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More than 2,100 visitors attend Bargoed’s first ever summer music festival

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 16:39, Monday July 22nd, 2024.
Last updated: 16:39, Monday July 22nd, 2024

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Bargoed Summer Music Festival was held for the first time this month
Bargoed Summer Music Festival was held for the first time this month

More than 2,100 people attended Bargoed’s first ever summer music festival earlier this month.

The event, held on Saturday July 6, saw multiple performance areas set up in the town centre, with an array of different musicians performing.

The main stage was on Lowry Plaza, with four busking areas at Bargoed Library, The Square Royale, Bourton’s Live Music Cafe Bar and Murray’s/Emporium Snooker Club.

Acts included Albino Frogs, Ruby Kay, and headliners The Pandas on the main stage, as well as Bargoed natives David Tasker, Garin Fitter, St Gwladys School Choir and Bargoed Male Voice Choir.

Several food, drink and craft stalls were also set up for the event, including Crafty Legs’ Craft Fair and Market.

There was also funfair rides on the day, as well as various activities at Bargoed Library.

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The event received praise from a number of businesses in the town. Paul Strinati, of The New Continental Cafe, described it as a “very good event” and said: “It’s great to see people in town and lots of new faces, the event brought people in to the town.

“The shops stayed open later into the afternoon and people were around all day, which was great.”

Russell Sorrell, of The Square Royale, said: “Customers loved it and it was the best, takings-wise, performing day since the May event 2023.”

Jude Voyle from Barnardo’s said: “Successful event once again for the town which we desperately need, it is great to see Bargoed on the map, and the community all came out to support us, which was wonderful.”


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