Tŷ Pawb will be hosting a free two day carnival of live music, performances, workshops and activities for all ages this August Bank Holiday weekend.
The events are part of this year’s WREXFEST – a multicultural, intergenerational urban festival held in several venues across the city centre featuring over 100 acts from all over the world as well as free children’s activities and workshops.
WREXFEST takes place this week on Friday (August 23) and Saturday (August 24).
The majority of events are free and do not require booking, however there are some other events across the city centre that will require a booking. Visit the WREXFEST website for full details.
Brendan Griffiths, festival organiser said: “Tŷ Pawb is an amazing venue and an essential community hub and an event like WREXFEST demonstrates it’s importance in our community.
“We have five huge international artists headlining: Dub Pistols, Alabama 3, DJ Format, Bollywood Brass Band, Akram Abdulfattah and we made the decision to make two of those free matinee events at Tŷ Pawb to send the message that WREXFEST really is for everyone.
“The support we’ve had from other venues has been amazing; everyone from The Rockin’ Chair to Wrexham Markets has jumped on board; we’ve had a record year for community events and Wrexham is rapidly earning its place as a flagship true city of culture”.
“Many thanks to Arts Council Wales, Tŷ Cerdd, Race Council Cymru, Wrexham County Borough Council and the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund for supporting this event.”
Cllr Hugh Jones, lead member with responsibility for Tŷ Pawb, said: “This year’s WREXFEST will be a fantastic opportunity to see Wrexham and Tŷ Pawb at their very best. Communities coming together for a celebration of music and performance from all over the world that will entertain all ages. I’m sure, as with previous years, the atmosphere inside Tŷ Pawb this weekend will be something very special indeed.
“As well as the festival, the gallery, markets and food court will be open as usual, making it a great day out for everyone, all under one roof.”
Here’s you’re full guide for the daytime events at Tŷ Pawb (Friday and Saturday).
Friday
12pm until 6pm, live music:
Andy Hickie
Sue Denim
Bollywood Brass Band
2pm until 3pm and 3pm until 4pm: Bollywood Brass Band Drum Workshop.
Saturday
12pm until 6pm: Drop-in Family Arts & Crafts Activities with Cyswllt Crefftau Wrecsam / Craft Connect Wrecsam
12pm until 6pm, live music:
Rebecca-Royal International
One Kabria
Barry Welsh
Terry Allen
Achille Jones
Emma Wharton
Patchwork Man
Andy Bellis Music
Panedeni (Performance Space)
Igloo hearts
Akram Abdulfattah Official (Performance Space)
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