Merthyr Rock festival takes place in Cyfarthfa Park, Wales. This new rock festival will see the likes of Ocean Colour Scene, The Blackout and more put Wales back on the festival map. There will be a launch night on the Friday 2nd September at Cyfarthfa Park with Ian Watkins of the Lost Prophets performing a DJ set to kick start the festival and stunt displays from the Bolddog FMX team. Usual festival amenities will on site with food, drink and entertainment. The festival will take place in a tented village to ensure that whatever the South Wales weather may be, the audience will stay dry.