LA based Welsh rockers Lostprophets have taken a break from the US to play a gig in their old school in their hometown, Pontypridd in south Wales. The event was part of the 'Valleys Homecoming' initiative.
The band who have had hits with 'Last Train Home' and 'Rooftops' performed their new single 'Where We Belong' which was written in Wales during their time away from California.
Lead singer Ian Watkins said "After spending a lot of time in a studio in LA, we came back to Wales and our roots to start the second version of this album – our current single ‘Where We Belong’ is our love letter to being home.
"All of us in the band are extremely proud of the area we’re from. It’s been a great base from which to write many of our songs. Having toured the world we can honestly say that there is no place like home and to come back and play to a home crowd to celebrate
Valleys Homecoming has been fantastic."
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Jocelyn Davies, said:
"This new decade will see The Valleys playing host to some fantastic and world famous events providing a wonderful opportunity for people to come and see for themselves how this area has changed. Events in south Wales such as the National Eisteddfod, Ryder Cup and music events like this one today, are planned to showcase the region and once again put The Valleys firmly on the map.
"Whether you’re Welsh or you just love Wales, 2010 and the events that are planned present a fantastic year to come home."
Find out more about the Lostprophets at
www.lostprophets.com.