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Video: Eastside Arts Festival launched

Van Morrison performs at Cyprus Avenue during the Eastside Arts Festival
Van Morrison performs at Cyprus Avenue during the Eastside Arts Festival Van Morrison performs at Cyprus Avenue during the Eastside Arts Festival (PA)

The festival, which runs for 12 days, will include Van Morrison's two  concerts at Cyprus Avenue on 31 August.

Straight from their Glastonbury performances are rising star Soak and east Belfast’s own Duke Special, in concert with special guests Malojian.  Also lined up are acclaimed American jazz singer Dana Masters and Irish music legends Altan, with special guest Kat Turner.

The festival also hosts a wide range of readings, film screenings, poetry, heritage events and lectures.  Highlights include Glenn Patterson, who will read from his new book ‘Here’s me here’ and author Lucy Caldwell, who will read from her forthcoming debut short stories ‘Multitudes.’ 

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