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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Questions raised around how events unfolded at Jurby facility
Castletown Commissioners brands Market Square vandalism an 'act of stupidity'
The local authority claims there was 'blatant damage' to floral planters and displays
Phone users told to 'pipe down' by Wetherspoons
Customers asked to switch their phones to silent or use earphones
VillaGaiety aware of incident
Concertgoer 'shouted at' for speaking before show