Machynlleth is set to get double the laughter this weekend as Machynlleth Fringe has a full weekend of ‘pay as you feel’ events to attend.

A new volunteer team has breathed fresh life into Machynlleth Fringe and is delivering Machynlleth-grown talent for the community stage at the Hwb Cymunedol Taj Mahal Community Hub.

With local artists, musicians, comedians and performers the fringe offers a casual alternative to this bank holiday’s 13th Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

The Worldwide Welshman will be taking us around the world this Saturday night
The Worldwide Welshman will be taking us around the world this Saturday night (Liam Rickard)

The weekend kicks off on Friday 3 May with launch party sets from DJs Spacey, DJ Ideal Wound, Olly and Ben from seven to 11.

Saturday starts at 3pm and sees Nick Broster and Mike West bring blue grass to Heol Pen’Rallt, music from the multi-talented Worldwide Welshman/Ailsa, vintage swing with Blues for You and poetry and stories.

The evening from 6.30pm will see bands including recently formed electronic trio Francis Rees, Lo-fi Jones, DJ Lil’ Nips, Pandora and a dance party.

Francis Rees gives their debut performance this week showcasing Machynlleth's homegrown talent
Francis Rees gives their debut performance this week showcasing Machynlleth's homegrown talent (Francis Rees)

Sunday afternoon starts with a family-friendly cabaret followed by the Frantasmagoria Jazz Quartet from 3.30pm.

The evening hosts the Weird and Wonderful Cabaret where all of Machynlleth’s performance, balloon and drag artists will come out to play, followed by a closing party till 11pm.

Blues for You vintage swing band will get those hips moving at the community stage this weekend
Blues for You vintage swing band will get those hips moving at the community stage this weekend (Blues for You)