The 2010 Buzz
SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE
The British appetitie for a good hoedown in a muddy field is one of those weird quirks of our national character that’s at odds with all of the other stuff that we’re supposed to be famous for, like queuing, and an obsession with personal space. Even so, the vast array of festivals on offer today means that all the old defining qualities of a festival weekend - the bruises, the dodgy food, that strange sensation of waking up with a a cotton wool mouth and a face like a lump of pumice - don’t have to apply. Here’s our pick of the mix of this summer’s festivals.
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ABERTILLERY BLUES FESTIVAL
Abertillery Park, Blaenau Gwent
Fri 16-Sat 17 July
What: This festival, now in its sixth year, aims to bring you the best of Blues from around the world. Who: Ten Years After, Big Mama’s Door, Chantel McGregor. How much: Fri £15-£20, Sat £24-£30, weekend £30-£40
Info: www.abertillerybluesfestival.
co.uk
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BUZZ 06
BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Brecon
Fri 6-Sun 8 Aug
What: No info yet Who: Line up released soon
How much: TBC Info:
www.hayfestival.com/ breconjazz
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CELTIC BLUE ROCK FESTIVAL
Hermon, Pembrokeshire Fri 6-Sun 8 Aug
What: An eco-friendly festival with lots of music, green activities and workshops. Who: The Beat, Goldie Lookin Chain, Eddie And The Hot Rods. How much: Sat £25, weekend £40
Info:
www.celticbluerock.org
THE DEAD WEATHER
Various venues, Caerleon Fri 2-Sun 11 July
What: The theme this year is Talk- wood, with artists invited to create storytelling chairs. Who: Folk singer Jackie Oates and Scottish group Breabach will perform.
How much: Free Info:
www.caerleon-arts.org
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CAERLEON ARTS FESTIVAL
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CROISSANT NEUF SUMMER PARTY
Just outside Usk, Monmouthshire Thurs 13-Sat 15 Aug
What: A family-orientated festival with lots of events such as quizzes, football tournaments and treasure hunts. Who: The Weavils, Bowjangles, DJ Trippy, Splott Bottom Boys.
How much: weekend £25-£80 Info:
www.partyneuf.co.uk
DON’T MISS
THE DRUMS Divine NY indie at Glastonbury, Oxegen, T In The Park, Leeds & Reading
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