The Green Man Festival

The Green Man Festival 2009 will be returning to the glorious Glanusk Park in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

This year's festival will see more than 100 acts play psychedelia, folk, indie and americana across 5 stages, while DJ's playing everything from psychedlia, dub-reggae, modern electro and stoner rock will keep the party alive right through the night.

He's a bloomin' national treasure ladies and gentleman, he's hot-footing it to The Green Man 2009 and we couldn't be more excited if we tried!

Yes, the one-and-only Jarvis Cocker - Pulp singer, solo star, songwriter extraordinaire and all-round cultural wit - is bringing 30-odd years of musical know-how, a little Parisian panache and some good old-fashioned Sheffield steel to what is shaping up to be a truly storming Green Man line-up.  Jarvis joins Friday night headliners Animal Collective and Sunday's bill-toppers Wilco - ably supported by the likes of Roky Erickson, special guest Bon Iver and Dirty Three.

With his new eagerly-awaited Steve Albini-produced album Further Complications due on May 18th, Jarvis is firmly back on the frontline and firing on all cylinders - as essential, outspoken, humorous, heroic and melodically irresistible as ever.  And just in case you'd forgotten, he knows a thing or two about headlining festivals.

Grab yourself a medicinal cider for a lunchtime session at the all-new Far Out Tent as Scots alt-folk co-operative The Fence Collective hand-pick their favourite songs in the key of Fife to wash away the cobwebs from night before (assuming you made it back to your tent, that is). It's a family affair featuring some very special guest appearances as The Three Craws - a.k.a. King Creosote, The Pictish Trail and Green Man legend Mr James Yorkston himself - perform a raft of classics from label stalwarts new and old for your delight and delectation at the Fence Records Sunday Social. Speaking of which, set the controls for the heart of the sun as Gordon Anderson - brother of Kenny 'King Creosote' Anderson - blasts off with former Beta Band pioneers The Aliens to chart undiscovered universes of unparalleled psychedelic delights.  With two acclaimed albums of extra terrestrial pop-rock mayhem in tow and a well-earned reputation for chaotic live shows, you won't be able to take your eyes off this one for a nanosecond.  

And would it be teasing if we let slip some of the other tricks and treats we have up our sleeve for you?  Well how about a EUROPEAN EXCLUSIVE performance from Dirty Three featuring Nick Cave/Grinderman henchman Warren Ellis; the lost '60s masterpieces of Mexico's 'Sugarman' himself Rodriguez; former Members songwriter and punk survivor JC Carroll; plus Dent May and his Magnificent Ukuele and some very clever things from 2009's hotly-tipped young guns Emmy the Great, Noah And The Whale, Blue Roses and James Yuill.

Age Restrictions:
Teenagers 13-17 (must be accompanied by an adult)
12 & under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Kids go free

Students must show valid NUS or ISICs card at festival box office


Car Parking:
Ticket only needed if the car has 1-2 occupants, any more is free

We have also teamed up with The Big Green Coach who are offering coaches to the festival from around the country. This is a great way to travel to the festival, as well as not having the hassle or the ecological impact of driving, with 48 other really excited people, the festival atmosphere starts the moment you get on board.

The coaches are going from: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Newport and Reading - so why not book a ticket and leave the car at home!