Event Info

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Photo courtesy of Chess With Death

‘ACROSS THE BORDERS’, OUR NEW MINI FESTIVAL, TOOK PLACE OVER THE WEEKEND OF 5TH AND 6TH SEPTEMBER 2009

*** Featured in THE INDEPENDENT’s top gigs ***
*** 5/5 The Big Issue Cymru review ***
*** “An amazing line-up” Bethan Elfyn, Radio 1 ***

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Across The Borders is a new partnership event between Gathered In Song, Bridgend County Borough Council and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Arts and Cultural Services departments. Bringing some of the biggest names in international americana and alt. folk to South Wales, we’re extremely proud of the line-up we’ve secured.

The event is supported by the BCBC Strategic Tourism Events Fund and Capitol Region Tourism.

We strongly encourage people to buy a weekend ticket for just £30, which allows entry to both shows. The weekend ticket also allows anyone who books accommodation in Porthcawl (guest house or camping) to take advantage of a FREE bus service, courtesy of Gwyn Jones and Son Ltd, which will depart from The Muni and drop you at your accommodation following Saturday’s show.

Please note, this is a limited availability service which must be booked in advance by emailing gatheredinsong@yahoo.co.uk. Any queries about this service can also be sent to this email address.

Accommodation

For recommended accommodation please visit the following sites;

  • www.visitbridgend.com
  • www.welcometoporthcawl.co.uk

    • We recommend guest houses on Esplanade Avenue, or close by, as this is very close to the Pavilion and will therefore be the main bus drop off point:

  • Anton Guest House – 50 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 772801
  • Edmon House – 33 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 788102
  • Lorelei Hotel Restaurant and Bar – 36-38 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 788343
  • Marllew Guest House – 39 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 789319
  • Minerva Hotel – 52 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 782428
  • Rossett House – 1 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 771664
  • St Sebastien Guest House – 30 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 771594
  • Tre-Mor Guest House – 46 Esplanade Avenue – 01656 771839

    • See the website links above for more detailed information on these accommodation providers.

    Drop-offs can also be arranged in advance for alternative hotels/guesthouses and
    the Broadawell and Happy Valley campsites.

    Please contact us via email before September 1st if you require the free bus service. We cannot guarantee availabilty after this date.