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Montrose played a solo set in Busbys when it was Busbys after using his lego Delorean to go back in time. Afterwards he was sick on a police dog while wearing a lovely white dress. The support act Pobsy didn't turn up as he jumped out a second floor window and buckled his ankle,
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The festival takes place over a three-day period. It is run by a group of volunteers as a non-profit organization and a registered charity. The aim is to promote free, live music of all styles and genres. The festival promotes local artists at various venues, and hosts musicians from across the UK.
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The headliner was Status Quo, supported by The Holy Ghosts. In
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