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I don't know if anyone is aware of this mini multi venue festival but it deserves supporting. It actualy starts tonight but sadly I can't make it as I've only just got paid and I'm working. Lots of different stuff to see and hear.
http://www.facebook.com/l/6c57d;www.bangbangor.com.
or http://www.bangbangor.com/
or http://www.myspace.com/bangbangor

Gŵyl newydd gyffrous – cyfle i brofi amrywiaeth o gerddoriaeth fyw a chelfyddyd, o amglych dinas Bangor, dros bedwar diwrnod.

An exciting new festival – a chance to experience a range of live music and culture, around the city of Bangor, over four days.

Artisitaid : Artists
* 9Bach
* Acid Casuals
* Alex Dingley Band
* Andy Hickie
* Blipfonica
* Brigyn
* Broken Vinyl Club
* Chuch
* Cinetica
* Colorama
* Concretedog
* Dan Amor
* Daniel Lloyd
* David A Jaycock
* David Wager
* Dez Williams
* DJ Griff
* DJ Killah Gorilla
* Dybl L
* El Parisa
* Endaf Presley
* Gai Toms
* Gallops
* Gildas
* Gwibdaith Hen Fran
* Hoax MC
* Holy Coves
* Huw M
* Jackie Williams a Aaron Elias
* James Yorkston
* Jamie Cee and The Chimerical Band
* Jen Jeniro
* John Lawrence
* Johnathan Williams
* Kev Fox
* Llwyd
* Luke Baily
* Lungwah
* Maria Cederholm
* Mary Hampton
* Masters In France
* Meilir
* Mr Huw
* Nia Morgan
* Race Horses
* Rachel and Matt
* Red Nature
* Rhian Mostyn
* Ryan Kift
* S'Elektro
* Sharon King
* Stacey Cohen
* Sweet Baboo
* The 4 Sticks
* The Absurd
* The Keys
* The Peth Sounds
* The Roseville Band
* Turnstone
* Wil Williams
* Y Niwl
* Ynyr Llwyd
* Yr Ods
* Yucatan

About Bang Bangor
Mae gan Fangor lawer o sgiliau a thalent cerddorol - ond nid oes un digwyddiad mawreddog na gŵyl yn bodoli i hyrwyddo hyn.

Ceir yr argraff fod Bangor efallai yn dal ei hun yn ôl yn gerddorol - mae’r adnoddau, talentau, unigolion, grwpiau a mudiadau yma - a’r unig beth sydd ei angen yw uno popeth a'u hyrwyddo mewn modd sy’n codi statws Bangor fel dinas gerddorol a chelfyddydol.

Ein bwriad yw hyrwyddo Bangor fel llwyfan i gerddorion a bandiau ddatblygu eu doniau a pherfformio ac annog artistiaid newydd i chwarae yma.

Nod Bang Bangor yw trefnu 4 diwrnod o ddathlu cerddoriaeth a chelf. Mi fydd Bang Bangor yn gwneud defnydd o leoliadau, tafarndai a chlybiau sy’n bodoli’n barod o amgylch y ddinas i ddarparu llwyfan ar gyfer bandiau addawol, bandiau heb eu harwyddo a rhai wedi’u harwyddo. Nid yn unig y bydd hyn yn gyfle i fandiau berfformio ond hefyd i hyrwyddo Bangor fel lleoliad ffantastig ar gyfer pobl leol, myfyrwyr a phawb i’w fwynhau.

Bydd hyn yn codi proffil Bangor fel dinas gelfyddydol a cherddorol i’r lefel y mae’r ddinas yn deilwng ohoni.

A’r naws? Rhywbeth at ddant pawb - drysau agored - awyrgylch hamddenol lle bydd mwy nag un gig yn chwarae yr un pryd - a genres gwahanol yn denu tyrfaoedd gwahanol yn cynnwys acwstig, roc, cerddoriaeth amgen, gwerinol, indi, hip-hop…beth bynnag…does dim rheol!!! Dim ond cerddoriaeth dda!

Os hoffech fod yn rhan o’r ŵyl hon, yna dewch yn ffrind i ni ar MySpace, Facebook a Twitter, ymweld a'n gwefan http://www.bangbangor.com neu anfonwch e-bost at info@bangbangor.com !

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There’s a lot of skill and musical talent in Bangor – but there’s not been a major event or festival to promote all of this uniqueness.

The perception might be that Bangor is holding back musically – the resources, talent, individuals, groups and organisations are all here – and all that they need is to be brought together and promoted in a way that will give Bangor the musical and cultural status that it deserves.

