It runs until 3 May
The Guild 2025 is back for its 133rd year.
It's an event that sees performers of all ages compete in various classes.
Judith Ley has this report from the first weekend of the Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival:
Harley Pierce and Sam Heeney won in the Dragging It Up class.
They say watching drag and ballroom culture is what inspired them with their performance.
You can watch the full interview here:
The event runs until 3 May, and you can find the full syllabus for this year's festival HERE.
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