Twin Town in Lockdown

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
Our Lifting Twin Town out of Lockdown fundraiser was about breathing life back into Swansea's diverse cultural scene while encouraging custom at local indie shops. We raised £2600 for Matt's Café a local charity that aims to provide a ‘home’ in the heart of Swansea for those who are most vulnerable.
matthewshouse.org.uk/
2 years on, we're in danger of becoming another boarded up shop in Swansea's deprived and desolate city centre due to the local cancel culture, all because we stood up to the authorities be refusing to implement the discriminatory Covid passport scheme back in November 2021. Please help us continue to provide a safe welcoming space for the whole community to enjoy by donating or becoming a member at www.buymeacoffee.com/annaredfern
Our video Twin Town In Lockdown is a celebration of Swansea's vibrant culture, independent businesses, quirky characters and community spirit. It is about our resilience in these weird times and how the people of Swansea will come together as we steadily come out of Lockdown.
From Anna Redfern:
'The weather was glorious from the first day of lockdown. Every day I'd walk to the seafront getting my daily exercise allowance, passing boarded up shops, the streets devoid of human presence. That would all change the moment the sweeping seascape came into view. 1 of the most positive things to come out of lockdown is fully appreciating how lucky we are to live amongst Swansea’s scenic beauty.
2 days into lockdown & inspired by my pretty, shitty city, I wrote a parody of Petula Clark’s Downtown “Twintown in Lockdown” with the initial intention of sharing the joys & health benefits of singing with others. I never dreamed at the time that we'd still be in lockdown over a year later. What started as a homage to Swansea, her people & her favourite film Twintown, has evolved into a collaborative project whose aims are to breathe life back into Swansea's severely lockdown-damaged hospitality industry & nightlife, encourage custom at local independent businesses while raising money for Matt's Cafe, who provide hospitality & hope for the vulnerable in the heart of Swansea.'
CREDITS
STARRING
Tam the Colourful Man
Aled Warwick
Ian Coote (Cobra) / obeycobramusic
Freakster (Pearler) www.pearlerband.com
Kate Ronconi
Darren Browning (Lost Tuesday Society)
losttuesdaysociety.bandcamp.com
Ethan Browning (Dead Crow) open.spotify.com/artist/7CAXd...
Setondji setondjispi...
Joe Gibb
Oscar & Ansel
Chris Seacombe
Eve Kyriakides
Cez Matthews
Paul Morgan
Toni Will
Robert DeHugo (cutest dog in the world)
Fran Williams / franwilliams____
Anji Bettany (Hoogah, Room to Grow) www.hoogah-swansea.com
Marc Bibby (Bibby’s Beans)
/ bibbysbeans
Brian Evans (Marc’s Dad)
Anna & Louise Luporini (Kardomah) www.kardomahcafe.com
Matt Bryer (Hiatus) hiatus-store.com
Lily & Laura (Joe’s Icecream) www.joes-icecream.com
Chopper, Mark, Grace & Zoey (Boosh) www.booshsalon.com/contact/
Gary Lulham (SinCity) www.sincityclub.co.uk
Nik Dosanjh & Madalyn Christmas (Hobo’s) hobos_swans...
Jon (MadCow)
/ themadcow.cool
Chris Evans & Nick Valvey (The Bike Hub) swanseabikeshop.blogspot.com
Monni’s Chip Shop / monnisfishbar
Thai bach / thaibachswansea
Gower Butchers www.thegowerbutcher.co.uk
The Potato Man
Dinky Donuts / dinky-donuts-swansea-1...
The Observatory
Noah’s Yard / noahsyard
Uplands Tavern / theuplandstavern
Jack Murphy’s www.jackmurphys.com
The Brynymor / the-bryn-y-mor-1572517...
Volcano Theatre volcanotheatre.wales
Exist Skatepark / Exist Store www.existskatepark.co.uk
Elysium Gallery www.elysiumgallery.com
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Swansea stars
Joe Gibb
Stephen Shelmerdine
Alex McPake mcpakemedia.com
Kevin Allen uk.gofundme.com/f/the-mobile-...
Tam the Colourful Man
Sarah Waite
Matt’s Cafe
Ronny (Onersigns) www.onersigns.co.uk/
Kate Davies (Croeso choir) www.katedaviessinging.co.uk/
Claire Jenkins & her Nan

[@choomanfoo]

Now I'm crying because you've made me homesick. Thanks!!!

[@mikeJones-tu8pe]

Absolutely love this!👏👏👏 Love my Pretty shitty home city

[@jimsim3]

Swansea people are the best, and I'am a Gog, The Boys do like a laugh, great vid, we,ve puts it on our facebook to share. Di iawn calor gas!

