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Mid Wales Music Festivals

The Poppies playing at Castell Rock 2004Looking for a music festival? Whether its classical, folk or rock, Mid Wales has something to suit all tastes. If you've got a suggestion for this section or if you'd like to contribute in any way, please get in touch.

  • Serendipity 2009...

  • Brecon Jazz

    A three-day festival of jazz held in the heart of the Brecon Beacons every August.

    Green Man

    Now in its 7th year, this folktronica festival will be held at Glan Usk between 21 and 23 August 2009.

    Gregynog Festival

    A summer celebration of classical music celebrated its 76th anniversary in 2009

    Serendipity

    The Knighton-based Serendipity festival is held in July 2009.

    Castell Rock

    An open-air rock festival held in the grounds of Aberystwyth castle.

    Mid Wales Festivals

    From farming to food and drink, and beer to bog snorkelling, find out about some of the region's other annual festivals.

    Brecon Fringe

    A weekend of bands, poetry and burlesque

    Llanfyllin Workhouse Festival

    Y Dolydd workhouse hosts three-day family-friendly festival every July.

    The Square Festival

    This Borth-based festival lined-up Supergrass and The Beat for the 2009 festival.

    New Quay Festival

    Dr Feelgood are set to headline the festival in August 2009.

    your comments

    Rick Miles, Brecon
    Oxjam Brecon, part of the nationwide Oxjam Music Festival in aid of Oxfam's Here and Now climate change campaign. Over 40 bands, artists and DJs, plus live comedy, 24 October. The Corries Club, The Camden, The Castle, The Rugby Club, The Lounge and The Guildhall, from 12.30pm. Tickets £6 from all venues, Theatr Brycheiniog.
    Mon Oct 5 11:06:37 2009

    Sue Davies Machynlleth
    Y Miri Mawr Machynlleth - 18th August 2009.Stalls, Entertainment and Amusements. Live Music, Picnic on the Plas and "The Pig".Puppet workshops, Circus skills and Medieval re-enactment.
    Tue Jul 14 11:55:29 2009

    Nicola Ruck, Machynlleth
    The 2009 Machynlleth Festival is 23 - 30 August at Y Tabernacl with Chad Hoopes violinist, Welsh composers, Gwyn Hughes Jones tenor, Ian Shaw & Guy Barker jazz, Llyr Williams, Timothy West, Julius Drake, EU Chamber Orchestra and more.
    Fri Jan 30 16:50:48 2009

    Rob Thompson
    The ROCKnROOTs Festival. Bank Holiday Weekend Aug 23 - 24 - 25 2008Much Marcle, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire(On the main A449 between Ross-On-Wye and Ledbury).Featuring Woodstock headliners Jefferson Airplane ( Starship), American superstar STEVE CROPPER of Stax, Booker T+MG’S AND Blues Brothers fameand the full original line up of CURVED AIR, Welsh icons Cerys Matthews and Mike Peters plus Marillion, The Wurzels and local icon Mick Ralphs returns with Bad Company.
    Tue Jun 24 15:57:29 2008

    Mike Stephens
    Its just outside Wales at ROSS ON WYE area but a cracking Welsh line up on all 3 stages together with massive and real good roots and blues...Its the first year and its gonna be a great pull of all ages.
    Tue Jun 10 09:22:55 2008

    Bill Hosier, Corris
    Corris Festival 22 to 30 AugustSarah Louise, Ratz Alley, Restless Leg, Defcon 3, Ockhams Raiser, Potboilers, Stephen Light, Beth McCann, Dawn Sandells Band, Kate Binningsley, Yellow Bentines, Nod Corner, and Tor Morrock. Battle of the Bands sponsored by Sain Records. Welsh classical concert with Steffan Rhys Hughes. Dance groups, street entertainers including juggling, diablo and didgeridoo workshops.
    Thu May 8 10:23:02 2008

    Harv, Presteigne
    Where's all the kicking bands,something with a bit of bite?
    Wed Jun 13 12:01:33 2007

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