On the Border 40th Anniversary: August 21st 2010

Once upon a time there was...

Knighton Festival 1970 aka "A Day in the Country"

On August 23rd 1970, Wales had its first rock festival. Admittedly, it was just on the border and a little smaller than "Woodstock", but what made the one-day Knighton Festival unique was the fact that it was "organized" by a bunch of school kids with no money and a lot of cheek. Yet, magically, most things worked out well and, once all the bills were paid, there was even a small profit.
 
The Sixties were over but British blues and psychedelia were in fine form and Knighton's festival line-up included some of the period's finest. On the day the sun shone, the music flowed and a good time was had by all.
 
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of that event several of the original organizers are presenting a night of great music in and around Knighton’s Community Centre on the very spot where the stage was erected in 1970.
 
On August 21st 2010 we invite you to go dance crazy with SKA LEGENDS...
Supporting them with the irresistible rhythms of Zimbabwean Jit will be Chimanimani, originally from Harare and now UK festival favourites. Come early and meet Chimanimani for an afternoon dance and singing workshop, and if you play a musical instrument or fancy a strictly fun singalong, why not join our Big Busk? This will be followed by acoustic sessions, all of this accompanied by drinks and Thai and Spanish food in the sun, surrounded by the stunning hills of Offa’s Dyke country.
 
The running order of events will be approximately as follows:
3.30pm - Acoustic sessions on outside bar stage featuring local performers.
4.30pm - Big Busk rehearsal in bar. Bring your instrument and join in.
5.15pm - Dance and singing workshop with Chimanimani.
6.00pm - The Big Busk. Play and sing along in the sun.
7.00pm - Acoustic sessions outside.
7.30pm - Doors open for evening's show in the hall.
8.30pm - Chimanimani hit the stage.
10.30pm -The Beat!
Bar till 1.00am

 
On the Border is a not-for-profit group whose entire aim is to promote live music in the Knighton area. Any profit from our events will be used for this purpose and ultimately will go towards developing Knighton's Community Centre as a live music venue.
 

 
The Beat
 

 
Chimanimani
 

 
Tickets: £16 pounds full price (age 12 upwards); £6 pounds accompanied under 12s (one per adult). from:
 
Knighton Music Centre
23 Broad Street, Knighton. LD7 1BL
Telephone: 01547520565 or go to: