SMALL NATIONS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES MINORITY CULTURES IN WALES
Small Nations festival has announced their full line up for the event, taking place on the 8th until the 10th of July. Based in the beautiful Glangwenlais farm in Carmarthenshire, the festival aims to support minority cultures and languages with a celebration of music, food, drink and stalls. This year’s festival will feature singers and musicians from the Congo, Hungary, Argentina, Ireland, Scotland and England as well as Wales. Artists that have been announced to play the independent Welsh festival include South Africans Zingaros, whose Argentinean Slavonic tango compliments their contemporary feel. North Wales’ favourite odd ball, Mr. Huw, will also be taking to the stage, showcasing his talents and tribulations from his critically acclaimed album ‘Hud a Llefrith.’ One time Hawkwind saxophonist, Nik Turner will be closing the festival on Sunday evening. His past shows have made him a firm favourite with the organisers. Whether he’ll be showcasing his ‘Outriders of Apocalypse,’ ‘Space Ritual,’ ‘Inner City Unit’ or Nik Turner band, you can be sure he’ll bring the tents down to a roaring finish. Presteigne’s local band Little Promise will also be on hand to provide Latino sounds to the line up. Made up of singer and guitarist Pete Mustil, viola player John Hymas and Jacqui Savage on double bass, the band are set to put on a great show. A marquee has also been put in place on the site, thanks to Carmarthenshire’s County Council. It will be known as the ‘Oak Tree Stage’ and is available to rent over the summer, with local groups offered a special deal. Tickets for the festival range from £18 to £65 and are available from www.smallnations.co.uk
