Compass Point 2005 - International Festival of Urban Music.

As part of the Cardiff 2005 Centenary Celebrations, this years Compass Point will take place on Friday 5 & Saturday 6 August 2005 and will once again be staged in Coopers Field behind the picturesque setting of Cardiff Castle. In it's fifth succesive year, 2005's Compass Point looks set to be the best so far, with an array of live musical performances, dee-jay sets, free work shops, fairground attractions and more spread over two days.

Friday is dedicated to showcasing rock bands from all over Wales and further afield, while Saturday evening brings the best in hip hop and world music. I'll be hosting and introducing the acts on Saturday's proceedings which sees 679 Recording artist and former N.A.S.T.Y Crew member Kano, as the headlining act.Tickets fort the festival cost £10 and are available from the usual local outlets.