Green Man Festival Green Man Festival Green Man is an independent music and arts festival held annually in mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales since 2003. It has evolved into a 20,000 capacity 4-day event, showcasing predominantly live music (in particular alternative, indie, rock, folk, dance and americana), with additional events showcasing literature, film, comedy, theatre and poetry. 2015 saw 1,500 multi-arts acts perform across 17 stages. The festival site is divided into 10 areas, each offering a unique festival experience. Ceilidhs, all-night bonfires and secret gigs all add to the festival's unique identity. Renowned for its non-corporate, ethical approach, it has won
Green Man Festival as the Wellcome Trust, The Institute of Physics, Research Council UK, Cardiff University and UCL. Babbling Tongues celebrates the wonders of the spoken word with a line-up of both comedy and literature. Caitlin Moran, Rhod Gilbert, Adam Buxton, John Cooper Clarke, John Cale, Julian Cope, Simon Armitage, Howard Marks, Josie Long, Robin Ince, and Tim Minchin have all either performed or given talks in this area in the past. The Walled Garden lies at the heart of the festival, and houses a small stage that often showcases smaller bands who epitomise the Green Man ethos. The Little Folk area is