PHEW, panic over then as Cadstock finally confirms its much-awaited return to Victoria Park this summer.
Our free, friendly, fully-inclusive, family music festival is definitely back with a bang on Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th July.
And all thanks to Barry Town Council for their considerable generosity in making this happen.
As in 2023, they have played a blinder keeping Cadstock alive – not only this year but, fingers crossed, for future years too. Respect.
So, a warm welcome to our Barry Town Council free live music event in partnership with the Vale Council, the Friends of Victoria Park and the Cadstock organising committee.
For me, Cadstock is a crucial date in our ever-decreasing community calendar. It provides a free weekend of music for all to enjoy with a relaxed, family-friendly, fun vibe.
And, most importantly, it rocks Barry’s East End for two days, bringing that often-neglected area and the wider community together.
But that’s not the only change.
It’s now time for me, and fellow committee members, ‘Mr Cadstock’ John Greatrex, Andrew Farmer and Karl Webb, to step back.
Truth be told, pulling off Cadstock in a voluntary role has been a tough gig at times. I am proud that we have worked tirelessly to bring you the event and humbled by all the support you have given.
Special mention and thanks here also to John Peter Lewis who passed away last year. For many years, JPL Sounds were instrumental in Cadstock’s success. So, with a new partnership, and a new team raring to go, I’ll see you by the bandstand soon.
We are so proud of how Cadstock has grown from very humble beginnings into the fantastic festival it is now.
Our work here is done.
By Sue Vincent Jones
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