A series of free gigs across north Wales are being held in the build-up to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on 22 and 23 May, giving a platform for local bands.
Starting in Wrexham on Monday 17 May, The Fringe Festival then visits Colwyn Bay and Caernarfon, culminating in a four-venue event in Bangor. Radio 1 DJ Bethan Elfyn believes the concentration of activities in north Wales could have a lasting impact on the area's music scene. "Like the old saying goes, with this one little event we might be moving mountains!"
Announcing The Fringe Festival details on his Radio 1 show, DJ Huw Stephens also revealed the line-up for the BBC Introducing Stage at the Faenol Estate, Bangor, including bands from Wales like The Joy Formidable and I Am Austin. "The BBC Introducing Stage always has a good atmosphere and a really diverse line-up of up and coming artists who get a wider platform to play on at festivals," said Huw.
The Fringe Festival will showcase local talent in a different location each night, celebrating everything about the local music scene, from guitar bands through to bedroom DJs, MCs and everything in between.
For more information on The Fringe Festival and the BBC Introducing Stage at the Big Weekend, visit the
BBC Big Weekend website.