CROISSANT NEUF SUMMER PARTY
Near Usk, Monmouthshire Thurs 8-Sun 11 Aug
What: Keenly focused on providing a fun, green and eco-friendly festival, Croissant Neuf offers up a delightful lineup of music, circus, street theatre, crafts and workshops alongside loads of great family entertainment. There’ s also a Medieval Merriment fancy dress theme to indulge in. Who: Smerins Anti-Social Club, Natty, Gabby Young And Other Animals How much: £ 40- £ 105 Info: www. croissantneuf. co. uk
BRECON JAZZ
Brecon, Powys Fri 9-Sun 11 Aug
What: Reinvigorated and packed full of local and international jazz talent, this year’ s Brecon Jazz offers more shows than ever before and a new venue. The festival features up-and-coming Welsh talent alongside street entertainment and a complimentary programme of acts in smaller venues across the town of Brecon. Who: Jools Holland, Mavis Staples, Django Bates, Courtney Pine How much: Events priced separately Info: www. breconjazz. com
GREEN MAN
Glanusk Park, Brecon Thurs 15-Sun 18 Aug
What: Set deep in the heart of the Black Mountains, Green Man offers a beautiful location and a consistently brilliant lineup. As well as more new music than you can shake a stick at, expect therapies, spas, local ale, all-night bonfires, tasty local produce, comedy, poetry, literature and film. You can even make a holiday of it by staying in the festival’ s magical setting from the Monday onwards. Who: Band Of Horses, Kings Of Convenience, Ben Howard, Midlake How much: £ 75- £ 145 Info: www. greenman. net
BREAKIN’ OUT
Bailey Park, Abergavenny Sat 7 Sept
What: Throwing together live urban music with graffiti, African drumming, DJing and street dancing workshops, Breakin’ Out sees some well-known headliners perform alongside local talent. Who: Tinchy Stryder, Amelia Lily, GLC, Loveable Rogues, Twist & Pulse How much: £ 20 Info: www. breakinoutfestival. com
FESTIVAL NUMBER 6
Portmeirion Fri 13-Sun 15 Sept
What: Although only in its second year, Festival Number 6 has already been named the Best Small Festival by NME and Best New Festival by the UK Festival Awards. The magical setting of Portmeirion makes this one of the most unique festivals, and over the weekend you’ ll be able to enjoy a whole host of music, art, installations, food and discussions in some of the town’ s unique venues.
Who: Manic Street Preachers, James Blake, Caitlin Moran, Gilles Peterson How much: £ 85- £ 170 Info: www. festivalnumber6. com
SWN FESTIVAL
Various venues, Cardiff Thurs 17-Sun 20 Oct
What: With their ears held permanently to ground of the new music scene, you can always rely on Swn to deliver a diverse and exciting lineup. City centre-based and wrapped in the comfort of Cardiff’ s welcoming live music scene, expect a cavalcade of indie, rock and electronic to suprise and delight. Who: Deerhunter. Further announcements on Mon 10 June How much: TBC Info: www. swnfest. com
WOMEX
Various venues, Cardiff Wed 23-Sun 27 Oct
What: This year it’ s the turn of Wales to champion its musical heritage( old and new) as part of the globe-trotting WOMEX world music conference which aims to champion some of the world’ s most innovative, traditional and unique music from around the globe. As part of the festival there will be a collection of live performances, seminars and networking opportunities in the capital. Who: TBC How much: TBC Info: www. www. womex. com
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