Enabling the musicians and bands and artists of the city of bangor and using it as a stage to develop and perform, and encourage new acts to play here is what we intend to do.

Bang Bangor’s aim is to organise a 4 or 5 day celebration of music and the arts. Bang Bangor will make use of the venues, pubs and clubs that already exists to provide a stage for up and coming, un-signed and signed bands alike. Not only will this give the bands and artists the opportunity to perform, it will also promote Bangor as a fantastic venue for the locals, students and everybody to enjoy.

This will raise Bangor’s profile as a city of culture and music to the level of that which it deserves.

The vibe? –– something for everybody – doors open – relaxed atmosphere where more than one gig will be playing at the same time – and different genres to attract different crowds including acoustic, rock, alternative, folk, indie, hip-hop...whatever...no rules!! Just good music!

If you’d like to be a part of this event then become our friend on MySapce, Facebook and Twitter, visit our website http://www.bangbangor.com or send us an email to info@bangbangor.com!

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Bang Bangor is out and about again supporting music in North Wales. Sorry it's a bit of a long post.
Thanks to Bethan for the info.


Event: Bang Bangor supports BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend THE FRINGE
What: Concert
Start Time: 17 May at 19:00
End Time: 20 May at 23:00
Where: Various Venues, North Wales

Bang Bangor yn cefnogi Wythnos Fach Radio 1 Bang Bangor supports BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend THE FRINGE
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Monday 17 May
Gallops! myspace.com/thegallopsband
Polly Mackey and the Pleasure Principle myspace.com/pollymackey
Trader myspace.com/traderband
No Room For Heroes myspace.com/nrfhmusic
DJ Adam Walton bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/sites/adamwalton

VENUE INFORMATION
Central Station
You must be 14 years or older to attend.
7.00pm-11.00pm
Central Station Address: Central Station, Wrexham, 5-17 Hill Street,Wrexham, LL11 1SN
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Tuesday 18 May
Leucine myspace.com/weareleucine
Bastions myspace.com/bstns
Kick Start Kitty myspace.com/kixxstartkitty

Die! Chihuaha! Die! myspace.com/diechihuahuadie

VENUE INFORMATION
Speakers Corner
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
7.0pm-11pm Speakers Corner Address: Venue: Speakers Corner, Colwyn Bay. Address:2 Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy 2 Penrhyn, Conwy
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Wednesday 19 May

Mr Huw myspace.com/ymrhuw
Y Bandana myspace.com/ybandana
Tim and sams tim and the sam band with tim and sam myspace.com/timandsamstimandthesambandwithtimandsam
Through Colour myspace.com/thisisthroughcolour

VENUE INFORMATION
Morgan Lloyd
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
7.00pm-11pm
Morgan Lloyd Address: Morgan Lloyd, Caernarfon Address:10 Y Maes, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2NF
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Thursday 20 May

Y Niwl myspace.com/yniwl
Yucatan myspace.com/yucatanambyth
Mechanical Owl myspace.com/mechanicalowl
Messner myspace.com/messnermusic

VENUE INFORMATION
Venue 342
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
7.00pm-11pm
Venue 342 Address: Venue 342, Bangor Address:342 High Street,Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 1YA
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Sibrydion myspace.com/sibrydion
Race Horses myspace.com/racehorsesmusic
Yr Angen (myspace)

Crash.Disco! myspace.com/crashdiscomusic

VENUE INFORMATION
Hendre Hall
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
7.00pm-11.00pm Hendre Hall Aber Road, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 3YP Website
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Cyrion myspace.com/cyrionmusic
Pen-ta-gram myspace.com/pentagramcymraeg
Tokinawa myspace.com/tokinawa
Cloud4mations myspace.com/cloud4mations

VENUE INFORMATION
Greek Taverna
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
7.00pm-11.00pm
Greek Taverna Address: Venue: Greek Taverna, 12-14 Holyhead Road,Bangor,L57 2EG
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Gallops! myspace.com/thegallopsband
Masters in France myspace.com/mastersinfrance
We Are Animal http://www.myspace.com/weareanimal
I Am Austin myspace.com/iamaustinmusic
Castles myspace.com/ukcastles
+ special guest DJ

VENUE INFORMATION
Rascals Cafe Bar
9.00pm-1.00am
You must be 18 years or older to attend.
Rascals Address: 6 Holyhead Road, Bangor LL57 2EG

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Sing as if you live in the early days of a better nation