By The Green Man

The Green Man Festival is held in the glorious setting of Glanusk Park Estate. Framed by the River Usk and the Monmouthshire Canal, Glanusk Park is set in over 20,000 acres of rolling parkland in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. The Estate is filled with history. From Celtic standing stones to a family chapel, from the Tower Bridge to the Stable Courtyard, Glanusk is a world apart.




Main Stage

The Festival is unique to the site and takes place against the majestic backdrop of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. At night, the arena is enhanced by the dramatic lighting of the vast array of trees. Anyone who saw Robert Plant performing 'Whole Lotta Love' will know how intoxicating the atmosphere becomes.




Folkey Dokey

Staged inside a fairy-tale circus tent, the Folkey Dokey brings out the best in everyone who performs there. Last year saw Battles taking the roof off with the weight of their grooves, and Tunng releasing a sea of balloons in their storming Friday night set.


Green Man Cafe

Set in the Stable Courtyard, the Green Man Cafe stage is an area for real discovery. In 2007 it was the place to catch scheduled performances from Victoria Williams and Alela Diane, and impromptu ceilidhs from King Creosote and the Fence Collective.


Rumpus Room

After relaxing in the day, this DJ stage really comes alive at night. To get a real flavour of the experience have a look at DJ Vantoosh' mini-movie from 2007.




Childrens Area

The Childrens Area is set in a safe and welcoming environment, and sees activities ranging from music workshops to puppet shows, Science experiments to arts and crafts. The fantastic results of the 2007 animation workshops can be seen here.


Green Field

A place for the unexpected, the Green Field features a solar-powered milk float stage, and the chance to exchange ideas, whether musical, environmental or humourous.



Healing Area

The Holistic therapies and massages provide a world within a world. Try some of the more unusual and exotic for a truly out-of-body experience.


Food

The Festival has an incredible array of hand-picked food choices. The queues for the Pieminster testify to its popularity, but other favourites include the on-site Smokery and pizzas freshly baked in clay ovens.

Bars



There are a variety of bars with their own atmosphere and generous licensing hours. The cloudy cider proved the staple drink in 2007 and was probably responsible for an awful lot of dancing and all-round goodwill.

Bonfires

At night, the communal bonfires are lit and encourage campfire songs and general bonhomie.