"Castell Rock returned on Saturday 4 August 2007 after a gap year in 2006. Set in the perfect location of Aberystwyth Castle, overlooking Cardigan Bay, Castell Rock provides a family-friendly festival, featuring non-stop live music and children's activities.
If this wasn't enough the festival was free. Watching the sun set over the sea, behind the Castell Rock stage, to the sounds of great music, is an experience not to be missed.
An exciting line emerged with Crimea, The Heights, Genod Droog, The Poppies and Radio Luxembourg playing.
This year Castell Rock worked with charity Air Ambulance Wales to raise money. The show started at Midday and ended when the sun went down, squeezing in as many bands as possible with quick-change overs.
Due to the large number of bands asking to play at Castell Rock, this year the organisers came up with an exciting Battle of the Bands competition to choose the opening acts for Castle Rock.
The Battle of the Bands took place on Saturday 14 July at the Aberystwyth Bandstand. Three bands were chosen from the Battle of the Bands night - they are local bands 'The Winchester 4', 'Stone Free' and 'On Arrival'.
The winning bands had an opportunity to play on the Castell Rock stage in Aberystwyth Castle grounds on Saturday 4 August along with many of Wales' leading rock bands."
Article written by Rosemary Rhys
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Nigel Kennedy from Llanbrynmair
Will there be a Castell Rock festival in 2008?
Fri Feb 8 12:18:00 2008
Liam Thomas
My band (MAIVE) played in 2007 and it was a great experience. One of the most organised festivals weve ever played with a heep load of great bands. Hopefully it will get bigger and better in the next few years. Congratulations to all involved!
Thu Aug 30 12:07:54 2007
Cynrig Williams, Aberystwyth
Played in the band The Winchester 4. Had a brilliant day and look forward to future events. It can only get bigger and better. Well organised everyone who was responsible!!!!
Tue Aug 21 14:42:43 2007
Dan bach, Aberystwyth
I am the event's stage manager, ever year it get's better and better. So many bands want to play it. It has a real community spirit .....The Crimea rocked the place. Castle Rock 2008 - nominate the bands you want to see.....
Tue Aug 7 09:18:46 2007
Joe Phillips, Cardiff
Going to be coming up this year... fond memoreies of CR 2004 What an awesome day :D Hope this one is just as successful and with Radio Lux & Poppies playing it sounds promising.
Wed Jul 25 10:25:07 2007
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