This Bank Holiday bonus episode of Pain in the Arts is a rapid‑fire Q&A special, answering as many listener questions as Chris and Jak can squeeze into one chaotic, caffeinated session. With over 300 questions submitted, the pair tackle everything from falling audience spending and festival safety laws to Welsh language accessibility, pottery sales, and how to get kids off iPads and into creativity.

Expect quick answers, big opinions, practical advice, and plenty of laughter as they cover:

• How venues can boost sales in a cost‑of‑living crisis
• What Martin’s Law means for festivals and events
• Where to actually find local authority funding
• How to educate audiences without lecturing them
• Getting children engaged in the arts
• Whether Welsh language theatre leaves people out
• Where to find traditional art in Wales
• How potters can sell work beyond Etsy
…and much more.

It’s fast, fun, and full of genuinely useful insights for creatives, venues, parents, and anyone navigating the Welsh arts scene.

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