Other Voices Cardigan is thrilled to announce that James Dean Bradfield, iconic frontman of Manic Street Preachers and one of the biggest names in Welsh music, completes this year's line-up with a special solo set in the intimate setting of St Mary’s Church.

Known for his powerful vocals and electrifying guitar work, Bradfield’s performance promises to be a highlight of the festival which celebrates its fifth Welsh edition this year. With a career spanning over three decades, Bradfield has captivated audiences worldwide with his blend of rock, punk, and pop influences.

He will play an intimate performance drawn from his acclaimed solo work for lucky ticket winners on the Friday night of the festival.

Other Church performers this year include Charlotte Day Wilson, Nadine Shah, Melys, Fionn Regan, Victor Ray, Bill Ryder-Jones, Fabiana Palladino, and Georgia Ruth.

Tickets cannot be bought for church performances, but buying a Music Trail wristband will automatically enter bookers into a draw to win tickets. Church performances will be live-streamed on Other Voices YouTube channel and simultaneously streamed to the big screen at Mwldan in Cardigan, and will be later broadcast on TV and on BBC iPlayer and RTÉ Player via media partners BBC Wales and RTÉ. The event is presented by BBC DJ and Other Voices regular Huw Stephens.

“It’s a huge honour for us to welcome James Dean Bradfield to Cardigan,” said Dilwyn Davies, CEO of Mwldan, Co-Producers of Other Voices Cardigan.

“He’s one of the greatest artists of contemporary Welsh music, and his performance in the church captures what is so magical about Other Voices; bringing incredible performers to Aberteifi.”

Other Voices Cardigan takes place between 31 October and 2 November and will feature over 100 performances and conversations taking place across the town. Wristbands are just £50 and are available from www.othevoices.ie and via Mwldan’s box office.

The full festival schedule is now available to view on the festival App for iPhone and Android, available to download via Apple and Google Play (search ‘Other Voices’).