Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts
On 23 and 24 June 2012, the inaugural Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts takes place at Westport House. Some of the acts that performed were Imelda May, Seasick Steve, Mundy, Royseven and many more.
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