127th edition of festival begins today
A new trophy will be on offer at The Guild this year.
The 127th Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival has got underway at the Villa Marina this morning.
There are a number of changes for this year, including the introduction of stand-up comedy and newsreading classes.
Vice-chairman Anne Clarke explains how the new silverware pays tribute to a well-known figure:
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