Laura Llewellyn Jones and Iestyn Griffiths created the orchestra to support out-of-work Welsh musicians during the crisis. The orchestra gave virtual performances and educated and mentored young musicians. It also raised over £25,000 by its online celebration of Wales for St David's Day. Gwlad! was streamed to over 1,200 households, with musicians based all over the UK taking part. Laura and Iestyn have been given their accolade by BT, which called on the public to name its 'Unbreakable' heroes who had used the power of the internet to make a different during a unique and challenging year. The heroes were given their name by BT to mark the roll-out of the UK's first unbreakable home wi-fi service, backed up by mobile network EE.