[@sphtpfhorbrains3592]

I was looking for the "Twin Town" sequel "La Cha Cha" but found this. Bloody beautiful!

[@annaredfern6251]

Diolch cariad! :)

[@whoarewe7515]

Still listening x

[@dominicstockton7102]

Can you take us to Cwmdonkin bowls club? The malgorhythm is strong tonight, I just wish it had shown me this during the pandemic. You wonderful, wonderful people. ❤️

[@stephenturtle3962]

Am a frequent visitor to Swansea, and I think the video sums up what a great place to live.

[@annaredfern6251]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@bazarovcnn]

From an American Twin Town fan this is fantastic thank you for making it

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

Thank you very much! That means a lot.

[@petermainwaringsx]

I remember seeing Twin Town being played, without the sound on, four and a half thousand miles from home, in a Denver shopping mall, Sept 1998. I always wondered what Americans made of it. 🤔

[@JamesCarmichael]

My home. My city. Love it.

[@annaredfern6251]

I'll second that!

[@richarddaniel6896]

This actually made me miss the ugly, lovely town. Hiraeth.

[@clivetaylor6395]

Great stuff when all else fails !

[@thecomebackking737]

I spent 12 years in this lovely city Swansea I haven’t even left the city for a single day during my stay. However due to work I had to leave Swansea behind, Swansea is definitely a big part of my life even thou I wasn’t born there.

[@alexkeohane143]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mike-xf5jz]

Brilliant

[@drewwilliams6888]

Shit hot, love it, from a Swansea Valley resident

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@JabzthaJackManc]

How am I only now hearing about this

[@whoarewe7515]

Best way to start the day. Love it. X

[@philcuggy9786]

Let's go viral 👍

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

We have to give it a go right? Tell your friends, spread the word! Thank you for watching :)

[@sandyshine6690]

Very very unusual hotdog 🤣

[@hywelw]

Plenty of follow-through...

[@jongoth]

at 0:24 you can see my old student digs from 25 years ago ❤😂

[@whoarewe7515]

Brilliant 😀♥️

[@TheCodbutt]

"Dylan Thomas didn't do as much cocaine as you Terry"

[@cheekyegg]

If all else fails.....😉 This is excellent

[@whoarewe7515]

Merry Christmas all the best for next year

[@whoarewe7515]

Quality love it x

[@Cbettschannel]

I was searching for a soundtrack perfect for a project I'm working on with the theme Twin Town. This is perfect would love to collaborate. Great video, well done!!

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

Please get in touch! We would love to work with you :)

[@ellisiado3]

That’s awesome, Anna!

[@annaredfern6251]

Thank you Sam! Let's just hope it raises some money as well as a smile :)

[@sonjahookway3513]

Charming, gorgeous, cowing lush - brought a tear to my eye of happiness being back in this pretty shitty city...

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

Thank you very much Sonja! We're always glad to spread a bit of happiness.

[@evekyriakides4076]

👏👏👏👏

[@whoarewe7515]

♥️

[@ReverendHowl]

Bilyant dros ben!

[@aleddavies770]

Ardderchog

[@brianevans3011]

I am not Marc's dad.lol

[@adamturner1563]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....f***ing had ewwwwwwwe

[@whoarewe7515]

Sean lock 😟😭

[@annaredfern6251]

So sad :(

[@whoarewe7515]

@@annaredfern6251 please can I have your autograph please 😋

[@annaredfern6251]

@@whoarewe7515 ARedfern - here's my digital one! ;)

[@whoarewe7515]

X

[@Zoubida62]

Swansea streets.🤔

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

Hi Zoubida, thanks for your comment. We filmed the litter in Swansea to highlight the increased amount of it in a lockdown world. Lots more takeaways being consumed! We picked up a lot of litter while we were out filming, but if we did it beforehand there wouldn't have been any litter there to film!

[@Zoubida62]

@@cinemacoproductions5737 OK I get you👌. It's true, unfortunately some people don't care. I also volunteer to pick-up litter whenever I can. We are so privileged to live in a very beautiful city surrounded by hills and water (river & sea). It needs only more attention&caring from both council and public. Good luck👌😊

[@cinemacoproductions5737]

@@Zoubida62 Very much agreed! Thank you for watching :)

[@wheelieams9193]

Fucking shambles where is the video of me wheeling

[@user-fl8jf1jk8d]

This song makes no sense

[@paulprice5017]

Brilliant

[@whoarewe7515]

Brilliant