The Category Rhondda Cynon Taf is a subset of South Wales.

'Music courses at the University of South Wales cover the full spectrum of today’s music and sound industries. From composition to performance and production, as well as entrepreneurship and technical software, we can help you prepare for a career in the music industry. We’ve got all the kit you’ll ever need, impressive studios and editing suites, as well as first-class support to help you along the way.'

'Formed in 1970 ... Côr Meibion Abercynon has travelled extensively, performing throughout the United Kingdom and has also toured Brittany, Ireland, Canada, Scotland and Cornwall ... The Choir is supported by a ladies section which contributes strongly to the success of the choir. They are constant companions and supporters at our concerts, social events and on tour ...'

‘The 35 or so members of the choir are drawn from all ages and occupations: our youngest choristers are under 25 years old, our oldest over 70, and we have plumbers and electricians, company directors and managers, bus drivers, firemen, office workers and students, all united by a love of singing. We sing all kinds of music, from opera choruses and religious works via folk songs and jazz to pop songs and Musical Theatre, with most of our concerts including a vibrant selection from all these genres.’

‘Cory Band competes in both National and International Brass Band Competitions – and does very well! ... Cory is proud to have won many brass band competitions over the years and continues to compete at the very highest level, winning an unprecedented Grand Slam of the four “majors” in 2016 to complete a full ten years as the number one ranked brass band in the world.‘

‘Award winning brass band based in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf. The oldest brass band in South Wales' Rhondda Valleys ... Founded in 1880 ... The band has been highly successful in competition throughout its history, becoming Champion Band of Wales, Welsh League Champions, Miner's Welfare Entertainments (CISWO) Champions and more ... Lewis-Merthyr has been equally successful on the concert stage, performing at a wide variety of locations across Wales and beyond ... Lewis-Merthyr Band remain thoroughly committed to supporting our local community in Rhondda Cynon Taf, through the presentation of concert performances across the county borough and wider, supporting local events & functions, and providing tuition for local young brass & percussion musicians through our Youth Band programme.’

'Llwydcoed Brass Band has recently had a very successful few years of competition in banding which has seen us rise through the sections to Championship section status locally and nationally from 2015. We are also very honoured to have won the Welsh League in the Championship section 2015.'

'We perform between 4 and 6 concerts annually in venues across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We have a wide-ranging repertoire, from classical through to 21st century, from the well-known and popular classics to the seldom-played and even first performances of new pieces. We like to perform with local young soloists, including winners of our Young Musician of the Valleys competition.'

‘The Treorchy Male Choir has been recognised as one of the greatest choral ensembles of all time. Early competition victories were followed by regular radio and television broadcasts, feature films and an unequalled number of commercial recordings ... Do you want to travel the world with your friends and have the time of your life? Then join the Treorchy Male Choir. We're looking for dedicated men who can carry a tune and have plenty of fun. You don’t need to be another Pavarotti or Terfel because we are a choir of amateur singers who love our hobby.’

'Based in the Rhondda Valleys in South Wales, and comprise of a junior and senior band, allowing players of all ages and abilities to join in.'