Swansea singer-songwriter Michael Mullan has released a new version of his song ‘This Is Our City’, a community arts project celebrating the people and shared values of Swansea.
The new version features vocals from 14-year-old Birchgrove singer Evelyn Vi and the Arwen youth performance collective from Llansamlet. It is a complete re-recording of the song originally released in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of Swansea’s city status, which featured vocals from ‘The Voice Kids’ singer Justine Afante.
Mr Mullan said the new version was recorded in support of the Ospreys, who are facing an uncertain future following the WRU’s proposed restructure of professional rugby in Wales. He said the video reflects the wider community groups who make Swansea the wonderful place it is.
The video, filmed across Swansea, features community groups, faith leaders, disability and inclusion partners, youth organisations and essential services. It has been shared and praised by local MPs Torsten Bell and Tonia Antoniazzi, and Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart.
Michael Mullan said: “This project has always been about people — about inclusion, creativity and the power of community. Seeing it resonate locally and then reach further has been incredibly humbling. Swansea is an amazing city, and this song is a celebration of the many voices that make it what it is.”
The official video for ‘This Is Our City’ is available to watch on YouTube. For more music and arts news from Swansea Bay, visit our dedicated section.
