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FIRE IN THE MOUNTAIN
Cwmnewidion Isaf, Aberystwyth
Fri 30 May-Sun 1 June
What: In this magical coming together of
hearts, minds and music from across the UK,
the USA and Canada, the ancient kingdom
of the Cambrian mountains is truly bought
to life. The folk festival, in its fourth year, is
reminiscent of a commune with healing yurts,
yoga and crafts and is kid friendly too.
Who: The Foghorn Stringband, Martha Tilston
And The Scientists, Fernhill
How much: £15-£25 day ticket / £95 weekend
ticket / £15 child weekend ticket
Info: www.fireinthemountain.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL
Various venues around Cardiff
Tues 3-Sun 22 June
What: There’s a new addition to Cardiff’s cultural
calendar this year as the International Performance
Festival promises to bring together theatre, dance,
visual and performance art for a whole three weeks.
The inaugural festival will mainly be held at Chapter
Arts Centre and the Arcadecardiff gallery, with acts
from as far afield as Rio and Australia.
Who: Laura Lim, Beth Gill, La Communauté
Inavouable
How much: Festival pass £25-£30
Info: www.intangiblestudio.co.uk
COASTLINE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen
Fri 6-Sun 8 June
What: There are so many opportunities to relax at
Coastline Bluegrass, you can walk around the cute
village or be pulled along a canal by a horse-drawn
boat whilst listening to some great music. It’s a
quieter and calmer weekend that is still right
good fun.
Who: The Sons Of Navarone, The
Jaywalkers, The Bluegrass Playboys
How much: £40-£45 weekend / £10£20 day / under 16s free (booking
required)
Info: www.coastlinebluegrass.co.uk
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN
Charlotte Church
THE SOUNDS OF THE BASKERVILLE
Baskerville Hall, Wye Valley
Fri 6-Sun 8 June
What: If you’re a fan of drum and bass music in a
Downton Abbey-esque setting then this is the right
festival for you. Set in the stunning Baskerville Hall
there won’t be stately home etiquette as music will be
playing until 6am every night!
Who: Dj Marky, Rockwell, Uncle Dugs,
How much: £75
Info: www.catapultrecords.fatsoma.com
GOWER WALKING FESTIVAL
Gower, Swansea
Sat 7 + Sun 8 June
What: Now reaching the ripe old age of 10, this
exercise fuelled festival is becoming ever popular and
is currently the biggest festival of its kind
in Wales. This isn’t hard to imagine when you realise
that the lovely organisers have created over 70
guided walks (including coastal paths, food walks
and kayaking trip) in Britain’s first Area
Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Who: walkers and enthusiastic
volunteers
How much: Most walks £4 adult/ £1
child.
Specialist walks £6-£29.
Info: www.gowerwalkingfestival.
org
Jennifer Saunders (above) Marcus Brigstocke
BUZZ 16
Various venues, Hay-on-Wye
Thurs 22 May-Tues 1 June
What: Mr Beethoven of Germany famously
said “I despise a world which does not
feel that music is a higher revelation than
all wisdom and philosophy.” Beethoven is
known to have been a very clever chap,
but almost 200 years later Hay-On-Wye’s
How The Light Gets In festival is proving
that music and philosophy aren’t mutually
exclusive.
Taking place in Hay-On-Wye, over 11 days,
How The Light Gets In has plenty on offer
to expand your mind and move your body.
This year talks include bestselling author
and scientist Lawrence Krauss arguing if
philosophy and science should be friends
or enemies; Labour politician Diane Abbott
taking on the tax avoidance of big boys
Starbucks and Google; comic book icon
Warren Ellis asks if myths and fantasies
help or hinder us; and comedian Marcus
Brigstocke host a series of debates – the
highlight of which looks at whether facts
are really fiction.
The festival is more than just talking,
however, and there is plenty of music to
move your heart as well as your mind.
Welsh pop princes Charlotte Church,
electronic master Mr Scruff and fun-filled
indie-pop band The Hoosiers are just a few
of the musicians strutting their stuff.
Who: Charlotte Church, Mr Scruff, Diane
Abbott, Marcus Brigstocke
How much: Festival pass £24-£78,
Individual events £4-£18
Info: www.howthelightgetsin.iai.tv