Make A Name for Yourself at Wales’ Between The Trees Folk Festival

Picture this: it’s a warm summer’s day in late August. The sun shares its glorious rays with the Earth below for the final few times before summer draws to an end and the cold begins to sneak in. You’re standing in the crowd of your favourite festival, watching a live artist kill their performance. Life is great, but in the back of your mind echoes a single thought: ‘that could be me’.

Now picture this: it is you. You seized a brilliant opportunity and find yourself on the big stage in front of the crowd, not buried in the middle of it. The opportunity available at Between The Trees folk festival in Wales could just make this vision a reality.

What is it?

Between The Trees is a modern festival, founded in 2014. Since then, the festival has brought together hundreds of people wanting to take a step away from the world of artificial screens that we are so often enveloped in and offers a chance to reconnect with nature. Founders Andrew Thomas and Dawn Wood believe that connection with nature is crucial to connect to oneself, so the festival is a journey of self-rediscovery, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the art of music. Sounds pretty idyllic, right?

How do I get involved?

Well, the good news is that you can apply to play at this festival and get your music heard ASAP. This event is one great opportunity, and if you’re looking for other festivals out there to play, you can easily find instructions on how to apply to different music festivals online. While a lot of festivals have a loose application process where you choose what to include, Between The Trees folk festival provides a template form that outlines everything you need to include for your application to be considered.

To apply here, you need to state your performance name, some personal contact details, and a few introductions to your music portfolio and brand – this could be any websites that you have, social media accounts tied to your act, and any other additional information you might want to include. That’s it!

This festival is hosted is at one of Wales’ most beautiful Sites of Special Scientific Interest, the Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve. Surrounded by magical wildlife, wonderful woodland, and a spiritual atmosphere, the festival is the perfect backdrop to explore yourself and produce a quality musical performance.

Playing festivals is an unrivalled way of connecting with an audience of listeners, spreading awareness of your act and your music, and also honing your skills. Feedback from a crowd is pretty instantaneous and there’s no escaping it – a roaring crowd should tell you that you’re doing something right, and a quieter crowd might imply that that track isn’t best suited for the current audience.

Final thoughts

Growing your portfolio as a musician early on in your career is difficult; performing at events like this can do wonders for your music career and could be the first step in landing some big-time performances. Between The Trees is an embodiment of Welsh environmentalism and musical talent, combining the two to create a weekend of spirit-fuelled fun that acts as a paradise-like escape from the everyday struggles of life. Apply now to book your spot!