23rd Heulwen Trust Country & Western Music Festival
The Heulwen Trust are hosting their 24th Country and Western Music Festival on Sunday July 17th 2010 (subject to permission) at Powis Castle Showground, Welshpool. SY21 8RR
For more information contact the chairman 07885 484228 or vice chairman 01938 555574. To book a trade stand contact the booking secretary on 01938 554741
The festival starts with people arriving fom 12noon on Thursday (no admittance before this), pitch your tent and take in the sights of beautiful Mid-Wales. Friday night starts the music with a talent show, enjoy a drink from the bar or if you're feeling lucky take to the mike!Take a stroll around the trade stands on the Saturday then relax in the bar and enjoy the entertainment in the evening. The festival really kicks off on the sunday with the opening ceremony at 10am with music throughout the day until the trilogy at 7pm.
Comments/ reviews of the 2010 artistes...any comments let us know
The Johnny Cash Road Show - A tribute
This was enjoyed by all ages from the young in years to the young at heart!
Magill
What more can we say than WOW! An energetic performance that left the audience shouting for more and more.......and more...............and more!!! It really got the line dancers up and stomping!
Chrissy Byrne & Louisiana
After her highly successful duo with Liz Rae ended on Liz's retirement what a start to her endevours to re-affirm her own individuality as a solo artist!! Aloing with her band, drummer Kenny Guy, bassist and lead/harmony vocalist Peter Guy, lead guitarist and lead/harmony vocalist Mark Smith they wowed the audience with songs from the decades, including county ballads through to the rockier side of country. All members were enthusiastic to say the least.
Nicky Gillis
A stunning performance from a stunning lady! Nicki Gillis took the audience by storm playing her original hits plus her own interpretation of classic country and rock songs. She is a full on entertainer who took the audience on a journey from classic songs such as 'Walking after midnight' and 'Jambalaya' through to her self-written UK number one hit 'Be a star'.
Paul Challinor
Paul has opened the festival for 23 years- what a record!
Rebel's Country Roadshow
John and Yvonne have been attending the festival at Welshpool for many a year, but have been playing their tunes all over the country. They have a challenge for you........ Ask for a request and they will play so come test 'em!!
Many Rivers Indian Dance Team
Fran is the backbone of this team of dancers- and has been with us from the start. Her dancers have been performing at Welshpool for most of that time, a fact of which she is very proud. They have also attended many schools in Britain on Dance Teaching Programmes and have danced at many Country and Western Festivals in the UK. All there is to do is sit and enjoy the show!
TIME 10am-7pm
ADMISSION CHARGES SUNDAY ONLY
We have had some comments regarding the ticket price increase, mainly 'the trust makes rucks of money' so basically they are putting the price up to be greedy. Just to clarify the figures of around £32,000 mentioned by Steve Farrar last year was the total amount received from ticket sales etc. When the bands, electric, insurance and other overheads are paid the total profit made last year was around £11,000. It takes £40,000 to run the two canal boats (for more information see www.heulwentrust.co.uk/) the electric price has doubled in the last year as has our insurance and other costs. If the ticket prices had not been increased we would have faced running the festival as a loss, which as i'm sure you will agree makes no sense!
£10 per adult, £1 for under- 16's. No need to pre-book just turn up and enjoy 9 hrs of entertainment!
Tents & Caravans £6 per night (Includes use of showers, no need to pre-book pitch)
ATTRACTIONS Bar (also available on Friday and Saturday night), food stalls, trade stands, side shows, toilets, line dancing, funfair- In fact something for all the family!!
OTHER INFO Dogs on leads welcome. Sorry, but no open fires, no barbecues, no gazebos. Ample parking, but visitors arriving before 12 noon on Thursday will be refused admittance
New for 2010!! A musical talent show to be held on the Friday night, £5 to enter, supply your own backing track. The prize is a special spot on-stage during this years festival 2010. Fancy your chances? Phone 07970 870 174 or email recorfield@hotmail.co.uk
New for 2010!! Dressing up is activey encouraged to add to festival atmosphere but this year we have decided to liven it up by introducing a competition for the best-dressed westerners. Categories are lady, gentleman and a family. Come prepared or search the trade stands for that 'must have' accessory
New for 2010!! Afternoon tea for all. Enjoy a slice of cake (or 2) and a cup of tea set in the surroundings of beautiful Mid-Wales.
