|
Festivals
Festival Events in West Wales 2009 CASTELL ROCK FESTIVAL 2009
|
| CASTELL ROCK STAGE |
The Annual
Castell Rock Festival is on this year on Saturday May 30th 1.00pm- 10.45pm
Castell Rock is held in the Aberystwyth Castle ruins, which over look the
sea and town - a very special and
beautiful setting.
The one day festival has
been running for six years and is a community based
event run by volunteers to provide free music to the area, especially
young
people. Its a fun day out for all ages with many workshops and activities
for children throughout the day.
There is no alcohol policy in the castle
grounds making the event a safer family environment. The event is free so
come along and have a brilliant time!! The first band will start at 1pm and
there will be non stop music until 10.45pm.
The band line up has been
announced and features the following acts:-
Cerys Matthews Nik Turner (ex Hawkwind) + band Rogues Race
Horses 3 Minute Warning Black Caesar Get Out Clause My Favourite Runner Up Syspender Who Saw Who Convoi Exceptionnel Violetones Also
workshops will run through the afternoon and will include:-
Circus skills, Eco-Art(creating art from waste materials), Rag rug making, interactive drama workshops and lots more For more info go to www.castellrock.co.uk
Every year Castell Rock collects towards a local charity, this year we have
chosen DEBRA http://www.debra.org.uk/ to help a young girl from the
Aberystwyth area who is suffering from EpidermolEpidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
which
is a very rare genetic condition in which the skin and internal body
linings blister at the slightest knock or rub, causing
painful, open wounds.
|
| Castell Rock Festival Goers 2008 |
SMALL NATIONS FESTIVAL 2009 INFORMATION (Click Here!!!)
Click HERE for information about the Women In Tune Annual Music Festival
|
| CALLING ALL WOMEN |
Click here to go to www.pontardawefestival.com
ROCK AROUND THE COUNTIES - The Celtic Blue Rock Festival
The Celtic Blue Rock Festival launches a Calendar of gigs at local village halls around the Counties of West Wales. This is
part of the Festival's campaign to support and promote Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire's diverse range of local bands and
music.
The Celtic Blue Rock Festival is currently looking for bands to send demos to: The Festival Office, Fferm Trefawr, Llanfyrnach,
Pembrokeshire SA35 ODQ. Volunteers in the many areas are also being recruited.
Celtic Blue Rock is a charity based festival. It is a free festival and inclusive to all. As a community arts festival
it's aim is to support not only local music but all art forms.
Evolving every year, already established are 4 stages, a craft zone, eco zone and a fantastic kids and family workshop
area. The focus is definitely on youth with families and youngsters well catered for. Local Authorities and local development
agencies Arts Grants helped with funding the event, with additional backing from local businesses. The festival is also forging
links with other local voluntary organisations. Community groups can get involved and use the festival as a showcase for the
good work they do.
For all info visit the festival via it's website link below.
Enthusiastic groups and individuals are needed to volunteer in all areas. Share your skills and learn some new ones.The
festival has plans to develop its community training programme particularly in the youth sector. Celtic Blue Rock is a festival
run by the people of West Wales for the people of West Wales.
www.celticbluerock.org.uk
The Admiral Mumbles Mostly Jazz & Blues Festival will soon be back,
bigger and better. Dates set for 2009 are 1st to 4th May. Act booked this year includes the fabulous Albert
Lee and Hogans Heroes.
For more details about the Mumbles Mostly Jazz and Blues Festival CLICK HERE
Enter content here
|
