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Creative
Micronation

Become one of 100 Founding Citizens of Bron Yr Aur, a visionary global community building the world’s newest independent nation, rooted in creativity, sustainability, and well-being.

Become a Founding Citizen

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A Nation
Like No Other

The flag of Bron Yr Aur.

A micronation being shaped from the ground up by those who believe in creating something meaningful together.

This is the quiet uprising of a new kind of nation, founded on shared purpose, real connection, and creative spirit, rather than power or borders.

Bron Yr Aur Micronation draws on the old and the new. It’s informed by ancient ways of living, by land, story, and craft, while embracing modern tools to build community, culture, and possibility across distance. With deep respect for Welsh language, heritage, and land, it also honours the many roots people carry.

Culture is not merely inherited. It is continually becoming.

Bron Yr Aur Micronation is a space for artists, thinkers, makers, and seekers, people looking for something more grounded, more human, and more hopeful. There’s a way in for everyone.

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Engrave Your Legacy

The stone house at Bron Yr Aur, with purple foxgloves beneath a blue summer sky.

Carved in Stone. Bound by Vision.

Each of the 100 Founding Citizens will have their name carved into one of the Three Standing Stones at Bron Yr Aur. Crafted from Welsh stone and slate to mark the birth of the nation, these stones will serve as a permanent record of those who helped bring this community to life.

Only 100 places exist, and once they are claimed, the foundation will be set forever.

Rooted in the land, memory and collective spirit of Bron Yr Aur, the stones will honour those who believed that a different kind of nation could be imagined and created together.

Founding Citizens will forever be remembered as the ones who helped bring Bron Yr Aur Micronation to life.

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A house steeped in history

Yes, that house.

An eighteenth-century stone cottage in the Welsh hills, Bron Yr Aur became a retreat for two world-famous musicians in 1970. Away from touring and the pressures of fame, they found space to rest, write and explore new music, drawing inspiration from the landscape and the simple rhythms of life.

For centuries, the same spring and stream have brought water to Bron Yr Aur, connecting generations of people who have lived, worked and created here. Long before its famous musical visitors, shepherds and others left their marks on the landscape, carving into slate and tree bark, and hiding small treasures in the trees.

Today, that creative spirit lives on. Visual artists, musicians, poets and makers continue to find inspiration here, adding their own voices to a story shaped by land, memory and imagination.

The house is now at the heart of our creative micronation, where culture is not simply inherited but continually created, connecting the lives of those who came before us with those still to come.

Bron Yr Aur’s stone cottage and blue door, seen through trees and morning mist beyond a garden gate.

Commitment to
Positive Impact

Your citizenship creates real change.

Bron Yr Aur is more than a micronation. It is a living experiment in building a different kind of society. As a social enterprise, we reinvest 50% of all profits into nurturing a vibrant, creative and sustainable community, rooted in well-being, cultural participation and shared purpose.

A further 10% of our profits is dedicated to creating meaningful local and global impact. We support initiatives reflecting our Three Pillars of Creativity, Sustainability and Well-being, alongside free and subsidised citizenships, scholarships and opportunities for those who might otherwise be excluded.

We believe that culture belongs to everyone, that creativity is essential to collective well-being, and that care for the land and one another should shape the society we build.

By becoming a Founding Citizen, you are helping create something that reaches beyond individual membership. You are contributing to a community where imagination, fairness, ecological responsibility and collective care are part of everyday life.

White daisies beside the blue door at Bron Yr Aur.

Find your place in the micronation

Compare citizenships

Each tier includes your citizen portal, a digital ID after profile completion, a welcome letter and the Bron Yr Aur Constitution. Choose the place you would like to take in the nation’s story.

Founder

A rare opportunity for a lifetime place in the founding circle of 100.

Original price was: £1,000.00.Current price is: £500.00.One-time payment
Term
Lifetime citizenship
Recognition
Private citizen record; optional public Roll of Honour
What makes it different
Your name to be engraved on one of the Three Standing Stones, plus a Founder elixir and sound journey gift.

