"The Square festival takes place in Borth, a small coastal village, around 5 miles North of Aberystwyth. The festival site is around 100m from Cardigan bay, and you can see the site from the train station in Borth, the festival site is very unique and exciting for all involved.
I held a smaller event on the land in 2006, there was great feedback from the people that attended. After a break in 2007 it was time to bite the bullet and to establish a festival that Aberystwyth and Ceredigion has needed for years.
A decision was taken to invite some great local promotion companies to look after different stages in the event on board we have 'Kontrol', Aberystwyth's most popular dance nights specialising in drum and bass, 'Backbeating sounds' is holding 'The world music stage' a mix up of gypsy, klezmer, ska, reggae, acoustic and Balkan beats.
'The runway club' and 'the living room' are looking after a self titled stage hosting all varieties of Rock music with an emphasis on up and coming artists, we also have a cabaret stage for anybody who has entertainment value!
The Sunshine stage is hosted by myself and Andy Hamilton, see the website for information on the line up.
At the Square festival we think it is important to distinguish ourselves with acts that we book, and this year have worked around the clock to put together a very exciting and un-obvious line up, from World class headliners as well as local favourites and up, coming bands and exiting homecomings.
We pride ourselves on being good value for money, there will be no fees for camping or parking, there will be no extortion in the festival site, with alcohol and food both at reasonable prices, and local produce where possible.
Taking care of the surrounding environment is paramount to the festival, we are working with the Centre for Alternative Technology to help promote their objectives at the festival, Please see our website on the right hand side of the page for more information on our policies.
In the future the organisers to work hard on re-inventing the 'British festival', We have discussed numerous new concepts on what a festival should be, it is also of great importance for us to maintain a professional and safe reputation. This year will be an excellent event for the area, and a great chance to show what Borth has to offer... and In future expect wonderful things."
Article written by Chris Dare
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Peter George Butcher Borth
Great weekend, no trouble and everyone was well behaved.very good for Borth.roll on the next one
Mon Jun 15 09:57:22 2009
Gabriella Grandi Newcastle Emlyn
It was one of the best festivals i been 2 alot better then bluerock that year cnt wait 4 the next 1.
Sun Jan 25 16:27:11 2009
Willie from Glasgow.........
Fantastic weekend..........see you in 2009
Sun Dec 14 13:44:59 2008
Gershwin
Great festival, lots of local bands and others from further afield plus Alabama 3 who finished the whole thing in proper style.Really good crowd of people and the sun beaming down - gettin hot from dancing?... 5 minute stroll and jump in the sea..!!Suspender were brilliant, especially the fantastic Phoebe... ;>D
Sun Nov 23 16:39:11 2008
Jez B. Harris Swansea
Great festival. Great place. Great bands esp. one lot called The Fillmore Gears - but enjoyed all the music and friendly atmosphere.Rock n roll on next years fest!
Sun Nov 16 20:33:58 2008
Jo From London
HiI went to the Borth Festival this year - it was absolutely great. Will go again next year. In the meanwhile looking for Bradford - owns a silver/grey lurcher. Do you know him?
Sun Nov 16 20:07:52 2008
jo
This is what Arerystwyth Is all about!!! Cooolest town on earth and anybody who doesn't agree, Well, ha ha you sorry person!
Thu Sep 18 10:40:32 2008
Emma, Aberystwyth
had the best wkend of the summer!!! great bands, great weather, great atmosphere, cant wait till nxt year!! x
Mon Sep 15 09:35:19 2008
Rhian from Aberystwyth
had a wicked time, sun,music & alcohol one of the best weekends iv had 4 a while xx
Wed Aug 13 08:57:47 2008
Liam, Aberystwyth
That Flos person needs to sort it out!! Awesome weekend, couldn't have been better! Can't wait for next year x
Thu Aug 7 17:10:39 2008
Ade, Hull
Was a great week for us to be Holidaying in Borth, The stella flowed well down at the Railway Inn, not often you come across skinny dippers in a pub, a rare treat.I would recommend the pub food.Good to see that Borth has yet to be hit by the health and safety do-gooders and a traditional type village festival can take place.Thanks for the hospitallity
Wed Aug 6 08:24:44 2008
Dan, Borth
Shame you didnt enjoy it flos, and shame you havent put your full name like everyone else.I could of come and apologised personally.
