HEINEKEN OPEN’ER FESTIVAL
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THE ELVIES
Various venues,
Porthcawl
Fri 24-Sun 26 Sept
What: This festival is entirely dedicated to Elvis, competitions run throughout the weekend to find the ultimate ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist). Who: The Three Kings – the current European, Irish and British champi- ons.
How much: VIP £99, shows priced separately
Info:
www.elvies.co.uk
07 08 09
ESCAPE INTO THE PARK
Singleton Park, Swansea Sat 12 June
What: Eleven hours packed full with the latest electronic music. Who: Sidney Samson, Judge Jules, Above & Beyond.
How much: £45 Info:
www.escapefestival.com
FAENOL FESTIVAL
Faenol Estate, Bangor
Fri 28-Tue 31 Aug
What: A series of concerts from Welsh and international performers, hosted by opera singer Bryn Terfel Who: TBC
How much: TBC Info:
www.brynfest.com
FIDDLE FESTIVAL
Stackpole Centre,
Pembrokeshire Wed 1-Sun 5 Sept
What: A gathering of fiddlers interest- ed in Welsh tunes featuring workshops and performances. Who: TBC
How much: TBC Info:
www.fiddlefestivalofwales.
org.uk
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THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL
Glanusk Park, Brecon Fri 20-Sun 22 Aug
What: The excellent Green Man Festival offers a broad range of music plus film, literature and workshops. Also famous for their lack of a VIP area and allowing an unknown act to kick off proceedings. Who: Doves, Flaming Lips, Joanna Newsom,
Egyptian Hip Hop.
How much: £50-£120 Info:
www.greenman.net
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GREGYNOG FESTIVAL
Gregynog Hall, Powys
Tue 8-Mon 21 June
What: This year Wales’ oldest classical music festival will take on the theme of Pleasure Gardens with most of the music inspired by gardens of the past. Who: Dame Emma Kirkby, London Handel Players, Academy Of Ancient Music, Musicians Of The Globe. How much: performances priced separately
Info:
www.gwylgregynogfestival. org
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INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EISTEDDFOD
Llangollen
Mon 5-Sun 11 July
What: Home of the Choir Of The World competition this festival is a celebra- tion of international music. Who: Katherine Jenkins, Only Men Aloud, Karl Jenkins. How much: shows priced separately
Info:
www.eisteddfod.org.uk
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