As the nation grows The full Founder Legacy Package is planned to open at 100 Founders and the declaration of independence.

Explore Founder citizenship

Companion

Join the journey and help the creative nation grow.

£125.00One-time payment
Term
One year from purchase
Recognition
Private citizen record; optional public Roll of Honour
What makes it different
A place in the developing Companion Citizen programme.

As the nation grows Hub access, events, Guild perks and early access to projects are planned as the nation develops.

Explore Companion citizenship

Associate

A welcoming first step, at an amount that works for you.

Pay what works for you£20 suggested · £0 welcome
Term
One year from purchase
Recognition
Private Associate Citizens Registry
What makes it different
Choose your entire citizenship price, including £0.
Explore Associate citizenship

The Companion bundle

Quartz & Three-Year Companion Citizenship

Own a unique piece of Bron Yr Aur Quartz, a small part of this extraordinary Welsh landscape to treasure and keep. Each piece is presented on a wooden mount with its own numbered brass inset and comes with three years of Companion citizenship.

Only 333 pieces available, each one unique. Your citizenship starts on your purchase date.

£199.00Delivery included

Explore the Quartz bundle

Citizenship is for you, the purchaser, aged 17 or over. Complete your application on the product page, then continue to checkout. Your digital ID becomes available when your profile is complete and your citizen number has been assigned. The separate Certificate of Citizenship is being prepared. Wider services and physical benefits follow the offer for your tier, with dates announced separately. Renewing the same tier adds the purchased term to any unexpired time; otherwise it starts on purchase.

Founding citizenship

Your lifetime citizenship includes

Your Digital Citizenship Credentials

  • Personalised Digital Citizen ID Card, available after completing your profile
  • Official Digital Welcome Letter
  • Your official Certificate of Citizenship, including your honorary title (being prepared for separate delivery)
  • A copy of the Bron Yr Aur Constitution
  • Optional welcome on our social channels, with your permission
  • Your name is recorded in the official Founding Citizens Registry at Bron Yr Aur HQ
  • Optional public inclusion in the national Roll of Honour, with your separate permission

Your Founding Citizen Legacy Package

Developing benefits. The milestones below describe the Founder offer. Production, event and service dates will be announced separately; they are not all available when you join.

Once we reach 100 Founding Citizens, Bron Yr Aur Micronation will officially declare independence and unlock the full Founding Citizen Legacy Package. This package includes:

  • Your Name Engraved on one of the Three Standing Stones at Bron Yr Aur
  • Welcome Pack, including your physical ID card, welcome letter, and commemorative coin
  • Access to the Bron Yr Aur Hub: a digital space for citizens to gather, create, and collaborate
  • Eligibility for access to Citizen-Only events, gatherings, and creative experiences
  • Special perks and discounts through the Bron Yr Aur Guild, our growing network of aligned partners
  • Early Access to new projects, artworks, music, and more
  • Bron Yr Aur Cam, offering stunning views of Bron Yr Aur through the seasons
  • Access to the Bron Yr Aur Virtual Tour, an immersive experience showcasing the land and its future vision
  • Lots of Citizen-Only Hub Content, including updates, exclusive projects, and interactive experiences
  • Availability of a wide range of Citizen-Only Offers, from products to events and experiences

Constitutional Recognition

Each Founding Citizen is officially recorded in the Founding Citizens Register, recognising those who helped bring Bron Yr Aur Micronation into being. The record is managed under our privacy and retention policy; public online publication requires your separate permission.

The Bron Yr Aur shop

Bwtîc

A little closer to Bron Yr Aur.

Find your place in the nation, and a little piece of its story to call your own.

Shop the Bwtîc
Bron Yr Aur quartz on its wooden mount, marked with the mountain logo and number 001.

Frequently Asked Questions

Autumn woodland and open fields in the hills around Bron Yr Aur.
What is Bron Yr Aur Micronation, and how does it operate?

Bron Yr Aur Micronation is a global community rooted in creativity, sustainability, and well-being. It operates as a unique hybrid of physical and digital spaces, offering citizens opportunities to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a shared vision.

