This week on Pain in the Arts, Chris and Jack dive into one of their most varied weeks yet — from contemporary exhibitions and live TV recordings to grassroots awards, cosy crime theatre, and big cultural questions about Welsh identity.

They explore Kelsey Cruz-Martin’s mixed‑media exhibition at G39, celebrate the launch of Wales’ first music talk show, and reflect on the wonderfully chaotic but heart‑warming Get the Chance Awards. There’s also a surprisingly joyful review of Midsomer Murders on stage — a show they expected to tolerate but ended up loving.

This week’s listener questions spark two deep conversations:
• How do we preserve Welsh culture in a rapidly changing Wales? 
• Whose job is it to market an exhibition — the artist or the venue?

Expect humour, honesty, and a lot of practical advice for creatives navigating the sector.

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