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THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL

“a magical event” - The Times
“effortlessly, Festival of The Year” - The Guardian (John Harris)

at:Glanusk Park

Usk Valley
in the Brecon Beacons
Powys,
Wales NP7 1LP
18 - 20 August 2006

Festival web site:  http://www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk
Venue web site:  http://www.glanuskestate.com
The Green Man office: 01874 - 611 129
Ticketline UK: 08700 667799

Following the success of 2005’s Festival, where it was cited by many as one of the summer’s best events, the Green Man Festival, will return for it’s fourth year in August 2006.

the venue:

Taking place in a fantastic new venue, the Glanusk Park Estate in the Brecon Beacons National Park, the festival will run over the third weekend - 18th, 19th and 20th - of August.

Set in over 20,000 acres of lowland hills and parkland and nestled beneath the Sugar Loaf mountain range, this is the first time Glanusk Estate has ever been opened up to the public. Amongst the historic buildings are the Tower Bridge over the River Usk, the Stable Courtyard, Walled Garden, ancient Celtic Standing Stones and tiered lakeside lawns. The new site is only 25 minutes from Hay On Wye, yet more accessible by road and by mainline railway stations.

the vibe:

In addition to the live acts on 3 stages with music over 3 full days there will also be a DJ tent, improved film, literature and science workshops, stalls and children’s entertainment, with DJs playing into the night.
The site and bars will both be open from Thursday 17th August at 6.00pm and there will be a new 1.00am
licence on Friday and Saturday nights.

This year will also see the addition of a whole new range of vegetarian and meat stalls, from Paella and Organic hamburgers, through to fresh vegetables, salads and Mexican dishes. There will also be new areas added, whilst retaining the unique and intimate Country Fayre atmosphere of the Festival.

artists and performers (so far ...):

Acts so far confirmed include (in no particular order):

Jose Gonzalez
Calexico
Bert Jansch
John Renbourn
King Creosote
Aiden Smith
James Yorkston
Little Wings
Gruff Rhys
Kieran Hebden and Steven Reid
The Television Personalities
Alasdair Roberts
Tunng
Adem
it’s jo and danny
Archie Bronson Outfit
Wizz Jones
Jack Rose
Circulus
Skygreen Leopards
The Sunburned Hand of The Man
Marissa Nadler
Euros Childs
The Aliens
18th Day of May
A Hawk and A Hacksaw
Adrian Crowley
Don’s Mobile Barbers
Chris TT
James Green
Culprit One
Shady Bard
Viking Moses,
Woodcraft Folk
Philip Roebuck
Misty’s Big Adventure
Richard James
John Acoustic Smith
Benjamin Weatherill
James Raynard
Dan Arborise
John Stammers
Charlotte Greig
Cymbient
Elaine Palmer
Wooden Spoon
9Bach
Andrew Hockey
Brave Captain
FoxFace
Lord God
Onions ...

... with loads more to be added, plus Folk and Psychedelic DJs (including Peter Paphidies, Andy Votel, James Yorkston, it’s Jo and Danny, DJ Pickles & Maris Piper). The literature room will feature Joe Boyd on making music in the 1960s, and Mojo magazine will be contributing further to the entertainment (http://www.mojo4music.com).

Other artists and performers will be announced very soon ...

ticket sales:

The recent Folk Britannia article in the Guardian called the Green Man the “hippest” UK Festival and numbers will be limited. Tickets for this year’s event are available from the Festival website http://www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk and from Ticketline UK on 08700 - 667799.
Adult weekend tickets cost £98 including on-site camping and parking and entry is free for Under 12s. There will be an additional cost for those wishing to bring a live-in vehicle.
If you would like any further information about tickets please email

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