Through its constitution, Bron Yr Aur Micronation provides a framework for governance, creative expression, sustainable living, and well-being. The constitution sets out how citizens will help shape the nation through voting, cultural exchange and shared opportunities. These arrangements are developing; current opportunities are announced in Citizen News. The micronation is a living, evolving entity led by the Chief Visionary, Boohai, and grows with the input of its citizens.

What are the Three Pillars of Bron Yr Aur Micronation, and why are they important?

Creativity, Sustainability, and Well-being are the Three Pillars of Bron Yr Aur Micronation and the foundation of everything we do. These principles guide our decisions, initiatives, and interactions as a global community:

  • Creativity: The heart of our micronation. We believe that creative expression through music, art, writing, or innovation can inspire, connect, and solve challenges.
  • Sustainability: A commitment to living in harmony with nature. From nurturing the land to promoting eco-friendly practices, sustainability ensures we protect the planet for future generations.
  • Well-being: The integration of creativity and sustainability into daily life. By sharing knowledge, practices, and ideas, we foster a community where individuals can thrive emotionally, physically, and socially.

These pillars are active commitments that shape the identity and growth of the micronation.

How do I become a citizen of Bron Yr Aur Micronation?

Citizenship is open to individuals who align with our values of creativity, sustainability, and well-being. Choose a citizenship in the Bwtîc, complete its application and continue to checkout. Citizenship is for the purchaser, aged 17 or over. Your account and membership are activated when the purchase is accepted, including a £0 Associate order. Sign in to complete your profile; a photo, recorded name and citizen number are required for your digital ID.

What are the benefits of becoming a citizen?

Citizenship in Bron Yr Aur Micronation allows you to join a global community that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and well-being. Whether you’re an artist, a thinker, or someone who simply enjoys experiencing and supporting others’ creativity, there’s a place for you here.

Your portal, profile, welcome letter and constitution are available once your citizenship is active. Complete your profile to unlock your digital ID. The separate Certificate of Citizenship is being prepared. Other benefits vary by tier and develop over time:

  • Digital and/or Physical Citizen ID Card: Credentials that reflect your role and membership.
  • Welcome Letter: Available in your portal, with guidance for your tier. Founder honorary titles follow the selection recorded in the application; they are not part of every tier.
  • Citizen Registry: A record of your citizenship, subject to our privacy and retention policy. Any fellow-citizen directory is behind sign-in; a public listing needs your separate permission.
  • Developing Opportunities: Citizen-only events, workshops and experiences will be announced as they become available.
  • Guild Discounts and Perks: The partner programme is developing. Offers and eligibility will be announced when available.
  • Early Access to New Projects, Artworks, Music, and More: Be among the first to experience new initiatives.
  • Access to Future Products and Services: Including workshops, courses, books, handcrafted items, and more as they are rolled out over time.
  • Constitutional Citizenship: The Bron Yr Aur Constitution affirms your role and rights as a citizen.

Important Note: You don’t need to be an artist or creator to join. Bron Yr Aur is for anyone who values creativity and wants to be part of a community that inspires, uplifts, and connects people through art, sustainability, and well-being.

What are the responsibilities of a citizen?

As a citizen of Bron Yr Aur Micronation, you are part of a global community built on creativity, sustainability, and well-being. Citizens are responsible for:

  • Upholding the Three Pillars: Promoting creativity, sustainability, and well-being in your interactions and contributions to the micronation.
  • Engaging in Community Activities: Participating in citizen votes, events, and initiatives to help shape the future of the micronation.
  • Respecting Fellow Citizens: Supporting and appreciating the creativity of others while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Celebrating Creativity: Whether you create or simply enjoy the work of others, your role is to celebrate and uplift the creative spirit of the community.

This ensures that Bron Yr Aur remains a thriving, inclusive, and forward-thinking community for everyone.

Does citizenship affect my legal status in my country of origin?

No, becoming a citizen of Bron Yr Aur Micronation does not affect your legal citizenship status. It is a unique and creative affiliation that allows you to participate in the micronation’s community and initiatives without altering your legal rights or responsibilities in your home country.

