Llangollen Fringe will go ahead with its 2021 festival despite receiving no financial support from Arts Council Wales.
This means that most of the arts events normally associated with the Fringe cannot be held.
But the line-up of entertainment - mostly to be staged live in the Town Hall - will still run from September 10-18, with all performances having to be e-ticketed in advance.
The festival kicks off on Friday September 10 with a Massive Heedz parade.
This is an ongoing art project which has combined the talents of Ysgol Dinas Bran students with those of Glyndwr University Fine Arts students.
It has drawn inspiration from the band Arcade Fire and in particular the video for their song Reflektor. The project links this to legendary or contemporary figures who have made an impact on the lives of individuals or the community in some way.
In its latest briefing the Fringe organising team says: "The virus has dominated our lives for nearly 18 months, tragically for many.
"Fringe-wise it wasn’t until August 7 that most of the Covid shackles were discarded, and there was some clarity around what was possible in terms of shows and events.
"Arts Council Wales (ACW) will not be providing any grant support for the Fringe this year. While lesser mortals might have thrown in the towel at that point, Fringe volunteers are made of sterner stuff and the show will go on.
"The ACW decision has meant that most of the arts events - normally a key part of what the Fringe is about - will be sadly absent this year."
The Fringe line-up is:
Friday 10 September
MASSIVE HEEDZ* Parade
followed by
COMEDY CLUB – acts to be announced soon.
Saturday 11 September
Live music – bands to be announced in due course.
Wednesday 15 September
Llan Unlocked – local band night, with
Grasshoppers, Captain Z, Before the Storm and Victorian Glamour
Tickets are £3.
Friday 17 September
THE LOVELY EGGS
"Some of our songs are 10 seconds long. Some are 4 minutes long. We don't care because it doesn't matter. We have a lot of different sounding songs. Welcome to our world".
More from them and their latest single here.
Saturday 18 September
BAND FOR A DAY**
Bands get to practice with other talented players and then perform live
in front of an audience in the Town Hall, where you will be support for Rhythm
Train.
To apply or for further details email bfadllanfringe@gmail.com
This is followed by
RHYTHM TRAIN
Long-standing stalwarts of The Fringe are finally gigging at the festival. A taste their lockdown action last year can be found here.
The Fringe team adds: "We are also looking into the possibility of putting on an exciting event in association with Climate Cymru – again watch this space."
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be in the Town Hall, doors open at 7.00pm and tickets priced at £12.50. A licensed bar will be provided.
All events will be e-ticketed only and must be pre-booked online at www.llangollenfringe.co.uk
Fringe supporters still holding Festival Tickets can use them this year and get a 50% discount on their Fringe 2022 Tickets.
The team says that if you are unable to attend any event this year, they will roll over your ticket to next year automatically.
They add that planning has already started for 2022 which will be the festival's 25th anniversary.
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