The 2012 annual Gower Bluegrass festival will be held on Friday 7th - Sunday 9th of September

Now in its eighth year, the event keeps on attracting many bluegrass musicians from the South Wales area and also from further afield across the Severn Bridge.

During this year’s 3 day event, bluegrass enthusiasts have the opportunity to play in open picking sessions and participate in the instrumental workshops.

Those who prefer to listen & watch the performances can enjoy the afternoon and evening concerts which will feature bands from the Welsh and British.

Headlining this year's line-up are giants of British Bluegrass – A Band Like Alice. Following a blistering performance in 2010, Cedar Hill who make a welcome return from the U.S.A.

This year’s line-up includes;

• A Band Like Alice
• Cedar Hill
• Contraband
• Dalebilly
• Chris Moreton
• The Woodberrys
• Western Edge
• Whitefern Mountain String Band
• The Brandywine Cloggers
• Garth Mountain Boys
• Roots and Galoots & guests