The Graig Community Hall / The Ruperra Arms, Bassaleg, Newport
Sat 16 Apr
The People’s Folk Festival is returning to Bassaleg for its second year, bringing the sleepy village to life with whistles, bells and traditional dancing. Headlining this year are Harvey Andrews, a mainstay of the folk scene since 1964, and Welsh singer-songwriter Rob Lear and his band. More established performers like Chris Moreton and The Chartists will perform alongside up-and-coming acts such as local dance group Shoostring and Meg Cox, whose opening to the evening concert last year went down a storm.
Saturday’s events start at 1pm and music is free until 6pm. The £10 evening tickets include entry to the open mic in The Graig Community Hall the previous evening – amps will be plugged in from 8.30, so if you fancy yourself as the next Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell why not come along and grab the mic.
If you prefer food to folk, gastropub The Ruperra Arms – who serve the lightest battered cod for miles – are hosting The Bassaleg Food Festival. As well as an eat-in or take-out menu there will be stalls from local and Welsh suppliers of street food and other delicacies.
The folk festival is organised by Newport Folk Club and tickets are available in advance from Bryn at [email protected]. With music, dancing and plenty of grub there should be something for everyone.
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Tickets: £10 evening/free afternoon. Info: 07983 769350