Iestyn Tyne

Iestyn Tyne (born 3 July 1997) is a Welsh poet, writer, musician, editor and translator. He was the first person to win both the Urdd Eisteddfod Crown and Chair (2019).

Early life and education Tyne was born on 3 July 1997 on Bardsey Island, where his parents worked as farmers. He studied Welsh at Aberystwyth University.

Career Tyne primarily works in the Welsh language. He is one of the founders and editors of Cyhoeddiadau’r Stamp, an independent publisher focusing on new voices in Welsh-language writing. In an interview with The Bookseller, he said the intention of the anthology was to create "a space which enabled writers to focus on their dreams and aspirations for Wales."

Tyne is a member of the folk bands Patrobas and Pendevig.