INTERNATIONALLY-acclaimed artist KT Tunstall’s appearance at Cardigan Castle in the summer has been hailed as a tremendous feather in its cap for the town.

The Scottish singer-songwriter, who has performed to sell-out audiences all over the world, will take to the stage in Cardigan on July 13 thanks to a collaboration between Theatr Mwldan and Cardigan Castle.

The gig will have a capacity of around 1,500 and is expected to attract visitors from across the UK, providing another timely boost to the local economy.

Dilwyn Davies, chief executive of Theatr Mwldan said: “We’re delighted to be presenting the wonderful KT Tunstall to perform in Castell Aberteifi later this summer.

“We at Mwldan have been working in close partnership with our friends at the Castle for the past three years to present a summer programme of outdoor events, with a particular emphasis on music drawn from both Wales and the wider world, with programme decisions being made jointly.

“We aim to welcome some of the finest music artists in the world to Aberteifi and we’re delighted that the public response to this initiative is so enthusiastic.

“We really want to add to the regeneration of the town and our community, and join in celebrating the very many success stories Cardigan is now generating.

“We’re hoping our wonderful town will continue to surprise and inspire both locally and internationally, building on the rich cultural heritage that we are proud to boast. The more the town supports these initiatives, the higher we’ll rise.”

Cardigan castle director Jac Davies said: “KT Tunstall is likely the biggest name we’ve had perform at the castle since opening in 2015.

“It’s a real coup for the whole town and it shows the ambition and appetite we have to make the castle central to attracting people to the area.

“It’s amazing to think that KT has performed all over the world in places such as New York, Paris and London and now we can add Cardigan to that list.

"We hope that those who are drawn by KT will enjoy the experience so that they come back to support local and lesser known artists making a name for themselves.

"Welcoming talent from far and wide embodies Lord Rhys’ ethos from the first Eisteddfod held in 1176. We’re happy to continue that legacy today.”

Local traders have also welcomed the news, with Cilla Lewis at Café Carn Alw in the Markethall adding: “It’s brilliant news for the whole town and provides a real feel-good factor.

“There are so many good things going in in Cardigan at the minute. Yes, these things take time and don’t happen overnight but it all helps to put Cardigan on the map and bring visitors to the town.”