TT fans call for more entertainment

Monday, 13 June 2016 00:00

TT fans who've visited the Island this year say they want to see more entertainment during the two week festival.

The event drew to a close at the weekend -there's been criticism from some about the decision not to have street entertainment in Douglas town centre.

Limitations were imposed in 2014 which put an end to stunt shows - a private operator stepped in last year and ran a number of events outside the Bushy's Beer Tent but this wasn't repeated.

We spoke to these people in Douglas to see what they thought:

William Smith has been operating the 'Burger Bar' on the promenade - he says the beer tent doesn't suit everyone:

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