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The Oxjam Brecon “Takeover Day” returns for a third year on Saturday, October 15. Tickets are £7 in aid of Oxfam GB and are on sale now at Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon (01874 611622). The charity music festival is sponsored by The George Hotel, Brecon, owned by the award-winning Llandeilo-based brewers Evan-Evans of Llandeilo and BRFM Community radio, based in Brynmawr. Headline acts include Revoker and The Last Republic, alongside Under The Driftwood Tree and Pamela Wyn Shannon. The full line up has now been announced on Oxjam Brecon’s website at www.oxjambrecon.com , where online tickets are also available. Les Rees, Manager of The George Hotel, said:"We are very pleased to be supporting Oxjam Brecon - the festival has got a terrific line up with big acts alongside up-and-coming bands. All proceeds are in aid of a worthy cause, Oxfam GB.“ The main Oxjam “Takeover Days” now take place in 37 towns in the month of October, with Brecon being easily the smallest. Oxjam Brecon has rai...

Oxjam Brecon staged a charity busk on the top of Pen-Y-Fan on with an estimated 50 volunteers and buskers broadcasting their support for Oxfam GB. Pen Y Fan (2,907 ft) is the highest point in the Brecon Beacons. Now known locally as the "Mountain Busk", this Oxjam Brecon "fundraiser with a difference" raised nearly £1000 in sponsorship and donations. Stewart Webb, Takeover Manager, said: "The Mountain Busk seems to have captured the imagination this year. It's a great way of getting everyone together through music in support of Oxfam GB and identifying our 15th October "Takeover" event with its setting within The Brecon Beacons National Park." More than 50 top bands and music acts across all genres will be appearing in six venues in Brecon on Saturday 15th October. The festival kicks off at 1.30 pm. Entry to all events is by a single £7 wristband ticket available from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office (01874 611622) or online via : http:...