Simple Things Festival
The Simple Things music festival features We Are Music bands, craft and food stalls, and much more.
The Simple Things music festival, run by We are Music, features We Are Music bands, the School of Slam wrestling club, crafts and food stalls, a bar and more.
The Simple Things music festival is supported by the Art and Cultural Fund.
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