How does Bron Yr Aur Micronation protect my personal data?

Bron Yr Aur Creative Micronation Ltd is responsible for the personal information used by our website, shop and Citizen Portal.

  • Private citizen records: Your birth date, address, application answers and account photo are restricted to you and authorised staff. ID verification gives authorised Government Office staff only the information needed for that check.
  • Service providers: We use selected providers for hosting, payments, email and optional features. We do not sell your personal information.
  • Your choices: Marketing, a social-media welcome and a public citizen listing require separate permission. Any registry for fellow citizens is behind sign-in.
  • Your rights: You can contact [email protected] about access, correction or erasure. Our Privacy Policy explains retention periods, safeguards and applicable exceptions.

Read our Privacy Policy.

Who leads Bron Yr Aur, and how are decisions made?

Bron Yr Aur Micronation is a democratic micronation led by the Chief Visionary, Boohai, who ensures stability and strategic direction. The constitution describes annual citizen voting and advisory councils. The practical arrangements are developing and will be announced to citizens.

How can citizens vote or participate in decision-making?

The constitution describes a framework for citizen participation. When a vote or consultation opens, Citizen News will explain eligibility, dates and how to take part. Digital, postal and in-person voting arrangements are not all operational yet.

Who are the Founding Citizens of Bron Yr Aur Micronation?

Founding Citizens are the visionary individuals who join Bron Yr Aur Micronation at its earliest stages, helping to lay the foundation for a global creative community. As a Founding Citizen, you’ll play a key role in shaping the nation’s future while enjoying exclusive, lifetime benefits.

What are the benefits of becoming a Founding Citizen?

Founding Citizens receive all standard citizenship benefits, plus an exclusive range of perks only available to them. These include:

Available through your citizen portal

  • Digital Citizen ID Card: Available when your photo, recorded name and citizen number are complete.
  • Personalised Digital Welcome Letter: A warm introduction to the micronation.
  • Official Honorary Title: Recognising your foundational role in the community.
  • Digital Welcome Pack: Including your exclusive benefits and next steps.
  • Optional Shout-out on Our Social Channels: Welcoming you to the community with your permission.
  • Your Name Added to the Citizen Registry: A private record managed under our privacy and retention policy.

Exclusive Founding Citizen Benefits Rolled Out Over Time

  • Your Name Engraved on One of Our Three Standing Stones: A lasting legacy, forever part of the land at Bron Yr Aur.
  • Physical ID Card and Credentials: Including a printed honorary title and welcome letter, sent to you as a memento.
  • Commemorative Sovereign Coin: A collectable piece celebrating your foundational role.
  • Lifetime Constitutional Citizenship: Your rights and role are affirmed in the Bron Yr Aur Constitution, reflecting our commitment to creativity, sustainability, and well-being.

Further benefits as the nation develops

Events, partner offers and wider services will be announced in Citizen News. No opening or delivery date is implied by this list.

  • Invites to Founder-Only Events: Exclusive gatherings for Founding Citizens only.
  • Early Access to Artworks, Projects, and Events: Be the first to experience new creations and initiatives.
  • Free or Reduced Offerings: Special access to partner locations and curated experiences.
  • Roll of Honour: Public recognition of your contribution, with separate permission.
  • Priority Access to Boutique Events: Including workshops, art sessions, and unplugged music performances.
How does Founding Citizenship differ from other tiers?

Founding Citizens hold a unique position in the history of Bron Yr Aur Micronation. Founder citizenship has no expiry or renewal fee. Its exclusive benefits include the following, with physical items and wider services delivered as they become available:

  • Recognition in the private Citizen Registry and your name to be engraved on the Standing Stones.
  • Commemorative items like the sovereign coin and physical ID card.
  • Priority access to new projects, events, and offerings as the nation grows.
  • Invitations to Founder-only events and gatherings.

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Your citizenship begins when your purchase is accepted. You’ll stand among a global circle of visionaries, a family of bold, passionate individuals united by purpose, love of legacy, and belief in a more meaningful future.

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