Green Man – the largest festival for music, arts, and science in Wales – boasts a strong reputation. It sold out once again before the lineup was revealed, assuring attendees of a diverse selection of local folk performances, innovative indie rock pioneers, and some of the most unique DIY artists available. With just over a week until we return to Bannau Brycheiniog, here’s a guide to where to go and who to see during the weekend…
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Tristwch y Fenywod (Thursday /// The Walled Garden)
Merging elements of Cocteau Twins and Kim Gordon, the goth rock trio Tristwch y Fenywod embodies the haunting tales of Wales through experimental Welsh-language folk and darkwave electronica.
A Lesser Version (Friday /// Rising Stage)
As finalists in this year's Green Man Rising competition, A Lesser Version have been a crucial part of Liverpool’s DIY music scene for many years. Anticipate fragmented indie rock that comes together with an odd charm.
Pys Melyn (Friday /// The Walled Garden)
The wobbly North Walian "yellow peas" may represent one of Wales's finest outputs in the last decade. Their twisting and surreal interpretation of '60s/70s pop is nostalgic, humorous, and incredibly catchy.
@ (Friday /// The Walled Garden)
With heartfelt songwriting and '70s folk-pop tunes, Philadelphia’s @ will surely appeal to anyone who missed Big Thief last year!
Lots of Hands (Saturday /// Rising Stage)
Another finalist of this year's Green Man Rising, the Newcastle duo of Billy Woodhouse and Elliot Dryden excels in the emo-adjacent, DIY ambient/electronic blend reminiscent of Alex G.
Melin Melyn (Saturday /// Far Out Stage)
Melin Melyn can be considered sturdy pillars of the Green Man community. Having frequently performed in the beautiful Brecon mountains, this Welsh surf-rock band has certainly established a place for their whimsical psychedelia there.
English Teacher (Saturday /// Far Out Stage)
The art-rock favorites English Teacher first graced the Green Man stage in 2022 at the Rising stage. Just three years later, they are set to headline the festival’s second-largest stage after a whirlwind 18 months that saw their debut album win the Mercury Prize. This show will be particularly special: a commemoration of their rapid ascent.
TV On The Radio (Sunday /// Mountain Stage)
Only the finest from New York City’s noughties art-rock scene… yeah baby!
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Green Man takes place from August 14th to 17th.
Words: Tilly Foulkes
Photo Credit: Kirsty McLachlan
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