YOU might not see a
yellow submarine in the seaside town of Moville this
weekend but there will be plenty more for music
lovers with the 9th annual BeatlesFest on the Lough.
It’s Ireland’s only annual festival of the music of
John, Paul, George and Ringo. And according to
organiser, Gerry McLaughlin its success in previous
years has led to the festival taking place over four
days rather than three this year.
American Michael Thomas will open up the festival in
Annie’s Bar tonight, Thursday, which is Come
Together Night. This will be followed by It’s
Getting Better night on Friday, a Hard Day’s Night
on Saturday and Hello Goodbye night on Sunday. In
between will be Here Comes the Sun afternoon on
Saturday and Strawberry Fields afternoon on Sunday.
Playing officially for the first time will be
Belfast duo The Plasticine Porters who first turned
up last year on spec and were a huge hit with the
crowds.
Back again from Devon is BeatlesFest stalwart, the
Fab Four's former road manager and talent scout,
Tony Bramwell, who was a childhood friend of Paul
McCartney and George Harrison.
“We are expecting this to be the biggest and best
BeatlesFest we have had. We are asking people to
wear Sixties gear. If anyone wants to play there are
open mics. If you missed the Sixties come to Moville
this weekend," said Gerry.
The BeatlesFest takes place from July 30 - August 2. |
