MORE than 4,000 people are expected to descend on Llanidloes this weekend for the return of the Heart of Wales Sevens.
The event is unique in mid Wales with sport mixed with music of all kinds ensuring a carnival atmosphere.
Like all cultural and sporting events, the annual festival was cancelled due to the pandemic and lockdown restrictions.
However this year it is back with a bang.
The Heart of Wales Sevens returns to Llanidloes this weekend.
A total of 125 teams have entered the Sevens tournament with a netball festival also taking place.
This year veterans touch rugby and hockey have been added to the schedule.
As well as sport to entertain across six rugby pitches at Cae Hafren, the festival will also see a host of top local talent take to the stage with musicians Beat N Track, Born Jovi, Queen, Tom Simmons, Mia Ellis, Oaces, Blink Daze, Dylan Penri Band, Candy Mountain and Marc and Bryn performing over Friday and Saturday.
The Heart of Wales Sevens returns to Llanidloes this weekend.
A large food and drink village will help ensure performers, players and patrons have access to all they need on site with camping also available.
Organiser Jordan Davies said: “We are excited to be welcoming back sport and music lovers alike to the Heart of Wales in Llanidloes this weekend.
“We have grown substantially this year and it cements our place as one of the biggest and best 7s in the UK.”
The Heart of Wales Sevens returns to Llanidloes this weekend.
Organisers also have a special treat for rugby fans this year with three rugby legends confirmed.
Former Ospreys, Wales and Bristol coach and current Scrum V pundit Sean Holley is joined by former Scarlets, Wales and Lions duo Lee Byrne and Mike Phillips who will be meeting the public on Saturday, July 2.
Phillips will also entertain crowds with a special guest DJ set on Saturday night.
The Heart of Wales 7s, originally the Creative Rugby 7s, was born out of the desire to bring a premier party and playing experience to all of Wales.
The Heart of Wales Sevens returns to Llanidloes this weekend.
This came to fruition in 2015 with Men’s and Ladies Rugby tournaments alongside a music festival.
2016 saw the addition of netball and a men’s elite whilst 2018 added the women’s elite and Friday night Mixed Touch rugby as the festival continues to go from strength to strength.
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