2006 Festival
In 2006 the festival was moved to Crickhowell, near Abergavenny). The festival really established itself as a national outdoor event and saw a rapid expansion to 6,500. The festival was given a 5 star rating in the Guardian newspaper and 4 star rating in The Times. The event was headlined by Donovan, José González and Calexico. Other performers included Adem, Bat for Lashes, Jack Rose, Marissa Nadler, and Micah P. Hinson and Joe Boyd appeared in the Literature Tent, and the Institute of Physics started the science tent. The festival became more than a music event and elements from all aspects of culture and living were added. Quality food tents offered cuisine from around the world, whilst bars offered everything from real ale to cocktails.
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