The annual Open Call for bands/musicians to perform as part of the Music Trail for the fifth edition of Other Voices Cardigan is now open. The festival takes place from 31st October – 2nd November this year.
Open to established and emerging professional artists from Wales and Ireland, interested parties can apply online now via othervoices.ie with a deadline of 12th April for applications. Over 80+ performances will take place in multiple venues across Cardigan over the festival weekend. Successful applicants will be contacted by the Other Voices music team by 31st May.
“Every year we are delighted by the response we have to our Open Call; it’s really exciting to see what’s out there and to see new artists coming through. We’re committed to supporting the rich and diverse new wave of talent we’re seeing across the genres on both sides of the Irish Sea”, says Dilwyn Davies, CEO of Mwldan.
Following a phenomenal sold-out event in 2023, Earlybird wristbands are on sale now for just £35, with early booking advised following last year’s sell-out festival. A limited number of tickets for under-18s are also on sale at just £10. Wristbands give audience members unlimited entry to the Music Trail and Clebran sessions across three days and also give inclusion into the draw to win coveted tickets to the intimate live performances at St Mary’s Church which will be simultaneously streamed worldwide online and recorded for future broadcast on TV.
Now in its fifth year, Other Voices Cardigan has become a much-anticipated fixture in the UK festival calendar and an established part of the Other Voices family. Over the years, Other Voices’ network has stretched to Berlin, London, New York, Austin, Belfast and beyond. Hosted by Other Voices regular and BBC6 Music DJ Huw Stephens, this year’s festival attendees can expect another incredible curated line-up of breaking music drawn from across the genres, featuring everything from hip-hop, grime and electronica to post-punk, traditional and folk, with artists that highlight the cultural connections between these two nations.
Wristband prices will increase to £50 from 1st July.
