MERTHYR ROCKS
pic: ALLISON ORENSTEIN
Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil
Sun 17 Aug
What: With a UK festival exclusive performance
by Taking Back Sunday, Merthyr shows that it can
handle the heavy weights in its one-day-only rocking
festival. There have only been four acts announced
so far, but with big names already onboard there can
only be good things to come.
Who: Taking Back Sunday, Reel Big Fish, The Blackout
How much: £25
Info: www.merthyrrock.com
HARLEQUIN
Secret location near Cardiff
Sat 23-Mon 25 Aug
What: This new and rather mysterious festival aims
to be an intimate