Michael Kiwanuka announced as first headliner for Green Man Festival 2022

14 September 2021, 10:23 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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(Michael Kiwanuka) (Green Man Festival)

Michael Kiwanuka has been announced as the first headliner for next year's Green Man Festival.

Following the return of Green Man Festival last month, the Welsh festival has revealed the first headliner for 2022 - Michael Kiwanuka.

Kiwanuka is set to perform tracks from his Mercury Prize-winning album KIWANUKA, as well as his earlier records Love & Hate and Home Again at the 20th anniversary edition of Green Man.

Over the moon to announce your first GM22 headliner is @michaelkiwanuka!11 years after his first GM set, Michael will bring his timeless, contemporary (and Mercury-winning) soul soaked sounds to our 20th birthday bash!

GM22 tickets are now on sale → https://t.co/72PtdxZJw9 pic.twitter.com/lBA4U3AVX8
— Green Man (@GreenManFest) September 14, 2021

Managing director and Green Man owner Fiona Stewart says, "We’re so excited about Green Man's 20th birthday and we’re planning to celebrate his big anniversary with lots of wonderful surprises and the best party ever!"

Green Man Festival will return to the Brecon Beacons in Wales from 18-21 August 2022. Early bird tickets are on sale now at greenman.net.