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05/07/2011
Glasgowbury Countdown Begins
The Glasgowbury festival is quickly approaching, and the organisers have released the full details of the acts appearing.
As previously announced Cashier No 9, The Answer, Phil Kieran and Foy Vance are among this year's headline acts while others such as LaFaro, Mojo Fury, Boxcutter, Axis Of, (pictured) Rainy Boy Sleep and Paddy Nash are among the Saturday 23rd July line-up.
There will also be the introduction of our first ever comedy tent this year with headliners including Joe Rooney, John Colleary and Colin Geddis.
There will also be a province wide bus service helping everyone to get to the Draperstown festival safe and on time.
Chambers Coach Hire will be running a return bus service from areas across the province. To organise a pick-up in your area call the service on 028 2764 1880.
The buses will depart Friday afternoon and return everyone home on Sunday morning - hassle free.
They will also be running a day return service from Belfast departing early Saturday morning and returning later that night.
Organisers have also announced an official 2011 compilation CD featuring 17 tracks from the great and good of local music including Cashier No 9, Paul Shevlin, Rainy Boy Sleep, Phil Kieran and many more.
Tickets for this year's festival are on sale now from HMVtickets.com and from HMV stores Ireland wide and have been capped at last year's prices of just £30 (festival only) and £40 (festival and camping).
(DW)
As previously announced Cashier No 9, The Answer, Phil Kieran and Foy Vance are among this year's headline acts while others such as LaFaro, Mojo Fury, Boxcutter, Axis Of, (pictured) Rainy Boy Sleep and Paddy Nash are among the Saturday 23rd July line-up.
There will also be the introduction of our first ever comedy tent this year with headliners including Joe Rooney, John Colleary and Colin Geddis.
There will also be a province wide bus service helping everyone to get to the Draperstown festival safe and on time.
Chambers Coach Hire will be running a return bus service from areas across the province. To organise a pick-up in your area call the service on 028 2764 1880.
The buses will depart Friday afternoon and return everyone home on Sunday morning - hassle free.
They will also be running a day return service from Belfast departing early Saturday morning and returning later that night.
Organisers have also announced an official 2011 compilation CD featuring 17 tracks from the great and good of local music including Cashier No 9, Paul Shevlin, Rainy Boy Sleep, Phil Kieran and many more.
Tickets for this year's festival are on sale now from HMVtickets.com and from HMV stores Ireland wide and have been capped at last year's prices of just £30 (festival only) and £40 (festival and camping).
(DW)
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