Welsh event, Swn Festival has won a Grass Roots Bursary for £2500 worth of wristbands and security passes.

The award was handed out by ID&C, a provider of security and integrated technology wristbands for festivals and live events.

Swn is an annual multi-venue festival and music showcase that was nominated for Best Small Festival at this year’s NME Awards. It was founded by local promoters John Rostron and BBC Radio 1 presenter Huw Stephens.

Rostron said: “The bursary is a ...