"It piggy-backs Brecon Jazz, but in addition to an eclectic mix of music from all over the UK the Fringe offers local bands, some well known and others newly emerging, the opportunity to play before large audiences from all over the UK and abroad.
There are over 100 live performances and events over 3 days, and they are mostly free! The Fringe takes place in and around the bustling market town of Brecon, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Most of the gigs take place in pubs and the party atmosphere attracts crowds of all ages including young families. Further information and contact details can be obtained from the Brecon Fringe website listed on this page."
Article by Karin Mear
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your comments
Bob Whittaker Cognac France
The MISTS OF TIME will be performing at the Fringe again this year. And if you can't wait till then you can catch us at Easter. 'Brecon Con Club' April 2nd. 'Thank you for the Music concert' April 3rd. 'The Rising Sun'-Pandy April 4th. "Laissez les bon temps roulez!"
Tue Jan 12 12:32:18 2010
Chaingang, Merthyr
thanks to mary and gareth and staff of the gremlin hotel for yet another fantastic year and to ian and staff of the star inn ,talybont-on-usk for a great time .cheers folks see you next year xx
Fri Aug 14 17:17:21 2009
Midnight City Soul Band
What a wonderful weekend. Brecon is awesome. We were billed as headline act for Sunday at the Gremlin Hotel. WOW! Great venue, fantastic organisation and a wonderful crowd.We seemed to go down well. The great crowd stuck with us all afternoon and we ended up being asked to do a 3rd set. Thank you Mary and Gareth and all the Staff at the Gremlin. Roll on 2010 Festival.
Tue Aug 11 10:00:12 2009
Soundstorm
Hi , we had a great time playing at The Camden @ The Fringe 2009, if anyone is interested in having us at their venue for the festival contact us.
Tue Jun 23 09:42:16 2009
Bob Whittaker Cognac FRANCE
My 1966 Brecon band MISTS OF TIME are very pleased to be invited to reform again and play at the 2009 Fringe. Watch out for us at The Camden, The Gremlin and some other venues.
Sun Jun 7 21:18:43 2009
Karin Mear from Brecon
It looks as though there will be a Fringe Festival 2009 even if the Jazz festival is postponed. ..A gap year for Brecon Jazz festival would be disastrous both for the local economy and future of the festival.
Sun Feb 15 19:11:09 2009
Ieun Edwards, Llandrindod Wells
Congratulations on a great opening night for the fringe at The Clarence. Virgil & The Accelerators were a name I hadn't heard before but one i'll be following closely from now on. Surely this boy will go onto great great things! As for his 14 yr old brother on drums he was tight powerful and showed glimpses of true magic. Excellent support from older band members, shame a lot of people couldn't show more appreciation for the prowess they have as musicians based solely on age.
Mon Aug 11 08:16:24 2008
Jamie Brownfield - Llanrhaeadr YM
Looking forward to playing at the fringe for the first time with my band - The JB Jazz Quintet.9th August 1-3pm at the Market Tavern.
Wed Jul 30 12:35:18 2008
Nigel Evans from Brecon
Brecon Fringe Launch Party takes place at the Subud Centre, Canal Walk, Brecon (behind Morrison's Garage)on Friday August 1st, 8.00pm. There will be live music and a display of belly dancing. Entry is free and a complementary buffet will be provided. There will be opportunity to sample Breconshire Brewery's new official Fringe beer - Footstomper - which will be launched at the party but guests are welcome to bring a bottle. The Festival will be launched by Andy Eagle from Theatr Brycheiniog.
Mon Jul 14 16:58:36 2008
Karin Mear
Up to date listings for Brecon Fringe Festival are now available online.The Brecon Fringe Guide will be published on July 31st and will be available free of charge from Brecon shops, pubs, campsites etc. Once again it has been funded entirely by local businesses so please would all visitors to Brecon Fringe Festival (and also Brecon Jazz) support Brecon retailers, especially the smaller independent ones, during the Festival. The Fringe Festival promises to be really good again this year with many new performers - watch out for a mini gig on the B&R balcony overlooking the Bulwark 3-4pm Sat 9th to Sun 10th August.
Wed Jul 9 15:00:53 2008
Jess Childs
I have the wonderful (and in my opinion best spot in town cos you can see who's around!) spot at the A Frame Gallery again over the Fringe - can't wait guys, come and have a drink and a chat!!
Tue Jun 24 09:07:56 2008
Soundstormfrom Caerphilly
So honoured to be told we'll be at Brecon Fringe 2008 ! Check us out , we're at The Clarence at 13.30 hours.
Sun May 4 11:30:29 2008
Regina Errington
Hi, I live local and am hoping to have my healing stall at the fringe as i do at the Hay on Wye festival can you plz tell me if this is possible...
Mon Apr 7 09:24:25 2008
Mike Brennan, Skewen near Neath
Hi, was at the 2006 fringe festival and very impressed but missed out last year - everywhere fully booked up so nowhere to stay.Please could you send me a guide for the 2008 fringe festival as we have accomodation booked and would like to know where the best gigs are this year.Thank you.
Fri Apr 4 11:21:05 2008
Haelwen-Sian Langeberg, Maryborough, AUSTRALIA
hi there, I'm looking to perform at this year's Talgarth Festival, Aug 08, and would dearly love to perform other venues whilst in the area.Would welcome any and all info !
Fri Mar 28 09:49:13 2008
Mike Gittins, Brecon
Brill weekend of music for us non Jazz fans congratulations to all those who organised and took part. I hope this fringe festival continues for a long time.
Mon Aug 13 10:54:36 2007
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