The Square Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Square Festival |
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| Genre | Folk / Psychedelia / Dance / Americana / Indie |
| Dates | 24–26 July (3 days) |
| Location(s) | Borth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales |
| Years active | 2005-2009 |
| Website | The Square Festival |
The Square Festival was a yearly music event held in Borth, a town in Ceredigion, Mid Wales. It began in 2005 as a small festival for the local village. By 2008, it grew into a bigger event for up to 3,000 people over two days. In 2009, the festival lasted three days and could host 5,000 people. The festival did not happen in 2010 because of some issues with its permit and money. It has not been held since then.
The Festival in 2008
In 2008, The Square Festival became a larger event. It took place on July 26 and 27. Nearly 2,900 people attended the festival that year. There were four stages with over 40 different music acts. The main stage featured popular bands like Pendulum and Alabama 3. Because 2008 was a success, the organizers planned to make the festival even bigger in the future.
The Festival in 2009
The 2009 festival happened from July 24 to 26. It was held at the same location as the year before. This time, the festival had five stages over three days. One stage was just for new music from Welsh bands. The main stage had many headliners. These included Supergrass and The Holloways on Friday. On Saturday, Skindred and 65 Days of Static performed. The Beat headlined on Sunday.
Besides music, the 2009 festival planned some unique activities. These included a Human Zoo and a clothes swap shop. They also hoped to build a special island for hammocks. However, these extra plans could not happen due to money and organization challenges.
Why the Festival Stopped
The Square Festival did not take place in 2010. This was because the organizers lost their permit to hold the event. There were concerns about safety at the festival. The organizers also shared that they were having financial problems. Because of these reasons, the festival has not been held again since 2009.
