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Are you in these photos from Clare World Music Festival in early 2000s?
Enjoying the sounds at Clare World Music Festival in 2002 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
Were you among the crowds who went along to Clare World Music Festival in the early 2000s?
Adam Brown from CRABS, Clare Rhythm and Blues Society, at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
The one-day festival was held at Clare Castle Country Park annually from 1998 to 2005, and proved very popular with music lovers.
Enjoying the music at Clare World Music Festival in 2002 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
Our photos show some of those performing during the festival, and the audience relaxing in the park while listening to the music.
Dancing to the music at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 - Credit: Archant
Acts taking part over the years included Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band, The Commitments, John Otway Big Band, Showaddywaddy, Boney M and many more.
Paul Brown, lead singer with CRABS, local group the Clare Rhythm and Blues Society, at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
Although the festival is no longer held, it is fondly remembered by many who regularly went along to enjoy the music and atmosphere.
Fans supporting Clare Rhythm and Blues Society at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
Other world music events held during the same era include concerts at another historic setting, Framlingham Castle.
Youngsters enjoying the fun at Clare World Music Festival in 2002 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
What are your memories of Clare World Music Festival? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk
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Cheering on the acts at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
The large crowd chilling out at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
Chantal from Clare singing at the town's world music festival in 2002 - Credit: Andy Abbott/Archant
