Every summer the tiny village of Katydata wakes up to the sound of winds!

Windcraft Μusic Fest has been organised by the non-profit cultural association Windcraft Loud since 2014 in the village Katydata (Nicosia region, Cyprus) and aims in showcasing the musical work of local and international artists and in involving all visitors in the process of music creation through interaction. The festival focuses specifically on wind instruments and wind players, which are featured in different music styles and combinations.

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In unique traditional settings of the Cypriot countryside, such as the yard of an old inn, an orchard, or picturesque village squares, local and international artists and bands present their original music projects, influenced by music traditions of the world. Workshops, walks and other parallel activities invite participants of all ages to take part in the process of music creation and explore the village and its culture through a community building process.

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In 2020 the 7th edition of the festival had to be postponed, due to the pandemic of Covid-19. One year after, in 2021, the event is organised in a slightly different manner in order to adopt to the existing preventative measures against Covid-19, and takes on the name Windcraft Music Nest. 

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For their contribution in arts and for combining tradition with modern artistic approaches, the organisers of the Windcraft Music Fest received the Youth Award 2016 in the Category “Culture” (Youth Board of Cyprus & Central Cooperative Bank), while the festival also holds the EFFE Label (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe).

That’s when world music traditions and jazz, topped with some contemporary sounds, meet up at Windcraft Music Fest for a music fiesta, in which the winds have the leading role and where tradition and modernity co-exist!

THE VILLAGE OF KATYDATA

Hidden among the beautiful Solea valley, at the foothills of the Troodos mountain and overlooking the sea of Morphou, is the welcoming village Katydata.

This is a rural community that fosters its binds with tradition and keeps the collectiveness among its people alive. Visiting the Museum of Mining Heritage and the Skouriotissa Monastery is worthwhile, but also just walking through the traditional houses and endless olive groves of the village is a pure pleasure

GET THERE BY CAR

At Anthoupoli roundabout, take the exit to the highway A9 towards Troodos. At the roundabout at the end of the highway take the second exit towards Peristerona. At the traffic lights at Astromeritis turn left. After around 15 km turn right towards Kalopanayiotis/Kykkos. Take the SECOND exit on your right, towards Katydata. Follow the signs to reach the parking and festival venue.

Crossing from the northern part of Cyprus to the Republic of Cyprus from Astromeritis (Bostancı) checkpoint is just a 20 minute drive to the village of Katydata. The checkpoint operates 24/7, but car insurance can only be purchased during the day (until 19:00 in summer)

To get from Nicosia to Katydata by bus, take the bus line 405 from Makario Stadium and get off at the stop "Atsas". Then take the assisting bus 81 towards Kalopanayiotis / Prodromos and get off at Katydata in 5-7 minutes (5km).

Bus 81 has a very limited daily schedule, so make sure you check the timetable in order to plan your trip. Get information on the routes and timetables on publictransport.com.cy or by calling 1416 (or +35722221416 calling from abroad).

WHERE TO STAY

Visitors are welcome to camp FOR FREE at the premises of the school of the community, which is equipped with showers and toilets.

CAMP FOR FREE

WHAT TO EAT & DRINK

All these yummy options will be offered to you at Windcraft Music Fest 10!

Delicious fresh Eastern Mediterranean street food by Omni Honest Food.

Falafel and chicken shawarma in freshly baked Lebanese pitta or in the bowl, topped with lemony houmous, fresh Mediterranean salad, pomegranate glaze and secret ingredients to surprise you. If you are the sociable type, share a mezze platter with your friends, or grab some halloumi bites or pitta nachos to bite along with your drink.

[Falafel and Chicken Shawarma in flatbread or in the bowl, option to add halloumi. Mezze platter. Falafel snack. Halloumi bites. Pitta nachos. Oregano potato chips.]

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Premium quality burgers by the Burger Shop

From the old town of Nicosia, the Burger Shop moves to Katydata for the Windcraft Music Fest bringing you the most delicious and highest quality comfort food possible, by working closely with a network of local farmers and bakeries.

[Beef burger, Chicken burger, Nuggets, Fresh fried potatoes]

SANDY Craft Beer from Cyprus!

Sandy is inspired by the fruits and flavours of our land! This craft beer comes in two types that proudly bear a Cypriot character: Hoppy Lager with citrus aromas and generous doses of premium aromatic hops, produced with the dry hopping method, and Weiss with Cypriot mandora extracts and orange peel.

REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE & UPCYCLING

Windcraft Music Fest makes an effort in reducing plastic waste, by providing reusable festival cups for your drinks, that you can keep refilling all night long!

We also ask you to help us recycle by disposing your rubbish in the right bin for glass, plastic & cans or general trash!  

​Besides, upcycling materials are being used for decorating the venue and creating a unique atmosphere, while respecting the environment!

PET-FRIENDLY

ACCESSIBILITY

Most venues of the festival, including the Inn and the Orchard, are accessible for wheelchairs.

Not accessible locations include: Small Square, Eucalyptus Stage

Partly accessible (uphill road): St. Paraskevi church, St. Ioannis church

Toilets available for people with disabilities.

Ask our STAFF for assistance!