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25 August 2026 – Swansea's Amplitude Shows Grassroots Festivals Still Matter
By Editorial Team - August 25, 2026
Summary
Free two-day festival Amplitude drew crowds to Swansea's amphitheatre on 22–23 August, showcasing Welsh and UK emerging artists.
Key Facts
- Free two-day Amplitude festival took place at Swansea's amphitheatre on 22–23 August 2026.
- Showcased Welsh and UK talent across soul-pop, shoegaze, funk, and alt-rock genres.
- Headlined by M0LI and The Pepperseeds, proving the strength of grassroots music ecosystems.
- Entities: Amplitude, Swansea, M0LI, The Pepperseeds, The Stray Pursuits, The Modern Rogues, AKiMBO
- Tags: amplitude-festival, swansea, wales, grassroots, festivals, uk-music
The free two-day Amplitude festival drew crowds to Swansea's amphitheatre over 22–23 August, showcasing emerging Welsh and UK artists across soul-pop, shoegaze, surf rock, funk, country and alternative rock.
M0LI headlined Saturday, The Pepperseeds closed Sunday, while local artists included The Stray Pursuits, The Modern Rogues and AKiMBO.
This is exactly the kind of local ecosystem that keeps independent music alive between major touring cycles.