Ali Jay will host our very first Comedy Open Mic

After an amazing set last year, Justin is back! Probably the most well-known drag king in Wales at the moment, Justin Drag will be both an act AND a host for our Music Stage

Lara’s gentle and moving songs are inspired by family stories, nature and small natural moments in life. Her warm voice and exquisite guitar work complement her songs and stories, images, atmospheres and evocative descriptions. Her musical influences range from Everything but the Girl, to her Balkan heritage, folk, classical and 80s pop.

Evocative and distinctive, folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) transport audiences with their exquisite vocal harmonies and their message of hope during hard times. Described at "Two excellent singers" by BBC Radio's Genevieve Tudor, their harmonies soar above the cascading piano and delicate, fingerstyle guitar. It’s the duo’s beautifully matched voices and their fresh approach to folk which makes their songwriting stand out.

Ellathea is a indie acoustic musician from the Southwest. With music being rooted in her upbringing, their songs are heavily influenced by her own experiences while attempting to capture the universality of teenage romance. Her "gut-wrenching lyrics and complimented with gorgeous vocals and melodies", taking inspiration from Florence Road and Lizzy McAlpine.

The best stories elicit profound personal reactions and in the 15 years she has been writing and performing, Hannah has become a consummate storyteller. Her music is shaped by human stories, with family, in all its chaos and glory, sitting at the heart of her work. Her lyrics are powerful and poignant, and her voice feels strangely familiar, though you can’t quite put your finger on why. Her writing may be deeply personal but her music has a universal appeal that extends beyond the melodies you catch yourself humming days after listening to her songs.

Back by popular demand is the band Dryadic. Dryadic's folk-fusion outfit traverses an acoustic spectrum with a Brit/Euro folk core and feisty smatterings of roots and gypsy round the edge. Rhythmical mix-ups underpin heartfelt lyrics, heart-soaring hooks and intoxicating vocals, creating an inimitable balance of trad, new, romantic, feel-good and rousing.