Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May 2008
Ticket hotline: 01792 361302
Patron: Spencer Davis
Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May 2008
Ticket hotline: 01792 361302
Patron: Spencer Davis
The 2007 festival, again sponsored by Admiral, takes another great leap forwards, with a much expanded and more ambitious programme and some big-name acts such as the estimable Blues Band and the unforgettable Laurence Cottle Big Band, which both draw sell-out audiences. Yet again the weather is good, the Complete Hospitality Company wines and dines everyone royally in the enlarged festival marquee, and for the first time overall attendance passes the 3,000 mark. In its third year the festival is starting to feel like an annual landmark: that's the moment when an idea for a festival actually becomes a genuine festival... For two true fans' appreciation, Read more….
Building on the first year's success, the 2006 festival gains sponsorship from Admiral, Complete Hospitality and the Hurns Brewing Company. Bigger and better in every respect than 2005, the festival is now focused on a major marquee at the heart of the village, with additional gigs in pubs and clubs around the village. Once again the weather smiles on the festival, and this time it even turns a modest profit – so onwards and upwards to 2007…! Read more…
A shot in the dark as a last-minute decision is made by Mumbles Development Trust, in partnership with Swansea Jazzland, to launch a major festival, using its own funds supported by grants from Tourism Swansea and the Swansea Arts Forum Trust. With 20 gigs in 10 venues, no sponsorship and minimal opportunity for publicity, the inaugural festival pays off spectacularly, with thousands of people enjoying themselves over a fine May bank holiday weekend. Read more…
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