Green Man Rising Final reveals five acts competing for slot
Five acts have been chosen to compete for the chance to open the Green Man 2025 festival.
The shortlisted artists include Cardiff band Shale, a Lesser Version, lots of hands, Sarah Meth, and Wing!
The Green Man festival, which is the largest music, arts, and science festival in Wales, announced the details of its 16th edition of the Green Man Rising Final.
The event will take place at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on May 20 and will be hosted by BBC 6 Music's Huw Stephens.
The Green Man Rising competition is part of the festival's commitment to support future headliners.
It offers new artists from across the UK the opportunity to compete for a slot at the sold-out 2025 edition of Green Man, taking place later this summer.
This year, the competition saw a record-breaking 4,000 applicants, with the final five shortlisted artists revealed on Monday, April 28.
The Rising final will see each of the five acts perform in front of a panel of leading industry professionals.
The winner will be awarded the coveted opening slot on the Mountain Stage at Green Man 2025.
The runners-up will also secure a slot at Green Man 2025's Rising Stage.
Each shortlisted artist will also receive a professional recording at the festival.
Fiona Stewart, Green Man managing director and owner, said: "Supporting emerging talent is at the heart of Green Man, so we're excited to have selected our Rising finalists for 2025.
"Shortlisting the applications from a record-breaking 4,000 entrants was no easy task, and I want to thank all those who applied.
"The standard was incredibly high, and we can't wait to see who the panel will choose to open Green Man 2025 on the iconic Mountain Stage."
Free tickets for the Green Man Rising final are available now through Dice.
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