Garden Party to host Alternative Night of live music

Thursday, 12 April 2012 01:00

The Garden Party will be hosting an 'Alternative Night' in the build up to the festival weekend scheduled for July.

The night in association with Sure will feature performances from local talent including The Cosmos,This Years Winner Is, Nick Barlow and The Clown Calls for War.

It will be held in the Island's newest live music venue, The Engine Room on Friday 27th April.

The full line up for the festival itself will be announced this month, with it expected to blend major signed acts and local talent.

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