing people that they don't have to be scared of the idea of independence.

“Once the facts are out there and the possibilities are discussed then I find people actually say 'well yeah I have got time for this conversation, I'm going to find out more, read more and talk about it in pubs or with friends and family, or on the school run, whatever it is'.

“That's what we need is for people to be engaged in debate and informed more than anything.”

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As for the default argument from those that oppose independence that Wales is too small to stand on its own two feel, Cian has heard this argument many times.

“People still think Wales is too small or too poor to be independent,” he says.

“There are umpteen examples of countries smaller than Wales who are totally fine standing on their own, so that's not an argument that hold water with me.

“There's lots of work to be done. It's not going to happen overnight. The economics need to stack up. Any country needs to find its feet but that's not a reason not to do it.”

The musician hopes that Friday's concert will the first in a series of cultural events to stimulate debate.

“I like to think it will take on a life of its own,” he muses. “As a metaphor that's what Wales should be doing. Having self-confidence.

"Previously we've lived on scraps and been told to be grateful and know your place. We need to breakaway from that mindset. It will take time but through a series of events we want to get that message across.

“So if you're not happy with the way things are then independence is a realistic vehicle to change things for the better. But we have to have that conversation now, so we're ready when the time comes.”

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