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Come and join Desbo and friends returning to the Sailbox this May bank holiday Sunday for a family fun filled day of music and fun as part of Folkestones Music in May Festival.
A totally free event with a fantastic lineup of local talent all day long and no work in the morning!
Expect to hear Soul, Funk, Disco, Funky House, Liquid DnB and even a but of cheeky Garage if you are lucky with the main man Sookers playing alongside us on the Bongos!
Djs:
*Desbo - Desbo and friends.
*Oversight - DJ Mag hot tip.
*Funk by Nature - Funk mashup legend
*Stuart Peeters - Sexy Chocolate
*Steve Goddard - Destination
*Sookers on the Bongos!
Our sailbox events last year were great fun so come and join us as we kick off the Summer season in style by the sea with the perfect backdrop.
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Sailbox, Harbourside, CT20 1QQ
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