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Banbridge held their annual BuskFest at the weekend with more than 100 performers entertaining across the town.
The crowds enjoyed performances from a wide range of buskers from accordion players, ukulele bands, guitarists and trad bands who featured in a superb afternoon of family fun and entertainment.
Following the busking competition, a large crowd filled Solitude Park where they were treated to music by Stonewall, before the all-important winners were announced. An evening concert by Duke Special had the crowds on their feet, adding to a great day of musical entertainment.
BBC Radio Ulster’s Ralph McLean and the judging panel had much to debate as some very difficult decisions were made when deciding on the final winners as they all agreed the standard of entries this year was exceptional, however after careful consideration the BuskFest 2022 winners were announced.
The overall winner was Caityy, with Best Individual going to Alice La. The Jack Devlin Band were crowned Best Band while Ellie Reynolds won Best Junior.
Best Performance, sponsored by Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, went to Kooskoos while the Spirit of BuskFest, sponsored by The Boulevard, went to Strings and Sings.
