Annual cultural staple begins
One of the highlights of the Manx cultural scene gets the curtain-up today.
The 43rd annual Manannan Festival of the Arts runs until Saturday, 1 July - as ever, celebrating 'every aspect of artistic endeavour'.
See the full lineup here.
John Bethell has organised the festival since its inception.
He says there will be the usual mix of local and international talent on offer:
Tickets are available on 835 858. The box office at the Erin Arts Centre is open from 10am to 5pm.
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