URBAN CIRCLE SUMMER FESTIVAL
Tredegar House, Newport
Fri 2 Aug
Newport youth organisation Urban Circle is back for another fun packed summer festival in the disarmingly grand setting of Tredegar House, and Birmingham grime MC Lady Leshurr will be headlining proceedings on Fri 2 Aug. Best known for her series of cheerfully acerbic freestyles, Queen’s Speech – the fourth in the series, from 2015, was the one which really made her name, Leshurr’s unique style is centred in her witty observations of everyday life and extensive energy. Rarely seen in this neck of the woods, so definitely worth grabbing a ticket if you’re a self-respecting grime fan.
Along with Lady Leshurr, the main stage at Urban Circle will be opened up to a wide range of local talent this year for a fun-filled festival, including a range of music, food, and attractions. Admission is free, thanks to funding by Beacons Cymru and Arts Council Of Wales, but you’re required to book your place in advance, via Eventbrite. Following the event, Fri 3 Aug sees Urban Circle co-host the Reggae & Riddim Festival, where cult British reggae figure Macka B is performing along with plenty of local acts. A celebration of the Caribbean culture, again hosted in the beauty of Tredegar House.
Tickets: Fri 2 free; Sat 3 £4 (£10 group ticket for up to four people). Info: [email protected]
words Molly Catterall