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25-05-2025
- Entertainment
Explore the Celtic Rainforest Festival in Elan Valley
The festival will be alive with the sound of live music from a fantastic line-up of local talent. Twice Welsh Music Prize nominee Toby Hay will enchant with his expressive guitar work, joined by the soulful vocals of Holly Blackshaw. Raven Kidd will energise the crowd with her mix of country, folk, rock and blues, while Ben Shearer and Elan Valley's own ranger Marc Harpham will bring their unique sounds to the stage.
Powys County Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Celtic Rainforest Festival set to take place at Elan Valley
The Celtic Rainforest Festival is set to take place at the Elan Valley. Taking place on Saturday, May 31, from 10am to 5pm, the free-to-enter event is for people of all ages to connect with nature. The festival has been set up as part of The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) project, which is managed by Welsh Water and RSPB Cymru. Children will be able to go on woodland trails, while adults can listen to talks from organisations such as LIFE Celtic Rainforest, RSPB Cymru, Elan Valley Trust, Dark Skies, and Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. There will also be a guided walk. Artisans and demonstrators will be showcasing traditional crafts and wild wisdom. This will include Carnog Horses showcasing horse logging, while Our Wild Edges will lead a forest bathing walk blending plant medicine, folklore, and nature-based games. There will also be live blacksmithing by Art Metal, woodworking by Forgeways, wood carving by European Championships silver medallist Kaspians Carvings, and woodturning by the Wood Turning Studio. There will be live music throughout the day from a lineup of local talent. Twice Welsh Music Prize nominee Toby Hay will play, as well as Holly Blackshaw. Raven Kidd, Ben Shearer, and Elan Valley's own ranger Marc Harpham will also be performing. There will also be a craft fair in the visitor centre, and a hog roast and other food items from the café menu will be available. For an added adventure, step inside one of Elan's most iconic landmarks during Dam Open Days on Tuesday, May 27, July 29, and August 5, 12, 19, and 26. Go on a self-guided tour inside the Pen y Garreg Dam, climb to the top of the central tower, and enjoy views. A knowledgeable ranger will be on hand to answer questions about the dam's history and engineering. Advance booking is recommended online or from the visitor centre shop. To book online, visit
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
Aberystwyth's Garlleg arts collective return with summer events
Following the success of its 2024 debut, Noson Garlleg Night returns on 24 May at Arad Goch. This bilingual evening of eclectic film and music will feature a stellar line-up including Welsh Music Prize winner Lemfreck, the haunting melodies of Gillie, the "sci-fi mountain music" of Bitw, and Aberystwyth's own genre-defying quartet Tai Haf Heb Drigolyn.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Cardiff music festival returns for 2025 as first details emerge
Cardiff music festival returns for 2025 as first details emerge After a successful first year, the festival will be back this autumn Venues across the city will be hosting performances in October (Image: Shared with Reach PLC ) A successful new music festival will be returning to Wales for its second year this autumn. The dates for the Cardiff Music City Festival 2025 have been officially announced as artists gear up to perform around the capital city. The pilot festival last year brought together a number of existing music and cultural events across the city, like the Swn and Llais festivals, and showcased other major acts and pop up events at venue across the city. As well as popular Wales-based musicians - promoters and immersive tech specialists will entertain audiences through urban soundscapes, inspiring talks, and industry sessions. Cardiff Council have officially announced that the Cardiff Music City Festival will take place from Friday, October 3 to Saturday, October 18 2025. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here Whilst the festival this year will only take place over 15 days rather than 24 days like last year, the programme is said to be jammed packed with unique performances. Cardiff Council have confirmed the inclusion of events such as Sŵn, Wales Millennium Centre's international arts weekend, Llais, and the Welsh Music Prize. LEMFRECK won the Welsh Music Prize 2024 for album Blood, Sweat & Fears at the Wales Millennium Centre (Image: Welsh Music Prize ) Article continues below The council said: "The 2025 festival programme promises to build on the success of last year's inaugural festival and keep pushing the boundaries of music innovation, performance and technology." In the festival's first year it saw thousands of people enjoy performances from artists Leftfield and Orbital and Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees, legendary bass player Pino Palladino and shows from Mercury music prize winners English Teacher, post-punk outfit Squid and Welsh talent like Mace the Great, LEMFRECK and Sage Todz. Bilingual Welsh artist, Sage Todz performed as part of the festival last year (Image: Football Association of Wales ) When creating the festival, Cardiff Council had hopes that it will build a reputation similar to well-known European festivals like Sonar Barcelona and Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg. With the city losing its nightlife venues, the Cardiff Music City Festival is a key initiative in the Cardiff Music Strategy which aims to protect, promote and develop the city's music sector. Cabinet member for culture, parks and events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: "Cardiff is such a vibrant city, full of music, artistic expression and innovation. Article continues below "The festival is an amazing opportunity to bring people together to celebrate that creativity and to showcase the city's diverse and exciting culture to a wider audience." Content cannot be displayed without consent
