FOLK ON THE LAWN
Abbey Mill, Tintern
Fri 11-Sun 13 July
What: Over 200 years ago William Wordsworth looked
upon Tintern Abbey and pronounced upon the “still,
sad music of humanity”. You can still hear that music
today in this folk/roots festival that doesn’t even give
its acts lineup priorities. Lovely.
Who: Melody Causton, Fynnon, The Blushing Melons
How much: voluntary donation
Info: www.folkonthelawn.com
GOWER FOLK FESTIVAL
The Greyhound Inn, Gower
Fri 13-Sun 15 June
What: Now into its second decade, the people behind
Gower Folk Festival know exactly how to throw a
party and this three-day folk fest is guaranteed
to be just that. As well as a whole host of folksy
performances there will be workshops where you
can learn some singing, dancing and general music
making.
Who: Donogh Hennessy, The Sharon Shannon Band,
The Melrose Quartet
How much: £45-£60 adult weekend ticket / £6-£27
adult day ticket
Info: www.gowerfolkfestival.co.uk
Cardiff Color Festival
GREGYNOG FESTIVAL
Various venues around North Powys
Fri 13-Sun 29 June
What: Founded in 1933, this is Wales’ oldest classical
musical festival featuring some of the world’s leading
musicians at intimate and historical locations across
the area, including Chirk Castle. Each year the
festival adopts a different theme and this year it’s
war and how it affects musicians.
Who: Phantasm, The Brabant Ensemble, Paul O’Dette
How much: £5-£25 per event
Info: www.gregynogfestival.org
CARDIFF COLOR FESTIVAL
Splott Market, Cardiff
Sat 14 June
What: Calling itself ‘the happiest festival in the word’
the Color Festivals have been popping up across
the world, bringing with it plenty of (you guessed
it) colour. As well and some great food and music,
the festival has adopted the Indian Holi tradition of
covering everyone with coloured powder. Great fun
but don’t plan on wearing your favourite frock.
Who: tbc
How much: from £23.99
Info: www.the-color-festival.com
GOTTWOOD FESTIVAL
Anglesey, North Wales
Thurs 19-Sun 22 June
What: There’s a sharp contrast
between Gottwood’s in-themiddle-of-nowhere setting
and the loud electronic
music. It’s a perfect
weekend for over-18s that
love liquor, lights and loud
music.
Who: Appleblim, Bodhi,
Caspa (pictured)
How much: £95-£105
Info: www.gottwood.co.uk
BUZZ 18
Gotwood Festival
Dinefwr Literature Festival by Emyr Young
DINEFWR LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Carmarthenshire
Fri 20-Sun 22 June
What: Though it calls itself a literature festival, and is partnered with Literature Wales, the
Dinefwr Literature festival is about more than just books. This bilingual extravaganza is
about words, music and landscapes.
Set in the stunning Dinefwr Park and Castle, there will be plenty of outdoor events to
choose from, as well as performances taking place in the 17th century Newton House
(that’s when the house was built, not when the festival is set) and Dinefwr Castle itself.
Although Dinefwr is just a couple of years old, when it comes to its line up it knows
what it’s doing: Swn festival founder John Rostron acts as curator. This year will see
performances from Gruff Rhys, fresh from his adventures on American Interior, Charlotte
Church, Cate Le Bon and Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds.
There will be talks as well as tunes: Church, along with Laura Bates (Everyday Sexism
Project founder) and Kat Banyard (UK Feminista founder), ponder feminism. Also to
feature are talks from writers Nathan Filer, Helen Dunmore and Shaun Usher, poetry
from Owen Sheers and National Poet Of Wales Gillian Clarke, and comedy from the likes
of Jeremy Hardy and Elis James.
Who: Charlotte Church, Gruff Rhys,
Cate Le Bon (pictured)
How much: £45-£65 adult weekend
tickets / £20-£35 adult day tickets
Info: www.dinefwrliteraturefestival.
co.uk