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The Acoustic Yard was set up to promote songwriting with specialised events. Our first festival was held on May 6th to May 8th 2016 in Westport, Co. Mayo. 'The Acoustic Yard' singer/songwriter sessions’ initially started up as a monthly event in Matt Molloy's Yard Bar in Westport in February 2014. The main focus was for singer/songwriters to have a platform to perform their own songs and for audiences to listen to original music in a relaxed environment. A key aim was to help to invigorate and stimulate songwriting and to supply an evening of entertainment.
Due to the success of this event, the idea of 'The Acoustic Yard Singer/Songwriters Festival' was born and developed into the festival which took place from Friday 6th - Sunday 8th May 2016, primarily in The Town hall Theatre and select venues around the town. The festival featured over 30 international acts. Many other events are planned for 2016 and the festival will be held again on 5th and 6th May 2017.
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Celebrating 100 shows of The Acoustic Yard this Friday 25th August on www.bluesandrootsradio.com.....a milestone for all of us here.
New The Acoustic Yard Radio Show tonight on www.bluesandrootsradio.com 6.30pm with featured artist Maria Kelly also tracks from (Barry) Streek, Tim Edey, Fallen Arches (Colin Bell) Finbar Magee, Thomas Duffy, Paddy Nash, Milky (Graham Mitchell), Karrie O'Sullivan, Teresa Storch, Padraig Jack, Ivor Game,Pete Falloon, Seán McComish and Robb Murphy
Sharing the live...Mayo Manchester trad fest in August.
Need some support for next weekends festival....Tickets on sale!
The Acoustic Yard Festival Westport 2017
1 week to go to The Acoustic Yard Festival with the fabulous Duke Special and Ulaid performing in the Town Hall Theatre Westport. Special guest is the very talented songwriter Jack O'Rourke. There are only a limited amount of tickets for this event. Let's make it a sell out.
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