Duke Special lined up for Harvest Festival

Lisburn born singer songwriter Duke Special has been lined up to take part in this year’s Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 31.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jul 2013, 11:22 BST
Following the release of his latest album Oh Pioneer and a sold out Irish tour earlier in the year, Lisburn-born, Belfast-resident Duke Special has announced an extended series of live grassroots solo shows in Ireland throughout December. As well as a series of dates in Ireland, he will also be performing in Portrush and Newry. For full details of the shows log onto www.dukespecial.comFollowing the release of his latest album Oh Pioneer and a sold out Irish tour earlier in the year, Lisburn-born, Belfast-resident Duke Special has announced an extended series of live grassroots solo shows in Ireland throughout December. As well as a series of dates in Ireland, he will also be performing in Portrush and Newry. For full details of the shows log onto www.dukespecial.com
Following the release of his latest album Oh Pioneer and a sold out Irish tour earlier in the year, Lisburn-born, Belfast-resident Duke Special has announced an extended series of live grassroots solo shows in Ireland throughout December. As well as a series of dates in Ireland, he will also be performing in Portrush and Newry. For full details of the shows log onto www.dukespecial.com

He will be joining a host of other acts, including Hayseed Dixie and Gareth Dunlop, for the festival at Greyabbey.

The family friendly music festival is the centre-piece of Ards Borough Council’s 1613 event programme, which marks the 400th anniversary of the area first receiving a Royal Charter.

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The Harvest music stage will showcase a range of established, as well as up and coming performers, including Hayseed Dixie, Duke Special, Gareth Dunlop, Belfast Community Gospel Choir and Farriers, with the mystery headline act still to be announced, while an enchanted garden will entertain and amaze children and adults alike.

A bazaar area will be specially created for this novel new event, including a festival bar, food avenue and craft village, with magic shows, circus skills, and face painting for kids.

With an array of acts already released and more still to be announced the festival is gearing up to be a day not to be missed.

Fans are advised to get in early and book their tickets because the festival is sure to be a sell out.

The festival will take place in Grey Abbey House on Saturday August 31 from 2pm-11pm.

Tickets are on sale now from www.ards-council.gov.uk/What-s-On/Harvest-Music-Festival

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