Mon Aug 4 08:26:40 2008
kevin from south wales
I have attened loads of festivals in my time and this one was a little different,it was in such a stunning location. alabama 3 played which was worth going for alone, the rest of the festival was small but relaxing. The only thing i can really complain about was the unnessecary queues of entry . The wait of every one being scanned, i know that this is needed to keep out thugs but childen being scanned was a bit far, would i go next year , yes defintly ,would recommend to anyone. security needed to guard camping field so people tents dont get robbed. wicked weekend.
Fri Aug 1 08:15:37 2008
Ian Grierson, Tunbridge Wells
Headlining the Runway stage on Saturday was my band The Spells. Thanks for the lovely comment! Check out myspace thespellsuk if you wanna hear more.
Thu Jul 31 15:38:48 2008
Gavin Wright, Whitehead
just back to belfast after a superb couple of days at the Square.. fantastic! i been goin to borth for over 20 years now, an i didnt think the place could have been improved...i was wrong! this is, as chris puts it, the event the area has needed..what a good vibe there was! i hit loads of people with my frisbee and nobody minded! an what about the pendulum dj set? insane! i want next years dates so i can book my annual leave! oh, an don't worry about the Flos of this world..they are everywhere an best simply ignored..i speak from bitter personal experience!
Thu Jul 31 10:10:47 2008
Maxine, Cwmbran
Me my friends and family all attended the square festival, it was lovely to be at a festival and on a beach at the same time. my children loved it, only one problem was our tents being robbed of our childen psp and dvd players, but not to worry who ever took it will have there karma. thanks andy for allowing us to take van to tent to unpack, realy helped. vodka jelly girl xxxxx
Wed Jul 30 17:25:56 2008
Sarah, Aberystwyth
I'm in shock at the terrible comments made by Flos. The Square Festival was amazing! 2 days of fab music, brilliant sunshine, good quality and reasonably priced food and drink and a fantastic party atmosphere! Bring it back next year! It was truly superb!
Tue Jul 29 09:05:40 2008
Ele, Cardiff
Flos obviously wasn't at the same festival as anyone else in Wales. I just got home - sunburnt and exhausted - and had one of the best weekends in ages.Saturday night was amazing! Anyone know who was headlining the runway stage? Me and a couple of friends stumbled in on the offchance and were blown away!!The festival's been a breath of fresh air, the music's been top notch and the setting was fantastic. 2009 please?xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tue Jul 29 09:02:59 2008
Flos
Awful music, disturbing the countryside for miles around. Should be banned.
Mon Jul 28 09:08:31 2008
Rich Walker, Aberystwyth
It's goin 2 b an awesome few days in the sun! Make sure to check out the spells on the runway stage on saturday, I've seen them loads this year and they're an amazing band and performance to catch.Bring on the weekend!
Fri Jul 25 12:00:03 2008
Zenyth, Cardiff
We are there on the Main Stage!Check us ou.Zenyth
Tue Jul 22 15:37:01 2008
L.Bowen
Need any help back stage, with make up or anything like that, or any other back stage work, I will be glad to help.
Thu Jul 3 11:46:04 2008
Perry Wimbleton
This is going to be a brill festival and can't wait. The band I'm managing is on the Runway stage at 2:10 on Saturday so looking foreward to that, and the rest of the lineup looks brilliant!
Thu Jul 3 09:26:32 2008
Em Smith, Cornwall
Really looking forward to the festival, should be great fun.Especially at getting to see Nemo play at a UK festival!
Thu Jun 26 09:10:08 2008
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