Llanfest 2017: Reverend and The Makers and BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens join line up
Iconic indie band Reverend and The Makers, and Radio 1 regular Huw Stephens have been added to Llanfest line up, supporting Welsh legends Manic Street Preachers.
Llanfest takes place on July 9 as part of a six day event which celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod at the Royal International Pavilion in Llangollen.
Renowned for their 2007 smash Heavyweight Champion of the World, Reverend and The Makers will treat festival-goers with classic songs and hits from their 2015 album Mirrors.
Best known for his weekly appearances on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Cymru C2, Stephens is a firm supporter of BBC Introducing and will bring an eclectic mix of tracks to Llanfest.
The day will begin with performances on the outside stages by acts including Roving Crows, Army of Skanks, Ben Roberts, Buddy Holly and the Black Jacks, Captain Zed, Delta Radio, Full Circle, Living Sounds, Mr Blunders, Skeet Williams, Thunderbug, Tom Wilson and Y Gogs.
Performances will run from 2.00pm on all three outdoor stages and promises festival-goers the chance to experience both local and international acts in stunning surroundings. There will also be plenty of exotic international cuisine on offer from a vast range of food and drink stalls on the field.
The festival's music director, Eilir Owen Griffiths, said: "With the full Llanfest line-up now announced, I'm certain this year will be the biggest show ever hosted at the International Eisteddfod and to say the team is excited in an understatement.
"We are welcoming a host of world-famous acts to perform alongside some extraordinary new Welsh talent, ensuring that the 70th anniversary of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod will finish on a high note.
"Llanfest 2017 is going to be an unforgettable day and alongside the rest of the week's line-up, which features acts including Sir Bryn Terfel and Gregory Porter, will put the festival on the global map as a destination for live music – so get your tickets while you can!".
Speaking of the announcement, Huw Stephens said; "I'm ecstatic to be playing Llanfest. I'm honoured to be a part of a festival that is celebrating its 70th anniversary and as a passionate supporter of new talent; I can't wait to see what the day has in store.
"It's fantastic to see such big names headlining a show in Llangollen, especially Manic Street Preachers, who are world class. Looking at the line-up I'm confident that Llanfest will be a fantastic event full of great music!".
